Anode Dweevil
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| 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 | ||
| Night expeditions | None | ||
| 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 | Dischargeselectricity | ||
TheAnode Dweevil (キショイグモ?, lit.: "Yellow Carrying Spider") is anenemy inPikmin 2 andPikmin 4. It is a yellowdweevil that will emit anelectrical discharge when agitated by attacks. Exclusively inPikmin 2, it's electrical discharge will instantly kill any Pikmin that aren’tYellow Pikmin orBulbmin, without a chance to save them, thus making it one of the most dangerous Dweevils. InPikmin 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. SincePurple 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[edit]
| 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 thePiklopedia.
Behavior[edit]
Anode Dweevils will wander around the area, looking for any objects (treasures,castaways,raw materials, enemy corpses) 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, the Dweevil will attempt to defend itself by releasing lethal electricity below it.
When an object is nearby, the 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.
InPikmin 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 thePack, can now be carried by the Dweevil. This even includesfire starters, although this can only be seen withFiery Dweevils in theGiant's Hearth in-game. Items that can explode, likebomb rocks orice blasts, can be used by the Dweevil when it has a target in its sights, replicating the ability of theVolatile Dweevil fromPikmin 2. It should be noted that Dweevils are not immune to the effects of these bombs, and will immediately die or becomefrozen as a result of the blast.
Locations[edit]
Pikmin 2[edit]
Caves[edit]
- Shower Room
- One can be seen on sublevel 6.
- Submerged Castle
- Three can be seen on sublevel 3.
- Hole of Heroes
- Two can be seen on sublevel 14.
- Dream Den
- Three can be seen on sublevel 8.
Challenge Mode[edit]
- Cryptic Cavern
- One can be seen on sublevel 3, holdingThe Key.
- Dweevil Nest
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding anUnknown Merit.
- Cave of Pain
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding anArboreal Frippery.
- Bully Den
- Two can be seen on sublevel 1, each holding aCrystallized Telekinesis.
Pikmin 4[edit]
Caves[edit]
- Secluded Courtyard - Two fall from above
- There are four Anode Dweevils on sublevel 2. They can all be found towards the north of the sublevel, with one appearing next to theTime Marker and the other appearing next to thecastaway. The third Dweevil will fall from the sky as the player moves towards the Dweevil carrying the castaway. The fourth Dweevil is located on the opposite side of thedirt wall, on the side with theDisguised Delicacy. This Dweevil also falls from the sky, which happens when the Disguised Delicacy starts being carried.
- Engulfed Castle - One falls from above
- There are two Anode Dweevils on sublevel 3. The first Dweevil can be found north of the default base and east of the alternate base. It is located slightly north of the hangingScaly Custard. The second Dweevil can be found in the section containing the alternate base. It will fall from the sky when theMemory Fragment (Bottom...Probably?) starts being carried.
Strategy[edit]
The following article or section containsguides. |
With Pikmin[edit]
It's safest to attack Anode Dweevils withYellow Pikmin,Bulbmin, orGlow Pikmin due to those type's electrical immunity. InPikmin 2, all other types will be instantly killed if hit by the Dweevil's electrical discharge; in the event where these types aren't readily accessible, it's often better to instead fight the Anode Dweevil with a leader, as they do not risk instant death, even without theAnti-Electrifier.Purple Pikmin are extremely effective 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 inPikmin 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. Given their frail nature, virtually any small squad of Pikmin can kill it extremely quickly if accurately thrown on their head.
Alternate methods[edit]
InPikmin 2, given the extremely lethal nature of electricity, fighting the Dweevil with a leader is a valid tactic if electrically immune Pikmin aren't immediately accessible. Given their rather low health, it won't take long, even without theRocket Fist.
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.
Notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Dalmo's notes[edit]
Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]
“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)[edit]
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]
Technical information[edit]
| 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 stuntime | 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[edit]
- Size: Leg span:54mm, as per thee-card
- Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #38
- Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #38
Naming[edit]
- 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.: "CarryingDing Spider". It is shared with theFiery,Hydro,Iceblown,Munge,Venom andVolatile Dweevils.
- Scientific name:Mandarachnia volticula.Volticula refers to "volt", a measurement of electric potential.
- Internal names: Internally, the anode dweevil is identified as
elecotakara;elecis short for "electric", or "electricity", andotakarameanstreasure. - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages[edit]
| 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[edit]
Pikmin 2[edit]
The Anode Dweevil's model inPikmin 2.
An Anode Dweevil as seen inPikmin 2'sPiklopedia.
An Anode Dweevil creating a ring of electricity to defend itself inPikmin 2.
The Piklopedia icon of the Anode Dweevil inthe Nintendo Switch version ofPikmin 2.
An Anode Dweevil carrying a piece of treasure.
The corpse of an Anode Dweevil.
Pikmin 4[edit]
A group of Anode Dweevils inPikmin 4'sPiklopedia.
An Anode Dweevil in theSecluded Courtyard.
An Anode Dweevil picking up theTime Marker.
Another Anode Dweevil carrying aDisguised Delicacy.
Three defeated Anode Dweevils in the Piklopedia.
An Anode Dweevil carrying theMemory Fragment (Bottom...Probably?).
An Anode Dweevil preparing to attack in theEngulfed Castle.
An Anode Dweevil shockingBlue Pikmin.
Other[edit]
The elemental Dweevils'e-card, #41.
Trivia[edit]
- InSuper Smash Bros. Brawl, Anode Dweevils are mentioned in the description for the Yellow Pikmin Trophy.
