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[[Garden of Hope]]}}The '''Medusal Slurker''' is an enemy from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It was the first new enemy fightable in the E3 2012 Demo. It is a floating, translucent pink jellyfish-like enemy with two small serpentine eyes and a single antenna sprouting from its top that resembles a seeding dandelion. It has a green pouch inside its head to store food. This pouch has a growth like a human uvula hanging from it, which it extends to the ground and expands to trap Pikmin and leaders. It is first seen when trying to free the Rock Pikmin for the first time.
[[Garden of Hope]]
|battle = [[Stagnant Sea]]}}The '''Medusal Slurker''' is an enemy from ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It was the first new enemy fightable in the E3 2012 demo. It is a floating, translucent pink jellyfish-like enemy with two small serpentine eyes and a single antenna sprouting from its top that resembles a seeding dandelion. It has a green pouch inside its head to store food. This pouch has a growth like a human uvula hanging from it, which it extends to the ground and expands to trap Pikmin and leaders. It is first fought in the [[Garden of Hope]], as defeating it will allow you to discover the [[Rock Pikmin]] it was trying to ingest.
==Notes==
==Notes==
===''Pikmin 3'' Website===
===''Pikmin 3'' Website===
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
[[File:Pikmin3~MedusalSlurkerAttack.png|thumb|The Medusal Slurker using its uvula-like appendage to ensnare pikmin.]]
[[File:Pikmin3~MedusalSlurkerAttack.png|thumb|The Medusal Slurker using its uvula-like appendage to ensnare pikmin.]]
The Medusal Slurker seems to be generally passive, usually minding its own business and floating gently above the ground, occasionally moving. When a [[captain]] or Pikmin approach, however, it will float away. If the Pikmin or captain still continue to come closer, the Slurker will hover over where they are standing and drop its uvula-like appendage (possibly its stomach) onto the ground, which expands to capture any Pikmin in its mucus-like structure. It will then suck them back into its transparent body and keep them for the rest of the day. They will presumably be digested over a period of time, much like the [[Jellyfloat]]s are capable of doing. It can also shake off Pikmin that are attacking it.
The Medusal Slurker seems to be generally passive, usually minding its own business and floating gently above the ground, occasionally moving. When a [[captain]] or Pikmin approach, it will simply float away. However, if the Pikmin or captain still continue to pursue, the Slurker will hover over where they are standing and drop its uvula-like appendage (possibly its stomach) onto the ground, which expands to capture any Pikmin in its mucus-like structure. It will then suck them back into its transparent body and keep them for the rest of the day. They will presumably be digested over a period of time, much like the [[Jellyfloat]]s are capable of doing. It can also shake off Pikmin when agitated by their attacks.


To defeat this creature, Pikmin must simply be thrown at its body, and quickly called back. If they aren't called back, they will be shaken off and vulnerable to attack by the creature's uvula. Once defeated, the green core inside the creature will explode and its pink membrane will fly up into the air and after a few seconds, fall back to the ground, where it can be harvested.
To defeat this creature, Pikmin must simply be thrown at its gelatinous body and quickly called back. If they aren't called back, they will be shaken off and vulnerable to attack by the creature's uvula. Once defeated, the green core inside the creature will explode and its pink membrane will fly up into the air and after a few seconds, fall back to the ground, where it can be harvested.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Medusal Slurker is the first gelatinous enemy in the Pikmin series whose body doesn't completely dissolve after death and therefore, is salvagable.
* The Medusal Slurker is the first gelatinous enemy in the Pikmin series whose body doesn't completely dissolve after death, making it salvagable. 


* In the E3 2012 demo of ''Pikmin 3'', Medusal Slurkers required 7 Pikmin to carry, where as in the final game, it only takes 6.
* In the E3 2012 demo of ''Pikmin 3'', Medusal Slurkers required 7 Pikmin to carry, where as in the final game, the corpse only takes 6.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:MedusalSlurker.png|Medusal Slurker with its serpentine eyes and rock pikmin clearly visible.
File:MedusalSlurker.png|The Medusal Slurker with its serpentine eyes and captured Rock Pikmin clearly visible.
File:6e923371.jpg|Being scanned by the player.
File:6e923371.jpg|The Slurker being scanned by the player. Note that this is the beta version of the scanning feature.
Miiverse img04.jpg|A Medusal Slurker after grabbing a group of Red and Rock Pikmin.
Miiverse img04.jpg|A Medusal Slurker after grabbing a group of Red and Rock Pikmin in the [[Garden of Hope]].
MedusalSlurkerGPadView.jpg|Snapping a Picture of a Medusal Slurker with the Gamepad.
MedusalSlurkerGPadView.jpg|Snapping a picture of a Medusal Slurker with the Gamepad.
ZlCfzREdvA8XC6E Hc.jpg|Medusal Slurker attacking with its "tongue"
ZlCfzREdvA8XC6E Hc.jpg|A Medusal Slurker attacking with its "tongue."
ZlCfzREdunYfxXchbg.jpg|Medusal slurker
ZlCfzREdunYfxXchbg.jpg|A Medusal Slurker floating around.
</gallery>
</gallery>



Revision as of 20:49, August 20, 2013

Medusal Slurker
Artwork of a Medusal Slurker.
Appears in Pikmin 3
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Areas Tropical Wilds

Garden of Hope

Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Captures Pikmin and Captains

The Medusal Slurker is an enemy from Pikmin 3. It was the first new enemy fightable in the E3 2012 demo. It is a floating, translucent pink jellyfish-like enemy with two small serpentine eyes and a single antenna sprouting from its top that resembles a seeding dandelion. It has a green pouch inside its head to store food. This pouch has a growth like a human uvula hanging from it, which it extends to the ground and expands to trap Pikmin and leaders. It is first fought in the Garden of Hope, as defeating it will allow you to discover the Rock Pikmin it was trying to ingest.

Notes

Pikmin 3 Website

"These gelatinous creatures float above their prey and suck them up into their transparent bodies."

Strategy

File:Pikmin3~MedusalSlurkerAttack.png
The Medusal Slurker using its uvula-like appendage to ensnare pikmin.

The Medusal Slurker seems to be generally passive, usually minding its own business and floating gently above the ground, occasionally moving. When a captain or Pikmin approach, it will simply float away. However, if the Pikmin or captain still continue to pursue, the Slurker will hover over where they are standing and drop its uvula-like appendage (possibly its stomach) onto the ground, which expands to capture any Pikmin in its mucus-like structure. It will then suck them back into its transparent body and keep them for the rest of the day. They will presumably be digested over a period of time, much like the Jellyfloats are capable of doing. It can also shake off Pikmin when agitated by their attacks.

To defeat this creature, Pikmin must simply be thrown at its gelatinous body and quickly called back. If they aren't called back, they will be shaken off and vulnerable to attack by the creature's uvula. Once defeated, the green core inside the creature will explode and its pink membrane will fly up into the air and after a few seconds, fall back to the ground, where it can be harvested.

Trivia

  • The Medusal Slurker is the first gelatinous enemy in the Pikmin series whose body doesn't completely dissolve after death, making it salvagable. 
  • In the E3 2012 demo of Pikmin 3, Medusal Slurkers required 7 Pikmin to carry, where as in the final game, the corpse only takes 6.

Gallery

References