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The '''Mamuta''' is an [[Piklopedia|enemy]] found in both [[Pikmin series|''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 passive, 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.


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.
The '''Mamuta''' is an [[:Category:enemies|enemy]] found in both ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]]''. It is fairly large, seemingly rocky and has two small eyes with dark markings around each one. Its body is notably asymmetrical. 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.


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; it will only attack again if Pikmin are plucked or if it is attacked.
[[Captains]], as opposed to Pikmin, do take damage, 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.


In ''Pikmin'', the Mamuta is found at the [[Impact Site]] on even-numbered days (on odd-numbered days, the [[Goolix]] is encountered instead), but in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Mamutas are only found underground, and their health and weight is less than in ''Pikmin''. A Mamuta inside the [[Frontier Cavern]] holds the [[Brute Knuckles]], making it the only non-[[:category:bosses|boss]] enemy which carries a piece of the [[Explorer's Friend Series]], which constitutes the [[Exploration Kit]].
The Mamuta is found at [[The Impact Site]] on even-numbered days (on odd-numbered days, the [[Goolix]] is encountered instead). In [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin 1]], the Smoky Progg is considered to be an unhatched larval form of Mamuta, although this claim is yet to be proved correct. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', Mamutas are only found underground, and are more aggressive, attacking any Pikmin that approach them. Their health is less than in the first Pikmin, yet their attacks have the same effect as previously. A Mamuta inside the [[Frontier Cavern]] holds the [[Brute Knuckles]], making it one of the only non-boss enemies which carries a piece of the [[Explorer's Friend Series]], which constitutes the [[Exploration Kit]].


==Ship Log==
==Notes==
[[File:NPC_Mamuta.jpg|thumb|250px|Artwork of the Mamuta.]]
[[File:NPC_Mamuta.jpg|thumb|250px|Artwork of the Mamuta.]]
''"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..."''
*For [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin 1]] notes, see [[List of Notes from Pikmin 1 #Mamuta|here]].
*For [[Pikmin 2]] notes, see [[List of notes, recipes, and Sales in Pikmin 2 #Mamuta|here]].


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==Killing 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 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. 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 pick 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.


====Captains====
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.
==See also==
*[[Smoky Progg]] - thought to be a malformed larval Mamuta.
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Mamuta
File:56mamuta.png
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 ground and replants Pikmin

The Mamuta is an enemy found in both Pikmin games. It is fairly large, seemingly rocky and has two small eyes with dark markings around each one. Its body is notably asymmetrical. 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, 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). In Pikmin 1, the Smoky Progg is considered to be an unhatched larval form of Mamuta, although this claim is yet to be proved correct. In Pikmin 2, Mamutas are only found underground, and are more aggressive, attacking any Pikmin that approach them. Their health is less than in the first Pikmin, yet their attacks have the same effect as previously. A Mamuta inside the Frontier Cavern holds the Brute Knuckles, making it one of the only non-boss enemies which carries a piece of the Explorer's Friend Series, which constitutes the Exploration Kit.

Notes

File:NPC Mamuta.jpg
Artwork of the Mamuta.

Killing 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 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. 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.