Dwarf Bulbear
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Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4 | ||
Scientific name | Oculus terribilis dotticum larva (2nd molt) (Pikmin 4) Oculus terribilis (Pikmin 2) Oculus terribilis tinius (Pikmin Player's Guide) | ||
Family | Grub-dog | ||
Areas | The Distant Spring, Perplexing Pool, Distant Tundra, Giant's Hearth, Primordial Thicket (night) | ||
Caves | Frontier Cavern, Glutton's Kitchen, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den, Kingdom of Beasts, Plunder Palace | ||
Challenge Mode stages | The Forest of Hope, The Final Trial, Hot House, Subterranean Lair, Emperor's Realm | ||
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | Beastly Caverns | ||
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | Twilight Hollow, Formidable Oak Remix, Fortress of Festivity | ||
Side Story days | Creature Hunting, Looking for Louie | ||
Dandori Challenge stages | Trial of the Sage Leaf | ||
Dandori Battle stages | None | ||
2-Player Battle stages | Angle Maze | ||
Bingo Battle stages | Arid Metropolis, Jigsaw Colosseum | ||
Attacks | Eat Pikmin |
The Dwarf Bulbear (チビクマ?, lit.: "Dwarf Bear") is an enemy found in all four main Pikmin games. Unlike most Dwarf Bulborbs, which generally are members of the Breadbug family that mimic larger Bulborbs as a survival tactic, Dwarf Bulbears are true grub-dogs, being the offspring of Spotty Bulbears. They are notably tougher and more alert than Dwarf Bulborbs, and are almost always found following Spotty Bulbears around on their patrol paths.
Stats
Game | Weight | Max. carriers |
Seeds | Value | Health | Regen. |
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3 | 6 | 5 | N/A | 180 | Unknown | |
3 | 6 | 4 | × 2 | 500 | No | |
(?) | 3 | 6 (normally) | 3 | × 20 × 20 |
200 | No |
3 | 6 | 4 (0 glow pellets) | × 3 | 300 | No |
Behavior
Pikmin
In Pikmin, Dwarf Bulbears are essentially stronger versions of Dwarf Bulborbs. They can only be found after day 15 which means you should try to finish The Distant Spring as fast as possible. They are found sniffing the air instead of the ground, and can notice Pikmin from a greater distance. They have almost 40% more health and are able to stand more than one direct hit from a Pikmin. Dwarf Bulbears shriek when aggravated to alert any Spotty Bulbears in the vicinity. To shake off Pikmin, they swing their bodies first, and then perform a backflip. This shaking behavior is exclusive to this creature and this game. Exclusively seen in Challenge Mode, Dwarf Bulbears also wake up Spotty Bulborbs when shrieking.
Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, and Pikmin 4
Starting from Pikmin 2, lone Dwarf Bulbears now act almost identically to Dwarf Bulborbs, sniffing the ground and shaking off Pikmin with a regular headshake. While they are still more durable, a single stomp to the back will now instantly kill them in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3, although they require multiple stomps to defeat in Pikmin 4. They are slightly more alert and will almost instantly react if Pikmin or a Leader stray into their territory. When detecting potential prey, they will sniff the ground faster for a moment, before audibly "yipping" and beginning pursuit.
In these games, the behavior of a Dwarf Bulbear is largely dependent on if a Spotty Bulbear is present. While Dwarf Bulbears will idly sniff the ground and wait for prey to pass by if unattended, they will actively follow around Spotty Bulbears as soon as they notice them; if one hears Dwarf Bulbears "yipping" with no Pikmin nearby, take caution, as they have noticed and begun patrolling with their 'parent.' Dwarf Bulbears generally will not stray from their parent's side unless they detect Pikmin or a Leader, in which case they will break formation to attack their prey.
