Mamuta

Mamuta
Appears in	Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Hortulanus asymmetria
Family	Unknown
Areas	The Impact Site, Sun-Speckled Terrace (Shipwreck Tale), Blossoming Arcadia
Caves	Frontier Cavern, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, The Mud Pit
Challenge Mode stages	The Distant Spring, Trampled Garden
Dandori Challenge stages	None
Dandori Battle stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Pound Pikmin into the ground

The Mamuta (/mə.ˈmu:.tə/ mə-MOO-tə, Japanese: ミウリン^?) is an enemy found in Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 4. It is fairly large, seemingly rocky and has two small eyes with indents around each one. Its body is notably asymmetrical with large, muscular arms that have strange markings around the wrists, and it is covered in tiny white and gray hairs. The hairs are more visible in Pikmin 4, and upon closer inspection in this game, the markings are actually wristbands, which also have thicker lines in this installment. The single Mamuta in the first game is neutral, and just stands and watches when Pikmin walk by; if any harm comes to it, however, it becomes enraged and attacks. In Pikmin 2, despite being initially so gentle that Unmarked Spectralids can land on them, Mamutas become aggressive when approached. In Pikmin 4, they return to their behavior from Pikmin. They are found relaxing and sometimes even purring, with White and Yellow Spectralids fluttering about and resting on the Mamuta.

These creatures attack by pounding Pikmin into the ground. This doesn't kill them, but replants them and turns them into flowered Pikmin by some unknown process. This can be used to one's advantage, though it can get very annoying when it comes to plucking the Pikmin if one is in a hurry. With the Pluckaphone, however, a Mamuta can do more good than bad, as the planted Pikmin can simply be called out of the ground. Leaders, as opposed to Pikmin, do take damage from Mamuta attacks.

In Pikmin, the Mamuta is found at The Impact Site on even-numbered days, starting on day 8 (on odd-numbered days, the Goolix is encountered instead), but in Pikmin 2, Mamutas are only found underground, and their health and weight is less than in Pikmin. A Mamuta inside the Frontier Cavern holds the Brute Knuckles, making it the only non-boss enemy which carries a piece of the Explorer's Friend Series, which constitutes the Exploration Kit.

Stats

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	8	20	15	N/A	2500	Unknown
	7	15	8	× 3	500	No
	10	20	12	× 10	1800	No

Behavior

In the first Pikmin game, the creature starts off just wandering around the area randomly. If attacked, it will start raging and will attack back, smacking both Olimar and Pikmin. It can slap directly in front of itself, to the side with one hand, or slightly to the side with both. Hitting Olimar will cause the creature to stop attacking and appear to relax, after emitting some odd donkey-like noises. It will only attack again if Pikmin are plucked or if it is attacked. It will eventually get up and start walking around again. If Olimar leaves the Mamuta's range, it will swing its arms around and smash the ground to vent its anger, leading it to become neutral again.

In Pikmin 2, they are motionless – they are so still that Unmarked Spectralids will land on them, if there are any nearby. Once a leader or Pikmin approaches however, it will enter an aggressive state, and any Unmarked Spectralids on it will fly off. Unlike in Pikmin, a Mamuta in this game will not rest after attacking. If nothing is in its range after it has been alerted, it will tend to wander for awhile before becoming motionless again.

Their behavior in Pikmin 4 is closer to how it was in the first game. They will start off relaxing, even purring, surrounded by gentle Spectralids. When enraged they will bounce up and down before pounding the player, Oatchi, and Pikmin, using both its front pound, and side pounds from Pikmin. After calming down, it will lumber around aimlessly. If it plants any Pikmin, it will return to sitting, getting enraged if the sprouts are plucked.

Strategy

The following article or section contains guides. The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Pikmin

There is no threat to your Pikmin, only the problem of having to pluck planted Pikmin, which can take a while without the Pluckaphone (Pikmin 2 only), although it can be troublesome if the Mamuta hits the leaders, incapacitating him for a second or more. Throwing Pikmin onto it from a distance is often more effective to avoid this than swarming, unless Olimar is accompanied by a large group of Pikmin. Attacking from behind is also advantageous. Purple Pikmin allow for an especially easy defeat. One must try to be careful; some Pikmin being planted is inevitable, but if all (not possible in Pikmin 2) of your army is planted, then it is likely that you will have to either resort to throwing and calling back two or three salvaged Pikmin, as the Mamuta will attempt to attack you if you pluck any more than that; or, you could be forced to use the below strategy, which is marginally simpler and much harder.

Leaders

Although very difficult, Olimar can defeat the Mamuta by attacking it from behind. However, it is recommended that Olimar uses Pikmin, as attacking the Mamuta by himself is time-consuming. In Pikmin 2, this is less of a problem due to Mamutas only appearing in caves with no time limit. Also, the Mamutas in both games cause major damage to Olimar and, at least in the first game, can land multiple hits on him while he is incapacitated. This can damage him even to the point of death. Inexperienced players, beware.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

“This seems to be a gentle, flower-loving creature, but if angered, it is fierce. Its mighty open-handed smack... It reminds me of the time back home when a mosquito landed on my head, and my wife tried to get it...”

