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'''Anode Beetles''' are small black beetles with four yellow spots on their wing casings. Their name is due to them periodically producing [[Electricity|electrical]] currents if another one is nearby. This creature is blissfully unaware of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and if found alone, they are harmless; but if there is a partner nearby, they can produce an electrical barrier between them, making any nearby Pikmin subject to electrocution. As such, they are commonly found in groups of two or more. As swarming one while it is upright is ineffective, a Pikmin must be thrown on top of it to flip it over before it may be harmed. [[Purple Pikmin]] shockwaves can cause them to flip over even if not directly hit.
 
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P2 Anode Beetle.jpg|Appearance in {{p2}} ({{icon|Anode Beetle|v=P2}}).
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=In fanon games=
{{in fanon games|the=y}}
==In ''Pikmin 251''==
{{media|Pikmin 251|PikHacker|Pikmin 2|nouser=y}}
{{todo|Search through the game's files to find the seed value.}}
{{infobox enemy
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|pikmin2=2
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|image=Anode Beetle.jpg
|size=200px
|size=300px
|icon=P2 Anode Beetle icon.png
|icon=P2 icon anode-beetle.png
|name=
|family=Scarab beetle
|areas=None
|underground=Ivory Metalworks, Gambler's Den, Wooden Fortress, Grub-dog Domain, Arachnid Asylum, Palace of the Wraith, Pit of Misfortune, Endless Abyss, Doom Den, Perilous Pipeline
|challenge=Bulbmin Gardens, Candypop Plains, Evil Den, The Gauntlet
|battle=None
|weight=8
|max_pikmin=15
|seeds=
|value=4
|attacks=Electrocutes Pikmin
}}
 
The '''Anode Beetle''' appears in ''[[Pikmin 251]]''. It behaves as it does in {{p2}}, except it now takes less time to right itself after being flipped over. 
 
===Notes===
{{notes|Olimar's observations|These bugs can be very dangerous due to how Pikmin near electricity usually ends. Of course, once there's only one of them, they can't do much of anything. It's pretty sad honestly. I wouldn't be able to explore this planet so easily without my partner, even if he is a dolt.}}
{{notes|Cookin' with Louie|These bugs have a tough shell, but the meat inside is all good. Just sit on a rubber chair or wear good boots prior to eating it, for safety reasons.}}
{{clear}}
 
==In ''Pikmin Forever''==
{{PF}}
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|family=Scarab beetle
|areas=
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In ''[[Pikmin Forever]]'', '''Anode Beetles''' have improved graphics, now reflecting light colors, and new behaviors. They will usually gather in groups of three to five near sources of [[electricity]], be it [[Electric gate|gate]]s, [[Electrical wire|wire]]s, [[Electrode|bulb]]s, or other electrical enemies. This enemy can be defeated much like it can in {{p2}}, as throwing a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] on top of it will cause it to flip over. Throwing a [[Rock Pikmin]] onto it will cause its exoskeleton to shatter, exposing its backside which is much like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]]'s except yellow in color. An Anode Beetle in this state gives off a small yellow glow in dark areas, and is no longer vulnerable to non-[[Yellow Pikmin]], as it gives off electricity constantly. They can generate electricity on their own in this state, but if it still has its wing casing, it needs a partner to generate a barrier.
{{clear}}
 
==In ''Pikmin: Antarctic Survival''==
{{PAS}}
{{infobox PAS
|name=Vzzz
|icon=P4 Anode Beetle icon.png
|species=Anode Beetle
|gender=Male
|location=[[Ruins of Awakening]]
|elements=[[Electricity|Electric]]
|size=1
|blood_type=Cold-blooded
|carry=2
|hit_points=5
|clothing_types=Standard Coat
|starting_skills=Search 0, Build 0, Quarry 0, Crafter (Wiring/Batteries) 2
}}
 
