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{{Infobox enemy
{{Infobox enemy
|pikmin=y
|pikmin     = y
|pikmin2=y
|pikmin2   = y
|image=NPC Breadbug.jpg‎
|image     = NPC Breadbug.jpg‎
|size=270px
|size       = 270px
|technical=Vanilla Breadbug
|technical = Vanilla Breadbug
|name=Pansarus gluttonae
|name       = Pansarus gluttonae
|family=Breadbug
|family     = Breadbug
|areas='''''Pikmin'''''<br>[[The Forest Navel]]
|areas     = [[The Forest Navel]]
|underground='''''Pikmin 2'''''<br>[[Glutton's Kitchen]]<br>[[Dream Den]]
|underground= [[Glutton's Kitchen]], [[Dream Den]], [[Dim Labyrinth]]
|challenge='''''Pikmin'''''<br>[[The Impact Site]]<br>[[The Forest Navel]]
|challenge = [[The Impact Site]], [[The Forest Navel]], [[Snack Pit]]
|weight=3
|weight     = 3
|height=37mm
|height     = 37
|max_pikmin=6
|max_pikmin = 6
|seeds=3
|seeds     = 3
|value=3
|value     = 3
|attacks=Snatches items (and Pikmin who are carrying)
|attacks   = Steals objects
|vitality1=?
|vitality1 = 5000
|vitality2=1100
|vitality2 = 1100
|vitality3 = N/A}}
}}


The '''Breadbug''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(パンモドキ) </span>is an enemy in the first two [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. This creature resembles a bread roll in appearance, and is the namesake of the [[Breadbug family]]. It holds the [[Space Float]] ship part in ''Pikmin''. It does no harm to the Pikmin directly, though it can pull away small objects (in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''), or both small and rather large (in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'') objects vital to the Pikmin into its dwelling. If Pikmin are holding onto something when the Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they will die. It has a large amount of tough blubber, making it immune to swarming. In ''Pikmin 2'', Breadbugs heal themselves completely when they drag an object into their hole. A larger version of this enemy, named the [[Giant Breadbug]], appears alongside these enemies in [[Glutton's Kitchen]] in ''Pikmin 2''.
The '''Breadbug''' is an enemy in both [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. This creature resembles a bread roll in appearance, and is the namesake of the [[Breadbug family]]. It holds the [[Space Float]] ship part in ''Pikmin''. It does no harm to the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] directly, though it can pull away small objects (in [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']]), or both small and rather large (in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'') objects vital to the Pikmin into its dwelling. If Pikmin are holding onto something when the Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they will die. It has a large amount of tough blubber, making it immune to swarming. A larger version of this enemy, called the [[Giant Breadbug]], appears alongside these enemies in an area in ''Pikmin 2''. When it is killed in the second game, any treasures it dragged back to its lair will respawn above the nest as it disappears.
==Notes==
===Olimar's Voyage Log===
''"This pesky scavenger is truly annoying. It attempts to steal the spoils that the Pikmin earn in battle. If the Pikmin chase it too far, they can be dragged into its lair along with their food. It may look weak, but its appearance is deceiving."''
===Reel notes===
''"This creature's thick hide protects it from most attackers."''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"The adult breadbug competes for many of the same food sources as Pikmin, but its thick-skinned hide allows it to withstand most Pikmin group attacks. However, some researchers claim to have observed breadbugs being overwhelmed by massive numbers of Pikmin and reduced to food."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Breadbugs are hearty and nutritious but also bland and unimaginative. They may be palatable in a pinch, but they hold no true culinary promise."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"Breadbugs steal treasures and the bodies of downed baddies. If a Breadbug takes a prize into its hole, you'll have to defeat it to make the treasure resurface. You can damage Breadbugs by stomping them or by pulling them toward your ship and having the ship's tractor beam do the work."''
==Killing Strategy==


{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}
==Strategy==
===Pikmin===
===Pikmin===
The easiest way to kill a Breadbug is to wait until it takes hold of an object, then swarm Pikmin onto that object and return it to any [[Onion]] or the Ship's [[research Pod|pod]]. Just remember that the number of Pikmin swarming the item being dragged by the Breadbug must be larger than the required amount. The Onion or the Ship receives the object and the Breadbug takes damage by banging his head on the Onion/Ship. This method usually has to be done twice, though the first hit is so effective, it will take just one Pikmin thrown on its back to finish it off.
The easiest way to kill a Breadbug is to wait until it takes hold of an object, then swarm Pikmin onto that object and return it to any [[Onion]] or the Ship's [[research Pod|pod]]. The Onion or the Ship receives the object and the Breadbug takes damage by banging his head on the Onion/Ship. This method usually has to be done twice, though the first hit is so strong, it may just take one Pikmin thrown on its back to finish it off.


It is also possible to defeat a Breadbug by throwing Pikmin on top of it, but this is slow as there is a period of immunity after each successful throw. The members of this species encountered in ''Pikmin'' move more swiftly than those in ''Pikmin 2'', making them even more difficult to kill via this method. Using [[Purple Pikmin]] makes this method faster since their heavy weight will hurt the Breadbug and they also home in as they land.
It is also possible to defeat a Breadbug by throwing Pikmin on top of it, but this is slow as there is a period of immunity after each successful throw. The members of this species encountered in ''Pikmin'' move more swiftly than those in ''Pikmin 2'', making them even more difficult to kill via this method. Using [[Purple Pikmin]] makes this method faster since their heavy weight will hurt the Breadbug, and they also try to home in as they land.