Biology
Like the Spotty Bulbear, Dwarf Bulbears have a mammalian appearance and a black backside with red spots. The Dwarf Bulbear also has the mouth texture and snout structure of the Bulbear, and they share eye colors in Pikmin and Pikmin 3. In Pikmin, Dwarf bulbears have glowing red eyes like the adult Bulbears do. Likewise, in Pikmin 3, Dwarf Bulbears share deep purple-colored eyes with Bulbears. However, in Pikmin 2, Dwarf Bulbears share the same blue eye textures with Dwarf Bulborbs and adult Bulbears share the same purple eye textures with the Red Bulborbs.
The Dwarf Bulbear is rather durable, which reflects the defensive strength of the Spotty Bulbear. When not following a parent Bulbear, they tend to be found in groups of two or three.
Dwarf Bulbears' habit of following a parent is similar to that of actual bears, although bears and most mammals do not define a route so much as a range of territory. Dwarf Bulbears are able to "switch parents" if their current "parent" is defeated or the Dwarf Bulbear becomes lost. It will follow the nearest Spotty Bulbear whenever this happens. This is most commonly seen in the Subterranean Lair in challenge mode.
Notes
Reel notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Alph's comments
“Structural flaw: back
Weight: 3
“Structural flaw: back
Weight: 3
Brittany's comments
Charlie's comments
Louie's comments
Olimar's comments
“Dwarf Bulbear
Oculus terribilis
Grub-dog family
Dalmo's notes
Olimar’s notes (Pikmin 4)
Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide
Pikmin (Nintendo Switch) reel notes
Glitch
To do: This needs elaboration and proof to be added to the glitches article. |
There's a glitch in the Piklopedia for Dwarf Bulbears while eating Pikpik carrots, in which they die instantly.
Strategy
The following article or section contains guides. |
Pikmin
An isolated Dwarf Bulbear is never a large threat. Swarming the creature with a modest group of Pikmin will almost always kill it before it can react, although it may shake a few off before succumbing. If your army isn't large enough to swarm it, or you're in a hurry, throwing a Pikmin onto the Dwarf Bulbear's back will instantly kill it in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3. Note, however, in Pikmin and Pikmin 4, the creature is durable enough to survive a direct stomp, so either call the Pikmin back before it can bite it or pelt it with multiple Pikmin to try and quickly kill it. It'll take two direct stomps to kill it in Pikmin and three to kill it in Pikmin 4, so plan accordingly.
A Dwarf Bulbear's true threat comes when they are following a Spotty Bulbear: They will both complicate ambushes on their parent and will attempt to eat Pikmin that are shaken off in battle. Even still, it is generally best to defeat the Spotty Bulbear first, as it poses the biggest threat of the family and can travel farther than the juveniles. In Pikmin 2, a well-timed ultra-bitter spray can petrify the entire group of Bulbears, including the parent. With a bit of luck, a barrage of Purple Pikmin can also stun all the creatures within a small radius, leaving them vulnerable to attack. In Pikmin 3, bomb rocks are the least costly method of taking out the family; normally enough bomb rocks are provided near the Bulbears' territory. If bomb rocks are not available, attack the Spotty Bulbear from the front, aiming for the eyes, and keep Pikmin from straying too far to avoid the dwarfs. After the parent is defeated, go for its offspring: throwing direct Pikmin hits on their backs is most effective, but with a large army swarming can most likely work faster with few losses.
Leaders
Punching the Dwarf Bulbear from behind is the most effective strategy. They have noticeably more health than Dwarf Bulborbs, but largely behave identically and have similarly easy to dodge attacks; it will not be a difficult fight at all.