'''Vzzz''' is the '''Anode Beetle''' that appears in ''[[Pikmin: Antarctic Survival]]''. He is the only creature able to craft insulated wiring and batteries, though not without the help of another Anode Beetle since two of these creatures are needed to complete a circuit. The only creature that can fulfill this role is [[Widemouthed Anode Beetle|Lizz]], a Widemouthed Anode Beetle who can be found and Awakened in the [[Otherworldly Woods]]. Until Lizz is also Awakened, Vzzz will often speak of his need to find a "partner", and suggest that the Antarctic be explored until a suitable creature is found. He constantly affirms the importance of this mission, saying that if such a creature could be found, he would be able to create incredibly advanced equipment that would greatly help in [[Diamond Settlement]] development.
 
Vzzz is something of a scientist, and he specializes in research relating to electricity and electrical fields. He has a habit of touching any curious object he sees, in an attempt to detect if it has any unique electrical charges. Vzzz is prone to ramble about electrical science, using fancy words that none of the other residents of the Diamond Settlement understand. Vzzz tends to flap his shell-wings whenever he is excited, typically about some scientific discovery, and he clicks his wings together repeatedly as a nervous habit whenever he is stressed.
 
Vzzz mentions having had a lab partner at one point, who was another Anode Beetle, but he states that his former partner is long gone now. It is not clear exactly what happened to this other Anode Beetle, who could have been killed by any of the Antarctic's many threats.
 
Vzzz's name seems to be a simple reference to electrical onomatopoeia, as his name sounds like the buzzing of electricity.
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==In ''Pikmin: Decayed Leaf''==
{{PDL|subcat=enemies}}
{{infobox PDL
|image=P4 Anode Beetle.png
|size=120px
|icon=P4 Anode Beetle icon.png
|name=Scarabum electrodea
|name=Scarabum electrodea
|family=Scarab beetle
|family=Scarab beetle
|areas=
|underground=Subterranean Complex, Frontier Cavern, Bulblax Kingdom, Citadel of Spiders, Glutton's Kitchen, Submerged Castle, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
|challenge=Three Color Training, Bully Den
|weight=5
|weight=5
|max_pikmin=10
|max_pikmin=10
|seeds=5
|seeds=6
|value2=3
|value=3
|attacks=Discharges electricity
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{{infobox taxonomy
|kingdom=Animalia
|phylum=Arthropodia
|class=Insectara
|family=Scarab beetle
|genus=Scarabum
|species=Electrodea
}}
}}
{{quote|Watch out, these beetles will deliver a nasty shock!|The ship, upon discovering the Anode Beetle}}
The '''Anode Beetle''' is a returning enemy appearing in ''[[Pikmin: Decayed Leaf]]''. The creature has a round body with a hard, black exoskeleton, with two yellow dots on each wing casing. Two orange legs with magenta tips are on each side of the Anode Beetle. Along with this, two eyes with magenta sclerae and two long, yellow-tipped antennas are on the Anode Beetle's head.
Anode Beetles can be found in large groups, slowly skittering around their territory. Every fifteen seconds or so, they will stop and begin to rub their wings together. The friction of this will create electrical sparks for a few seconds. Once two Anode Beetles are creating sparks, they will turn their rears to face each other and create a massive electrical arc between their behinds. The arc will last for a few seconds and will zap any Pikmin that aren't immune to [[electricity]]. If a Pikmin is thrown on the back of the Anode Beetle, it will flip over for around ten seconds, exposing its soft underbelly which can be damaged. It will then flip back over and resume its scurrying.


