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The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is an enemy in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. This large [[Wikipedia:bivalve|bivalve]] has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. When Pikmin are thrown upon it, which is a grueling task, they will attack the membrane to reveal the pearl. Its only defense is acting like a Venus Flytrap. The Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. When it does this, you need to have excellent timing and call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. You will have to sum up the remaining skill in you to destroy the membrane and get the fifty Pikmin prize without losing any Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two [[Bomb Rock]]s can also be used for a quick and easy kill. This creature is one of the two second leading creatures in Pikmin production, succeeded by the [[Smoky Progg]] and tied with the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]].


The '''Pearly Clamclamp''' is an enemy in [[Pikmin 1|''Pikmin'']]. This large [[Wikipedia:bivalve|bivalve]] has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. When Pikmin are thrown on it, they will attack the membrane to reveal the pearl, but meanwhile the Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. When it does this, you need to call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. You will have to sum up the remaining skill in you to destroy the membrane and get the 50 Pikmin prize without losing any Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two [[bomb-rock]]s can also be used for a quick and easy kill. This creature is one of the two second leading creatures in Pikmin production, succeeded by the [[Smoky Progg]] (100 Pikmin) and tied with the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]].
Oddly, the Clamclamp has been known to take slight damage for a short time after the Pikmin have been called back, meaning that if the creature is already near death, the player can simply withdraw his or her Pikmin and the Clamclamp will die on its own.


Oddly, the Clamclamp has been known to take slight damage for a short time after the Pikmin have been called back, meaning that if the creature is already near death, the player can simply withdraw his or her Pikmin and the Clamclamp will die on its own.
Beware, the Pearly Clamclamp can eat Pikmin after its death so be sure to call your Pikmin back the second you kill it.
 
==Notes==
===Ship's Log===
''"One would expect this creature to be a mollusk of the sea, but the fact that it is also found in the forest is typical of this planet's oddities. The pearl that rests inside appears to be one of great value, but it is actually a trap."''
===Reel notes===
''"Though beautiful, this mollusk's pearls are thin and fragile."''
===Guide Book===


{{Notes|reel=y|voyage=y}}
''"To lure then trap creatures that are attracted to small shiny objects, the Ploister turns undigested foodstuffs into round beads with the same secretion that makes up its shell.'' ''The pearl-like substance has a layering that is thinner and weaker then a real Pearl, reducing it in value."''


==Locations==
==Locations==
[[image:Pearly_Clamclamp.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The enemy as seen at The Impact Site.]]
[[File:Pearly_Clamclamp.jpg|thumb|right|200px|The enemy as seen at The Impact Site.]]
===Main Game===
===Main Game===
They only appear in The Impact Site. There are three and one is submerged in water and another has the [[Positron Generator]].
They only appear in The Impact Site. There are three and one is submerged in water and another has the [[Positron Generator]].


===Challenge Mode===
===Challenge Mode===
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*[[The Distant Spring]]: where the [[Massage Machine]] is, where the [[Gluon Drive]] is, and where the [[Chronos Reactor]] is.
*[[The Distant Spring]]: where the [[Massage Machine]] is, where the [[Gluon Drive]] is, and where the [[Chronos Reactor]] is.


