Editing Bomb rock

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[[File:Bombrock.png|thumb|Artwork of a bomb rock, from ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]''.]]

'''Bomb rocks''' ({{j|バクダン岩|Bakudan iwa|Bomb rock}}; formatted as '''bomb-rocks''' prior to ''Pikmin 3'' and as '''Bomb Rocks''' in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'') are explosive rocks in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Upon being activated, a bomb rock's fuse starts going down (represented by a [[HUD#Health wheel|colored wheel]] in the first two games), and when it reaches zero, the bomb causes a violent [[explosion]], capable of damaging [[enemy|enemies]], [[leader]]s, some [[obstacle]]s, and knocking back and subsequently killing any [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. In Pikmin 3 and 4, Bomb Rocks when activated will start to shine brighter and brighter until it blows.

How they work has changed, in some fashion, in every entry. In the [[Pikmin (game)|first]] and [[Pikmin 3|third]] games, they can be carried by Pikmin, but only by [[Yellow Pikmin]] in the former. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', they are much larger and serve as obstacles instead of tools, with the exception being on the [[2-Player Battle]] stage [[Hostile Territory]], where they can be picked up and thrown by leaders. They can also appear as items in 2-Player Battle and [[Bingo Battle]]. In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' they're instead an item used by leaders and can be either found in the field or bought from [[Russ]] for 8 [[raw material]]s per bomb rock after accumulating a total of 3000 [[Sparklium]]. In the side story [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], bomb rocks are similarly found scattered around the four areas, and Olimar gains additional bomb rocks as bonuses for recovering 2 and then 13 [[ship part]]s.

Visually, they look like round rocks with cracks in them, where a yellow and red energy-based flow can be seen. Their sizes span from being a bit smaller than a Pikmin (''Pikmin'') to being larger than a leader (''Pikmin 2''); ''Pikmin 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s size is an in-between of the two other games' sizes. Bomb rocks in the ''[[New Play Control]]'' version are bigger than the ones in the GameCube version (the latter are the size of a Pikmin).

[[File:Explosion.png|thumb|A bomb-rock exploding in ''Pikmin 2''.]]

Bomb rocks can be used in a number of beneficial ways.

 

In ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''Pikmin 4'', there are some [[reinforced wall]]s that cannot be destroyed with Pikmin attacks like other types of [[gate]]. Instead, bomb rocks must be placed, activated, and detonated near them in order to slowly destroy them. Bomb rocks can also be used to destroy other gates, though, although some types are immune. Finally, they can be used to destroy certain other [[obstacle]]s and objects:

*{{icon|Fire geyser|y}}s (''Pikmin 2'' only)

*{{icon|Poison emitter|v=P2|y}}s

 

 

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If a bomb rock explodes near an enemy, it will damage it, depending on the creature's vulnerabilities. Some enemies can also swallow bomb rocks, to suffer even greater damage once they explode inside. To swallow one, an enemy either has to be coaxed into eating a bomb rock lying on the ground, or chomp a bomb rock-carrying Pikmin, depending on the enemy. In ''Pikmin'', the carrier Pikmin will also be eaten and killed, but in ''Pikmin 3'', it merely gets tossed aside while the enemy swallows the isolated bomb rock instead. Similarly, in {{p4}}, if the player's character holds a bomb rock applicable enemies will eat it without affecting the character at all.

 

*''Pikmin''

**{{icon|Water Dumple|y}} (by using the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Throwing non-Blue Pikmin underwater|glitch]] that enables the player to throw a non-Blue Pikmin from the water)

*''Pikmin 2''

*''Pikmin 3'' (These enemies can also eat [[mine]]s)

*''Pikmin 4'' (These enemies can also eat [[Mine]]s, [[Ice Blast]]s, and [[Trackonator]]s)

The [[Emperor Bulblax]] reacts to bomb rocks in a different way, in that if they explode on its tongue or inside of it, they will stun it for some time.

===Other uses===

* Bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'' can be used to instantly [[Dig|unearth]] buried [[fruit]], [[treasure]] and [[Onion]]s.

* [[Candypop Bud]]s that take in Pikmin carrying bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 3'' will shrivel and die right afterwards. This is not the case in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' as they will spew it out; this also happens with Ice Blasts and Trackonators.