'''Anode Beetles''' are small black beetles with four yellow spots on their wing casings. They are named 'anode' due to the fact that they produce electrical currents if another one is nearby. This creature is blissfully unaware of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and if found alone, they are harmless; but if there is a partner nearby, they can produce an electrical barrier between them, making any nearby Pikmin subject to electrocution. This process takes a few seconds because the two creatures must first align themselves such that their rear ends are facing each other, and then the discharge procedure itself takes a few seconds. Once it appears, the electric arc between two beetles will either stun or kill any non-[[Yellow Pikmin]] it touches. If an Anode Beetle is all alone or is unable to link with a partner, it will still occasionally produce small jolts of electricity from beneath its wings, but these are harmless. If two beetles are connected with an arc of electricity, and one of them gets flipped over or becomes petrified, the connection will disappear and the other beetle will resume idling. Swarming will not harm it as it has a protective shell, similar to the [[Iridescent Flint Beetle|Flint Beetles]]; to harm it, Pikmin must be thrown on top of it to flip it over before it may be attacked. Purple Pikmin can cause them to flip over even if not directly hit.
Anode Beetles are fairly easy to take out with the proper Pikmin types. Yellow Pikmin and Statue Pikmin can take out the Anode Beetle, as they are immune to the enemy's electrical voltage. A [[Dart Pikmin]] can do extreme damage if thrown right on the top of the Anode Beetle, depleting around a third of its health. The shockwave from a [[Purple Pikmin]] or [[Boom Pikmin|Bomb Pikmin]] explosion can also flip the Anode Beetle over.


==Notes==
In Overlord mode, the Anode Beetle will create a small ring of electricity around itself after it flips itself back over.
===Olimar's notes===
:''"This specimen is representative of an insect hybrid that uses electricity in addition to glycogen for its energy. Although difficult to confirm due to their microscopic size, tiny hairs on the creature's legs cause the friction that generates the electrical charge. The electrical charge is processed by the creature's internal mechanical battery structure, and then stored as a dues electrical field. As this field reaches critical levels, surplus electricity is emitted, resulting in a low voltage current that is transmitted between specimens. It can shock other creatures in the immediate vicinity. Considering this process, it can be surmised that the largest impetus to pack behavior is not so for energetic effect of producing as a pack as it is to take advantage of this most effective means of group power."''
===Louie's notes===
:''"Drain the electrical charge before boiling. Although it is possible to eat an Anode Beetle while it is charged, doing so may result in an unpleasant tingling sensation."''
{{Clear}}


==In fanon-games==
===Notes===
{{In fanon-games}}
*{{icon|Data file|v=P3}} '''Data file #1''': Anode Beetles can be flipped over through other methods like explosions.
==''Pikmin: Ultimate Doom''==
*{{icon|Data file|v=P3}} '''Data file #2 (Overlord mode)''': Once it flips over, the Anode Beetle will release a nasty shock!
{{notes|Olimar's notes|These small beetles create electricity through friction in the surrounding air, generating electrons and creating an electrical barrier between its partner. I have been researching the Anode Beetle for a while, and it seems that these creatures not only use this as a method for self-preservation, but also as a mating method. The male beetles will try to generate the most volatile shocks to impress the females, and they will proceed to breed and lay hundreds of eggs. It might be a bit weird that I watch Anode Beetles breeding, but it's all in the name of BIOLOGY!}}
{{notes|Louie's notes|The meat of this creature has no nutrients, and has a weak taste. However, their hard wings hold more culinary promise and vitamins. Grind their wings into a fine powder with mortar and pestle. Then, mix together with pepper, salt, and cayenne powder. This leaves you with a nutritious and tangy seasoning.}}
{{notes|President’s notes|ZAP! POW! Anode Beetle Rayguns Incorporated! Pokos for millions of miles in my secret safe! I'll rule all of Hocotate!}}
{{notes|Overlord’s thoughts|This bug gave me a nasty shock when I tried to hold it. Maybe I should put a voltage warning on these insects when I get the chance.}}
{{clear}}
 
==In ''Pikmin: Dimensional Breach''==
{{PDB}}
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In ''[[Pikmin: Dimensional Breach]]'', '''Anode Beetles''' reappear, functionally identical to how they are in ''[[Pikmin Forever]]''. [[Louie]] can recruit them with [[King of Bugs (Pikmin: Dimensional Breach)|his special upgrade]], and they can conduct [[electricity]] just like [[Yellow Pikmin]]. Their arcing electricity can also be used to attack enemies, but it will also shock any Pikmin who happen to also be following Louie.
 
