Editing Bomb rock

'''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.

 

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).

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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.

**{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}}

**{{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y}}

**{{icon|Pearly Clamclamp|y}}

**{{icon|Male Sheargrub|y|n=Sheargrub}}

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

**{{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y|v=P3}}

**{{icon|Toady Bloyster|y|v=P3}}

**{{icon|Whiptongue Bulborb|y}}

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

** {{icon|Orange Bulborb|y|v=P4}}

** {{icon|Pyroclasmic Slooch|y|v=P4}}

** {{icon|Waddlequaff|y|v=P4}}

** {{icon|Whiptongue Bulborb|y|v=P4}}

* [[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.

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====

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.

Controlling the way Pikmin behave with bomb rocks is much simpler in this game compared to ''Pikmin'' &ndash; 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]].

*[[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).

*[[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.  

*[[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.

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

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

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.

 

 

 

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

 

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

*It is suggested that [[Red Pikmin|Red]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] could once carry bomb rocks along with the [[Yellow Pikmin]] in the original ''Pikmin'', as seen in some [[Unused content in Pikmin|unused files]]. All Pikmin gained this ability in ''Pikmin 3''.

*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.

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