Alpha Sandigger

Alpha Sandigger
	; ; The Alpha Sandigger in its Bomb Guardian form
Game(s)	Metroid Prime 2: Echoes
Attacks	Acidic Fluid (Alpha Sandigger); Ramming (Alpha Sandigger); Bombs (Bomb Guardian);
Weakness(es)	Charge Beam; Missile;
Vulnerable Area(s)	Either head (Alpha Sandigger); Tail (Bomb Guardian); Head (when stunned) (Bomb Guardian);
Location(s)	Agon Wastes
Room(s)	Agon Temple
Rewards	Morph Ball Bombs

The Alpha Sandigger is the dominant male of the Sandigger species of Agon Wastes and the second boss in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Like other Sandiggers, it attacks by ramming and firing acidic fluid.

Bomb Guardian

Shortly after the Alpha Sandigger attacks Samus, it is possessed by the Ing that stole Samus's Bombs. The Bomb Guardian's second head mutates and gains the ability to drop Bombs. Its mandibles will not open, preventing Samus from attacking the Bomb Guardian. Its tail is more sensitive however, allowing Samus to temporarily stun the creature with enough damage. During this time, Samus can damage the creature's head, but if she fails to attack it enough the Bomb Guardian will fire out a large amount of Bombs.

Logbook

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Alpha Sandigger

First Location: Agon Wastes - Agon Temple

Limited Scan

This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it.^[1]

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime 2: Echoes: Bomb Guardian

First Location: Agon Wastes - Agon Temple

Limited Scan

This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy.^[2]

Gallery

The Bomb Guardian

References

↑ "This appears to be a Sandigger pack leader, larger and stronger than the normal members of its kind. Target both of its heads to damage it." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)
↑ "This darkling Sandigger has absorbed the ability to generate Morph Ball Bombs. It can throw Bombs with considerable accuracy, and frequently lays a spread of Bombs in its wake. Its head and tail are the only vulnerable spots on its body. Target them when they are vulnerable to neutralize and terminate this enemy." —Logbook (Metroid Prime 2: Echoes)