===Notes===
{{notes|Sagittarius' notes|This creature should be ideally kept as far away from electronics as possible, as its electrical charges are too much for the circuits of civilian-issue computers. However, a colony of them does make for a decent electrical fence, and provided they are fed well they will keep your property protected for years.}}
{{notes|Libra's notes|The creature’s shell will be all the rage for its iconic black-and-yellow coloration. Sadly, the fact that it is hard as rock makes it really only useful for sun visors or protective helmets.}}
{{notes|Charlie's notes|This creature is best tackled with Yellow Pikmin, as any other color is likely to get zapped thoroughly into oblivion. Either flip it on its back by throwing Pikmin on top of it or shatter its exoskeleton with a Rock Pikmin and swarm with Yellow Pikmin.}}
{{notes|Derrick's notes|The tube-like heart of the beast pumps all the way down its back, surging with the electricity characteristic of the species’ lifestyle. This snakelike organ should be pulled out and handled with care; although the voltage isn’t directly lethal, it can mess with the circuits of standard-issue life support systems. Once the heart is removed, a spool of metallic wires should be wrapped around it, and then the inferior vena cava and aorta, at opposite ends of the tube, should be plugged with the strangely large screws common on this planet. When the procedure is complete, you should have a battery capable of providing enough electricity to last you for a month.}}
{{clear}}
 
==In ''Pikmin: Ultimate Doom''==
{{PUD}}
{{PUD}}
===Locations===
{{infobox enemy
*[[Crystal Falls]]
|image=
*[[Subatomic Scaffolding]]  
|size=200px
*[[Dark Circuit Maze]] - All sublevels
|icon=Enemy icon.png
*[[Volatile Minefield]]
|name=
===Behavior===
|family=Scarab beetle
The '''Anode Beetle''' acts mostly the same as ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' but can randomly spark dangerous electricity while flipped.
|areas=[[Crystal Falls]], [[Subatomic Scaffolding]], [[Volatile Minefield]]
{{Clear}}
|underground=[[Dark Circuit Maze]]
|challenge=
|weight=
|max_pikmin=
|seeds=
|value=
|attacks=Electrocutes Pikmin
}}


==''Pikmin Forever''==
The '''Anode Beetle''', in ''[[Pikmin: Ultimate Doom]]'', behaves mostly the same as it does in {{p2}} but may randomly [[Electricity|electrify]] itself while flipped.
{{PF}}
{{clear}}
In '''Pikmin Forever''', Anode Beetles have better graphics and behaviors, reflecting light colors. They will usually gather in groups of three to five near electrical sources, be it gates, wires, bulbs, or other electrical enemies besides other Anode Beetles. This enemy can be defeated much like they can in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', as throwing a Pikmin on top of it will cause it to flip over. If a [[Rock Pikmin]] is thrown on it, it will cause its exoskeleton to shatter, exposing its back which is much like the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]]'s except yellow. An Anode Beetle in this state gives off a small yellow glow in dark areas, and is no longer vulnerable to non-[[Yellow Pikmin]], as it gives off electricity constantly. They can generate electricity on their own in this state, but if it still has its wing casing, it will need a partner to generate a barrier.
{{Clear}}


