Editing Iridescent Flint Beetle

|image      = Iridescent flint beetle.png

|image2      = Iridescent Flint Beetle P2.png

|imagetitle  = "New" look

|image2title = "Classic" look

|icon        = Piklopedia Iridescent Flint Beetle.png

|name        = Pilli envelopens

|areas      = [[The Impact Site]], [[The Forest of Hope]], [[The Forest Navel]], [[Awakening Wood]], [[Garden of Hope]], [[Twilight River]]

|underground = [[Citadel of Spiders]], [[Cavern of Chaos]], [[Hole of Heroes]], [[Dream Den]]

The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' ({{j|コガネモチ|Kogane Mochi|Golden Rice Cake}}) is an enemy in all three [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Attack one by [[throw]]ing a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] on top of it, at which it glows red while overturning and drops a useful object; Pikmin attacking from on the ground cannot harm it. This creature disappears after a certain amount of time has passed or it has been overturned enough times.

|weight1 = N/A  |weight2 = N/A  |weight3 = N/A

|carriers1 = N/A |carriers2 = N/A |carriers3 = N/A

|seeds1 = N/A    |seeds2 = N/A    |seeds3 = N/A

                 |value2 = N/A    |value3 = N/A

|hp1 = N/A      |hp2 = 1000      |hp3 = N/A<ref group="note">The game files specify that this enemy has 1 HP.</ref>

|regen1 = 0      |regen2 = 0.3    |regen3 = 0

[[File:NPC Flint Beetle.jpg|thumb|left|150px|Artwork from ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'' depicting the Flint Beetle's rear.]]

In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', these bugs look rather larger than in [[Pikmin 2|the second game]] and have a different coloration. They are more common, and are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-[[pellet]], then, when hit again, they drop two doses of [[nectar]]. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 -and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through [[Captain Olimar|Olimar's]] army. This results in the Pikmin automatically attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.

[[File:20iridescentflintbeetle.png‎|thumb|right|The creature on the [[Piklopedia]].]]

In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', its appearance was slightly changed. Pikmin no longer attack Iridescent Flint Beetles automatically as they do in the original game. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these creatures drop treasures. They are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (a dose of nectar if it's underground), 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of [[ultra-spicy spray]] (3 doses of nectar if the ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discovered yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown.

As a side note, it is possible to defeat these creatures while [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse.

[[File:IridescentFlintBeetle Pikmin3.png|thumb|200px|The Iridescent Flint Beetle as it appears in an earlier version ''Pikmin 3''.]]

In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', this creature's appearance is greatly altered. Its eyes are still on stalks, but it sports two horizontally-facing antennae that look almost like a mustache, its shiny exoskeleton seems to have layers and appears less vibrant, and its underside appears to have four glowing, blue spots. The only way to harm one of these creatures, as with previous games, is by throwing Pikmin on its back, upon which it drops nectar or pellets.

{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}

===Nintendo Player's Guide===

{{transcript|Squirrely Flint Beetles hold nectar. They won't harm your Pikmin, but they won't stand and let you defeat them, either. If you're on the trail of an Iridescent Flint Beetle, anticipate when it will stop moving, aim, then hit it with a quick accurate toss.}}

===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===

The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a fast-moving creature. When the creature emerges, allow it to scurry around the area. When the creature stops moving, you have a brief window to attack. Toss a single Pikmin directly onto the Iridescent Flint Beetle to yield a nice reward. Repeat the process as many times as possible before the Iridescent Flint Beetle burrows back underground.}}

|image  = FlintBeetleTrophy.jpg

The word "iridescent" in the Iridescent Flint Beetle's name means "shiny", referring to its shiny carapace. {{w|Flint}} is a type of rock, and this beetle was named after it. Its Japanese name is {{j|コガネモチ|Kogane Mochi}}. {{j|コガネ|kogane}} means "golden", likely referring to how it sparkles, and {{j|モチ|mochi}} is a {{w|Mochi|Japanese rice cake}}. A marumochi is a round variant of the rice cake, which looks similar to the shape of the Iridescent Flint Beetle in the first two games. So, this creature's Japanese name is "Golden Rice Cake".

 

In its scientific name, ''Pilli envelopens'', ''Pilli'' is close to the Latin word ''pili'', which means "pikes". This word was possibly chosen because primitive pikes were made using flint stones. ''Envelopens'' is based on the English word "envelop", which means "to cover", possibly chosen due to the creature being mostly covered in a flint-hard shell. Its internal name in the all games in <code>kogane</code>, the first word of its Japanese name.

|Jap = コガネモチ

|JapM = Golden Rice Cake

|PorPM = Iridescent Beetle

|PorPN = Name taken from the ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]'' trophy.

Iridescent Flint Beatle.png|Close-up of an Iridescent Flint Beetle in ''Pikmin 2''.

FlintBeetle.jpeg|A better look at the Iridescent Flint Beetle in ''Pikmin 3''.

Flint Beetle.jpg|A detailed side view of the Flint Beetle from ''Pikmin 3''.

Flinty.jpg|The Iridescent Flint Beetle right outside the base in the Garden of Hope.

Cnp2.JPG|The creature's [[e-card]], #24.

Pikmin3IridFlintBeetle.png|Art of the ''Pikmin 3'' Iridescent Flint Beetle from the Official Nintendo Magazine.

*There are two enemies in the ''Pikmin'' games similar to the Iridescent Flint Beetle. All are in different families while their genera are the same. In real life, however, it is impossible for members of different families to share a genus.

**In the Spanish version, the Flint Beetle, Glint Beetle, and Doodlebug are from the same family.

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