== Killing Strategy ==
== Trivia ==
===Pikmin===
*In ''New Play Control!'' ''Pikmin'''s [[Enemy reel]] and in the [[Olimar's Voyage Log]], The Pearly Clamclamp is named "Clampshell". It is unknown whether this is an inaccuracy or an intended change.
There are three ways to kill the Pearly Clamclamp:
*When you take out its pearl, interestingly, it makes the sound the [[Honeywisp]] makes when hit and a spirit floats up yet the Pearly Clamclamp can still attack and eat your [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]].
*The first and most dangerous way to defeat this enemy is to gather about 20 to 30 [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and throw them into the mouth of the Pearly Clamclamp, then when the Pearly Clamclamp starts to open its mouth wider call them back.
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Pearly Clamclamp's code name is "shell", while its pearl is simply called "pearl".
*The second and easiest way is to gather up 2 [[Yellow Pikmin]], get them [[bomb-rocks]], and the throw them at the Pearly Clamclamp at a reasonable distance and once they've thrown their bomb-rocks, repeat the process.
*It is the only enemy that has a ship part that you can see before you kill it.
*The third way is probably the most time consuming, but is the best for [[Zero-death run|zero-death challenges]]. Bring about 5 Pikmin (any type for Pearly Clamclamps on land), then throw 3 to 3 in the mouth. When the creaking sound of the Clamclamp stops, call the Pikmin back. Repeat until the membrane covering the treasure (seed, machine part, etc.) is defeated.
*The Japanese name for the Pearly Clamclamp is "Yamashinju" (ヤマシンジュ).
Note that it can still attack after its pearl has been taken out.
===Captains===
There is only one way to kill a Pearly Clamclamp and '''only one location in the whole game. '''Go to the Distant Spring in Challenge Mode. Then, go to the area where Submerged Castle is in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. There is a Yellow Wollywog nearby. Lure it right next to the Clamclamp, and lay down right next to it. After a few attempts, you'll be in the Clamclamp. It will try to shut on you, like how a Pikmin would be on the Clamclamp. Attack the pearl with your captain's punch then lay down if the Clamclamp and/or the Yellow Wollywog tries to attack. If you sucessfully do all these tactics, you will have defeated the membrane surrounding the pearl. Then get out of it, as the enemies will still try to attack. It was originally thought that this could only be done on the ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin|New Play Control!]]'' version of ''Pikmin'', but they can be done on both games.
 
 
 




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[[Category:The Forest Navel]]
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Revision as of 21:53, January 1, 2014

Pearly Clamclamp
File:Pearly Clam Clamp(PikminNPC).jpg
Appears in Pikmin
Scientific name Lapis regrettabilis
Family Unknown
Areas The Impact Site
Challenge Mode stages The Forest of Hope
The Forest Navel
The Distant Spring
Attacks Eats Pikmin

The Pearly Clamclamp is an enemy in Pikmin. This large bivalve has a pinkish shell and a small pearl surrounded by a clear blue membrane. When Pikmin are thrown upon it, which is a grueling task, they will attack the membrane to reveal the pearl. Its only defense is acting like a Venus Flytrap. The Clamclamp will stretch its mouth wide open, creaking like a poorly-oiled hinge, and chomp. When it does this, you need to have excellent timing and call the Pikmin so they won't be eaten. This is obviously a very simple predatory tactic for the creature. You will have to sum up the remaining skill in you to destroy the membrane and get the fifty Pikmin prize without losing any Pikmin. If the Clamclamp is on land, two Bomb Rocks can also be used for a quick and easy kill. This creature is one of the two second leading creatures in Pikmin production, succeeded by the Smoky Progg and tied with the Armored Cannon Beetle.

Oddly, the Clamclamp has been known to take slight damage for a short time after the Pikmin have been called back, meaning that if the creature is already near death, the player can simply withdraw his or her Pikmin and the Clamclamp will die on its own.

Beware, the Pearly Clamclamp can eat Pikmin after its death so be sure to call your Pikmin back the second you kill it.

Notes

Ship's Log

"One would expect this creature to be a mollusk of the sea, but the fact that it is also found in the forest is typical of this planet's oddities. The pearl that rests inside appears to be one of great value, but it is actually a trap."

Reel notes

"Though beautiful, this mollusk's pearls are thin and fragile."

Guide Book

"To lure then trap creatures that are attracted to small shiny objects, the Ploister turns undigested foodstuffs into round beads with the same secretion that makes up its shell. The pearl-like substance has a layering that is thinner and weaker then a real Pearl, reducing it in value."

Locations

The enemy as seen at The Impact Site.

Main Game

They only appear in The Impact Site. There are three and one is submerged in water and another has the Positron Generator.

Challenge Mode

These are the locations of the Pearly Clamclamp in Challenge Mode. These places are in specific hard to reach places and surrounded by enemies.

Trivia

  • In New Play Control! Pikmin's Enemy reel and in the Olimar's Voyage Log, The Pearly Clamclamp is named "Clampshell". It is unknown whether this is an inaccuracy or an intended change.
  • When you take out its pearl, interestingly, it makes the sound the Honeywisp makes when hit and a spirit floats up yet the Pearly Clamclamp can still attack and eat your Pikmin.
  • Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in Pikmin, the Pearly Clamclamp's code name is "shell", while its pearl is simply called "pearl".
  • It is the only enemy that has a ship part that you can see before you kill it.
  • The Japanese name for the Pearly Clamclamp is "Yamashinju" (ヤマシンジュ).


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