Technical information
Pikmin technical information (?) | |||
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Internal name | chappb
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HP | 180 |
Pikmin 2 technical information (?) | |||
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Internal name | kumakochappy
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Global properties (List) | |||
ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
s000 | friction(not used) | Friction | 0.5 |
s001 | wallReflection | Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?) | 0.5 |
s002 | faceDirAdjust | Unknown | 0.25 |
s003 | accel | Acceleration | 0.1 |
s004 | bounceFactor | Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?) | 0.3 |
fp00 | ライフ | HP | 500 |
fp01 | マップとの当り | Unknown (related to slopes) | 20 |
fp02 | ダメージスケールXZ | Horizontal damage scale | 0.2 |
fp03 | ダメージスケールY | Vertical damage scale | 0.25 |
fp04 | ダメージフレーム | Damage scale duration | 0.3 |
fp05 | 質量 | Unknown (weight?) | 0.1 |
fp06 | 速度 | Move speed | 60 |
fp08 | 回転速度率 | Rotation acceleration | 0.4 |
fp09 | テリトリー | Territory radius | 500 |
fp10 | ホーム範囲 | "Home" radius | 80 |
fp11 | プライベート距離 | "Private" radius | 70 |
fp12 | 視界距離 | Sight radius | 150 |
fp13 | 視界角度 | FOV | 180 |
fp14 | 探索距離 | Unknown (exploration radius?) | 400 |
fp15 | 探索角度 | Unknown (exploration angle?) | 180 |
fp16 | 振り払い率 | Successful shake rate | 1 |
fp17 | 振り払い力 | Shake knockback | 50 |
fp18 | 振り払いダメージ | Shake damage | 1 |
fp19 | 振り払い範囲 | Shake range | 17 |
fp20 | 攻撃可能範囲 | Unknown (shock attack max range?) | 35 |
fp21 | 攻撃可能角度 | Unknown (shock attack max angle?) | 25 |
fp22 | 攻撃ヒット範囲 | Unknown (attack hit range?) | 38 |
fp23 | 攻撃ヒット角度 | Unknown (attack hit angle?) | 25 |
fp24 | 攻撃力 | Attack damage | 10 |
fp25 | 視界高 | Unknown (height visibility?) | 50 |
fp26 | 探索高 | Unknown (exploration height?) | 100 |
fp27 | ライフの高さ | HP wheel height | 50 |
fp28 | 回転最大速度 | Rotation speed | 10 |
fp29 | 警戒時間 | Unknown (warning time?) | 15 |
fp30 | 警戒ライフ | Unknown | 30 |
fp31 | ライフ回復率 | Regeneration rate | 0 |
fp32 | LOD半径 | Off-camera radius | 40 |
fp33 | マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定 | Collision processing radius | 20 |
fp34 | ピクミンとのあたり | Pikmin damage radius | 10 |
fp35 | 石化時間 | Petrification duration | 1 |
fp36 | ヒップドロップダメージ | Purple Pikmin drop damage | 50 |
fp37 | 地震気絶確立 | Purple Pikmin stun chance | 0.3 (30%) |
fp38 | 地震気絶時間 | Purple Pikmin stun time | 5 |
ip01 | 振り払い打撃A | Shake mode 1 – hit count | 1 |
ip02 | 振り払い張付1 | Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement | 1 |
ip03 | 振り払い打撃B | Shake mode 2 – hit count | 1 |
ip04 | 振り払い張付2 | Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement | 2 |
ip05 | 振り払い打撃C | Shake mode 3 – hit count | 2 |
ip06 | 振り払い張付3 | Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement | 3 |
ip07 | 振り払い打撃D | Shake mode 4 – hit count | 2 |
Specific properties | |||
ID | Japanese comment | Property | Value |
fp01 | 白ピクミン | White Pikmin poison damage | 500 |
Pikmin 3 technical information (?) | |
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Internal name | kumakochappy
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HP | 200 |
Rock Pikmin throw hits to kill | 1 |
White Pikmin ingestions to kill | 1 |
Bomb rock explosions to kill | 1 |
Bomb rock ingestions to kill | 0 |
Number of direct hits on top to kill | 1 |
Damage to leaders | 10 |
Territory radius | 200 |
Mission Mode value | 20 |
Other information
- Size: Body length: 27mm, as per the e-card
- Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #8
- Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #7
Naming
- See more: Grub-dog family#Naming and Spotty Bulbear#Naming.
- Common name: Dwarf Bulbear. It is a smaller version of the Spotty Bulbear, so it shares the word "Bulbear".
