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Rescue Corps Officer

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Home Planet

Karut

The Rescue Corps's newest officer. The


recently adopted a dangerous mission to


rescue their missing colleagues.


Pikmin 4 button icon comparison

#2 Checking Your Surroundings

Button template
Look around by tilting the Right Stick left and right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con), and move the Right Stick up and down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to change your view. Press the ZL Button on the Switch to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant. – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
P4 buttons
Look around by tilting Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes., and move Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. to change your view. Press Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant. – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain

#3 Command Formations

Button Template
Press the L Button on the Switch or the R Button on the Switch to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing the L Button on the Switch and the R Button on the Switch at the same time. – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
P4 buttons
Press Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. or Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. and Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. at the same time. – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain

#4 Disband

Button Template
Use the Y Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch + the Left Stick up on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo. – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
P4 buttons
Use Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. + Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo. – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain

#6 Rush

Button Template
Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with the X Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch, then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble! – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
P4 buttons
Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes., then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble! – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain

#10 Snack Catch

Button Template
When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use the A Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch to throw them a bone. – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
P4 buttons
When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. Button icon from Pikmin 4. This is a user image for testing purposes. to throw them a bone. – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain

Nintendo GameCube Controller

Button ID Pikmin Pikmin 2
pad the + Control Pad on the GameCube controller
c the C Stick on the GameCube controller the C Stick on the GameCube controller
a the A Button on the GameCube controller the A Button on the GameCube controller
b the B Button on the GameCube controller the B Button on the GameCube controller
x the X Button on the GameCube controller the X Button on the GameCube controller
y the Y Button on the GameCube controller the Y Button on the GameCube controller
z the Z Button on the GameCube controller the Z Button on the GameCube controller
l the L Button on the GameCube controller the L Button on the GameCube controller
r the R Button on the GameCube controller the R Button on the GameCube controller

Wii Remote and Nunchuk

Button ID Pikmin Pikmin 2 Pikmin 3
pad the + Control Pad on the Wii Remote the + Control Pad on the Wii Remote the + Control Pad on the Wii Remote
padu the + Control Pad up on the Wii Remote
padr the + Control Pad right on the Wii Remote
padd the + Control Pad down on the Wii Remote
padl the + Control Pad left on the Wii Remote
a the A Button on the Wii Remote the A Button on the Wii Remote the A Button on the Wii Remote
b the B Button on the Wii Remote the B Button on the Wii Remote the B Button on the Wii Remote
1 the 1 Button on the Wii Remote the 1 Button on the Wii Remote the 1 Button on the Wii Remote
2 the 2 Button on the Wii Remote the 2 Button on the Wii Remote the 2 Button on the Wii Remote
- the Minus Button on the Wii Remote the Minus Button on the Wii Remote the Minus Button on the Wii Remote
+ the Plus Button on the Wii Remote the Plus Button on the Wii Remote the Plus Button on the Wii Remote
home the HOME Button on the Wii Remote
stick the Control Stick on the Nunchuk
c the C Button on the Nunchuk the C Button on the Nunchuk the C Button on the Nunchuk
z the Z Button on the Nunchuk the Z Button on the Nunchuk the Z Button on the Nunchuk
shake Nunchuk shake

Wii U Gamepad or Wii U Pro Controller

Button ID Pikmin 3
lstick the L Stick on the Wii U GamePad
pad the + Control Pad on the Wii U GamePad
padu the + Control Pad up on the Wii U GamePad
padr the + Control Pad right on the Wii U GamePad
padd the + Control Pad down on the Wii U GamePad
padl the + Control Pad left on the Wii U GamePad
a the A Button on the Wii U GamePad
b the B Button on the Wii U GamePad
x the X Button on the Wii U GamePad
y the Y Button on the Wii U GamePad
l the L Button on the Wii U GamePad
r the R Button on the Wii U GamePad
zl the ZL Button on the Wii U GamePad
zr the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad
- the - Button on the Wii U GamePad
+ the + Button on the Wii U GamePad
home the HOME Button on the Wii U GamePad
gamepad Wii U GamePad

