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The '''Dweevil family''' is the species of enemies in [[Pikmin series|Pikmin 2]] that resemble spiders. They pick up bodies of dead creatures or treasures to mimic them. The most famous member of the species is the [[Titan Dweevil]]. The name may be derived from the real life insect, a ''[[wikipedia:Weevil|weevil]]'', which however looks more like a beetle.
The '''Dweevil family''' is a species of enemies found only in [[Pikmin 2]] that resemble spiders. All members are known to collect [[Treasure Hoard|treasures]], bodies of dead [[:Category:Enemies|creatures]] and other objects in order to mimic them or use them for some other purpose. Most possess [[hazards|elemental]] attacks, which they do not use unless aggravated, and they are only found [[underground|cave]]. The size of smaller Dweevils' bodies make landing a Pikmin on them difficult; they are most easily defeated using [[Purple Pikmin]], which can stun the beasts without landing on them and home in on enemies when thrown.


== Anode dweevil ==
== Anode Dweevil ==
[[Image:Anodedweevil.jpg|left|130px]]
[[Image:Anodedweevil.jpg|left|130px]]
Mandarachnia volticula
{{main|Anode Dweevil}}
 
The Anode Dweevil is yellow and attacks with an [[hazards#Electricity|electrical discharge]], which, like other electrical hazards, will immediately electrocute and kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] vulnerable to electricity without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous common Dweevils. This makes [[Yellow Pikmin]] the best choice in battle against them.
The [[Anode Dweevil]] is a kind of enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. It is a yellow dweevil that when agitated by attacks, it will emit an electrical discharge that will immediately electrocute and kill your Pikmin without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous common Dweevils. It also picks up dead foes and treasures, which is common to all Dweevils. This suitably makes Yellow Pikmin the best choice in battle. Also since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well, but take great care.
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== Caustic dweevil ==
== Caustic dweevil ==
[[Image:Causticdweevil.jpg|left|100px]]
[[Image:Causticdweevil.jpg|left|100px]]
Mandarachnia sulfurnid
{{main|Caustic Dweevil}}
 
This is a blue Dweevil which, when agitated by attacks, releases a blast of acidic bodily fluid in an attempt to drown attacking Pikmin. Therefore, [[Blue Pikmin]] are best suited to defeating Caustic Dweevils.
The [[Caustic Dweevil]] is a kind of enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. This Dweevil picks up any treasure or enemy body it can find. It is a blue dweevil that when agitated by attacks, it well release a blast of water that will attempt to drown out your Pikmin. This suitably makes Blue Pikmin the best choice in battle. Also since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well.


== Fiery dweevil ==
== Fiery dweevil ==
{{main|Anode Dweevil}}
[[Image:Fierydweevil.jpg|left|170px]]
[[Image:Fierydweevil.jpg|left|170px]]
Mandarachnia napalmens
The Fiery Dweevil is the most common Dweevil in the game. It is a red Dweevil that, when agitated by attacks, will release searing [[hazards#Fire|flames]] that will set nearby Pikmin on fire. This makes [[Red Pikmin]] the best choice in battle.
 
The [[Fiery Dweevil]] is an enemy in Pikmin 2. It is the most common Dweevil in the game. Dweevils like to pick up treasures and defeated enemies and put them on their bodies. When there is something on their body, they can't be damaged by Pikmin or pilots until the body or treasure is taken off. To take off the body, you just have to throw Pikmin on the Dweevil's body or punch it many times. It is a red dweevil that, when agitated by attacks, will release searing flames that will catch your Pikmin on fire. This makes Red Pikmin the best choice in battle. Also since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well.


== Munge dweevil ==
== Munge dweevil ==
{{main|Anode Dweevil}}
[[Image:Munge-dweevil.jpg|left|172px]]
[[Image:Munge-dweevil.jpg|left|172px]]
Mandarachnia pungetis
The [[Munge Dweevil]] is a purple Dweevil that releases a [[hazards#Poison gas|poisonous gas]] when attacked; this poisons any Pikmin that are not immune to it, making [[White Pikmin]] the best choice when fighting these creatures.
 
The [[Munge Dweevil]] is a kind of enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. This Dweevil is commonly seen retrieving bug bodies and treasures. It is a purple/pink dweevil that when agitated by attacks, it will release a poisonous gas that will poison your Pikmin. This suitably makes White Pikmin the best choice in battle. Also since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well.
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== Volatile dweevil ==
== Volatile dweevil ==
{{main|Anode Dweevil}}
[[Image:Volatiledweevil.jpg|left|135px]]
[[Image:Volatiledweevil.jpg|left|135px]]
Mandarachnia explodus
Volatile Dweevils prefer to carry [[bomb-rock]]s over all other objects; when one sees a [[captain]] or Pikmin, it follows it and the bomb rock's timer starts. When this detonates, the Dweevil is killed, making the best tactic when confronted with one of these to run away. It is also possible to petrify one with an [[Ultra-bitter spray]] and then kill it without it ever exploding. You will at least get nectar, or possibly spray. These Dweevils commonly drop from ceilings and is the only enemy that can die in the [[Piklopedia]].
 
