Quaggled Mireclops

The Quaggled Mireclops is a boss in Pikmin 3, and is the fifth major boss encountered in Story Mode. It is first encountered by Louie, who tries to escape the Koppaites after they capture him. He is then swallowed by the creature, and eventually gets re-rescued by the explorers.

It resembles a massive chunk of land (complete with plant life growing on it) that is supported by three enormous hooved legs, making it a tripedal creature. It walks around much like creatures from the Arachnorb family. When first found, the boss' only vulnerable part—its plant-like bulb near its teapot-like mouth—is encased in a Mireclops Crystal, which must be broken by Rock Pikmin. When the boss stomps on the muddy terrain that makes up its entire arena, it leaves a depression that is filled with water, presenting the threat of drowning to any non-Blue Pikmin.