Hopping Metroids are highly mutated, ground-based Metroids. A Hopping Metroid's behavior is very similar to that of a Phazon Hopper. Barely resembling an Infant or Larval Metroid anymore, Hopping Metroids can no longer fly as a result of Phazon mutation. They have developed four legs, and an exoskeleton that covers most of their bodies except for their undersides. This uncovered section features a transparent membrane containing the Metroid's nucleus. They move around strictly by "hopping", earning them their title, and attack by slashing at Samus with their sharp, Phazite-tipped front legs or spitting Phazon venom. Due to the immense amount of Phazon stored in their bodies, Hopping Metroids are able to enter Hypermode at will; when they do so, they can generate small Phazon shockwaves sim
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| - Hopping Metroids are highly mutated, ground-based Metroids. A Hopping Metroid's behavior is very similar to that of a Phazon Hopper. Barely resembling an Infant or Larval Metroid anymore, Hopping Metroids can no longer fly as a result of Phazon mutation. They have developed four legs, and an exoskeleton that covers most of their bodies except for their undersides. This uncovered section features a transparent membrane containing the Metroid's nucleus. They move around strictly by "hopping", earning them their title, and attack by slashing at Samus with their sharp, Phazite-tipped front legs or spitting Phazon venom. Due to the immense amount of Phazon stored in their bodies, Hopping Metroids are able to enter Hypermode at will; when they do so, they can generate small Phazon shockwaves sim
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| - Radical mutation has removed the ability to fly from this strain of Metroid, but its vulnerability to cold remains. Subject now uses its powerful legs for locomotion. Legs contain sharp formations of Phazite, which the creature uses to slice through enemy defenses.
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| - Multiple Hopping Metroids at Norion.
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| - Morphology: Hopping Metroid
- Uses razor-sharp talons in battle. Susceptible to cold-based attacks.
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| - Slashing, Phazon Venom, Phazon Pulsations
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| - Hopping Metroids are highly mutated, ground-based Metroids. A Hopping Metroid's behavior is very similar to that of a Phazon Hopper. Barely resembling an Infant or Larval Metroid anymore, Hopping Metroids can no longer fly as a result of Phazon mutation. They have developed four legs, and an exoskeleton that covers most of their bodies except for their undersides. This uncovered section features a transparent membrane containing the Metroid's nucleus. They move around strictly by "hopping", earning them their title, and attack by slashing at Samus with their sharp, Phazite-tipped front legs or spitting Phazon venom. Due to the immense amount of Phazon stored in their bodies, Hopping Metroids are able to enter Hypermode at will; when they do so, they can generate small Phazon shockwaves similar to those made by Phazon Hoppers. Hopping Metroids are still vulnerable to cold, though to a lesser extent than their flying counterparts as it takes additional Ice Missiles (even more when in Hypermode) to freeze them. Unlike Phazon Metroids, they cannot become intangible in an attempt to avoid Missiles. It is unknown exactly how a Metroid mutates into this form, except that it is most likely a higher form of the Phazon Metroid. A possibility is that a Phazon Metroid molts into the Hopping stage in a similar manner to the Larval Metroids on SR388 molting into the Alpha and Gamma stages, which is akin to an insect exiting its chrysalis/cocoon. The Hopping Metroid also bears subtle resemblances to Metroid Prime, which may suggest a connection between the two. Hopping Metroids can be found in Cargo Dock B, Entry Canyon and Drop Shaft.
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