Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet/Piklopedia/Families/Grub-Dog

The Grub-Dog family consists of several Bulborbs, Bulbears, and Dumples. Click on a creature's name to go to its page.

Red Bulborb
For more information on this enemy, see the enemy's main page, Red Bulborb.



A staple enemy of the Pikmin series, the Red Bulborb is the most basic enemy, eating your Pikmin to attack and shaking to send your Pikmin flying. It has a ladybug-esque back, having it colored red with white spots, and a tan face. It has two blue eyes on top of two eyestalks, which when hit with a Pikmin causes the Bulborb to flinch and spit out any Pikmin that were in it's mouth.

Orange Bulborb
For more information on this enemy, see the enemy's main page, Orange Bulborb.



The Orange Bulborb is similar to the Red Bulborb, however, as it's name suggests, it has an orange back with black spots, yellow bloodshot eyes, and a dark brown face. It can be disturbed easier than the Red Bulborb and can see and chase the captain and Pikmin a longer distance away from it's sleeping spot. Attacking it is the same as attacking the Red Bulborb; rush it from behind and aim for the eyes.

Hairy Bulborb
For more information on this enemy, see the enemy's main page, Hairy Bulborb.



The Hairy Bulborb looks similar to other Bulborbs in body shape, however, it has a white back and face, blue spots, and fluffy, white fur covering it's back. It's only found in cold areas. Attacking it is a bit different than attacking a normal Bulborb, since it's fur negates any damage done by Rock Pikmin to it's back and it reduces the amount taken by other Pikmin, so attacking it's eyes is the quickest way of defeating it.

Spotty Bulbear
For more information on this enemy, see the enemy's main page, Spotty Bulbear.



Spotty Bulbears are large members of the Grub-dog family. They have bigger lips, a squarer form, and are overall more menacing than a normal Bulborb. They can be defeated the same way, however, just aim for the eyes and avoid it's mouth.

Water Dumple
For more information on this enemy, see the enemy's main page, Water Dumple.



Water Dumples are smaller aquatic relatives of Bulborbs. They attack quickly, which can make them dangerous when fighting them alone or with a small squad. However, they have less health than their land-dwelling relatives, which makes them easier to deal with; a Bomb-rock can dispatch a large group of these enemies.