Medusal Slurker

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Medusal Slurker The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
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Appearance in Pikmin 3.
Scientific name Stauromedusae manifoldii
Family Umbloda

The Medusal Slurker is a generally passive umbloda that floats gently above the ground, occasionally moving about. However, when a leader or Pikmin approach, the slurker will hover over their current position and drop its uvula-like appendage onto the ground, which expands to capture anything caught in its mucus-like structure. It will then suck them back into its transparent body and keep them for the rest of the day until defeated, thereby freeing captured Pikmin. It can only keep a maximum of fifteen Pikmin in its body, and if it already has that amount it will just fly around without attempting to use its appendage again. It does not eat Pikmin, and can not be weighed down by any thrown onto it. It will also occasionally shuffle about in its flight to indicate its pouch is full. Medusal Slurkers can be found with a variety of items in their pouches, including previously-trapped Pikmin and leaders, bomb rocks, fruits, and more. Although the swallowed Pikmin will not die directly from the enemy, they will be counted as sunset fatalities if the day ends before they are rescued.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Medusal Slurker.

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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Medusal Slurker The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Stauromedusae manifoldii
Family Umbloda
Carry weight 7
Max. carriers 15
Seed worth 8
Poko value P2 Poko icon.png × 5
Attacks Captures Pikmin and treasures, deflowers Pikmin

The Medusal Slurker is a returning enemy in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its usual appearance. Medusal Slurkers are initially passive, tending to wander around in the air, making erratic movements. If attacked, however, the Medusal Slurker will drop its sticky goop-like tongue to trap up to ten Pikmin in it. Rubber Pikmin, and Weighted Pikmin cannot be abducted by this creature. Pikmin taken by a Medusal Slurker will not be killed or eaten by it but will be deflowered over time. Along with sucking up Pikmin, a Medusal Slurker will tend to go near treasures and suck them up as well. They may even suck up corpses nearby their territory. No matter how many Pikmin are on the Slurker, it will never fall from the sky. It tends to shake Pikmin off with its erratic movements alone. If a Dart Pikmin hits them, they will begin to slowly lose health. Fur Pikmin can also latch on without falling off, doing decent damage. If killed, the creature will fall to the ground and release all treasure and Pikmin captured.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

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Shipwrecked Stargazers
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1.
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Medusal Slurker The icon used to represent this enemy.
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Scientific name Stauromedusae manifoldii
Family Umbloda
Areas Windswept Wonderland
Caves Collapsed Reef
Carry weight 7
Attacks Abducts Pikmin

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers the Medusal Slurker acts exactly as it does in Pikmin 3. It also gains a new larval form called the Polypal Slurker.

Notes

Olimar's notes

Using the stalk of cotton-like fluff to catch the wind and drift along, this aerial jellyfish catches objects of interest with its elastic, uvula-like manubrium. It's likely just an expression of interest, as no digestive enzymes have been found in the gelatinous substance within it. This, combined with its lack of stinging nematocysts, makes the medusal slurker as harmless as it is mysterious. One can only wonder how we can use these attributes to our advantage.

Louie's notes

With its naturally fruity flavor, this creature can be transformed into a flavorful sorbet if left in the freezer until firm. Garnish with a candied lemon or its own puff-stalk.

Ship's comments

I stare at it scalping objects from the ground... and I see myself.