Another quick way to kill it in ''Pikmin 2'' is to use an [[Ultra-bitter Spray]] to petrify it, which will make it vulnerable to swarming.
Another quick way to kill it in ''Pikmin 2'' is to use an [[Ultra-bitter spray]] to petrify it, which will make it vulnerable to swarming.


===Captains===
===Captains===
Strangely, [[Olimar]] can damage the Breadbug by hitting it in ''Pikmin'', even though the Pikmin cannot. This is a very slow process though, as its outer armor cushions your punches. In ''Pikmin 2'', neither Olimar nor Louie are capable of punching the Breadbug.
Strangely, [[Olimar]] can damage the Breadbug by hitting it in ''Pikmin'' even though the Pikmin cannot. In ''Pikmin 2'', neither Olimar nor [[Louie]] are capable of hitting the Breadbug.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*When a Pikmin grabs an object at the same time the Breadbug does, the Breadbug will get shot towards its nest, along with everything it carries.
*When a Pikmin grabs an object at the same time the Breadbug does, the Breadbug will get shot towards its nest, along with everything it carries.
*The Breadbug is one of the few enemies to have a [[Merchandise|figurine]] modeled after them.
*The Breadbug is one of the few enemies to have a [[Merchandise|figurine]] modeled after them.
*Its nest is very similar in appearance to the [[Hermit Crawmad|Hermit Crawmad's]] hole.
*Breadbugs seem to act like cannibals: in ''Pikmin 2'', they will carry other Breadbugs into their nests and eat them.
*When a Breadbug dies, all treasures it took in come out of its nest, but anything else it took in (spoils) don't come out.
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Breadbug's code name is "collec", and its nest is named "hollec."
*Their scientific name, '''''Pansarus gluttonae''''', means 'splay-footed glutton'.
*In ''Pikmin'', if a Breadbug gets stuck, it will burrow into the ground and respawn out of its hole.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120">
<gallery>
Reel3 Breadbug.png|A breadbug in the enemy reel in ''Pikmin''.
File:57breadbug.png|A Breadbug in ''Pikmin 2''.
121.jpg|A Breadbug.
File:121.jpg|A Breadbug.
57breadbug.png|A breadbug in the piklopedia in ''Pikmin 2''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


{{Enemies}}
{{enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin 1 Enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Enemies]]
[[Category:Dream Den]]
[[Category:Glutton's Kitchen]]
[[Category:The Impact Site]]
[[Category:The Forest Navel]]
[[Category:Breadbug Family]]
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode]]
[[Category:Snack Pit]]
[[Category:Olimar's notes]]
[[Category:Louie's notes]]
[[Category:2-Player Battle]]
[[Category:Ship announcements]]

Revision as of 18:55, August 23, 2013

Breadbug
File:NPC Breadbug.jpg
Appears in PikminPikmin 2
Scientific name Pansarus gluttonae
Family Breadbug
Areas The Forest Navel
Caves Glutton's Kitchen, Dream Den, Dim Labyrinth
Challenge Mode stages The Impact Site, The Forest Navel, Snack Pit
2-Player Battle stages None
Attacks Steals objects

The Breadbug is an enemy in both Pikmin games. This creature resembles a bread roll in appearance, and is the namesake of the Breadbug family. It holds the Space Float ship part in Pikmin. It does no harm to the Pikmin directly, though it can pull away small objects (in Pikmin), or both small and rather large (in Pikmin 2) objects vital to the Pikmin into its dwelling. If Pikmin are holding onto something when the Breadbug pulls it into its nest, they will die. It has a large amount of tough blubber, making it immune to swarming. A larger version of this enemy, called the Giant Breadbug, appears alongside these enemies in an area in Pikmin 2. When it is killed in the second game, any treasures it dragged back to its lair will respawn above the nest as it disappears.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

This pesky scavenger is truly annoying. It attempts to steal the spoils that the Pikmin earn in battle. If the Pikmin chase it too far, they can be dragged into its lair along with their food. It may look weak, but its appearance is deceiving.

Reel notes

This creature's thick hide protects it from most attackers.

Olimar's notes

The adult breadbug competes for many of the same food sources as Pikmin, but its thick-skinned hide allows it to withstand most Pikmin group attacks. However, some researchers claim to have observed breadbugs being overwhelmed by massive numbers of Pikmin and reduced to food.

Louie's notes

Breadbugs are hearty and nutritious but also bland and unimaginative. They may be palatable in a pinch, but they hold no true culinary promise.

Strategy

Pikmin

The easiest way to kill a Breadbug is to wait until it takes hold of an object, then swarm Pikmin onto that object and return it to any Onion or the Ship's pod. The Onion or the Ship receives the object and the Breadbug takes damage by banging his head on the Onion/Ship. This method usually has to be done twice, though the first hit is so strong, it may just take one Pikmin thrown on its back to finish it off.

It is also possible to defeat a Breadbug by throwing Pikmin on top of it, but this is slow as there is a period of immunity after each successful throw. The members of this species encountered in Pikmin move more swiftly than those in Pikmin 2, making them even more difficult to kill via this method. Using Purple Pikmin makes this method faster since their heavy weight will hurt the Breadbug, and they also try to home in as they land.

Another quick way to kill it in Pikmin 2 is to use an Ultra-bitter spray to petrify it, which will make it vulnerable to swarming.

Captains

Strangely, Olimar can damage the Breadbug by hitting it in Pikmin even though the Pikmin cannot. In Pikmin 2, neither Olimar nor Louie are capable of hitting the Breadbug.

Trivia

  • When a Pikmin grabs an object at the same time the Breadbug does, the Breadbug will get shot towards its nest, along with everything it carries.
  • The Breadbug is one of the few enemies to have a figurine modeled after them.

Gallery