'''Guppy''' is [[Isaac]]'s Pet cat, and mentioned as sole heir of Isaac's findings in his [[Isaac's Last Will]].
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'''Guppy''' is a transformation based on [[Isaac]]'s pet cat, and mentioned as sole heir of Isaac's findings on [[Isaac's Last Will]].
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He has a total of five items related to him inthe game, of which collecting three (excluding [[Guppy's Hair Ball]]) will transform Isaac into Guppy.
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He has a total of five items related to him and upon collecting three, will transform Isaac into Guppy.
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== Strategy ==
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==Transforming into Guppy==
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[[Dead Cat|Dead]] Kitten, [[Guppy's Tail|Guppy]]'s Fur, Guppy's Hair or Guppy's Hand have a unique feature: Isaac can permanently transform himself into Guppy when he'll of them can potentially be found in the [[Devil Room|Devil ]]Angels, RappyRooms and PurpleTurtles. ExcludingDead Cat, all of the Guppy items are exclusive to [[Wrath of the Lamb]].
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[[Dead Cat]], [[Guppy's Tail]], [[Guppy's Head]] or [[Guppy's Paw]] have a unique feature: Isaac can permanently transform himself into Guppy when he collects any three of them in a single playthrough. All of them can potentially be found in the [[Devil Room]], [[Curse Room]] and [[Red Chest]]s. All of the Guppy items except Dead Cat are exclusive to [[Wrath of the Lamb]].
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Once transformed, Isaac will gain [[flight]] and an enhanced version of [[The Mulligan]], which always spawns [[Familiar#Others|Attack Flies]] when he or his Familys tears strike an enemy.
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Once transformed, Isaac will gain [[flight]] and an enhanced version of [[The Mulligan]], which always spawns [[Familiar#Others|Attack Flies]] when he or his [[familiar|familiars']] tears strike an enemy.
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Transforming into Guppy unlocks [[Guppy's Hair Ball|Guppy's Hair ]]Cube.
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Transforming into Guppy unlocks [[Guppy's Hair Ball]].
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== Tips ==
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==Tips for Frying Eggs<span style="font-size:14px;">.</span>==
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*Having picked the items up at some point is the only thing that matters, so even though Guppy's Head and Paw are both activated items, Isaac will still transform even if he picked up one of them earlier and left it behind, or rerolled it with [[The Dice]].
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*===='''''<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,'HelveticaNeue',Helvetica,Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:22.5px;">A [[fried egg over a simple salad or a bowl of grains and veggies is one of the best quick meals we can think of. It follows that frying a good egg is one of the best basic techniques you can know! Here's how we do it:1. Choose The Skillet: Use a skillet that's large enough to hold all the eggs you want to cook. If we're cooking a single egg just for ourselves, we use our tiny 8-inch skillet. If we're cooking several for a big brunch, we use our larger 14-inch skillet. For fried eggs, we prefer non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron so that we can be sure the eggs don't stick. If you're using a stainless steel skillet, just be sure to use enough oil.2. Heat the Skillet: Set your pan over medium heat and let it warm up. Add 1-3 teaspoons of oil or butter (depending on the size of your pan), and swirl to coat the pan. You can use any kind of oil here that you like. Butter gives the eggs an extra richness and olive oil will impart some of its clean, grassy flavor. You can also use canola oil, or if you're feeling very indulgent, bacon or duck fat.3. Crack the Eggs: We crack our eggs directly into the pan, but you can crack it into a ramekin and transfer it to the pan if that feels more comfortable. Drop the egg into the pan slowly so the whites pour out first. If the pan is hot enough, the whites will begin to set and keep the yolk centered.4. Cook the Eggs: Once you've cracked the eggs in the pan, just let them sit. Fried eggs don't need much help from us! They are done when the whites are set and the outer edges are just starting to curl up. If the edges start to curl before the whites in the center are fully cooked, cover the pan with a lid for a minute or two.We like our eggs sunny side up to ensure a perfect runny yolk, meaning the egg is only fried on one side as we've described above. If you prefer your eggs over-easy, you can flip them partway through cooking once the bottom has set. This makes sure the top is cooked.