==As obstacles==

In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', bomb rocks cannot be carried by Pikmin, but can be set off by attacking them. They can also spontaneously fall from the ceiling and instantly activate, and are also produced by [[Careening Dirigibug]]s. [[Volatile Dweevil]]s carry bomb rocks on their backs, presumably for protection, even though they themselves are killed in the blast. Throwing a [[Purple Pikmin]] onto a bomb rock will cause a near-instant detonation, which will likely kill the Pikmin.

 

Bomb rocks can even be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]] to pause their timer, so one should do that if in peril, but they will not release [[nectar]] or [[spray]] like many beasts do if destroyed in that state. Petrifying an inactive bomb rock will also activate it once it breaks free. When petrified, one can be safely destroyed with five leader [[punch]]es or a few Pikmin smacks. Finally, petrifying a bomb rock in the same moment it is going to blow up will make it disappear without harm.{{cite youtube|Tt-oXztIb5w|demonstrating how a bomb rock can disappear if sprayed just as it is going to blow up}}

 

Despite being obstacles and hard to control, bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 2'' can also be used to one's advantage, with the aforementioned uses. Fixed-location bomb rocks are less exploitable, but enemies that can generate bomb rock explosions can be abused more easily. For instance, one can have a Careening Dirigibug destroy an [[electrical wire]] without Pikmin having to be involved.

 

In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' bomb rocks are usually a tool but are rarely used as obstacles, mainly with [[Skutterchuck|Skutterchucks]] and [[Venom Dweevil|Venom Dweevils]] in the [[Engulfed Castle]], though any type of Dweevil can weild bomb rocks. In case of Dweevils they are spawned on top of them and function like Volatile Dweevils, but in the case of Skutterchucks bomb rocks are spawned around the enemy for them to pick up, but if you're quick about it you can take the bomb rock before the Skutterchuck picks it up.

 

Bomb rocks can be found in several areas and function like in the main games. The timer starts ticking when a thrown bomb rock Pikmin hits the ground, and explodes after five seconds. A Pikmin holding a bomb rock can't climb up vines and will start running around in disarray if Olimar does; the bomb rock is also removed as a standby Pikmin option. However, if Olimar climbs down a vine, the Pikmin will remain on the same spot and remain an option until Olimar gets off the vine. Bomb rocks can clear harder material that [[Rock Pikmin]] can't, and are used in the fight against the [[Fiery Blowhog]] in [[Blazing Winds]].

===''Pikmin''===

[[File:Yellow Pikmin holds bomb rock P1 art.png|thumb|Artwork of a [[Yellow Pikmin]] holding a bomb rock.]]

The [[controls]] when dealing with bomb-rock yielding Yellow Pikmin are a bit complex, and varies slightly depending on the console.

In the GameCube version of the game, [[throw]]ing a Pikmin with a bomb-rock will make it stay on the spot, but primed to use the bomb. It is possible to see that the Pikmin is not [[idle]] because its stem doesn't glow and its color doesn't become paler. If an enemy is close, the Pikmin will step back and throw the bomb rock at it. In this state, when called back using the [[whistle]], they'll drop and activate the bomb, and run towards Olimar. If, however, the player wants the Pikmin to join the party without dropping and activating the bomb, they must have Olimar touch the Pikmin directly. [[Dismiss]]ing will cause these Pikmin to go to their own group, but will actually become idle, as seen by their color and stem. In this state, they will no longer activate their bomb when whistled.

In the [[New Play Control! Pikmin|''New Play Control!'' version]] and [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|Nintendo Switch version]], switching to a different Pikmin while [[Throw|holding]] one (i.e. pressing {{button|wii|b}} when holding {{button|wii|a}}) will treat Yellow Pikmin as being different from bomb rock-holding Yellow Pikmin. In addition, Pikmin no longer use the bomb when called to the group, regardless of scenario.

Pikmin holding bomb-rocks will not interact with objects when [[swarm]]ing, and when called to the yellow [[Onion]], Pikmin yielding bomb rocks will drop the explosives on the ground without igniting them.