Reel notes

“This creature seems fond of flowers, but only for their decorative properties.”

Olimar's notes

“The imbalanced, asymmetrical arms of the mamuta are among its most notable features. Feeding on seeds and fruit, the mamuta is known to actually sow and grow plant species. While other species have exhibited seed-burying behavior for the purpose of storage, the mamuta is the only species so far known to actually cultivate fields of plants.”

Louie's notes

“Inedible. Tastes like chicken.”

Pikmin Nintendo Player's Guide

“Displaying a powerful body covered with short white hair, this creature seems to enjoy the presence of beautiful flowers and other decorations. The armbandlike attachment makes one think that this creature might be intelligent, but no details are known. Usually prone to peaceful behavior, this creature will go mad when attacked and retaliate with scissorlike chopping motions of its powerful arms that bury any opponent in the ground.”

“If you visit the Impact Site on an even-numbered day (between Days 8 and 30), you'll encounter the mamuta on the big tree stump. If the mamuta attacks your Pikmin, it won't harm them—it will merely pound them into the ground, and your replanted Pikmin will instantly bloom into flowers.”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide

“A Mamuta cannot defeat a Pikmin, but it can pound the trooper into the ground with its heavy arms. In fact, one rock beast can bury several Pikmin with a single blow. After you defeat the Mamuta with flying attacks, be sure to pluck your buddies from the soil—their tops will be in full bloom.”

Technical information

Pikmin technical information (?)
Internal name	miurin
HP	2500

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			miulin
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	0.05
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)	35
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	0.35
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.5
fp06	速度	Move speed	30
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.07
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	250
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	20
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	50
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	150
fp13	視界角度	FOV	80
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	200
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	80
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	40
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	40
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	30
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	15
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	40
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	15
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	50
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	70
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	30
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	2
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	0
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	30
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	15
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	2
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	5
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	10
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	リターンカウンタ	Unknown (return counter?)	200
fp03	連続プレス角度	Unknown (if Pikmin are within this angle, keep slapping without rotating?)	20
fp04	ダッシュ速度倍率	Unknown (running speed multiplier?)	3
fp05	ダッシュアニメ倍率	Unknown (running animation speed multiplier?)	2
fp06	旋回終了角度	Unknown (turning angle end?)	10
fp07	ダッシュ可能角度	Unknown (running angle?)	30
fp08	攻撃範囲最小	Min attack range	25

Other information

• Technical name in The Official Nintendo Player's Guide: The Great Protector (God of All Pikmin)
• Size: Body length: 60mm, as per the e-card
• Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #56

Naming

• Common name: Mamuta. The name seems to have no real meaning.
• Japanese nickname: ミウリン^?. This name also seems to have no real meaning.
• Japanese name: ミウリン^?. It is the same as the Japanese nickname.
• Scientific name: Hortulanus asymmetria. Hortulanus is latin for gardener, referring to it's tendency to grow plants, and asymmetria is latin for asymmetry, a reference to its odd shape.
• Internal names: The internal name in both games is simply the Japanese name (ミウリン^?), although written as miulin instead of miurin in Pikmin 2.
• Prerelease: Its scientific name in the GameCube Interactive Multi-Game Demo Disc Version 18 is Mamuta.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ミウリン? Miurin	-
Chinese (traditional)	米烏林 Mǐwūlín	Miurin
Chinese (simplified)	米乌林 Mǐwūlín	Miurin
French	Mamuta (Pikmin) Babuta (Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4)	-
German	Mamuta	-
Italian	Mamuta	-
Korean	마뮤타 Mamyuta	Mamuta
Portuguese	Mamuta	-
Spanish	Mamuta	-

Gallery

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  Artwork of the Mamuta from Pikmin.

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  A Mamuta in Pikmin's enemy reel.

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  Drawings of the Mamuta from the Pikmin Official Player's Guide.

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  A Mamuta in Pikmin 2's Piklopedia.

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  A Mamuta surrounded by Pikmin sprouts in Pikmin 2.

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  An idle Mamuta in Pikmin 4.

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  A Mamuta surrounded by Pikmin sprouts in Pikmin 4's Piklopedia.

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  The creature's e-card, #62 (8^th yellow card).

Trivia

• Interestingly, the patterns on the Mamuta's wrists are the same as the patterns on the Onions.
• In Pikmin, the Mamuta appears to be resistant to bomb rocks, taking minuscule damage when struck.
• The Mamuta's recipe is very different in the Japanese Version, instead saying to be quick about boiling it as it spoils quickly, but to be kept for 2-3 days when boiling. Coincidentally, the early recipe for the Mamuta is exactly the same as the Japanese version.
• In Pikmin 2, if there are 99 Pikmin buried in the same area or sublevel, then it will be impossible for a Mamuta to bury the 100th Pikmin. That Pikmin will simply get knocked back.

See also

• Smoky Progg – A malformed larval Mamuta.
• Goolix

References

This article was a featured article from August 19th, 2011 to March 16th, 2012.