| Hairy Bulborb | |
|---|---|
| File:02hairybulborg.png | |
| Appears in | Pikmin 2 |
| Scientific name | Oculus kageyamii folliculus |
| Family | Grub-dog |
| Areas | None |
| Caves | Subterranean Complex, Frontier Cavern, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den |
| Challenge Mode stages | Collector's Room, Cave of Pain, Emperor's Realm |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin |
Hairy Bulborbs are enemies in Pikmin 2. They resemble Red Bulborbs, but their backsides are white with blue spots and possess a lot of fluffy, white fur. They are similar to most other mature Bulborbs, but tend to live in colder environments. They have less health and are slightly more aggressive than the Red Bulborb and can be easily defeated by repeatedly throwing purple pikmin onto its back. Once this creature's health has been lowered to half, its hair will fall off, revealing its blue spots, making it resemble its Breadbug mimic, though larger in size. This creature's soft fur and brown snout make it resemble a dog.
Killing Strategy
The easiest method to defeat a hairy bulborb is to toss about 12 Purple Pikmin onto its back. The impact should stun it, and it should be taken out quickly. Without Purples, Hairy Bulborbs can be tricky. The best way to combat them without purple pikmin is to approach from behind, petrify them with an Ultra-Bitter Spray and throw Pikmin (Preferably Reds) at their backs. If done without the spray, The Hairy Bulborb is likely to turn around and take a bite, so the spray is highly recommended. “{{notes:enemy/{{{2}}}|block=y}}”
Gallery
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Louie and some Pikmin next to a Hairy Bulborb.
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Louie, and some Purple Pikmin, running from a Hairy Bulborb.
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Concept art of the Hairy Bulborb.