Nintendo Switch Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Button ID Pikmin Pikmin 2 Pikmin 3 Pikmin 4
lstick the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lsticku the Left Stick up on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lstickr the Left Stick right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lstickd the Left Stick down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lstickl the Left Stick left on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lstickud the Left Stick up and down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lsticklr the Left Stick left and right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
lstickclick Left Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) Left Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstick the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Right Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rsticku the Right Stick up on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstickr the Right Stick right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstickd the Right Stick down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstickl the Right Stick left on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstickud the Right Stick up and down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rsticklr the Right Stick left and right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
rstickclick Right Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) Right Stick click on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
padu the Up Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Up Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Up Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
padr the Right Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Right Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Right Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
padd the Down Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Down Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Down Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
padl the Left Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Left Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) the Left Directional Button on the Switch (dual Joy-Con)
a the A Button on the Switch the A Button on the Switch the A Button on the Switch the A Button on the Switch
b the B Button on the Switch the B Button on the Switch the B Button on the Switch the B Button on the Switch
x the X Button on the Switch the X Button on the Switch the X Button on the Switch the X Button on the Switch
y the Y Button on the Switch the Y Button on the Switch the Y Button on the Switch the Y Button on the Switch
l the L Button on the Switch the L Button on the Switch the L Button on the Switch the L Button on the Switch
r the R Button on the Switch the R Button on the Switch the R Button on the Switch the R Button on the Switch
zl the ZL Button on the Switch the ZL Button on the Switch the ZL Button on the Switch the ZL Button on the Switch
zr the ZR Button on the Switch the ZR Button on the Switch the ZR Button on the Switch the ZR Button on the Switch
- the - Button on the Switch the - Button on the Switch the - Button on the Switch the - Button on the Switch
+ the + Button on the Switch the + Button on the Switch the + Button on the Switch the + Button on the Switch
home the HOME Button on the Switch the HOME Button on the Switch
stick the Analog Stick on the Switch (single Joy-Con) the Analog Stick on the Switch (single Joy-Con) the Analog Stick on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
sticku the Analog Stick up on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
stickr the Analog Stick right on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
stickd the Analog Stick down on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
stickl the Analog Stick left on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
stickud the Analog Stick up and down on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
sticklr the Analog Stick left and right on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
stickclick Analog Stick click on the Switch (single Joy-Con) Analog Stick click on the Switch (single Joy-Con) Analog Stick click on the Switch (single Joy-Con)
faceu the Top button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) the Top button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons)
facer the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons)
faced the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons)
facel the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons)
faceud faceud
facelr facelr
sl the SL Button on the Switch the SL Button on the Switch
sr the SR Button on the Switch the SR Button on the Switch

Controls notes Pikmin 4

#1 Rescue Journal

This is where you'll find advice left by captains both past and present. I have no doubt the knowledge and wisdom they share here will guide you well. – Erma Shepherd, Captain in Command

How to unlock: Rescue Shepherd.

#2 Checking Your Surroundings

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
Look around by tilting the Right Stick left and right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con), and move the Right Stick up and down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to change your view. Press the ZL Button on the Switch to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant. – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
Single Joy-Con
Look around by holding down the SL Button on the Switch while tilting the Analog Stick left and right on the Switch (single Joy-Con). Quickly press the SL Button on the Switch to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant. – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain

How to unlock: Rescue Shepherd.

#3 Command Formations

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
Press the L Button on the Switch or the R Button on the Switch to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing the L Button on the Switch and the R Button on the Switch at the same time. – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
Single Joy-Con
Press the SR Button on the Switch to select the personnel you need, then issue your orders. – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain

How to unlock: Pluck the first Red Pikmin on day 1.

#4 Disband

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
Use the Y Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch + the Left Stick up on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo. – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
Single Joy-Con
Use the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch + the Analog Stick up on the Switch (single Joy-Con) to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo. – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain

How to unlock: Unknown

#5 Auto Target Lock

When the Auto Target Lock cursor finds the target you want, press the ZR Button on the Switch to manually lock onto that target. Press the ZR Button on the Switch again to unlock or switch targets. – Rose Shepherd, 29th Captain

How to unlock: Go near any of the following enemies while the enemy isn't dead or frozen, and while being able to lock onto it;

#6 Rush

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with the X Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch, then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble! – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
Single Joy-Con
Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with the Top button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch, then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble! – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain

How to unlock: Rescue Shepherd.

