Editing Bomb rock

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'''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.

 

The explosions can trigger a chain reaction if they hit other bomb rocks. In ''Pikmin'', a bomb-rock explosion will instantly make all bomb-rocks in the vicinity explode. In ''Pikmin 2'', a bomb-rock that gets hit from another's explosion will initiate its countdown, so the chain reaction is rather slow. In ''Pikmin 3'', an explosion triggers a neighboring bomb's explosion in around half a second, resulting in quite a fast chain of explosions.

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

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:

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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.

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

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*''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.

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}}

 

 

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.

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

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]].

[[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.

====Wii and Switch====

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.

====All versions====

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.

Curiously, when a Yellow Pikmin actively uses a bomb-rock on something (i.e. dropping it near a reinforced wall or throwing it at an enemy), nearby idle Pikmin will rejoin Olimar in order to avoid the blast. However, if a Yellow Pikmin drops its bomb-rock via Olimar's whistle, idle Pikmin near the bomb-rock will not rejoin Olimar.

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).

Controlling the way Pikmin behave with bomb rocks is much simpler in this game compared to ''Pikmin'' – a Pikmin will always keep hold of its bomb until said Pikmin is thrown, in which case it will drop the rock exactly where it landed, and run back to the group with a cry. When [[dismiss]]ed, any bomb rock-wielding Pikmin will separate from the group of their type, making it easier to get only the bombers. Pikmin with bomb rocks still cannot interact with other objects, not even by [[Charge|charging]]. In order to coax an enemy into eating a bomb rock, there should be a Pikmin idling with one nearby. When the enemy tries to eat that Pikmin, the Pikmin will be knocked back and the beast will eat the explosive instead. Despite appearances, bomb rocks are also unaffected by water.

 

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]].

 

When a Pikmin picks up a bomb rock, it will join Olimar's squad and be treated as a separate type of Pikmin from the other types. If bomb rock Pikmin are the selected type, throwing one will make it drop the bomb where it lands, and it will then walk back to Olimar during the bomb's countdown timer. There is no other way for a bomb rock Pikmin to drop its bomb, apart from dying, which will make the bomb explode.

{{game help|p|Put in the rest of the bomb rock totals for each place that they are found.}}

Bomb rocks are usually found inside tin cans, pipes, or large animal skulls.

*[[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.

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

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

*[[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.

*[[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.

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

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

*[[Tropical Forest]]

*[[Silver Lake]]

*[[Thirsty Desert]]

*[[Tropical Wilds Remix]]

*[[Clockwork Chasm]]

**[[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]].

**One bomb rock is found in the dirt mound by the [[Kingdom of Beasts]], another dirt mound is found near the [[Wayward Moon]].

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

**[[Cliff-Hanger's Hold]]: Two bomb rocks are found in dirt mounds.

 

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

 

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.

In ''Pikmin 2'', bomb rocks cause 500 [[Health|points of damage]]. While the values for ''Pikmin'' are not exactly known, observation indicates that the bombs are just as strong. In ''Pikmin 3'', each enemy has data that specifies how much damage the bomb explosions cause – specifically, each enemy has data on how many bomb rock explosions are required to kill it, as well as how many bomb rock ingestions.

Hey! Pikmin bomb rock.png|Artwork of a Pikmin holding a Bomb Rock in {{hp}}.

 

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

*Bomb rocks in ''Pikmin'' shrink and disappear if they touch the water. This can be seen on [[The Forest Navel]] where, on the southernmost point of the map, there is a tube with bomb rocks. If Olimar [[Lie down|lies down]] next to the one outside the tube, closest to the water, he will begin sliding towards the lake and drag the bomb rock with him.

*Bomb rocks' visually resemble real-life cypress cones.

*Bomb rocks are larger in size in the {{npcp1}} release of the first game, compared to the GameCube original.

*In ''Pikmin 3'', if a bomb rock spawns on a sloped surface, such as in Layout B of [[Sandbox Kingdom]], it will normally remain stationary until picked up. However, if another bomb rock explosion occurs anywhere in the vicinity, the bomb rock on the slope will mysteriously become affected by gravity and will roll down the slope.

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