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'''Male Sheargrubs''' can easily be distinguished from [[Female Sheargrub]]s by their dark purple color and large mandibles. Unlike the females, which are believed largely scavenge dead [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], Male Sheargrubs are predatory and extremely aggressive, and will attack [[captain]]s and Pikmin when the opportunity presents itself. Sheargrubs have lost both their legs and wings in an odd twist of evolution, and have adapted to life spent mostly underground | '''Male Sheargrubs''' can easily be distinguished from [[Female Sheargrub]]s by their dark purple color and large mandibles. Unlike the females, which are believed largely scavenge dead [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], Male Sheargrubs are predatory and extremely aggressive, and will attack [[captain]]s and Pikmin when the opportunity presents itself. Sheargrubs have lost both their legs and wings in an odd twist of evolution, and have adapted to life spent mostly underground. | ||
In [[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin | In [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']], these bugs are completely invulnerable while they're chomping down on a Pikmin ''except'' when a Pikmin is tossed directly on top of it. This indicates that the creature has some sort of armor (most likely around its head). This was fixed in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', allowing players to kill them even if they have a Pikmin in their grasp. Sheargrubs, both male and female, will also deconstruct any nearby [[Bridge|stick bridges]], which makes defeating these pesky creatures soon after landing a top priority to avoid having to rebuild them. | ||
These creatures are also related to the [[Shearwig]]. | These creatures are also related to the [[Shearwig]]. | ||
==Ship Log== | ==Ship Log== | ||
Note that there is only one entry for both male and [[Female Sheargrub|female]]. | Note that there is only one entry for both male and [[Female Sheargrub|female]]. | ||
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{{notes|enemy}}[[File:3.jpg|thumb|250px|A pair of male Sheargrubs.]] | {{notes|enemy}}[[File:3.jpg|thumb|250px|A pair of male Sheargrubs.]] | ||
== | ==Strategy== | ||
===Pikmin | ===Pikmin=== | ||
The species is relatively weak compared to most other creatures, but if one happens to get a hold of a Pikmin, it is invincible to swarming until the Pikmin dies. If a single Pikmin is thrown onto the Sheargrub's back, it will die instantly, and the Pikmin will be saved. Attack with Olimar if possible, but be careful, as a bite deals massive damage. If there is water nearby, like in [[The Forest of Hope]], lead them into the water. Since they cannot fly, and will keep following Olimar, they will drown. | The species is relatively weak compared to most other creatures, but if one happens to get a hold of a Pikmin, it is invincible to swarming until the Pikmin dies. If a single Pikmin is thrown onto the Sheargrub's back, it will die instantly, and the Pikmin will be saved. Attack with Olimar if possible, but be careful, as a bite deals massive damage. If there is water nearby, like in [[The Forest of Hope]], lead them into the water. Since they cannot fly, and will keep following Olimar, they will drown. | ||
===Pikmin 2=== | ===Pikmin 2=== | ||
The male Sheargrub's mysterious invincibility is no longer present here, making them incredibly easy to kill. Simply swarm with a group of Pikmin and they'll have no chance. Same as in Pikmin | The male Sheargrub's mysterious invincibility is no longer present here, making them incredibly easy to kill. Simply swarm with a group of Pikmin and they'll have no chance. Same as in ''Pikmin'', if there is a body of water nearby, lead them in and drown them. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery | <gallery> | ||
163.png|Two Male Sheargrubs. | File:163.png|Two Male Sheargrubs. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{enemies}} | {{enemies}} | ||
[[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]] | [[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]] | [[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]] | ||
Revision as of 16:34, February 7, 2012
| Male Sheargrub | |
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| File:Normal sheargrub-male.jpg | |
| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2 |
| Scientific name | Himeagea mandibulosa |
| Family | Mandiblard |
| Areas | The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel, Awakening Wood |
| Caves | Hole of Beasts, White Flower Garden, Snagret Hole, Glutton's Kitchen, Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode stages | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin |
Male Sheargrubs can easily be distinguished from Female Sheargrubs by their dark purple color and large mandibles. Unlike the females, which are believed largely scavenge dead Pikmin, Male Sheargrubs are predatory and extremely aggressive, and will attack captains and Pikmin when the opportunity presents itself. Sheargrubs have lost both their legs and wings in an odd twist of evolution, and have adapted to life spent mostly underground.
In Pikmin, these bugs are completely invulnerable while they're chomping down on a Pikmin except when a Pikmin is tossed directly on top of it. This indicates that the creature has some sort of armor (most likely around its head). This was fixed in Pikmin 2, allowing players to kill them even if they have a Pikmin in their grasp. Sheargrubs, both male and female, will also deconstruct any nearby stick bridges, which makes defeating these pesky creatures soon after landing a top priority to avoid having to rebuild them.
These creatures are also related to the Shearwig.
Ship Log
Note that there is only one entry for both male and female.
"Today I've learned something new about these creatures' behavioral patterns. They are very vexing bugs - they chew apart the bridges that the Pikmin build! All the effort the Pikmin went to... I must watch for these pests."
“{{notes:enemy/{{{2}}}|block=y}}”
Strategy
Pikmin
The species is relatively weak compared to most other creatures, but if one happens to get a hold of a Pikmin, it is invincible to swarming until the Pikmin dies. If a single Pikmin is thrown onto the Sheargrub's back, it will die instantly, and the Pikmin will be saved. Attack with Olimar if possible, but be careful, as a bite deals massive damage. If there is water nearby, like in The Forest of Hope, lead them into the water. Since they cannot fly, and will keep following Olimar, they will drown.
Pikmin 2
The male Sheargrub's mysterious invincibility is no longer present here, making them incredibly easy to kill. Simply swarm with a group of Pikmin and they'll have no chance. Same as in Pikmin, if there is a body of water nearby, lead them in and drown them.
Gallery
- 163.png
Two Male Sheargrubs.