Fiery Bulblax

Fiery Bulblax
Appears in	Pikmin 2
Scientific name	Oculus vulcanus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool
Caves	Submerged Castle, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages	Green Hole, Cryptic Cavern, Hazard Training, Cave of Pain, Emperor's Realm
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Eats and burns Pikmin

The Fiery Bulblax (ヤキチャッピー^?, lit.: "Burning Chappy") is an uncommon enemy in Pikmin 2. Its body parts appear to be melting away from its body's intense heat waves, and more strangely, one of its eyes is smaller than the other. Its fiery aura is caused by the glands and oils on this creature's body that result in a chemical reaction, which causes fire to ignite on its hide. Only Red Pikmin can withstand the blaze of this creature's body. However, if lured to water, the flame will go out, making it a prime target for Blue Pikmin (other Pikmin can technically harm it safely as well, but will be at risk of drowning). It is recommended to use a spray against this enemy, because it's more aggressive than other members of its family.

Due to the Bulblax's curtain-esque shape, Pikmin may get stuck under its body when they carry it. If that happens, the player should call them and try dismissing them to pick it back up. As well as sharing the name with it, the Fiery Bulblax's melted features make it resemble the Emperor Bulblax, despite being the same size, and having the same attack strategy as, the smaller members of the the Grub-dog species.

It is worth noting that the Fiery Bulblax's asymmetric appearance is unique in the Pikmin world, with any asymmetry existent in only a minute fraction of the ecosystem.

Stats

Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
10	20	12	× 10	1400	4.2 HP/s

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Bodily excretions of a highly flammable waxy substance interact with the cell structure of this grub-dog's skin, causing a chemical reaction that produces extremely high temperatures. The skin benefits from a spongy cell structure that diffuses the surface heat, protecting the creature's inner organs. Due to the astonishing amount of heat produced by this beast, it should be observed with great caution.”

Louie's notes

“No stove? No problem! This sizzling beast practically cooks itself. Remember to thoroughly extinguish the steaks prior to eating.”

Strategy

Pikmin

Naturally, Red Pikmin are desirable due to the flames. Beat it as if it were a standard Red Bulborb, by peppering its back with reds. Fiery Bulblaxes have high Health for a grub-dog and can sometimes attack after shaking Pikmin off. Fiery Bulblaxes can also eat Pikmin much faster than a normal Bulborb can. An ultra-spicy spray may be desirable for killing it effectively and without danger. Additionally, simply swarming it with a squad of 50 or more Red Pikmin can kill it within seconds without any casualties, even without sprays, but this is best done quickly, and from the back, while the creature is sleeping.

However, sometimes a Fiery Bulblax must be fought with Blue Pikmin, such as the lone one at the Valley of Repose. To kill it here, lure it into the water. The flames on its back will go out, but it will soon realize this, turn around, and head for dry land. During that time, its primary urge will be to leave the water and re-ignite, so in this short space of time, Pikmin will be safe from attack. Since repeatedly throwing blues at it puts them at high risk of being eaten, simply use an ultra-bitter spray and beat it down. Note that spraying a Fiery Bulblax that has not been extinguished will still have flames coming out of its back.

Environment permitting, it is possible to lure the Fiery Bulblax to the limit of its natural roaming space, where it will look around before turning back. If attacked while it is moving back, it will shake off the Pikmin without attempting to eat any before it takes a few more steps and turning around. Repeating this a few times will be sufficient to kill it.

A more risky way of defeating this creature is to throw many Purple Pikmin at it, and each will deal some damage before bursting into flames. Save them and, while the Fiery Bulblax is still stunned, attack again. This eliminates the need for Blue or Red Pikmin.

Leaders

It is possible to kill it with the use of the leaders, but resorting to this method not only consumes time, it also puts the leaders at risk. Since it takes so long, it isn't recommended that you use a leader unless you're in a cave. A hit-and-run tactic can be useful for avoiding damage, so all you must do is punch the creature while dodging its bites. The Rocket Fist upgrade is highly recommended, as it makes the task considerably less laborsome.