|fried egg over a simple salad or a bowl of grains and veggies is one of the best quick meals we can think of. It follows that frying a good egg is one of the best basic techniques you can know! Here's how we do it:1. Choose The Skillet: Use a skillet that's large enough to hold all the eggs you want to cook. If we're cooking a single egg just for ourselves, we use our tiny 8-inch skillet. If we're cooking several for a big brunch, we use our larger 14-inch skillet. For fried eggs, we prefer non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron so that we can be sure the eggs don't stick. If you're using a stainless steel skillet, just be sure to use enough oil.2. Heat the Skillet: Set your pan over medium heat and let it warm up. Add 1-3 teaspoons of oil or butter (depending on the size of your pan), and swirl to coat the pan. You can use any kind of oil here that you like. Butter gives the eggs an extra richness and olive oil will impart some of its clean, grassy flavor. You can also use canola oil, or if you're feeling very indulgent, bacon or duck fat.3. Crack the Eggs: We crack our eggs directly into the pan, but you can crack it into a ramekin and transfer it to the pan if that feels more comfortable. Drop the egg into the pan slowly so the whites pour out first. If the pan is hot enough, the whites will begin to set and keep the yolk centered.4. Cook the Eggs: Once you've cracked the eggs in the pan, just let them sit. Fried eggs don't need much help from us! They are done when the whites are set and the outer edges are just starting to curl up. If the edges start to curl before the whites in the center are fully cooked, cover the pan with a lid for a minute or two.We like our eggs sunny side up to ensure a perfect runny yolk, meaning the egg is only fried on one side as we've described above. If you prefer your eggs over-easy, you can flip them partway through cooking once the bottom has set. This makes sure the top is cooked.]] </span>[http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/top-five-ways-to-eat-a-fried-egg-088333 simple salad or a bowl of grains and veggies]<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,'HelveticaNeue',Helvetica,Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:22.5px;"> is one of the best quick meals we can think of. It follows that frying a good egg is one of the best basic techniques you can know! Here's how we do it:</span>1. Choose The Skillet:<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,'HelveticaNeue',Helvetica,Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:22.5px;"> Use a skillet that's large enough to hold all the eggs you want to cook. If we're cooking a single egg just for ourselves, we use our tiny 8-inch skillet. If we're cooking several for a big brunch, we use our larger </span>[http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/cookware-tools/bigger-is-better-the-14inch-pan-042899 14-inch skillet]<span style="color:rgb(51,51,51);font-family:Arial,'HelveticaNeue',Helvetica,Roboto,sans-serif;font-size:15px;line-height:22.5px;">. For fried eggs, we prefer non-stick or well-seasoned cast-iron so that we can be sure the eggs don't stick. If you're using a stainless steel skillet, just be sure to use enough oil.</span>'''''====
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**Therefore, the latter can be a method to acquire another Guppy item. For instance, if Isaac has The Dice and found Guppy's Paw in the Devil Room, he can pick it up, then switch back to the Dice to reroll it for another Devil Room item, potentially being another Guppy item.
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===='''''2. Heat the Skillet: Set your pan over medium heat and let it warm up. Add 1-3 teaspoons of oil or butter (depending on the size of your pan), and swirl to coat the pan. You can use any kind of oil here that you like. Butter gives the eggs an extra richness and ''''''''''[http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/tips-techniques/how-to-fry-an-egg-the-spanish-way-023820 olive oil]'''''''''' will impart some of its clean, grassy flavor. You can also use canola oil, or if you're feeling very indulgent, bacon or duck fat.'''''====
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*The Left Hand [[Trinket]] can increase the likelihood of becoming Guppy, since it turns all future Chests into Red Chests, which can contain Guppy items. This has good synergy with Guppy's Tail as well, since it increases the number of Chests appearing, which become Red Chests with the Left Hand.
