Girin

Girin is an antlion-like monster that burrows beneath the ground in the Overworld. If Pit is not mobile enough, Girin will be able to peg him with a projectile. Luckily, it's one of the weakest monsters in Angel Land.

Characteristics

Girins are large insects that have dug their way to the Overworld using their large green mandibles. They are mainly pink in color with a yellow underside and green eyes. Aside from a Girin's head, the rest of this creature's body is never seen due to it staying mostly underground. It doesn't directly hunt for food; rather, it lies in wait burrowed within the earth until an unlucky soul passes above its nest. Once that happens, most creatures will be unable to escape the powerful grip of a Girin's mandibles as it pops out from the ground. However, if the monster's prey does manage to escape its grasp, it will still try to attack by tossing rocks at its fleeing meal.

Appearances

Kid Icarus

"A giant ant that lives deep in the ground and lies in wait for Pit. Once it catches things in its big jaws, it never lets them get away."

Pit should not worry about physical contact, Girin cannot actually trap him.

Hit Points	Damage	Hearts	Score (Experience)
1	1	5	300

Trivia

• Girin is likely based off of an antlion.
• Girin is one of the few enemies in the Kid Icarus series whose full body is never seen, as fellow burrowers McGoo and Holer rise completely out of the ground when they attack.