Anode Dweevil

Anode Dweevil
Appears in	Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Mandarachnia volticula
Family	Dweevil
Areas	None
Caves	Shower Room, Submerged Castle, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den, Secluded Courtyard, Engulfed Castle
Challenge Mode stages	Cryptic Cavern, Dweevil Nest, Cave of Pain, Bully Den
Dandori Challenge stages	None
Dandori Battle stages	None
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Discharges electricity

The Anode Dweevil (キショイグモ^?, lit.: "Yellow Carrying Spider") is an enemy in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. It is a yellow dweevil that will emit an electrical discharge when agitated by attacks. Exclusively in Pikmin 2, it's electrical discharge will instantly kill non-Yellow Pikmin, as well as Bulbmin, without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous Dweevils. In Pikmin 4, since electricity is not an instantly lethal hazard, they are considerably less dangerous.

Their electrical affinity makes Yellow Pikmin the ideal type to strike with. Since Purple Pikmin can stun any small Dweevil, they will also work well; however, this is a very risky strategy. Anode Dweevils also pick up dead foes and treasures, which is common to all Dweevils.

Stats

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	3	6	5^{[note 1]}	× 2	150	No
	2	4	3^{[note 2]}	× 2	300	No

^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the game files.
^ This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from the Piklopedia.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Members of the dweevil family are known for carrying objects of astounding size on their backs and mimicking them. The anode dweevil is one species in this family. They seem to have no particular preference for which objects they carry on their backs, as they will carry anything they can lift. They boast an internal organ that generates electrical charges, which the anode dweevil releases when it senses danger.”

Louie's notes

“Raw anode dweevil makes for an unforgettable sushi treat, but if it is not prepared by an expert hand with exacting precision, consumption could result in a jolting electrical explosion of apocalyptic proportion.”

Dalmo's notes

“We don't wake up every day feeling as good as we want to, but the bright, fruity color of this little charmer sure makes me feel like I got my vitamins for the day. You might be able to loosen up your stiff muscles with this Dweevil's therapeutic electric shocks too!”

Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)

“Members of the Dweevil family are known for carrying objects of astounding size on their backs and mimicking them. The Anode Dweevil is one species in this family.

They seem to have no particular preference for which objects they carry on their backs, as they will carry anything they can lift.

They boast an internal organ that generates electrical charges, which the Anode Dweevil releases when it senses danger.”

Louie's notes (Pikmin 4)

“Raw Anode Dweevil makes for an unforgettable sushi treat, but if it is not prepared by an expert hand with exacting precision, consumption could result in a jolting electrical explosion of apocalyptic proportion.”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide

“The most dangerous of the Dweevils attacks by surrounding itself with electricity. If any non-yellow Pikmin are hit by the creature's sparks, they'll be fried instantly. Unless you have no other options, use yellows exclusively to fight the evil Dweevils.”

Behavior

Anode Dweevils will wander around the sublevel, looking for treasure, corpses, or Castaways to pick up. They are largely passive to Pikmin and will generally run away from them and leaders, only attacking in self-defense. When provoked, one will attempt to defend itself by releasing lethal electricity below it.

When a treasure or a corpse of another creature is nearby, an Anode Dweevil will lift it up onto its head and carry it, making it impossible for Pikmin to collect until it is broken free. When a Dweevil has an item in its possession, it will stay at rest, crouching down, appearing as if it is only the item, until it is approached by a leader or Pikmin, at which point it will stand up and run away.

In Pikmin 4, as with all dweevils, the Anode Dweevil's range of objects it can carry has increased. Any object that is directly carryable by Pikmin, notably useable items from the Pack, can now be carried by the Dweevil. This even includes fire starters, although this can only be seen with Fiery Dweevils in the Giant's Hearth in-game. Items that can explode, like bomb rocks or ice blasts can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of the Volatile Dweevil from Pikmin 2. It should be noted that Dweevils are not immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die or become frozen as a result of the blast.