#7 Command

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
When you have trouble finding a castaway or anything else you're looking for, use the Y Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch + the Left Stick left on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) to command your Rescue Pup to sniff them out. – Dave Shepherd, 44th Captain
Single Joy-Con
When you have trouble finding a castaway or anything else you're looking for, use the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch + the Analog Stick left on the Switch (single Joy-Con) to command your Rescue Pup to sniff them out. – Dave Shepherd, 44th Captain

How to unlock: Approach the dirt wall in the Sun-Speckled Terrace.

#8 Switch

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
When you need to split into two teams, switch the search leadership to your Rescue Pup by using the Y Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch + the Left Stick down on the Switch (dual Joy-Con). – Chris Shepherd, 55th Captain
Single Joy-Con
When you need to split into two teams, switch the search leadership to your Rescue Pup by using the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch + the Analog Stick down on the Switch (single Joy-Con). – Chris Shepherd, 55th Captain

How to unlock: When Oatchi grows in size.

#9 Pack

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
When you need to find the most effective item for the situation, open your pack with the Y Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch + the Left Stick right on the Switch (dual Joy-Con) and assess your choices. – John Shepherd, 61st Captain
Single Joy-Con
When you need to find the most effective item for the situation, open your pack with the Left button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch + the Analog Stick right on the Switch (single Joy-Con) and assess your choices. – John Shepherd, 61st Captain

How to unlock: Have anything in the Pack.

#10 Snack Catch

Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use the A Button on the Switch held down button on the Switch to throw them a bone. – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
Single Joy-Con
When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) held down button on the Switch to throw them a bone. – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain

How to unlock: Throw a Scrummy Bone from the pack.

#11 Bait and Switch

If you have a bomb in your hand when a giant critter is about to attack, pull a bait and switch to leave them with the bomb to eat rather than you. – Maya Shepherd, 83rd Captain

How to unlock: Have a bomb-rock in your inventory.

Controls notes Pikmin 3

Moving

P3 Controls Icon 1.jpg

Wii U

  • Pro Controller/Gamepad: Move with the L Stick on the Wii U GamePad.
  • Wii Remote and Nunchuk: Move with the Control Stick on the Nunchuk.

Nintendo Switch

  • Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: Move with the Left Stick on the Switch (dual Joy-Con).
  • Single Joy-Con: Move with the Analog Stick on the Switch (single Joy-Con).

How to obtain

Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Using the Whistle

P3 Controls Icon 2.jpg

Wii U

  • Pro Controller/Gamepad: Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad longer to increase the whistle's range.
  • Wii Remote and Nunchuk: Press the B Button on the Wii Remote to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold the B Button on the Wii Remote longer to increase the whistle's range.
  • Stylus mode: While touching and sliding on the Wii U GamePad to aim, press the L Button on the Wii U GamePad to blow your whistle and call Pikmin over.

Nintendo Switch

  • Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: Press the B Button on the Switch to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold the B Button on the Switch longer to increase the whistle's range.
  • Single Joy-Con: Press the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) longer to increase the whistle's range.

How to obtain

Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Throwing

P3 Controls Icon 3.jpg

Wii U

  • Pro Controller/Gamepad/Wii Remote and Nunchuk: Take aim and press the A Button on the Wii Remote to throw.
  • Stylus mode: Touch and slide on the Wii U GamePad to aim, then tap quickly to throw.

Nintendo Switch

  • Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: Take aim with the cursor, then press the A Button on the Switch to throw.
  • Single Joy-Con: Take aim with the cursor, then press the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to throw.

How to obtain

Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Plucking #1

P3 Controls Icon 4.jpg

Wii U

  • Pro Controller/Gamepad:
    • North America: Press the A Button on the Wii U GamePad to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad to cancel.
    • Europe: Press the A Button on the Wii U GamePad to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad to stop.
  • Wii Remote and Nunchuk:
    • North America: Press the A Button on the Wii Remote to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the B Button on the Wii Remote to cancel.
    • Europe: Press the A Button on the Wii Remote to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the B Button on the Wii Remote to stop.