 

 

===''Pikmin 2''===

In the [[2-Player Battle]] stage [[Hostile Territory]], bomb-rocks can be picked up and thrown by a [[leader]], which can be used to defeat enemies, or deal a serious blow to the opponent's Pikmin count. To perform this, one merely needs to run into a bomb rock for around one second, at which point it'll be picked up. Players can then press {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} to throw it (the distance is around twice as far as the reach of the GameCube game's cursor), or {{button|gc|b|wii|b}} to drop it in place. In both cases, the bomb-rock will be activated. In every other point in the game where bomb-rocks are found, they can be activated by being attacked, provoked (in the case of Volatile Dweevils), or dropped (in the case of Careening Dirigibugs).

 

 

In ''Pikmin 4'', bomb rocks are a [[pack]] item carried by the player. The [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] and [[Oatchi]] can throw bomb rocks like how they would throw a Pikmin. Thus, they do not require Pikmin to operate like in previous games, but Pikmin can be thrown at bomb rocks found on the floor to get them to bring the object back to the player. ''Pikmin 4'' also introduces an ice variant, the [[Ice Blast]], which [[Ice|freezes]] instead of dealing damage. In this game, if certain enemies bite a leader when they are holding either type of bomb rock, the enemy will swallow the bomb rock and be stunned instead of damaging the leader. Bomb rocks can also be thrown at enemies in the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]].

 

===''Hey! Pikmin''===

 

==Locations==

===''Pikmin''===

*[[The Impact Site]]: Inside the box that the Pikmin have to push on the first day. (5 bomb rocks)

*[[The Forest of Hope]]: In a tin can, near the great plain with [[Bulborb|Spotty Bulborb]]s (5), in another one near the place where the [[Yellow Onion]] is originally found (6). The last can is in the place where the [[Nova Blaster]] is found (15). 3 are found out of the cans, in front of the wall closing in between the Yellow Onion and the [[Whimsical Radar]].

*[[The Forest Navel]]: In a pipe, near the pool where the [[Number 1 Ionium Jet|#1 Ionium Jet]] is found (10). There's another one next to the place the [[Gravity Jumper]] lies (15).

*[[The Distant Spring]]: In a giant skull, inside a hollow tree stump guarded by a [[Spotty Bulbear]] (5) and in the beach where the [[Massage Machine]] is found. There is another skull near the pool with the [[Water Dumple]]s to the west (5).

*[[The Final Trial]]: In a pipe, on a high place to the right of the starting point. There are three other pipes in the cliffs surrounding the arena where [[Emperor Bulblax]] is fought. Overall, there are 53 bomb rocks in this stage.

;Challenge Mode:

*[[The Forest Navel]]: There are no bomb rocks in the area.

*[[The Distant Spring]]: There are no bomb rocks in the area.

===''Pikmin 2''===

;Story mode:

*[[Subterranean Complex]]: On almost every floor, there is at least one bomb rock, [[Volatile Dweevil]], or [[Careening Drigibug]]

*[[Bulblax Kingdom]]: On some floors, especially near buried or partially buried treasure, bomb rocks may fall from the sky.

*[[Submerged Castle]]: Many bomb rocks and Careening Dirigibugs are present on sublevels 2 and 4.

*[[Hole of Heroes]]: Bomb rocks and Careening Dirigibugs are found on sublevel 2. [[Volatile Dweevil]]s are found on sublevel 3.  

*[[Frontier Cavern]]: Bomb rocks can spawn on sublevel 3.

*[[Shower Room]]: Some Volatile Dweevils can be in the pipes on sublevel 6.

*[[Dream Den]]: Bomb rocks and Careening Dirigibugs are found on sublevel 3.

;Challenge Mode:

*[[Concrete Maze]]: Many bomb rocks and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s fall from the ceiling.

*[[Abduction Den]]: [[Careening Dirigibugs]] can spawn bomb rocks.

*[[Cave of Pain]]: Many [[Volatile Dweevil]]s and bomb rocks fall from the ceiling.

;2-Player Battle:

*[[Hostile Territory]]: Many bomb rocks are littered here. Interestingly, leaders can pick up bomb rocks and use them.