==''Pikmin: Dimensional Breach''==
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In Dimensional Breach, Anode Beetles reappear, functionally identical to how the were in Pikmin Forever. This time, Louie can recruit them with [[King of Bugs (Upgrade)|his special upgrade]], and they can conduct electricity just like Yellow Pikmin. Their arcing electricity can also be used to attack enemies, but it will also shock any Pikmin who happen to also be following Louie.
{{P2Anav}}
===Sagittarius’ notes===
{{PASnav}}
:''"This creature should be ideally kept as far away from electronics as possible, as its electrical charges are too much for the circuits of civilian-issue computers. However, a colony of them does make for a decent electrical fence, and provided they are fed well they will keep your property protected for years."''
{{PICnav}}
===Libra’s notes===
{{PUDnav}}
:''"The creature’s shell will be all the rage for its iconic black-and-yellow coloration. Sadly, the fact that it is hard as a rock makes it really only useful for sun visors or protective helmets."''
{{PWWnav}}
===Charlie’s notes===
}}
:''"This creature is best tackled with Yellow Pikmin, as any other color is likely to get zapped thoroughly into oblivion. Either flip it on its back by throwing Pikmin on top of it or shatter its exoskeleton with a Rock Pikmin and swarm with Yellows."''
===Derrick’s notes===
:''"The tube-like heart of the beast pumps all the way down its back, surging with the electricity characteristic of the species’ lifestyle. This snakelike organ should be pulled out and handled with care; although the voltage isn’t directly lethal, it can mess with the circuits of standard-issue life support systems. Once the heart is removed, a spool of metallic wires should be wrapped around it, and then the inferior vena cava and aorta (at opposite ends of the tube) should be plugged with the strangely-large screws common on this planet. When the procedure is complete, you should have a battery capable of providing enough electricity to last you for a month."''
{{Clear}}
 
{{Enemies}}
{{PUDE}}


[[Category:Pikmin Z enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin: Ultimate Doom enemies]]
[[Category:Electric enemies]]
[[Category:Electric enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin Z enemies]]

Latest revision as of 13:35, 28 March 2024

This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Anode Beetle" article for more official information.
Pikmin 2 icon.pngPikmin 4 icon.png
Anode Beetle The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
P4 Anode Beetle.png
Appearance in Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Scarabum electrodea
Family Scarab beetle

Anode Beetles are small black beetles with four yellow spots on their wing casings. Their name is due to them periodically producing electrical currents if another one is nearby. This creature is blissfully unaware of Pikmin, and if found alone, they are harmless; but if there is a partner nearby, they can produce an electrical barrier between them, making any nearby Pikmin subject to electrocution. As such, they are commonly found in groups of two or more. As swarming one while it is upright is ineffective, a Pikmin must be thrown on top of it to flip it over before it may be harmed. Purple Pikmin shockwaves can cause them to flip over even if not directly hit.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Anode Beetle.

In Pikmin 251

Pikmin 251
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 251, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by PikHacker.
To do: Search through the game's files to find the seed value.
Anode Beetle The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Scarab beetle
Areas None
Caves Ivory Metalworks, Gambler's Den, Wooden Fortress, Grub-dog Domain, Arachnid Asylum, Palace of the Wraith, Pit of Misfortune, Endless Abyss, Doom Den, Perilous Pipeline
Challenge Mode stages Bulbmin Gardens, Candypop Plains, Evil Den, The Gauntlet
Battle Mode stages None
Carry weight 8
Max. carriers 15
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 4
Attacks Electrocutes Pikmin

The Anode Beetle appears in Pikmin 251. It behaves as it does in Pikmin 2, except it now takes less time to right itself after being flipped over.

Notes

Olimar's observations

These bugs can be very dangerous due to how Pikmin near electricity usually ends. Of course, once there's only one of them, they can't do much of anything. It's pretty sad honestly. I wouldn't be able to explore this planet so easily without my partner, even if he is a dolt.

Cookin' with Louie

These bugs have a tough shell, but the meat inside is all good. Just sit on a rubber chair or wear good boots prior to eating it, for safety reasons.

