Water Dumple
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| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 | ||
| Scientific name | Ichthyosa felinis | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | The Distant Spring, Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool, Distant Tundra, Twilight River | ||
| Caves | Frontier Cavern, Citadel of Spiders, Shower Room, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Creator's Garden | ||
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | Silver Lake, Forgotten Cove | ||
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | Silver Lake, Thirsty Desert | ||
| Side Story days | None | ||
| 2-Player Battle stages | Tile Lands | ||
| Bingo Battle stages | None | ||
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin | ||
Water Dumples (ダンゴナマズ?, lit.: "Catfish Dumple") are enemies in all three Pikmin games. They are members of the grub-dog family, and act like Bulborbs. They are most commonly found in the water, but can survive on land as well. They resemble blue cat- or shellfish, with relatively large mouths, whisker-like features, and tentacles at the rear of their abdomen. They are weaker and slower with each successive game, but can always be defeated easily if the player is cautious and swarms them. Just like Bulborbs, Purple Pikmin will work particularly well if this creature is found on land. A Water Dumple can be defeated easily by captains as it has few hit points.
Notes
Reel notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Nintendo Player's Guide
"The swimming version of a Dwarf Bulborb has a large mouth and a big appetite. Since Water Dumples are blue, they blend in with the water. Squash them with blue Pikmin or draw them out of the water and hit them with purples. Beware they can spot you from a greater distance than other enemies can."
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide
"Water Dumples are compact aquatic creatures capable of quickly devouring a small group of Pikmin. Given their size, these enemies are surprisingly powerful, so it's best to overwhelm them before they have a chance to attack.
When you encounter a Water Dumple, flank the creature and send a squad of Blue Pikmin charging in from the rear."
Behavior
Pikmin
In Pikmin, Water Dumples are found in or near bodies of water and always in groups. They have one simple bite attack that can grab only a few Pikmin at a time, and if attacked, they may shake any Pikmin off of their bodies. Though similar in stature to Dwarf Bulborbs, Water Dumples cannot be defeated by one Pikmin thrown directly onto their back, but can be defeated rather quickly, regardless. If a Water Dumple spots a Pikmin or Captain, it will give chase and continue for a considerable distance.
Pikmin 2
Water Dumples are very much unchanged in Pikmin 2. They are more fragile (but still sturdier than all varients of Dwarf Bulborbs), and they are found more frequently on land due to the many caves they appear in that contain little or no water.
Pikmin 3
Water Dumples are similar to their previous appearances in Pikmin 3, but they have gone through a few notable changes. They are found alone or much more spread out in several areas, but still found in water in almost all cases. Since they are frequently single targets, they are also slightly stockier. Most notably, Water Dumples can now counter Pikmin very easily if attacked from the front; with its simple bit, one creature can shake a huge army off its face before taking much damage at all, leaving the attackers vulnerable.
Strategy
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Pikmin
Swarming a Water Dumple with a large army of Pikmin is usually very effective. If these enemies are in large groups, however, and you have few Pikmin, it is likely that some Pikmin will be eaten, as the Dumples attack with quick lunges. In such a case, separate the creatures by luring them away from the group one after another. If you lure a Water Dumple too far out, it will lose interest and begin to return to the group or its original location. When this happens, swarm them from behind to ensure a quick and safe victory.
Pikmin 2
The basic strategy for defeating Water Dumples is unchanged; swarm with a large group of Pikmin. However, a few new strategies are brought to the table. If you have Purple Pikmin at your disposal, use them to stun the creature from a distance, and then continue pelting it for a quick defeat. This way is safest, as the creature should not be able to regain its sense fast enough to fight back against the Pikmin. Also, now with stronger punches, it is possible to take out Water Dumples effectively with a Captain. This may take a while, but if it is your best option for some reason, just circle the creature, punching it and backing off when it shakes or bites.
Pikmin 3
One new precaution must be taken with Water Dumples: don't send your squad in from the front. Doing so will result in the Dumple shaking off all Pikmin, no matter how many, and following up with bites. It is best to approach it from the rear and charge from there, or just throw Pikmin onto its back and whistle them back off if/when it attempts to shake them off.
Technical information
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Gallery
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Water Dumple on the Piklopedia.
A Water Dumple in Pikmin 2. Note the absence of whiskers.
Underside of the Water Dumple.
Two Water Dumples in the enemy reel.
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A Water Dumple seen through the KopPad.
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A closer look of the Water Dumple in Pikmin 3.
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Artwork of a Water Dumple in Pikmin.
Artwork of a Water Dumple in Pikmin 2.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
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Bouledeau | Portmanteau of "Boule" (ball) and "eau" (water). Also a pun on "bulldog". |
Trivia
- It is stated in Louie's notes on the Bumbling Snitchbug that Water Dumples lay eggs.
- Their scientific name, ichthyosa felinis, loosely translates to "Cat Fish."
- Their "whiskers" are only present in Pikmin, having been removed in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3 for unknown reasons.
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