Nintendo Switch

  • Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con:
    • North America: Press the A Button on the Switch to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the B Button on the Switch to cancel.
    • Europe: Press the A Button on the Switch to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the B Button on the Switch to stop.
  • Single Joy-Con:
    • North America: Press the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to cancel.
    • Europe: Press the Right button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press the Bottom button on the Switch (Joy-Con's face buttons) to stop.

How to obtain

Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.

Wild Pikmin and Candypop Buds

Sublevel 1
Initial state Turns into If the player has _ Pikmin of that type Turns into If the player has _ total Pikmin
5 Yellow Pikmin sprouts Egg 51 Nothing 91
5 Idle Yellow Pikmin Yellow Candypop Bud 51 Candypop Bud 91
Sublevel 2
Initial state Turns into If the player has _ Pikmin of that type Turns into If the player has _ total Pikmin
Red Candypop Bud Nothing 6 N/A N/A
5 Yellow Pikmin sprouts Yellow Candypop Bud 51 91
5 Yellow Pikmin sprouts Egg 51 Nothing 91
Pikmin Pikmin 2 Pikmin 3 Pikmin 4 Hey! Pikmin
fire Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
water Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
electricity No Yes Yes Yes Yes
poison No Yes Unused Yes Yes
ice No No No Yes No
crush Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
stab No Implicitly Yes Yes Yes
bubble No No Yes Yes No
control No No No Yes No
explosion Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
eating Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
gloom Implicitly No No Yes No
mud No No No Yes No
pit Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
wind Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
spore Yes No No No No
sunset Yes Yes Yes Yes No
panic No Yes Yes Yes No
web No No Yes Yes No
offscreen No No No No Yes


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Celestial Vibes Series
The Ship's announcement for the Space Love Series.
The Hocotate Ship's announcement.
Theme Mounted and encrusted jewelery
Treasure Hoard numbers 110 - 120 (US)
109 - 119 (Europe)
108 - 118 (Japan)
Treasures 11
Locations Valley of Repose, Frontier Cavern, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den

Treasure table rewrite (bad)

Icon Treasure Hoard # Name Series Real life item Location Value Weight Max.
carriers
Switch NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP NA EU JP
Cupid's Grenade Cupid's Grenade 1 Cupid's Grenade Succulent Series Cherry Snagret Hole 20 3 6
Alien Billboard Alien Billboard 175 176 183 Alien Billboard Ancient Ad Series Odd Logo Series Kiwi shoe polish White Flower Garden Dream Den White Flower Garden 80 15 25
Happiness Emblem Happiness Emblem Happiness Emblem 180 178 Happiness Emblem Odd Logo Series Squirt bottle cap Fristi cap Glutton's Kitchen Shower Room 100 4 8

Notes section reformatting

Notes

Pikmin

Olimar's voyage log

The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective.

Reel notes

This nocturnal hunter feeds mostly on small animals returning to their nests at night.

Pikmin 2

Olimar's notes

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the red bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

Louie's notes

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

Pikmin 3

Alph's comments

American English

Structural flaws: eyestalks, back Weight: 10 Only a very confident designer would waive through issues like bright-red warning coloration and a tendency to sleep in broad daylight. There's no way a frontal assault on this thing will work, so we have to get creative. I'm thinking we should hit its back hard while it sleeps, or maybe target those thin-looking eyestalks.

British English

Structural flaws: eyestalks, back Weight: 10 Only a very confident designer would waive through issues like bright red warning colouration and a tendency to sleep in broad daylight. There's no way a frontal assault on this thing will work, so we have to get creative. I'm thinking we should hit its back hard while it sleeps, or maybe targeting those thin-looking eyestalks.

Brittany's comments

The white polka dots on red is quite a look. Something about it is familiar, but where— Ah. Right. It reminds me of the captain. Not the polka dots—I mean the way it snores as it naps in the sun.

Charlie's comments

This red bruiser gobbles up Pikmin like candy. The standard approach is to attack from behind while it's still asleep. That may seem callous, but it would do the same to you if it could. Stow those feelings and strike!

Louie's comments

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

Olimar's comments

American English

Bulborb Oculus kageyamii russus Grub-dog family This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

British English

Bulborb Oculus kageyamii russus Grub-dog family This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic bulborb. Subspecies of varied colours have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

Pikmin 4

Dalmo's notes

It has wide, googly eyes on protruding stalks, a mouth meant to swallow prey in one large gulp, and powerful, red and white polka-dotted hindquarters. It's fierce, and yet it's somehow quite endearing. Be wary of getting lured in by its disarming mien!