===''Pikmin 3''===

*[[Tropical Wilds]]: Bomb rocks are common here. They are found in the following locations:

*[[Twilight River]]: Four are found on top of a can near the [[Puffy Blowhog]], but they require either Yellow Pikmin or [[Winged Pikmin]] to reach them due to their height.

 

 

 

===''Pikmin 4''===

*[[Rescue Command Post]]

**[[Trial of the Sage Leaf]]: 1st Story: Bulblaxes contains one bomb rock in front of the [[Bulborb]]. 6th Story: Gimmick Gambit has a [[Fiery Dweevil]] holding a bomb rock that infinitely respawns. 10 Story: The Purple Key has a bomb rock in a dirt mound, intended to blow up a [[crystal wall]].

**During [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], two bomb rocks spawn near Skutterchucks as well as several being found in dirt mounds around the area.

*[[Hero's Hideaway]]

 

===''Hey! Pikmin''===

{{game help|hp|Add all locations where bomb rocks can be found.}}

*'''[[Sparkling Labyrinth]]:'''

 

In {{p3d}}, there is a [[badge (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|badge]] the player can gain from using a bomb rock:

*'''Blast Radius''': Defeat three creatures with a bomb rock.

Badge 32 blastradius.png|Blast Radius. The badge shows three Bulborb silhouettes in front of an explosion.

 

In places where a bomb rock falls near [[Mitites]], such as sublevel 6 of [[Bulblax Kingdom]], there is a chance of it being launched back into the air if it lands on one, landing somewhere else on the level.

 

In ''Pikmin'', Yellow Pikmin will sometimes fail to pick up bomb rocks, and will instead perform their "picking up" animation repeatedly. Whistling them and having them try it again is usually enough to fix the issue.

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', bomb rocks immediately explode if crushed by a Yellow Wollywog. If a Yellow Wollywog lands on a bomb rock that has been thrown but has not yet exploded, the bomb rock will prematurely explode, but the light effects of the about-to-explode bomb rock will continue to play as usual. This is a purely visual bug and does not affect gameplay in any way.

Pikmin bomb rock size GC.jpg|A [[Yellow Pikmin]] holding a bomb-rock, in the [[GameCube]] version of {{p1}}.

Pikmin bomb rock size Wii.jpg|Same as the previous screenshot, but in the [[New Play Control!]] version.

PikShotBoom.jpg|A bomb-rock exploding in ''Pikmin''.

P1 Unused Red Leaf Bomb Rock Icon.png|An unused texture from ''Pikmin,'' showing a Red Pikmin with a bomb-rock. The other textures can be found [[Unused content in Pikmin#Unused bomb-rock textures|here]].

 

===''Pikmin 2''===

Bomb-rock.jpg|A bomb-rock about to explode in ''Pikmin 2''.

Bomb P2.jpg|A screenshot of [[Captain Olimar]] holding a bomb-rock.

 

Bomb rock P3 close up.jpg|A closeup of a Bomb Rock in ''Pikmin 3''.

BombRockquestionmark.png|A Bomb Rock as seen in early ''Pikmin 3'' footage.

Blue Pikmin with bomb rock P3.png|A Blue Pikmin carrying a Bomb Rock in ''Pikmin 3''.

Red Pikmin carries bomb-rock P3.png|A Red Pikmin carrying a Bomb Rock in ''Pikmin 3''.

 

P4 Bomb Rock Close-Up.jpg|The [[Pikmin 4 player character|player]] holding a Bomb Rock in the [[Blossoming Arcadia]].

File:Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin carrying Bomb rocks in Pikmin 4.jpg|200px|A Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin carrying Bomb Rocks in ''Pikmin 4''.

Skutterchuck_Holding_Bomb_Rock.jpg|A Skutterchuck holding a Bomb Rock.

Russ_Shop_Bomb_Rock.jpg|One of the two previews of the Bomb Rock in Russ' shop.

 

===Other===

Cypress cones (real world).jpg|Real life cypress cones.

|PorP = Pedra bomba<br>Rocha-bomba

|PorPM = Bomb stone<br>Bomb-rock

|PorPN = Name taken from the ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' website.<br>Name taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual

|RusN=Name taken from the ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' website.

|notes = y

*[[Trackonator]]

*[[Burgeoning Spiderwort]]

*[[Reinforced wall]]

 

 

 

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