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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
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|pikmin=y
|pikmin2     = y
|pikmin2=y
|image       = 56mamuta.png‎
|image=NPC Mamuta.jpg
|size       = 270px
|size=270px
|icon        = Piklopedia Mamuta.png
|technical=The Great Protector (God of All Pikmin)
|technical   = The Great Protector (God of All Pikmin)
|areas=[[The Impact Site]]
|areas       = [[The Impact Site]]
|underground=[[Frontier Cavern]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]]
|underground = [[Frontier Cavern]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]]
|challenge=[[The Distant Spring]]
|challenge   = [[The Distant Spring]], [[Trampled Garden]]
|weight1=8
|weight1     = 8
|weight2=7
|weight2     = 7
|height=60mm
|height     = 60
|max_pikmin1=20
|max_pikmin1 = 20
|max_pikmin2=15
|max_pikmin2 = 15
|seeds=
|seeds       = 15
|seeds1=15
|value      = 3
|seeds2=8 (Unobtainable)
|seeds      = {{tt|8|This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.}}
|value=3
|attacks     = Pounds ground and replants Pikmin
|attacks=Pounds Pikmin into the ground
|vitality1   = 2500
|vitality1=?
|vitality2   = 500
|vitality2=500
}}
}}
The '''Mamuta''' is an [[enemy]] found in the first two Pikmin games. It is fairly large, seemingly rocky and has two small eyes with dark markings around each one. Its body is notably asymmetrical with large, muscular arms that have strange markings around the wrists. The single Mamuta in the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]] is neutral, and just stands and watches when [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] walk by; if any harm comes to it, it becomes enraged and attacks. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', however, Mamutas are more aggressive, attacking Pikmin and [[captain]]s when they approach.
The '''Mamuta''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;line-height:19px;">ミウリン ''Miurin'')</span> is a peculiar [[:Category:enemies|enemy]] found in the first two ''[[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. ''It is fairly large, and has two small eyes with dark markings around each one. Its body is notably asymmetricaland is covers in tiny white and grey hairs. It has markings on its arms, hinting it might be sentient. In the [[Pikmin (game)|first game]], it just stands and watches when [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] walk by. If any harm comes to it, however, it becomes enraged and pounds the Pikmin into the ground. This doesn't kill them, but replants them and turns them into flower Pikmin by some unknown process, which can be used to one's advantage, though it can get very annoying when it comes to plucking the Pikmin if one is in a hurry. However, with the [[Pluckaphone]], a Mamuta can do more good than bad, as the planted Pikmin can simply be called out of the ground.


These creatures attack by pounding Pikmin into the ground. This doesn't kill them, but replants them and turns them into [[Pikmin family#Stages|flowered Pikmin]] by some unknown process, which can be used to one's advantage, though it can get very annoying when it comes to plucking the Pikmin if one is in a hurry. With the [[Pluckaphone]], however, a Mamuta can do more good than bad, as the planted Pikmin can simply be called out of the ground.
[[Captains]], as opposed to Pikmin, do take damage, although only a small amount, and are similarly pounded into the ground. In the first ''Pikmin'' game, this causes the creature to stop attacking and appear to relax; it will only attack again if Pikmin are plucked or if it is attacked.


Captains, as opposed to Pikmin, do take damage from Mamuta attacks. In the first ''Pikmin'' game, [[Olimar]], like his Pikmin, can be pounded into the ground.  This causes the creature to stop attacking and appear to relax, after emitting some odd donkey-like noises; it will only attack again if Pikmin are plucked or if it is attacked.
The Mamuta is found at [[The Impact Site]] on even-numbered days (on odd-numbered days, the [[Goolix]] is encountered instead), starting on Day 8. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', the [[Smoky Progg]] is thought by Olimar to be a larval Mamuta suffering from a birth defect, although this is just a theory.


In ''Pikmin'', the Mamuta is found at the [[Impact Site]] on even-numbered days, starting on day 8 (on odd-numbered days, the [[Goolix]] is encountered instead), but in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Mamutas are only found underground, and their [[HP|health]] and weight is less than in ''Pikmin''. A Mamuta inside the [[Frontier Cavern]] holds the [[Brute Knuckles]], making it the only non-[[Enemy#Boss|boss]] enemy which carries a piece of the [[Explorer's Friend Series]], which constitutes the [[Exploration Kit]].
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Mamutas are only found underground, and are more aggressive, attacking any Pikmin that approach them. They have less health than they did in the first game, yet their attacks have the same effect as before. A Mamuta inside the [[Frontier Cavern]] holds the [[Brute Knuckles]], making it the only non-boss enemy that holds a piece of the [[Explorer's Friend Series]], which constitutes the [[Exploration Kit]].