The [[Volatile Dweevil]] is a kind of enemy in the Pikmin 2 game. They resemble walking bomb-rocks except that they are dweevils. Unlike other Dweevils, they will start to detonate as soon as they start walking. They are also known to drop from ceilings. The only way to kill it is to run and wait for it to detonate, although if you are in peril you may use ultra-bitter spray to petrify it and then kill it. You will at least get nectar, or possibly spray. It is also the only enemy that can die in the [[Piklopedia]].
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== Titan dweevil ==
== Titan dweevil ==
{{main|Anode Dweevil}}
[[Image:Titandweevil.jpg|left|170px]]
[[Image:Titandweevil.jpg|left|170px]]
Mandarachnia gargantium
The [[Titan Dweevil]] is the last boss in Pikmin 2. It is by far the largest of all known Dweevils, and can only attack using the four treasures it has picked up. It is found on the final [[sublevel]] of [[Dream Den]], where [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] and [[the President]] find [[Louie]] sitting on top of a mound of treasure. When they approach the mound, however, it reveals itself as the head of the Titan Dweevil and starts to attack.


The '''[[Titan Dweevil]]''' is the last boss in Pikmin 2. It is a larger version of smaller Dweevils, and only gets its powers from the fact that it has several appliances on it that it uses.In the last dungeon of the game at the very bottom in the [[Dream Den]], [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] and The President find [[Louie]] sitting on top of a mound of treasure. When they approach the mound, however, it reveals itself as the head of the Titan Dweevil. It then starts to attack.
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The Titan Dweevil, before it rises up, resembles a pile of treasure.
==Trivia==
*When a captain uses the [[Napsack]] near a Dweevil, it is possible the Dweevil picks him up to mimic him. However, because it runs away from captains, it won't sit still once it grabs one of them.


==Trivia==
*When a captain uses the [[Napsack]] near a dweevil, it is possible the dweevil picks him up to mimic him. However, because it runs away from captains, it won't sit still once it grabs one of them.
*All species of Dweevil reside only in underground areas.
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Revision as of 12:59, February 12, 2010

The Dweevil family is a species of enemies found only in Pikmin 2 that resemble spiders. All members are known to collect treasures, bodies of dead creatures and other objects in order to mimic them or use them for some other purpose. Most possess elemental attacks, which they do not use unless aggravated, and they are only found cave. The size of smaller Dweevils' bodies make landing a Pikmin on them difficult; they are most easily defeated using Purple Pikmin, which can stun the beasts without landing on them and home in on enemies when thrown.

Anode Dweevil

Artwork of an Anode Dweevil.
Main article: Anode Dweevil.

The Anode Dweevil is yellow and attacks with an electrical discharge, which, like other electrical hazards, will immediately electrocute and kill Pikmin vulnerable to electricity without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous common Dweevils. This makes Yellow Pikmin the best choice in battle against them.

Caustic dweevil

Artwork of a Hydro Dweevil.
Main article: Caustic Dweevil.

This is a blue Dweevil which, when agitated by attacks, releases a blast of acidic bodily fluid in an attempt to drown attacking Pikmin. Therefore, Blue Pikmin are best suited to defeating Caustic Dweevils.

Fiery dweevil

Main article: Anode Dweevil.
Artwork of a Fiery Dweevil.

The Fiery Dweevil is the most common Dweevil in the game. It is a red Dweevil that, when agitated by attacks, will release searing flames that will set nearby Pikmin on fire. This makes Red Pikmin the best choice in battle.

Munge dweevil

Main article: Anode Dweevil.
Artwork of a Munge Dweevil.

The Munge Dweevil is a purple Dweevil that releases a poisonous gas when attacked; this poisons any Pikmin that are not immune to it, making White Pikmin the best choice when fighting these creatures.

Volatile dweevil

Main article: Anode Dweevil.
Artwork of a Volatile Dweevil.

Volatile Dweevils prefer to carry bomb-rocks over all other objects; when one sees a captain or Pikmin, it follows it and the bomb rock's timer starts. When this detonates, the Dweevil is killed, making the best tactic when confronted with one of these to run away. It is also possible to petrify one with an Ultra-bitter spray and then kill it without it ever exploding. You will at least get nectar, or possibly spray. These Dweevils commonly drop from ceilings and is the only enemy that can die in the Piklopedia.

Titan dweevil

Main article: Anode Dweevil.
Artwork of the Titan Dweevil.

The Titan Dweevil is the last boss in Pikmin 2. It is by far the largest of all known Dweevils, and can only attack using the four treasures it has picked up. It is found on the final sublevel of Dream Den, where Olimar and the President find Louie sitting on top of a mound of treasure. When they approach the mound, however, it reveals itself as the head of the Titan Dweevil and starts to attack.

Trivia

  • When a captain uses the Napsack near a Dweevil, it is possible the Dweevil picks him up to mimic him. However, because it runs away from captains, it won't sit still once it grabs one of them.