Technical information

Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Internal name			firechappy
Global properties (List)
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
s000	friction(not used)	Friction	0.5
s001	wallReflection	Unknown (wall bounce speed multiplier?)	0.5
s002	faceDirAdjust	Unknown	0.25
s003	accel	Acceleration	0.1
s004	bounceFactor	Unknown (bounce when it hits the ground?)	0.3
fp00	ライフ	HP	1400
fp01	マップとの当り	Unknown (related to slopes)	40
fp02	ダメージスケールXZ	Horizontal damage scale	0.25
fp03	ダメージスケールY	Vertical damage scale	0.25
fp04	ダメージフレーム	Damage scale duration	0.35
fp05	質量	Unknown (weight?)	0.1
fp06	速度	Move speed	110
fp08	回転速度率	Rotation acceleration	0.4
fp09	テリトリー	Territory radius	400
fp10	ホーム範囲	"Home" radius	15
fp11	プライベート距離	"Private" radius	70
fp12	視界距離	Sight radius	500
fp13	視界角度	FOV	90
fp14	探索距離	Unknown (exploration radius?)	500
fp15	探索角度	Unknown (exploration angle?)	120
fp16	振り払い率	Successful shake rate	1
fp17	振り払い力	Shake knockback	120
fp18	振り払いダメージ	Shake damage	1
fp19	振り払い範囲	Shake range	40
fp20	攻撃可能範囲	Unknown (shock attack max range?)	75
fp21	攻撃可能角度	Unknown (shock attack max angle?)	25
fp22	攻撃ヒット範囲	Unknown (attack hit range?)	80
fp23	攻撃ヒット角度	Unknown (attack hit angle?)	35
fp24	攻撃力	Attack damage	10
fp25	視界高	Unknown (height visibility?)	50
fp26	探索高	Unknown (exploration height?)	50
fp27	ライフの高さ	HP wheel height	110
fp28	回転最大速度	Rotation speed	4
fp29	警戒時間	Unknown (warning time?)	15
fp30	警戒ライフ	Unknown	30
fp31	ライフ回復率	Regeneration rate	0.0001
fp32	LOD半径	Off-camera radius	75
fp33	マップとのあたりポリゴンの選定	Collision processing radius	60
fp34	ピクミンとのあたり	Pikmin damage radius	30
fp35	石化時間	Petrification duration	1
fp36	ヒップドロップダメージ	Purple Pikmin drop damage	50
fp37	地震気絶確立	Purple Pikmin stun chance	0.3 (30%)
fp38	地震気絶時間	Purple Pikmin stun time	5
ip01	振り払い打撃Ａ	Shake mode 1 – hit count	6
ip02	振り払い張付１	Shake mode 1 – Pikmin requirement	5
ip03	振り払い打撃Ｂ	Shake mode 2 – hit count	12
ip04	振り払い張付２	Shake mode 2 – Pikmin requirement	10
ip05	振り払い打撃Ｃ	Shake mode 3 – hit count	17
ip06	振り払い張付３	Shake mode 3 – Pikmin requirement	20
ip07	振り払い打撃Ｄ	Shake mode 4 – hit count	22
Specific properties
ID	Japanese comment	Property	Value
fp01	足元範囲	Unknown (foot range?)	30
fp02	白ピクミン毒	White Pikmin poison damage	300

Other information

• Size: Body length: 105mm, as per the e-card
• Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #10

Naming

The word "fiery" in its name is clearly due to the fact that it is always ablaze, and "Bulblax" is a different name used for the most powerful Bulborbs. The meaning of the word Bulblax is unknown. Its Japanese name is ヤキチャッピー^?, which simply translates to "Burning Chappy", with "Chappy" being the Japanese name for Bulborb. Its scientific name is oculus vulcanus, with oculus being used by Bulborbs and vulcanus being Latin for "volcano". Internally, it is simply called firechappy.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ヤキチャッピー? Yaki Chappī	Burning Chappy
French	Bulblax embrasé	Burning Bulblax

Gallery

• Normal 13 Pikmin2 GCN Screen2.jpg

  Olimar and Louie, next to a Fiery Bulblax in the Perplexing Pool.

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  A Fiery Bulblax in the Japanese version of Pikmin 2.

• Fiery Bulblax.jpg

  A Fiery Bulblax.

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  Another Fiery Bulblax, viewed at night in the Piklopedia.

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  Fighting a Fiery Bulblax in a cave.

• R19.JPG

  The creature's e-card, #10 (19^th red card).

Trivia

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 2. Particularly: Confirm that Blue Pikmin glitch, because that can't be right.

Piklopedia icon.

• The Fiery Bulblax's Piklopedia icon is an 80x80 image. This size is only used for bosses. This could mean that at some point during development, the Fiery Bulblax could have been a boss.
• If it's fought while in water with Blue Pikmin, as soon as it gets out of the water, the fire starts again. However, the Blue Pikmin that are still latched on to its body will not get burned.
• In the Piklopedia, it does try to eat thrown Pikpik Carrots, but cannot, because its fire burns them before they can reach its mouth.
• Their scientific name, Oculus vulcanus, means "Volcanic Eye".