Decorated Cannon Beetle (Pikmin X)

The Decorated Cannon Beetle in Pikmin X: Deep Freeze can be found in a mature form in addition to the larvae more commonly seen. This large Lithopod is easily recognizable by its golden exoskeleton which shines brightly and is completely impenetrable to attack. Like the Armored Cannon Beetle, this enemy is able to launch boulders from its mouth, but these boulders are magnetic and are attracted to the spacesuits of leaders, making them more dangerous. Pikmin must be thrown into the Decorated Cannon Beetle's blowhole as it prepares to attack, which will force it to open its wing case to ventilate and leaves it vulnerable to attack. However, the release of such a large amount of energy causes the Lithopod to rocket forward a fair distance, trampling any Pikmin in its path until it slows back down. It is this moment after it charges that it is optimal to throw Pikmin on its exposed backside before it can close up again.