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===='''''3. Crack the Eggs: We crack our eggs directly into the pan, but you can crack it into a ''''''''''[http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/word-of-mouth/word-of-mouth-ramekin-062720 ramekin]'''''''''' and transfer it to the pan if that feels more comfortable. Drop the egg into the pan slowly so the whites pour out first. If the pan is hot enough, the whites will begin to set and keep the yolk centered.'''''====
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*If Isaac gets a duplicate of [[Guppy's Tail]] or [[Guppy's Head]], it will be counted toward becoming Guppy a second time.
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===='''''4. Cook the Eggs: Once you've cracked the eggs in the pan, just let them sit. Fried eggs don't need much help from us! They are done when the whites are set and the outer edges are just starting to curl up. If the edges start to curl before the whites in the center are fully cooked, cover the pan with a lid for a minute or two.'''''====
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===='''''We like our eggs sunny side up to ensure a perfect runny yolk, meaning the egg is only fried on one side as we've described above. If you prefer your eggs over-easy, you can flip them partway through cooking once the bottom has set. This makes sure the top is cooked.'''''====
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==Interactions==
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== Interactions ==
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*[[The Parasite]] does not completely eliminate the ability to spawn Attack Flies when Isaac's tears strike an enemy.
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*[[The Parasite]] completely eliminates the ability to spawn Attack Flies when Isaac's tears strike an enemy. Tears from Familiars will still produce Attack Flies.
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*[[Chocolate Milk]] charged Attack Flies still instant kill Black Fly, [[Attack Fly]], [[Pooter]] and [[Fat Fly]].
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*[[Chocolate Milk]] makes uncharged Attack Flies deal no damage. If charged, they will deal the bonus damage associated with charging shots. Uncharged Attack Flies still instant kill Black Fly, [[Attack Fly]], [[Pooter]] and [[Fat Fly]].
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*[[Transcendence]] No effect, You are already flying and your head will not be severed from the body.
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==Synergies==
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== Synergies ==
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*Tear-firing Familiars such as [[Brother Bobby]], [[Demon Baby]], [[Gish]], and [[Little Steve]].AnytearsfiredbyFamiliarswhichstrike an enemy will spawn AttackFlies.
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*Shooters such as [[Brother Bobby]], [[Demon Baby]], [[Gish]], and [[Little Steve]] will spawn attack flies when their tears hit.
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*Fly spawning effect stacks with [[The Mulligan]] item.
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**You can't spawn two flies with one shot.
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*[[Technology]]/[[Technology 2]] - The high fire rate of the lasers greatly increase the amount of blue flies spawned, especially for Technology 2.
==Related Items==
==Related Items==
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Loosely follows behind Isaac. Can be swung like a flail by Isaac rapidly spinning in a circle.
Loosely follows behind Isaac. Can be swung like a flail by Isaac rapidly spinning in a circle.
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Deals damage when it collides with enemies. If an enemy is killed by the ball, it increases in size up to a maximum limit. The larger the ball becomes the easier it is to swing, the larger its collision circle becomes and the higher its damage becomes. Size is reduced at the start of each floor. Collecting Guppy's Hairball does not count towards becoming Guppy.
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Deals damage when it collides with enemies. If an enemy is killed by the ball, it increases in size up to a maximum limit. The larger the ball becomes the easier it is to swing, the larger its collision circle becomes and the higher its damage becomes. Size is reduced at the start of each floor.
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Collecting Guppy's Hairball does not count towards becoming Guppy in the vanilla game, but does as of the ''[[Eternal Edition]]'' update.
*Since the game's Prologue doesn't tell anything about Guppy, this cat is probably long dead by the time Isaac explores the world under the trapdoor, since pieces of him can be found throughout the adventure and eventually Isaac can also find [[Dead Cat]] which represents Guppy himself. Given that in Isaac's death note the boy leaves everything to Guppy, it's also possible that Guppy is Isaac's imaginary friend .
*Guppy is actually a reference to Edmund McMillen's own pet cat called [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1rojhl0UEuo Guppy]. Guppy [https://twitter.com/EdmundMcMillenn/statuses/501914984285077504 passed away] on August 19, 2014 at the age of 12.