In Pikmin Forever

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Pikmin Forever
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Forever, a fanon game created by Scruffy.
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Anode Beetle The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Scarab beetle
Attacks Electrocutes Pikmin

In Pikmin Forever, Anode Beetles have improved graphics, now reflecting light colors, and new behaviors. They will usually gather in groups of three to five near sources of electricity, be it gates, wires, bulbs, or other electrical enemies. This enemy can be defeated much like it can in Pikmin 2, as throwing a Pikmin on top of it will cause it to flip over. Throwing a Rock Pikmin onto it will cause its exoskeleton to shatter, exposing its backside which is much like the Armored Cannon Beetle's except yellow in color. An Anode Beetle in this state gives off a small yellow glow in dark areas, and is no longer vulnerable to non-Yellow Pikmin, as it gives off electricity constantly. They can generate electricity on their own in this state, but if it still has its wing casing, it needs a partner to generate a barrier.

In Pikmin: Antarctic Survival

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“Welcome to ze Revolution, mon ami!”
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Antarctic Survival, a fanon game created by A Friendly Amprat.
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Vzzz The icon used to represent this creature.
Species Anode Beetle
Gender Male
Initial location Ruins of Awakening
Elements Electric
Housing size 1
Blood type Cold-blooded
Carrying capacity 2
Hit points 5
Clothing types Standard Coat
Starting skills Search 0, Build 0, Quarry 0, Crafter (Wiring/Batteries) 2
Potential skills None

Vzzz is the Anode Beetle that appears in Pikmin: Antarctic Survival. He is the only creature able to craft insulated wiring and batteries, though not without the help of another Anode Beetle since two of these creatures are needed to complete a circuit. The only creature that can fulfill this role is Lizz, a Widemouthed Anode Beetle who can be found and Awakened in the Otherworldly Woods. Until Lizz is also Awakened, Vzzz will often speak of his need to find a "partner", and suggest that the Antarctic be explored until a suitable creature is found. He constantly affirms the importance of this mission, saying that if such a creature could be found, he would be able to create incredibly advanced equipment that would greatly help in Diamond Settlement development.

Vzzz is something of a scientist, and he specializes in research relating to electricity and electrical fields. He has a habit of touching any curious object he sees, in an attempt to detect if it has any unique electrical charges. Vzzz is prone to ramble about electrical science, using fancy words that none of the other residents of the Diamond Settlement understand. Vzzz tends to flap his shell-wings whenever he is excited, typically about some scientific discovery, and he clicks his wings together repeatedly as a nervous habit whenever he is stressed.

Vzzz mentions having had a lab partner at one point, who was another Anode Beetle, but he states that his former partner is long gone now. It is not clear exactly what happened to this other Anode Beetle, who could have been killed by any of the Antarctic's many threats.

Vzzz's name seems to be a simple reference to electrical onomatopoeia, as his name sounds like the buzzing of electricity.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

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"You… your evil subordinate, your greedy boss, and this invasive Pikmin infestation will all die here TODAY!!"
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave.
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Anode Beetle P4 Anode Beetle icon.png
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Scientific name Scarabum electrodea
Family Scarab beetle
Weight 5
Max. carriers 10
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 3
Attacks Electrocutes Pikmin
Taxonomy
Note: all or most of this information may be fanon information.
Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Arthropodia
Class Insectara
Family Scarab beetle
Genus Scarabum
Species Electrodea
Watch out, these beetles will deliver a nasty shock! – The ship, upon discovering the Anode Beetle

The Anode Beetle is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature has a round body with a hard, black exoskeleton, with two yellow dots on each wing casing. Two orange legs with magenta tips are on each side of the Anode Beetle. Along with this, two eyes with magenta sclerae and two long, yellow-tipped antennas are on the Anode Beetle's head.

Anode Beetles can be found in large groups, slowly skittering around their territory. Every fifteen seconds or so, they will stop and begin to rub their wings together. The friction of this will create electrical sparks for a few seconds. Once two Anode Beetles are creating sparks, they will turn their rears to face each other and create a massive electrical arc between their behinds. The arc will last for a few seconds and will zap any Pikmin that aren't immune to electricity. If a Pikmin is thrown on the back of the Anode Beetle, it will flip over for around ten seconds, exposing its soft underbelly which can be damaged. It will then flip back over and resume its scurrying.

