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Pikmin Enemy FAQ
Written by Protodude
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Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. Version Updates
III. Enemy Field Guide
IV. Contact Info
V. Credits
VI. Legal
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I. Introduction
This FAQ for Pikmin on Nintendo Gamecube will tell about all the
enemies in the game and give strategies on defeating them and where
they're located. It will also give info on how many Pikmin are
needed to carry it back to the Onions and how many Pikmin seeds it
will produce. This FAQ is written for Story Mode. Creature
locations are different in Challenge Mode.
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II. Version Updates
-Version 1.0 2/3/2002: FAQ written
-Version 1.2 2/9/02: Corrected some info on the Spotty Bulbear and
Bulborb by changing the smaller versions to Dwarf Bulborbs and
Bulbears.
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III. Enemy Field Guide
Note: If an enemy cannot be carried I will put N/A in the "Pikmin
Needed to Carry" section and "Seeds Produced" section.
A. Armored Cannon Beetle
1. Location-The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to carry-30
3. Seeds produced-50
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for fighting-Red Pikmin
b. The Armored Cannon Beetle is a huge beetle-like creature
in the Pikmin world. Its main attack is sucking in air
and then shooting a huge boulder out of its mouth, which
can roll over a group of Pikmin and destroy them. It's
especially dangerous if you're standing right in front
when this happens. All your Pikmin will be standing right
behind you and possibly 50 or more of your Pikmin could
be wiped out instantly. The key is to throw a Pikmin at
its mouth when it inhales air. It'll plug him up and his
back armor will open up revealing a red skin. Throw your
Pikmin onto the red and they'll do significant damage.
B. Beady Long Legs
1. Location-The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. Beady Long Legs is a spider-like creature with 4 long,
thin legs. The legs are especially dangerous as they can
stomp and squish all your Pikmin in a matter of minutes.
They key to defeating it is to throw your Pikmin as fast
as you can at its ball-like head. To throw Pikmin faster
use the C-stick to group your Pikmin around you and press
A as fast as you can. If any Pikmin are attacking the
bottoms of its legs, call them back and throw them at
it's head.
C. Breadbug
1. Location-The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Produced-3
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red and Yellow
b. The Breadbug is an especially annoying creature that
steals Pikmin pellets and drags them to it's den. To
counteract this you can throw enough Pikmin at it to grab
the pellet and pull it in the opposite direction. When
they pull it back to the Onion the Breadbug will be
sucked up with the pellet and slam into the Onion's
bottom and receive a load of damage. Repeat this as
needed to destroy it. Another way to defeat it is to find
its den in the Forest Navel. Just follow its daily route
and when it finds a pellet it will drag it back to the
den. When it's coming back make sure you have a yellow
Pikmin with a Bombrock. When it's near it's den throw the
yellow Pikmin and it will throw the Bombrock and destroy
the Breadbug before it can vanish into its den.
D. Burrowing Snagret
1. Location-The Forest of Hope
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. The Burrowing Snagret is a massive bird whose head and
long neck pop out of the ground to eat your Pikmin. Use
Red Pikmin and throw them at it's head. Try to stay
behind it as it can engulf several Pikmin in one gulp.
Those Pikmin that are not on its head should be moved
with the C-stick to pummel the base of its neck. The
Burrowing Snagrets are found in groups of three so don't
think for a second that when one's gone it's over. Be
prepared for two more.
E. Dwarf Bulbear
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Produced-5
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. A smaller version of the Spotty Bulbear, the Dwarf
Bulbear is that much easier to defeat. Usually found in
groups of two or three the C-stick swarm method is best
to easily defeat these nuisances.
F. Dwarf Bulborb
1. Location-The Forest of Hope
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Poduced-4
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. Even easier to defeat than the Dwarf Bulbear, the Dwarf
Bulborb is defeated with the same method, the C-stick
swarm.