- Japanese nickname: チビクマ?. It means "Dwarf Bear", just like how the Spotty Bulbear is called クマチャッピー?, or "Bear Chappy".
- Japanese name: クマデメマダラ?, lit.: "Bear Spotted Bug-eye". It is the same as the Spotty Bulbear's. In Pikmin 4, the name is given as クマデメマダラ 三齢幼生?, lit.: "Bear Spotted Bug-eye (third instar larva)".
- Scientific name: Oculus terribilis dotticum larva (2nd molt). This is shared with the Spotty Bulbear's, minus the larva "(2nd molt)" phrase. Before Pikmin 4, Dwarf Bulbears incorrectly lacked the dotticum in its name.
- Technical name: Diminutive Grub-Dog
- Internal names: Internally, it is called
chappb
in Pikmin, which is the same name as the Dwarf Bulborb,chappy
, but with a B at the end, potentially short for "bear", or simply meaning "the B version". In Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3, the internal name iskumakochappy
, which actually uses a different size qualifier from its regular name: it uses コ? (lit.: "young") instead of チビ? (lit.: "dwarf"). コ? is used in the normal Japanese name of all other "dwarf" enemies in the series. - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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Japanese | チビクマ? Chibi Kuma |
Dwarf Bear | |
Chinese (traditional) |
小熊恰比 Xiǎo Xióng Qiàbǐ |
Small Bear Chappy | |
Chinese (simplified) |
小熊恰比 Xiǎo Xióng Qiàbǐ |
Small Bear Chappy | |
Dutch | Dwergbulbeer | Dwarf bulbear | |
French | Bulbours Nain (Pikmin 2; Pikmin 3, Olimar's comments) Bulbours nain (Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4) |
Dwarf Bulbear Dwarf bulbear |
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German | Zwerg-Punktbär | Dwarf Pointbear | |
Italian | Coleto nano macchiato | Spotted dwarf bulbear | "Coleto" may come from "boletus" (Latin for mushroom), as a bulborb's spots resemble those found on certain mushrooms "Coleto" is the Italian name for both Bulborb and Bulbear |
Korean | 꼬마곰차피 Kkoma-Gom-Chapi |
Dwarf Bear Chappy | "Gom-Chapi" is the Korean name for Bulbear |
Portuguese | Bulboca-anão | Dwarf bulbmouth | "Bulboca" is a portmanteau of "bulbo" (bulb) and "boca" (mouth) "Bulboca" is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Bulbear "Bulboca" also sounds close to "boboca" (a childish slang that means "silly" or "stupid") |
Spanish | Bulboso enano | Dwarf bulbear |
Gallery
Pikmin
An animation demonstrating the Dwarf Bulbears' pulsating dots, even with the pause menu opened.
A Dwarf Bulbear as seen in the enemy reel.
Pikmin 2
Three Dwarf Bulbears in the Piklopedia.
The Piklopedia icon of the Dwarf Bulbear in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
Pikmin 3
A Dwarf Bulbear eating a Winged Pikmin.
Pikmin 4
A group of five Dwarf Bulbears in the Piklopedia.
An idle Dwarf Bulbear in Kingdom of Beasts.
Other
The Dwarf Bulbear's e-card, #08 (17th red card).
See also
- Pikmin 1
- Pikmin 2
- Pikmin 3
- Pikmin 4
- Grub-dog family
- Pikmin 1 enemies
- Pikmin 2 enemies
- Pikmin 3 enemies
- Pikmin 4 enemies
- Pikmin-eating enemies
- Wandering enemies
- The Distant Spring
- Perplexing Pool
- Frontier Cavern
- Glutton's Kitchen
- Hole of Heroes
- Dream Den
- Distant Tundra
- Giant's Hearth
- Plunder Palace
- Pikmin 1 Challenge Mode
- Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode
- 2-Player Battle
- Mission Mode
- Side Stories
- Bingo Battle
- Trial of the Sage Leaf