Strategy

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

Pikmin

It's safest to attack Anode Dweevils with Yellow Pikmin. In Pikmin 2, if no Yellow Pikmin are available, it is often better to attack the Dweevil with a leader; all other types will be instantly killed if hit by the Dweevil's electrical discharge, while leaders will only, at worst, take some damage without the Anti-Electrifier. Purple Pikmin can also work against it, as they have a 100% chance of stunning the Dweevil, but this is rather risky, so be prepared to call them back if the Dweevil happens to recover from the stun before dying.

Electricity is not an instantly lethal hazard in Pikmin 4. As such, while Yellow Pikmin are still largely recommended, other types can be used relatively safely, so long as you are quick on the whistle. Rock Pikmin in particular can very quickly kill one if you throw multiple at its head, and Purple Pikmin remain an effective option.

Leaders

Simply punch the Dweevil to death. If it starts charging up electricity, retreat to avoid the attack, unless you have the Anti-Electrifier, in which case, simply keep attacking.

Even without his Pup Anti-Electrifier, Oatchi can likely kill it before it can get an attack off, assuming his Bite skill has been trained.

Technical information

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			`elecotakara`
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	150
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	30
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.1
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.1
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.5
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.01
fp06	速度	Move speed	80
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.25
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	200
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	75
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	200
fp13	視界角度	FOV	180
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	300
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	90
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	250
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	25
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	25
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?)	60
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	0
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	75
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	4
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	50
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	50
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	25
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	5
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	1 (100%)
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	6
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	5
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	12
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	10
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	17
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	20
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	22
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	オタカラライフ	Damage needed until treasure detach	80
fp10	ノーマルアタック	Unknown (normal attack?)	1
fp11	オタカラアタック	Unknown (treasure attack?)	1.25
fp21	オタカラキャッチ	Unknown (treasure catch?)	2.5

Other information

Size: Leg span: 54mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #38
Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #38

Naming

See more: Dweevil family#Naming.

Common name: Anode Dweevil. An "anode" is the negative terminal of a voltaic battery. Hence, the word refers to the dweevil's electric nature.
Japanese nickname: キショイグモ^?. It means "Yellow Carrier Spider", referring to the fact that it carries things on its back, and is the only yellow small dweevil.
Japanese name: セオイカナエグモ^?, lit.: "Carrying Ding Spider". It is shared with the Fiery, Hydro, Iceblown, Munge, Venom and Volatile Dweevils.
Scientific name: Mandarachnia volticula. Volticula refers to "volt", a measurement of electric potential.
Internal names: Internally, the anode dweevil is identified as elecotakara; elec is short for "electric", or "electricity", and otakara means treasure.
Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	キショイグモ^? Ki Shoi Gumo	Yellow Carrying Spider
Chinese (traditional)	澄黃背蛛 Chénghuáng Bèizhū	Pure Yellow Carrying Spider
Chinese (simplified)	澄黄背蛛 Chénghuáng Bèizhū	Pure Yellow Carrying Spider
Dutch	Volttooiwagen	Volt Dress Up Daddy Long Legs	'Tooiwagen' is a portmanteau of 'tooien' (to dress up) and 'hooiwagen' (daddy long legs), and is the Dutch name for the dweevils
French	Araknéak Electrique (Pikmin 2) Araknéak électrique (Pikmin 4)	Electric Dweevil (Pikmin 2) Electric Dweevil (Pikmin 4)	From "Arakné" (arachnids) and "-ak" (suffix).
German	Zaparak	Zaparach	From "Zap" and "-arak" (dweevil), derived from "arachno-"
Italian	Elettropiliode	Electrodweevil
Korean	노랑업어거미 Norang-Eobeo-Geomi	Yellow Carrying Spider
Portuguese	Electraranha	Electrispider	The name is a portmanteau of "elétrica" (electric) and "aranha" (spider)
Spanish	Electroaraña	Electrospider	The name is a portmanteau of "electro" (electro) and "araña" (spider)

Gallery

Pikmin 2

The Anode Dweevil's model in Pikmin 2.
An Anode Dweevil as seen in Pikmin 2's Piklopedia.
An Anode Dweevil creating a ring of electricity to defend itself in Pikmin 2.
The Piklopedia icon of the Anode Dweevil in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
An Anode Dweevil carrying a piece of treasure.
The corpse of an Anode Dweevil.