[[File:NPC_Mamuta.jpg|thumb|250px|Artwork of the Mamuta.]]
==Notes==
===Olimar's Voyage Log===
''"This seems to be a gentle, flower-loving creature, but if angered, it is fierce. Its mighty open-handed smack... It reminds me of the time back home when a mosquito landed on my head, and my wife tried to get it..."''
===Reel notes===
''"This creature seems fond of flowers, but only for their decorative properties."''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"The imbalanced, asymmetrical arms of the mamuta are among its most notable features. Feeding on seeds and fruit, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Inedible. Tastes like chicken."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"A mamuta cannot defeat a Pikmin, but it can pound the trooper into the ground with its heavy arms. In fact, one rock beast can bury several Pikmin with a single blow. After you defeat the Mamuta with flying attacks, be sure to pluck your buddies from the soil-their tops will be in full bloom."''


{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}
==Battle Strategy==
===Pikmin===
There is no threat, only the problem of having to pick planted Pikmin, which can take a while without the ''Pikmin 2'' exclusive [[Pluckaphone]], although it can be troublesome if the Mamuta hits the captain, incapacitating him for a second or more. Throwing Pikmin onto it from a distance is often more effective than swarming, unless Olimar is accompanied by a large group of Pikmin. Attacking from behind is also advantageous. Don't use [[Bomb Rock|bomb rocks]] on it; they do very little damage.


==Killing strategy==
===Captains===
====Pikmin====
Although very difficult, Olimar can defeat the Mamuta by attacking it from behind. However, it is recommended that Olimar uses Pikmin, as attacking the Mamuta alone is very time-consuming.
There is no threat to your Pikmin, only the problem of having to pluck planted Pikmin, which can take a while without the [[Pluckaphone]] (''Pikmin 2'' only), although it can be troublesome if the Mamuta hits the captain, incapacitating him for a second or more. Throwing Pikmin onto it from a distance is often more effective to avoid this than swarming, unless Olimar is accompanied by a large group of Pikmin. Attacking from behind is also advantageous. [[Purple Pikmin]] allow for an especially easy defeat. One must try to be careful; some Pikmin being planted is inevitable, but if ''all'' of your army is planted, then it is likely that you will have to either resort to throwing and calling back two or three salvaged Pikmin, as the Mamuta will attempt to attack you if you pluck any more than that; or, you could be forced to use the below strategy, which is marginally simpler and much harder.
===Pikmin 2===
The same strategy for the first game applies here, except now there is less rush since they are now cave-exclusive enemies. Purple Pikmin work well for defeating the Mamuta. It should be noted that the Mamuta is easier to beat with Captains as well.


====Captains====
==Gallery==
Although very difficult, Olimar can defeat the Mamuta by attacking him from behind. However, it is recommended that Olimar uses Pikmin, as attacking the Mamuta by himself is time-consuming. In ''Pikmin 2'', this is less of a problem due to Mamutas only appearing in caves with no time limit. Also, the Mamutas in both games cause major damage to [[Olimar]] and, at least in the first game, can land multiple hits on him while he is incapacitated. This can damage him even to the point of death. Inexperienced players, beware.
<gallery>
Mamuta.png|A Mamuta surrounded by Pikmin sprouts.
Mamutapiklo.png|A Mamuta standing undisturbed.
Reel14 Mamuta.png|A Mamuta in the [[Creature Montage]].
</gallery>


==See also==
==Trivia==
*[[Smoky Progg]] - thought to be a malformed larval Mamuta.


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*According to the [[Creature Montage]], the [[Smoky Progg]] is believed to be the larval form of the Mamuta, which is ironic since the Smoky Progg is hostile while the Mamutas are generally peaceful. Interestingly, in Challenge Mode, the Mamuta is found at the Distant Spring, the same area that the Smoky Progg is found at in the Story Mode.
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*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Mamuta's code name is "miurin".
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*Interestingly, the patterns on the Mamuta's wrists are the same as the patterns on the [[Onion]]s.
*In the beta of ''Pikmin 2'', the Mamuta was meant to have a recipe, but it was scrapped and replaced to "inedible."
*In ''Pikmin'', the Mamuta appears to be resistant to [[Bomb Rock]]s, taking miniscule damage when struck.
*In ''Pikmin 2'', the Mamuta is never seen above ground, but it has an unused seed value of 8.{{harmless enemies}}{{Enemies}}
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Revision as of 14:49, April 20, 2014