G. Emperor Bulblax
1. Location-The Final Trial
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red and Yellow
b. As the games final boss, Emperor Bulblax is a force to be
reckoned with. His huge tongue can eat all your Pikmin in
one sweep if your not careful. Take around 25 yellow
Pikmin and 75 red Pikmin with you. Before you wake it up
gather Bombrocks with your yellow Pikmin from the raised
ledge around the "arena". Next, wake him up. Take one
yellow Pikmin with a Bombrock and throw him into the
arena. Emperor Bulblax will eat it up and the Bombrock
will explode inside. Now take your red Pikmin and throw
them on its face. Repeat over and over until the Emperor
is destroyed. Be aware that sometimes Emperor Bulblax
will jump in the air and come down and squish the yellow
Pikmin in the arena.
H. Fiery Blowhog
1. Location-The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin needed to Carry-7
3. Seeds Produced-8
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. A common sight in the Forest Navel, the Fiery Blowhog is
not much of a threat. It's long snout is like a flame
thrower so don't go anywhere near it with yellow or blue
Pikmin. Red Pikmin however, are immune to the fire. Throw
a bunch of red Pikmin on it or group them with the C
stick to easily destroy the Fiery Blowhog.
I. Goolix
1. Location-The Impact Site
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Reommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue
b. Goolix is nothing but a big blob of gel with two nuclei.
Throw your blue Pikmin onto it and they will attack the
nuclei for an easy kill. Red and yellow Pikmin will be
hurt by the watery gell so only blue Pikmin can be used
to kill it.
J. Honeywisp
1. Location-The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Any
b. Not really and enemy as much as an innocent bystander the
Honeywisp floats around with a drop of nectar hanging
from it. Throw a Pikmin to knock it down and the sweet
nectar will be yours for your Pikmin to become flowers.
K. Iridescent Flint Beetle
1. Location-The Impact Site, The Forest of Hope, The Forest
Navel, The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-any
b. Your Pikmin will automatically attack the Flint Beetle to
no avail anytime they see it. To defeat the Flint Beetle
throw a Pikmin at its back to flip it over, revealing its
soft underbelly. Attack when it's flipped to destroy it
and a pellet will appear.
L. Mamuta
1. Location-The Impact Site
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-8
3. Seeds Produced-15
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. Looking like a big stone the Mamuta is capable of sending
your Pikmin back to where they came from, the ground.
Instead of killing your Pikmin the Mamuta just slams them
back into the ground as Pikmin sprouts, waiting to be
picked again. Just throw as many red Pikmin onto it as
your can, using the C-stick to group them close. You'll
eventually defeat it, after maybe re-picking your Pikmin.
M. Pearly Clamclamp
1. Location-The Impact Site
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Produced-50
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue
b. Just a big clam, the Pearly Clamclamp has a pattern at
which it clamps down once Pikmin are thrown. You have time
to throw about 10 Pikmin onto it before it snaps shut.
Find its pattern and call your Pikmin back before it shuts
again. Repeat until it's destroyed. The Clamclamp's pearl
produces a whopping 50 Pikmin seeds so it's a good source
if you're running low.
N. Puffstool
1. Location-The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-10
3. Seeds Produced-30
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. The Puffstool is a big mushroom that can spray out spores
that turn your Pikmin against you. Group your Pikmin
around its base to topple it over. When its upside-down
throw Pikmin at it to inflict heavy damage. If your Pikmin
do happen to get hit with the spores just avoid them for a
while while still throwing the healthy Pikmin on top of
the the Puffstool.
O. Puffy Blowhog
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-N/A
3. Seeds Produced-N/A
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue or Red
b. Depending on where it is, water or land, choose red or
blue Pikmin accordingly. The Puffy Blowhog blows air
instead of fire like its relative, the Fiery Blowhow. The
air can knock the flowers off your Pikmin so try to stay
behind it as much as possible. Throw Pikmin at its
underside and it will eventually drop to the ground where
you can group Pikmin with the C-stick to inflict heavier
damage.
