Wik
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Template:Species-infobox Wiks are tiny undead fireballs that first appear in Yoshi's Woolly World. Their name is derived from "candle wick", the string that holds the flame of a candle. They are found in World 2-7, The Desert Pyramid Beckons!, and World 4-6, Spooky Scraps! Don't Get Spooked!, flying up and down, making them very similar to Cloud Drops from previous Yoshi's Island games. If a Wik is covered by a Spooky Scrap, it will appear much more aggressive, move slightly faster and become invincible. As a result, they can hurt Yoshi if he touches it in this state, although they can be defeated by throwing a yarn ball at them while they are uncovered. Wiks turn into white yarn balls if Yoshi eats them.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese | たまぼー[1] Tamabō |
Possibly from「おたま」(Otama, Cloud Drop) or「魂」(tamashii, spirit or soul) and「ボーボー」(bōbō, onomatopoeia for burning sound) | |
| German | Kerzen-Schleimi[?] | Candle Slime | |
| Spanish (NOA) | Pabililo[?] | Derived from pabilo (candlewick) | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Llama espectral[?] | Ghostly Flame |
