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'''Telescoping Pumphogs''' are turret-like enemies that are completely stationary and are difficult to kill when they charge up an attack. Some remain at the same altitude, but others delve underground and pop back up to shoot projectiles. Telescoping Pumphogs are usually found guarding an important path or object. When stationary, they sit about, facing a set direction. When [[leader]]s or [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] come into range, they will rise, revealing their tube-like body which inflates. They then push down, which fires out a projectile from their snouts--this projectile is usually a spiked ball, but some variants can shoot objects like [[bomb rock]]s. The spiked balls roll in a straight line in the direction the Telescoping Pumphog that produced it was facing. Their weak spot is located directly on their head, making it hard to hit when they rise to charge their attack. This glass weak point can only be damaged and broken with bomb rocks, [[Rock Pikmin]], or a similar type of Pikmin. When they are on the ground right after attacking, they are completely vulnerable. Some variants of this enemy do not have a weak point at all, making them completely invincible. When its weak point is shattered, a Telescoping Pumphog will simply shut down. It cannot be lifted up and retrieved for seeds or Pokos because it is bolted to the ground.
The '''Telescoping Pumphog''' is a stationary mechanical [[Blowhog family|blowhog]]. It sets still until [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] or [[leader]]s enter its vicinity, prompting it to turn in their direction, raise its tube-like body up, and then compress it again to fire a projectile, usually a [[spiked ball]], from its trunk. Their [[Crystal|glassy]] weakpoint is located directly on top of its body, making it hard to reach when the creature itself attacks. A variant of the Telescoping Pumphog, which appears to be made of stone, does not have any weakpoints whatsoever, rendering it invulnerable.
 
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==In ''Pikmin: Spark''==
==In ''Pikmin: Spark''==
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The '''Telescoping Pumphog''' appears in [[Pikmin: Spark]] as an enemy. They appear in this game as organic creatures as opposed to the usual mechanical appearance they usually take. They are worm-like members of the [[Blowhog]] family whose thick skin makes it more resistant to attacks on the body. Its face is softer and therefore weaker than the body and should be where [[Pikmin]] should attack. They usually stay in one area shooting smalls rocks as a projectile attack but some individuals can burrow into the ground and appear in other areas to shoot these small stones. There are usually set areas where a burrowing individual can appear and they usually take the appearance of a [[Breadbug]] mound. Due to being organic, all Pikmin types can defeat it. When defeated it sinks back into the ground without leaving behind a corpse, instead it drops small seeds of sparklium and a random amount of pellets.
The '''Telescoping Pumphog''' appears in ''[[Pikmin: Spark]]'' as an organic creature. They are worm-like members of the [[blowhog family]] with thick skin making them more resistant to attacks, and their face is softer and therefore weaker than the body. They usually stay in one position, shooting small [[rock]]s as a projectile attack, but some individuals can burrow into the ground and emerge in other locations to attack from. There are usually set areas where a burrowing individual can appear and they usually take the appearance of a [[Breadbug]] den. Any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] type can attack it, and when defeated, it sinks back into the ground without leaving behind a corpse; instead, it yields a few [[Sparklium|sparklium seed]]s and potentially [[pellet]]s.


===Notes===
===Notes===
{{notes|Abel's medical journal|The muscles used in the creature's signature stretchy body are similar to my suit, so if I get my suit damaged I can simply replace it with muscles tissue from this interesting creature.}}
{{notes|Abel's medical journal|The muscles used in the creature's signature stretchy body are similar to my suit, so if I get my suit damaged, I can simply replace it with muscle tissue from this interesting creature.}}
{{notes|Lyn's sale review|The creature's tendency to shoot rocks at any intruder would work wonders as a guard dog sort of creature, or maybe a guard hog.}}
{{notes|Lyn's sale review|The creature's tendency to shoot rocks at any intruder would work wonders as a guard dog sort of creature, or maybe a guard hog.}}
{{notes|PIX's creature scan|Blowhogs that have adapted to life underground. They shoot rocks it has swallowed from burrowing to ward off attackers. It eats small insects and seeds due to its thin mouth.
{{notes|PIX's creature scan|Blowhogs that have adapted to life underground. They shoot rocks it has swallowed from burrowing to ward off attackers. It eats small insects and seeds due to its thin mouth.
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[[Category:Hiding enemies]]
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Latest revision as of 17:06, 7 March 2024

This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Telescoping Pumphog" article for more official information.
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Telescoping Pumphog The icon used to represent this enemy.
Enemy
PA Telescoping Pumphog.png
Appearance in Pikmin Adventure.
Family Blowhog

The Telescoping Pumphog is a stationary mechanical blowhog. It sets still until Pikmin or leaders enter its vicinity, prompting it to turn in their direction, raise its tube-like body up, and then compress it again to fire a projectile, usually a spiked ball, from its trunk. Their glassy weakpoint is located directly on top of its body, making it hard to reach when the creature itself attacks. A variant of the Telescoping Pumphog, which appears to be made of stone, does not have any weakpoints whatsoever, rendering it invulnerable.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin: Spark

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Pikmin: Spark
This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Spark, a fanon game created by Glubbfubb.
HP Sparklium seed.png
Telescoping Pumphog The icon used to represent this enemy.
Scientific name Sus tuberius
Family Blowhog
Carry weight N/A
Sparklium value HP Sparklium icon.png × 5-15
Attacks Spits small rocks

The Telescoping Pumphog appears in Pikmin: Spark as an organic creature. They are worm-like members of the blowhog family with thick skin making them more resistant to attacks, and their face is softer and therefore weaker than the body. They usually stay in one position, shooting small rocks as a projectile attack, but some individuals can burrow into the ground and emerge in other locations to attack from. There are usually set areas where a burrowing individual can appear and they usually take the appearance of a Breadbug den. Any Pikmin type can attack it, and when defeated, it sinks back into the ground without leaving behind a corpse; instead, it yields a few sparklium seeds and potentially pellets.

Notes

Abel's medical journal

The muscles used in the creature's signature stretchy body are similar to my suit, so if I get my suit damaged, I can simply replace it with muscle tissue from this interesting creature.

Lyn's sale review

The creature's tendency to shoot rocks at any intruder would work wonders as a guard dog sort of creature, or maybe a guard hog.

PIX's creature scan

Blowhogs that have adapted to life underground. They shoot rocks it has swallowed from burrowing to ward off attackers. It eats small insects and seeds due to its thin mouth.
  • Habitat: tunnels
  • Niche: omnivore
  • Maturity age: 5 years
  • Average lifespan: 11-14 years
  • Breeding season: summer