P. Sheargub
1. Location-Male: The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel Female:
The Forest of Hope
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-1
3. Seeds Produced-Male: 3 Female 2
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. Males are more powerful than the females and have a purple
color. Group Pikmin with the C-stick for easy kills.
Females are usually found eating bridges and are almost no
threat at all. Again, group your Pikmin to kill them.
Q. Shearwig
1. Location-The Forest Navel, The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-1
3. Seeds Produced-4
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. The Shearwig comes out of the ground to attack your
Pikmin. When you turn the tables and attack them, they
take to the air. When they're on the ground use the C
stick grouping technique to inflict damage. They are
easier to kill in the air. Throw a Pikmin at them and if
it hits it will be and instant kill.
R. Smoky Progg
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Produced-100
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. A rarity, only seen on days 1-15 in the Distant Spring the
Smoky Progg is a big source for Pikmin seeds. If you find
its egg attack it until it shakes. Retreat back to your
Onions while throwing Pikmin at its head. If you manage to
defeat it you'll get a monstrous 100 Pikmin seeds from its
pearl.
S. Spotty Bulbear
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-10
3. Seeds Produced-15
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. A common sight in the Distant Spring, the Spotty Bulbear
is similar to the Spotty Bulborb. Use the C-stick group
Pikmin at its feet to deal damage, but also throw some
Pikmin on it's back where they cannot be eaten, only
thrown off.
T. Spotty Bulborb
1. Location-The Forest of Hope
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-10
3. Seeds Produced-12
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. The same strategy as Bulbears applies with Bulborbs.
U. Swooping Snitchbug
1. Location-The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-3
3. Seeds Produced-4
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red
b. One of the most annoying creatures in the world of Pikmin
the Snitchbug swoops and grabs your Pikmin, flies off, and
plants them in the gound somewhere else. It's easily
killed by tossing Pikmin at it to knock it out of the air.
When it falls to the ground swarm it for the kill.
V. Water Dumple
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-5
3. Seeds Produced-5
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue
b. Usually found in aquatic regions in groups of three the
Water Dumple is another easy kill. When you walk in their
"area" they will splash towards you. Swarm the blue Pikmin
at them to destroy them. If you're fast enough no Pikmin
will be eaten.
W. Wogpole
1. Location-The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-1
3. Seeds Produced-1
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue
b. Not a significant source for Pikmin seeds the Wogpole
should be ignored in most circumstances. Fleeing as you
get near it, its not worth it to chase and defeat it. If
you get close to it, use the C-stick swarm to kill it.
X. Wollywog
1. Location-The Forest Navel
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-7
3. Seeds Produced-8
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Blue or Red
b. If one is close to the water always use blue Pikmin. Get
close to it and when it jumps, back away. As soon as it
hits the ground swarm it with the C-stick. Your Pikmin
should hold it down but if it happens to get loose and
jump again call your Pikmin back before they get squashed.
The Wollywog is one of the most dangerous enemies in the
game as it can destroy nearly all your Pikmin in one
pounce.
Y. Yellow Wollywog
1. Location-The Distant Spring
2. Pikmin Needed to Carry-7
3. Seeds Produced-8
4. Strategies
a. Recommended Pikmin for Fighting-Red or Blue
b. The strategy for Wollywogs works just as well here
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IV. Contact Info
My e-mail address is
[email protected]. Feel free to e-mail me
with any questions, comments, or suggestions for this FAQ. Also
let me know of any mistakes I made in this FAQ if there are any.
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V. Credits
-CjayC for putting this up and his great site GameFAQs for having
so many good FAQs already up.
-Nintendo Power magazine and their Pikmin strategy guide for having
all the creatures listed in alphabetical order and for having
the kindness to send me the guide for free for just because I
renewed my subscription.
-Ferret5317 for correcting me on the Dwarf/Spotty Bulbear/Bulborb
info.
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VI. Legal
This document is Copyright 2002 ProtoDude. The following sites and
only the following sites have my permissions to display this FAQ:
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Any and all other sites that want to use this FAQ must e-mail me at
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