Olimar's notes

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the Grub-Dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most Grub-Dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the Spotty Bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic Bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

Louie's notes

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

Hey! Pikmin

The S.S. Dolphin II said it sleeps during the day, but the one I met was awake. I pointed this out and the ship said, "I meant during the day on Hocotate." After defeating it, we found an object rich in Sparklium. It's possible that the creature considers such objects a delicacy.

Other notes

Pikmin Nintendo Player's Guide

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grab-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, its cranium comprises half of the organism's length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Juvenile greater grub-dogs live in treetops until developing spots, then fall to the ground to begin a similar predatory behavior.
Throw Pikmin at the adult spotty bulborb's back while marching the rest of your troop into its feet. Steer clear of the bulborb's mouth.

Pikmin Nintendo Power booklet

These nocturnal creatures are very common. Capable of surviving in a variety of habitats, bulborbs spend nearly all of their time searching for food. Their favorite meal? Raw Pikmin, of course.

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide

The weakest of the larger Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Since it is a nocturnal species, most of the Red Bulborbs that you encounter in the daytime will be asleep to start. Sneak up on them from behind and hit them with a stream of flying Pikmin.

New Play Control! Pikmin European website

Can anything polka-dotted be dangerous? If it’s a hungry Bulborb, you bet. Its big eyes on the top of its head are as big as its stomach. But the eyes can’t see what’s going on behind it. From the back is the perfect place to strike and swarm this beast.

Pikmin 3 website

It's considered one of the weakest of the Bulborbs, but can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Attack from behind to gain the advantage. Weakest point: eyeballs.

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide

These large creatures use their jaws to gobble up several Pikmin with each bite. Whenever possible, use a large squad of Pikmin to charge the creature from the rear. If brute force isn’t an option, throw Red Pikmin and Rock Pikmin onto the creature’s back. During an extended battle, it’s important to retrieve your Pikmin as the Bulborb shakes them off.

Pikmin Garden

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紅色の腹部に白い斑紋が色鮮やかな、デメマダラ。夜行性のため昼間は寝ているが、獰猛で目にしたものは何でも丸飲みにしてしまう。イヌムシ科に属する生物は、生態ピラミッドの上位に位置している。

○イヌムシ科とは?

宇宙犬のように二足歩行をする様子から、イヌムシと命名された。

特徴 その1 夜行性

昼間は眠っていて、縄張りに入らない限り起きることはないが、日が沈む頃に活発になって獲物を探し回る。
(Image text:
  • (昼)眠っている
  • (夜)目が赤く光る)

特徴 その2 仲間の見分け方

成長するにつれて体色が濃くなっていき、腹部に浮き上がる斑紋で仲間と認識する。
(Image text: 斑紋がない幼虫は餌食されてしまうこともある)

特徴 その3 大きな眼

夜間のかすかな明かりを捉えるために眼球が大きくなっている。その影響でまぶたを完全に閉じることはできず、発達した虹彩を伸縮させて瞬きする。

Translation

A colorful Bulborb with white spots on a red abdomen. Being nocturnal, it sleeps during the day, but it is ferocious and will swallow whole anything it sees. The creatures in the Grub-Dog family are at the top of the food pyramid.

○ What is the Grub-Dog family?

They were named Grub-Dogs because of the way they walk on two legs like space dogs.

Feature #1: Nocturnality

It sleeps during the day and does not wake up unless its territory is entered, but it becomes active and searches for prey around sunset.
(Image text:
  • "(Day) Sleeping"
  • "(Night) Eyes glow red")

Feature #2: How it recognizes other members of the same clade

As it grows, the body color becomes darker, and it is recognized by the spots that appear on its abdomen.
(Image text: "Larvae without spots are sometimes preyed upon")

Feature #3: Large eyes

The eyeballs become large in order to catch faint light at night. Because of this, the eyelids cannot close completely, and it blinks by stretching and contracting the well-developed iris.

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Nintendo Switch

Nintendo Gamecube/Wii

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