Albino Dwarf Bulborb

Albino Dwarf Bulborb
Appears in	Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii larva (1st molt)
Family	Grub-dog
Areas
Caves	Kingdom of Beasts, Engulfed Castle
Dandori Challenge stages	None
Dandori Battle stages	None
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

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Albino Dwarf Bulborbs are small nocturnal enemies found in Pikmin 4. These enemies resemble Dwarf Bulborbs in appearance, but have white to red ombré back instead of a spotted one. These Dwarf Bulborbs are only active during the night; therefore, they are only found within caves or on night expeditions. Albino Dwarf Bulborbs can be easily defeated with a modestly upgraded Oatchi or with 2 tosses onto the back.

Stats

Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health
3	6	3	× 3	200

Behavior

Albino Dwarf Bulborbs walk around idly, and when a leader or Pikmin draws near they will begin to chase after them until they are out of their territory range, in which case they will go back to their territory and resume walking around. An Albino Dwarf Bulborb will attempt to eat Pikmin close enough to it, and will only grab one Pikmin with a single bite. It can also shake Pikmin off if it is being attacked. Upon death, it will release living Pikmin in its mouth that are yet to be eaten.

Appearance

Albino Dwarf Bulborbs are very similar in appearance to other Dwarf Bulborbs, with the key visual difference being the white to red ombré back instead of the more familiar spotted one. This is due to the fact that they are the larval form of a Bulborb after its first molt. For this same reason, they have a longer snout than the breadbug mimics.

Strategy

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Pikmin

Auto lock on makes squishing the beasts a breeze, though charging is still effective. They take 2 direct hits to kill, which you will need to mentally count when fighting swarms of them.

Leaders

Simply punching while avoiding its attacks is the most effective strategy for leaders. Oatchi can handle large groups on his own depending on his upgrades, a very useful tactic during night expeditions. A leveled up rush can instantly kill and pass through large groups as well.

Notes

Dalmo's Notes

“Among the naturally charming Dwarf Bulborbs, this one might have the most attractive an well-balanced conformation. When night falls, the eyes of these fascinating creatures emit an intense glow. Whether to mesmerise prey or help it to spot others of its kind, it's an intriguing adaptation. I could stare into those shining eyes forever!”

Olimar's Notes

“A Bulborbs larva after its first molt. Due to its pale coloration, it was assumed to be a mimic when it was first discovered. It was later confirmed to be a true Dwarf Bulborb.

To avoid predation from adult Bulborbs, it spends the majority of the daytime hours hiding underground. It becomes more active at night, when its paler coloration is more difficult to see.

In this state, it is difficult to discern what species of Bulborb any given juvenile may be by appearance alone. It's only after a Bulborb's second molt that they start to display more distinguishing species characteristics.”