Anode Beetle

Anode Beetle
Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Scarabum electrodea
Family	Scarab Beetle
Areas	None
Caves	Pikmin 2 Subterranean Complex Frontier Cavern Bulblax Kingdom Citadel of Spiders Glutton's Kitchen Submerged Castle Cavern of Chaos Hole of Heroes Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Electric shock

Anode Beetles (エレキムシ) are small black beetles with four yellow spots on their wing casings found in Pikmin 2. They are named 'anode' due to the fact that they produce electrical currents if another one is nearby. This creature is blissfully unaware of Pikmin, but if they approach the Beetles or the electrical current then they may be subject to electrocution. These enemies send out electricity so throwing Yellow Pikmin is an effective way to kill it. They usually come in large groups, so yellow pikmin are always vital. Another effective way is to throw Purple Pikmin on it so it becomes an easy kill. Swarming it will do nothing due to its hard shell like the Iridescent Flint Beetle. Also, an Armored Cannon Beetle Larva or a Decorated Cannon Beatle's boulder won't do anything to it and will instead slide forward.

Though harmless in appearance, it can kill Pikmin by electrical shocks. However, if only one Anode Beetle is on the map, it is completely harmless, even when it is trying to discharge its electricity.

Notes

Olimar's Notes

"This specimen is representative of an insect hybrid that uses electricity in addition to glycogen for its energy. Although difficult to confirm due to their microscopic size, tiny hairs on the creature's legs cause the friction that generates the electrical charge. The electrical charge is processed by the creature's internal machina battery structure, and then stored as a deus electrifical field. As this field reaches critical levels, surplus electricity is emitted, resulting in a low voltage current that is transmitted between specimens. It can shock other creatures in the immediate vicinity. Considering this process, it can be surmised that the largest impetus to pack behavior is not so much for synergic effect of producing as a pack as it is to take advantage of this most effective means of group preservation."

Louie's Notes

"Drain the electrical charge before boiling. Although it is possible to eat an anode beetle while it is charged, doing so may result in an unpleasant tingling sensation."

Nintendo Player's Guide

"Zapping baddies communicate with each other by sending electric charges over the air. The safest way to attack an Anode Beetle is to use electricity-resistant yellow Pikmin. A direct hit from the air will flip one of the bugs, leaving its vulnerable underbelly exposed."

Gallery

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  An Anode Beetle beginning to discharge.

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  Two Anode Beetles creating electricity in between each other.