Metroid Database Bestiary

Gadoras are large eyeball creatures that reside on the doors leading up to a powerful boss. Mutated Gadora-Xs have developed grotesque bulges around their bodies, and are usually generated by rare Red X parasites. When an intruder comes in range, Gadoras will open their eyes in either an attack or vulnerable observation mode.

You can attack the Gadora when its pupil is visible, but be prepared to jump over the Gadora’s burst attacks when its eye flashes. Can easily kill them with three regular missiles, one Super/Ice Missile, or Charge Beam attacks. It will leave behind a Red X parasite to replenish your health before the impending boss battle.