Anode Beetles are fairly easy to take out with the proper Pikmin types. Yellow Pikmin and Statue Pikmin can take out the Anode Beetle, as they are immune to the enemy's electrical voltage. A Dart Pikmin can do extreme damage if thrown right on the top of the Anode Beetle, depleting around a third of its health. The shockwave from a Purple Pikmin or Bomb Pikmin explosion can also flip the Anode Beetle over.

In Overlord mode, the Anode Beetle will create a small ring of electricity around itself after it flips itself back over.

Notes

  • P3 Data file icon.png Data file #1: Anode Beetles can be flipped over through other methods like explosions.
  • P3 Data file icon.png Data file #2 (Overlord mode): Once it flips over, the Anode Beetle will release a nasty shock!

Olimar's notes

These small beetles create electricity through friction in the surrounding air, generating electrons and creating an electrical barrier between its partner. I have been researching the Anode Beetle for a while, and it seems that these creatures not only use this as a method for self-preservation, but also as a mating method. The male beetles will try to generate the most volatile shocks to impress the females, and they will proceed to breed and lay hundreds of eggs. It might be a bit weird that I watch Anode Beetles breeding, but it's all in the name of BIOLOGY!

Louie's notes

The meat of this creature has no nutrients, and has a weak taste. However, their hard wings hold more culinary promise and vitamins. Grind their wings into a fine powder with mortar and pestle. Then, mix together with pepper, salt, and cayenne powder. This leaves you with a nutritious and tangy seasoning.

President’s notes

ZAP! POW! Anode Beetle Rayguns Incorporated! Pokos for millions of miles in my secret safe! I'll rule all of Hocotate!

Overlord’s thoughts

This bug gave me a nasty shock when I tried to hold it. Maybe I should put a voltage warning on these insects when I get the chance.

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach

Pikmin Dimensional Breach icon.png
A Rift in Reality.
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, a fanon game created by WorldBornDead.
Pikmin Dimensional Breach icon.png
Anode Beetle The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Scarab beetle
Attacks Electrocutes Pikmin

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, Anode Beetles reappear, functionally identical to how they are in Pikmin Forever. Louie can recruit them with his special upgrade, and they can conduct electricity just like Yellow Pikmin. Their arcing electricity can also be used to attack enemies, but it will also shock any Pikmin who happen to also be following Louie.

Notes

Sagittarius' notes

This creature should be ideally kept as far away from electronics as possible, as its electrical charges are too much for the circuits of civilian-issue computers. However, a colony of them does make for a decent electrical fence, and provided they are fed well they will keep your property protected for years.

Libra's notes

The creature’s shell will be all the rage for its iconic black-and-yellow coloration. Sadly, the fact that it is hard as rock makes it really only useful for sun visors or protective helmets.

Charlie's notes

This creature is best tackled with Yellow Pikmin, as any other color is likely to get zapped thoroughly into oblivion. Either flip it on its back by throwing Pikmin on top of it or shatter its exoskeleton with a Rock Pikmin and swarm with Yellow Pikmin.

Derrick's notes

The tube-like heart of the beast pumps all the way down its back, surging with the electricity characteristic of the species’ lifestyle. This snakelike organ should be pulled out and handled with care; although the voltage isn’t directly lethal, it can mess with the circuits of standard-issue life support systems. Once the heart is removed, a spool of metallic wires should be wrapped around it, and then the inferior vena cava and aorta, at opposite ends of the tube, should be plugged with the strangely large screws common on this planet. When the procedure is complete, you should have a battery capable of providing enough electricity to last you for a month.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom

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Anode Beetle The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Unknown
Family Scarab beetle
Areas Crystal Falls, Subatomic Scaffolding, Volatile Minefield
Caves Dark Circuit Maze
Attacks Electrocutes Pikmin

The Anode Beetle, in Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, behaves mostly the same as it does in Pikmin 2 but may randomly electrify itself while flipped.