Mamuta
File:NPC Mamuta.jpg
Appears in PikminPikmin 2
Scientific name Unknown
Family Unknown
Areas The Impact Site
Caves Frontier Cavern, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes
Challenge Mode stages The Distant Spring
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Pounds Pikmin into the ground

The Mamuta (ミウリン Miurin) is a peculiar enemy found in the first two Pikmin games. It is fairly large, and has two small eyes with dark markings around each one. Its body is notably asymmetricaland is covers in tiny white and grey hairs. It has markings on its arms, hinting it might be sentient. In the first game, it just stands and watches when Pikmin walk by. If any harm comes to it, however, it becomes enraged and pounds the Pikmin into the ground. This doesn't kill them, but replants them and turns them into flower Pikmin by some unknown process, which can be used to one's advantage, though it can get very annoying when it comes to plucking the Pikmin if one is in a hurry. However, with the Pluckaphone, a Mamuta can do more good than bad, as the planted Pikmin can simply be called out of the ground.

Captains, as opposed to Pikmin, do take damage, although only a small amount, and are similarly pounded into the ground. In the first Pikmin game, this causes the creature to stop attacking and appear to relax; it will only attack again if Pikmin are plucked or if it is attacked.

The Mamuta is found at The Impact Site on even-numbered days (on odd-numbered days, the Goolix is encountered instead), starting on Day 8. In Pikmin, the Smoky Progg is thought by Olimar to be a larval Mamuta suffering from a birth defect, although this is just a theory.

In Pikmin 2, Mamutas are only found underground, and are more aggressive, attacking any Pikmin that approach them. They have less health than they did in the first game, yet their attacks have the same effect as before. A Mamuta inside the Frontier Cavern holds the Brute Knuckles, making it the only non-boss enemy that holds a piece of the Explorer's Friend Series, which constitutes the Exploration Kit.

Notes

Olimar's Voyage Log

"This seems to be a gentle, flower-loving creature, but if angered, it is fierce. Its mighty open-handed smack... It reminds me of the time back home when a mosquito landed on my head, and my wife tried to get it..."

Reel notes

"This creature seems fond of flowers, but only for their decorative properties."

Olimar's Notes

"The imbalanced, asymmetrical arms of the mamuta are among its most notable features. Feeding on seeds and fruit, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants."

Louie's Notes

"Inedible. Tastes like chicken."

Nintendo Player's Guide

"A mamuta cannot defeat a Pikmin, but it can pound the trooper into the ground with its heavy arms. In fact, one rock beast can bury several Pikmin with a single blow. After you defeat the Mamuta with flying attacks, be sure to pluck your buddies from the soil-their tops will be in full bloom."

Battle Strategy

Pikmin

There is no threat, only the problem of having to pick planted Pikmin, which can take a while without the Pikmin 2 exclusive Pluckaphone, although it can be troublesome if the Mamuta hits the captain, incapacitating him for a second or more. Throwing Pikmin onto it from a distance is often more effective than swarming, unless Olimar is accompanied by a large group of Pikmin. Attacking from behind is also advantageous. Don't use bomb rocks on it; they do very little damage.

Captains

Although very difficult, Olimar can defeat the Mamuta by attacking it from behind. However, it is recommended that Olimar uses Pikmin, as attacking the Mamuta alone is very time-consuming.

Pikmin 2

The same strategy for the first game applies here, except now there is less rush since they are now cave-exclusive enemies. Purple Pikmin work well for defeating the Mamuta. It should be noted that the Mamuta is easier to beat with Captains as well.

Gallery

Trivia

  • According to the Creature Montage, the Smoky Progg is believed to be the larval form of the Mamuta, which is ironic since the Smoky Progg is hostile while the Mamutas are generally peaceful. Interestingly, in Challenge Mode, the Mamuta is found at the Distant Spring, the same area that the Smoky Progg is found at in the Story Mode.
  • Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in Pikmin, the Mamuta's code name is "miurin".
  • Interestingly, the patterns on the Mamuta's wrists are the same as the patterns on the Onions.
  • In the beta of Pikmin 2, the Mamuta was meant to have a recipe, but it was scrapped and replaced to "inedible."
  • In Pikmin, the Mamuta appears to be resistant to Bomb Rocks, taking miniscule damage when struck.
  • In Pikmin 2, the Mamuta is never seen above ground, but it has an unused seed value of 8.