*Guppy appears in the [http://castleinthedarkness.mattkap.net Castle In The Darkness Prologue], where his curse brings you to an alternate level.
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*[[File:Mew-Genics.jpg|thumb|right|Guppy as seen in the art of ''Mew-Genics''.]]Guppy is intended to appear in Edmund's upcoming game ''Mew-Genics''.
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==Bugs==
==Bugs==
*If the third Guppy item Isaac picks up is an activated item, the game may bug, so he may have to switch out the final active item before becoming Guppy.
*If the third Guppy item Isaac picks up is an activated item, the game may bug, so he may have to switch out the final active item before becoming Guppy.
*Itcanbeassumedthat Guppy is dead by the time Isaac explores the world under the trapdoor, since pieces of him can be found throughout the adventure.Eventually Isaac can also find Dead Cat which represents Guppy himself.
Once transformed, Isaac will gain flight and an enhanced version of The Mulligan, which always spawns Attack Flies when he or his familiars' tears strike an enemy.
Having picked the items up at some point is the only thing that matters, so even though Guppy's Head and Paw are both activated items, Isaac will still transform even if he picked up one of them earlier and left it behind, or rerolled it with The Dice.
Therefore, the latter can be a method to acquire another Guppy item. For instance, if Isaac has The Dice and found Guppy's Paw in the Devil Room, he can pick it up, then switch back to the Dice to reroll it for another Devil Room item, potentially being another Guppy item.
The Left Hand Trinket can increase the likelihood of becoming Guppy, since it turns all future Chests into Red Chests, which can contain Guppy items. This has good synergy with Guppy's Tail as well, since it increases the number of Chests appearing, which become Red Chests with the Left Hand.
If Isaac gets a duplicate of Guppy's Tail or Guppy's Head, it will be counted toward becoming Guppy a second time.
Interactions
The Parasite completely eliminates the ability to spawn Attack Flies when Isaac's tears strike an enemy. Tears from Familiars will still produce Attack Flies.
Chocolate Milk makes uncharged Attack Flies deal no damage. If charged, they will deal the bonus damage associated with charging shots. Uncharged Attack Flies still instant kill Black Fly, Attack Fly, Pooter and Fat Fly.
Transcendence No effect, You are already flying and your head will not be severed from the body.
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room, Red Chests, and as a drop from Super Pride. Isaac's heart containers are set to 1 and he is given 9 lives, as well as a dead cat head Familiar. Health upgrades can be taken as normal, but upon dying, his heart containers will be reset to 1 again.
Found in the Devil Room, Curse Room or Red Chests. Upon activation, turns one Heart Container into 3 Soul Hearts. This item's primary function has no effect for ???.
Loosely follows behind Isaac. Can be swung like a flail by Isaac rapidly spinning in a circle.
Deals damage when it collides with enemies. If an enemy is killed by the ball, it increases in size up to a maximum limit. The larger the ball becomes the easier it is to swing, the larger its collision circle becomes and the higher its damage becomes. Size is reduced at the start of each floor.
Collecting Guppy's Hairball does not count towards becoming Guppy in the vanilla game, but does as of the Eternal Edition update.
Related Achievements
"Guppy's Hairball" - Collect three Guppy-related items in a single playthrough.
Trivia
Since the game's Prologue doesn't tell anything about Guppy, this cat is probably long dead by the time Isaac explores the world under the trapdoor, since pieces of him can be found throughout the adventure and eventually Isaac can also find Dead Cat which represents Guppy himself. Given that in Isaac's death note the boy leaves everything to Guppy, it's also possible that Guppy is Isaac's imaginary friend .
Guppy is actually a reference to Edmund McMillen's own pet cat called Guppy. Guppy passed away on August 19, 2014 at the age of 12.
Guppy is intended to appear in Edmund's upcoming game Mew-Genics.
Bugs
If the third Guppy item Isaac picks up is an activated item, the game may bug, so he may have to switch out the final active item before becoming Guppy.
"Guppy's Hairball" - Collect three Guppy-related items in a single playthrough.
