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'''Bomb rocks''' (written as '''bomb-rocks''' before ''Pikmin 3'') are explosive rocks in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Upon being activated, a rock's fuse starts going down (represented by a [[Health#Health wheel|colored wheel]]), and when it reaches zero, the bomb causes a violent explosion, capable damaging [[enemy|enemies]], [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], [[leader]]s and some [[obstacle]]s. 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]].

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'''s size is an in-between of the two other games' sizes. It should be noted that bomb rocks in the Wii version are bigger than the ones in the GameCube version (the latter are the size of a Pikmin).

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'' and ''Pikmin 3'', 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 great 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.

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* Bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 3'' can be used to instantly [[Digging|unearth]] buried [[fruit]].

* [[Candypop Bud]]s that take in Pikmin carrying bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 3'' will shrivel and die right afterwards.

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. One should ''never'' [[throw]] [[Purple Pikmin]] onto a bomb rock, as that can cause near-instant detonation, which will likely kill the Pikmin. Bomb rocks can even be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], 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. 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}}

[[File:Yellow Pikmin holds bomb rock P1 art.png|thumb|right|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.

On 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 also use the bomb when near an enemy, but will no long activate it when whistled.

====Wii====

In the [[New Play Control! Pikmin|''New Play Control!'']] 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.

====GameCube and Wii====

Pikmin holding bomb rocks will not interact with objects when the [[Group move|group is moved]], 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 throws a bomb rock, it'll warn nearby Pikmin to rejoin Olimar in order to stay away from the blast. However, if one throws a bomb rock-holding Pikmin next to a group of idle Yellow Pikmin, and calls the bomb rock-yielding Pikmin back with the whistle (i.e. make it drop the bomb rock), it will not call the idlers.

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 the 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. Idle bomb Rock Pikmin will not automatically throw their bombs at enemies, like they would in ''Pikmin'', and they 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, it will dodge at the last second and the beast will catch the explosive instead.

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*[[The Impact Site]]: Inside the box that the Pikmin have to push on the first day.

*[[The Forest of Hope]]: In a tin can, near the great plain with [[Red Bulborb]]s, in another one near the place where the [[Yellow Onion]] is originally found. The last can is in the place where the [[Nova Blaster]] is found. On the first day the area is visited, some are found out of the cans, such as 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]] is found. There's another one next to the place the [[Gravity Jumper]] lies.

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

*[[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 50 bomb rocks in this stage.

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

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

*[[Subterranean Complex]]: On almost every floor, there is at least one bomb rock or bomb rock-related enemy (Volatile Dweevil or Careening Drigibug).

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

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

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

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

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

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

[[File:Bingo Battle Mine icon.png|thumb|Icon used for the mine.]]

Mines are [[Bingo Battle]] exclusive explosives that attach to anything. They act similar to bomb rocks in the way that Pikmin carry them, and they can explode. This item is most commonly obtained from a roulette spin, which can be caused by retrieving a [[Cupid's Grenade]], but can also be found on layout C of the [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]. When the "mine" roulette wheel item is used, a mine spawns near the player's group, and at that point, the player can issue a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to pick it up. The Pikmin can then be thrown at the ground, a wall, a fruit, or anything else, and where it touches, the mine will stick. From this point on, the mine will be armed, and will detonate whenever a leader nears by. If there is a mine on a fruit or any carriable object, and that object is brought to an Onion without the mine blowing up, the explosive will slide off and fall on the ground.

The mine resembles a metal barrel with a light on top. This light is green when the mine is unarmed. When it sticks onto something, the light will turn yellow, and two yellow lighthouse-like beacon lights will spin around its equator. A "boop" sound can also be heard every second or so. When it detects movement nearby, the light and beacons turn magenta, it beeps faster, and after three seconds, it explodes.

In ''Pikmin 2'', bomb rocks cause 500 [[Health|points of damage]]. While the values for ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'' are not exactly known, observation indicates that the bombs are just as strong in ''Pikmin'', and are even stronger in ''Pikmin 3''.

The Forest of Hope P1 bomb rocks.jpg|A few bomb rocks in a can.

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

Olimar near bomb rocks P1.jpg|[[Olimar]] standing next to some bomb rocks.

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

Bomb Rock Rock Pikmin.jpg|A Rock Pikmin carrying a bomb rock in ''Pikmin 3''.

Rp lb64.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]].

Pikminology10.jpg|The data file explaining bomb rocks.

Bomb P2.jpg|Screenshot of [[Captain Olimar]] holding a bomb rock.

GPVP01 439feb09 2.png|Drawing used to represent Pikmin killed by explosions on ''Pikmin 2'''s high-score screen.

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

*Bomb rocks in ''Pikmin'' actually 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.

*The bomb rocks' look may have been inspired by the real life cypress cones.

|Fra=Bombe rock<br>Caillou-bombe

|FraM=Bomb-rock<br>Bomb gravel

|FraN=-<br>Name taken from ''Pikmin'' website

|Ger=Steinbomb<br>Bomb-Stein

|GerM=Bomb Rock

|Ita=Rocca bomba<br>Pietra-bomba

|ItaN=Name taken from ''NEW PLAY CONTROL! Pikmin'' website<br>Name taken from ''Pikmin'' website

|SpaEN=Name taken from ''NEW PLAY CONTROL! Pikmin'' website<br>Name taken from ''Pikmin'' website

|KorR=Pocktan bawi

|PorPN = Translation taken from the ''NEW PLAY CONTROL! Pikmin'' website.<br>Translation taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual.