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|missionct  = [[Silver Lake Remix]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]
|missionct  = [[Silver Lake Remix]], [[Clockwork Chasm]]
|missionbe  = [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Twilight River Remix]], [[The Rustyard]]
|missionbe  = [[Twilight Hollow]], [[Twilight River Remix]], [[The Rustyard]]
|sidestories = [[Creature Hunting]], [[Team Monster Hunt]], [[Another Part Found]], [[The Ship Restored]]
|bingo      = [[Twisted Cavern]], [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]
|bingo      = [[Twisted Cavern]], [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]
|attacks    = Crush, plant, and kick Pikmin
|attacks    = Crush, plant, and kick Pikmin
}}
}}
The '''Calcified Crushblat''' ({{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi|Dried Dropper}}) is an enemy that makes its debut in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is a strange creature, apparently just a head with long, chicken-like legs. Its head is usually protected by a thick layer of calcification which can only be broken off by [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[bomb rock]]s. It is a rare creature, appearing only once in one area in story mode, but appears quite more often in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]]. It has the qualifications of a mini-[[boss]], but is not considered as one, as the mini-boss music does not play when fighting it.
The '''Calcified Crushblat''' ({{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi|Star Dropper}}) is an [[Enemy|enemy]] that makes its debut in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is a strange creature, apparently just a head with long, chicken-like legs. Its head is usually protected by a thick layer of silica which can only be broken off by [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[bomb rock]]s. It is a rare creature, appearing only once in one area in story mode, but appears quite often in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]], along with [[Side Stories]] in {{P3d}}. It has the qualifications of a mini-[[boss]], but is not considered as one, as the mini-boss music does not play when fighting it.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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==Notes==
{{notes|p3dpalphus=y|p3dpalpheu=y|p3dpbrittany=y|p3dpcharlie=y|p3dplouie=y|p3dpolimarus=y|p3dpolimareu=y}}
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Calcified Crushblat is a large amphibious creature. This well-armored enemy attacks by leaping into the air and crushing its victims.
 
When you encounter a Calcified Crushblat, toss Rock Pikmin at the creature's armor to expose the soft flesh beneath it. Once its armor is destroyed, this enemy inflates its body to knock back any attackers. Since the Calcified Crushblat tends to stick close to water, your Blue Pikmin are well suited to survive these knock-back attacks. Unlike the Rock Pikmin, however, your Blue Pikmin are vulnerable to the creature's crushing attacks.
 
Throw your Blue Pikmin onto the creature's exposed flesh, and recall any Pikmin that are knocked to the ground. As you continue to battle, keep your squad clear of the Calcified Crushblat's attacks.|block=y}}
 
==Behavior==
This creature is passive, only waking from slumber if approached. The Calcified Crushblat starts out sitting on the ground with its legs folded underneath it. From a distance, it looks like a crystalline rock. Once a Pikmin or leader approaches it, it will stand up and walk around the area, attempting to sit on and crush the creatures. If its armor is on, it will crush all Pikmin except for [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. If the armor is gone, it will only knock back Pikmin underneath it, but if Pikmin are directly underneath the Crushblat, they can be buried. The Crushblat moves rather fast despite its appearance.
 
==Locations==
 
In the main game one appears in the [[Tropical Wilds]]. It appears in a side area that is only accessible by Blue and Winged Pikmin. To reach this side area you have to go under the walkway to the Meerslug arena. It appears above land and holds the area's [[Searing Acidshock]].
 
====Collect Treasures====
 
One appears in [[Silver Lake Remix]] in the north-east section of the map guarding some Yellow Pikmin sprouts.
 
In [[Clockwork Chasm]] one appears east resting in front of a conveyer belt on a large sqaure platform that has Blue Pikmin sprouts and a [[Gold Nugget|pile of nuggets]].
 
====Battle Enemies!====
 
One appears in [[Twilight Hollow]], directly left out of the area with the Rock Onion. A piece of tall grass has been placed so you can hide from it.
 
A Crushbalt appears in [[Twilight River Remix]], partially submerged in water in the area with Blue Candypop Buds in the north-east corner of the map.
 
Another Crushbalt appears in [[The Rustyard]] in the south-west corner, on the side with Blue Pikmin. Rocks will have to be brought over from the other side of the map to fight it.


===Olimar's notes===
====Side Stories====
“Originally, these creatures were water-based mollusks. Their hard shell let them live on the land by keeping its soft flesh from being being exposed to predators. It absorbs nutrients from the water through its skin, which is a relatively inefficient way of feeding compared to hunting. As a result, it spends most of its time sedentary due to its low metabolism. The crystal shell on its back is made of silica that it absorbs. The shells shed by younger crushblats find use as projectiles used by skutterchucks.”


===Louie's notes===
In [[Creature Hunting]] two Crushbalts appear side by side where the Master Onion is found during the main game. Two crystals walls can be broken to allow for easier access to them.
{{transcript|This beast's bouncy texture is addictive, but it can be a choking hazard if overcooked. Sauté and drizzle with brown butter to draw out the nutty undertones.}}


===Alph's notes===
One appears in [[Team Monster Hunt]] where the Skutterchucks are found in Story Mode, which is behind where Olimar spawns.
{{transcript|Structural flaw: breakable armor / Weight: 12 / The solid crystal structure covering its torso is a formidable both defensive and offensive mechanicism, capable of crushing Pikmin beneath its weight. A Bomb Rock or an assault with Rock Pikmin can easily shatter the crystalline armor, after which it has no ability to damage Pikmin and no way to keep them from striking its exposed flesh.}}


===Brittany's notes===
Another one appears at the very end of the long hallway in [[Another Part Found]] serving as the last obstacle of the stage.
{{transcript|I thought the stalks around their eyes were some kind of symbiotic plant, but nope. Just ordinary whiskers. What a letdown... I hate whiskers. Alph better never grow a mustache like the captain, or I'll be surrounded by them.}}


===Charlie's notes===
A Crushbalt also appears in the final side story misson, [[The Ship Restored]] holding a ship part thus being required to beat for the mission.
{{transcript|I bet you it feels pretty safe in there behind that thick crystal shell. But break that crystal and then watch as it goes berserk out of sheer desperation. It knows that when your time comes, you gotta go out fighting.}}
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
{{transcript|The Calcified Crushblat is a large amphibious creature. This well-armored enemy attacks by leading into the air and crushing its victims.


When you encounter a Calcified Crushblat, toss Rock Pikmin at the creature's armor to expose the soft flesh beneath it. Once its armor is destroyed, this enemy inflates its body to knock back any attackers. Since the Calcified Crushblat tends to stick close to water, your Blue Pikmin are well suited to survive these knock-back attacks. Unlike the Rock Pikmin, however, your Blue Pikmin are vulnerable to the creature's crushing attacks.
====Bingo Batlle====


Throw your Blue Pikmin onto the creature's exposed flesh, and recall any Pikmin that are knocked to the ground. As you continue to battle, keep your squad clear of the Calcified Crushblat's attacks.}}
One appears in [[Twisted Cavern]] layout A in the center of the north room.


==Behavior==
In [[Jigsaw Colosseum]] layout C one appears in the dead-center of the map.
This creature is a passive creature, only waking from its slumber if something approaches it. The Calcified Crushblat will start out sitting on the ground with its legs folded underneath it. From a distance, it would look like nothing more than a crystalline rock. Once a Pikmin or leader approaches it, it will stand up and begin walking around the area, attempting to sit on the creatures and crush them. If its armor is still on, it will crush all Pikmin except for [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]]. If the armor is gone, it will only knock back the Pikmin underneath it, but if the Pikmin happens to be directly underneath the Crushblat, it can be buried. The Crushblat moves at a rather fast pace, despite its appearance.


==Strategy==
==Strategy==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}
As mentioned, this creature is covered with a crystal armor, making either [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[bomb rock]]s necessary to fight it conventionally. As Rock Pikmin will generally take a longer time, it is recommended to use bomb rocks. By using bomb rocks, a portion of its armor will be blown off, and a small bit of damage will also be dealt to the creature, as opposed to using Rock Pikmin, which will only do one of the two. After its armor is removed, simply bombard it with [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]].
As mentioned, this creature is covered with a crystal armor, making either [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[bomb rock]]s necessary to fight it conventionally. As Rock Pikmin will generally take a longer time, it is recommended to use bomb rocks. By using bomb rocks, a portion of its armor will be blown off (or all of it, if it is in the center of the blast), and damage equal to about 2/3 of its health will also be dealt to the creature, as opposed to using Rock Pikmin, which will break its armor more slowly. After its armor is removed, simply bombard it with [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]].


Should bomb rocks not be available, Rock Pikmin still prove useful. It is recommended to have a decent size group when fighting this creature, as the Pikmin may constantly end up planted in the ground. With its armor, the Crushblat deals more damage to leaders and can kill Pikmin, so it is advised to get rid of it. On the other hand, the Crushblat moves slower when without armor, so it is recommend to blow about half to two-thirds of its armor off.
Should bomb rocks not be available, Rock Pikmin still prove useful. It is recommended to have a decent size group when fighting this creature, as the Pikmin may constantly end up planted in the ground. With its armor, the Crushblat deals more damage to leaders and can kill Pikmin, so it is advised to get rid of it. On the other hand, the Crushblat moves slower when without armor, so it is recommend to blow about half to two-thirds of its armor off.
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==Naming==
==Naming==
Something that is {{w|Calcification|calcified}} has a collection of calcium salts in its body tissue, which is similar to what the Calcified Crushblat has with its protective layer of crystal. The name "Crushblat" is a combination of "crush", because of its [[Blunt force|main method of attack]], and "blat", which is not a word, but can be an onomatopoeia similar to “splat”, used to show the sound of something being squished. Its Japanese name is {{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi}}, where {{j|ホシ|hoshi}} translates to "dried", referring to its calcified body, and {{j|オトシ|otoshi}} means "dropping", referring to how this enemy falls on top of Pikmin.
{{see also|Crushblat family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common    = Calcified Crushblat. Something that is {{w|Calcification|calcified}} has a collection of calcium salts in its body tissue, which is similar to what the Calcified Crushblat has with its protective layer of crystal. The name "Crushblat" is a combination of "crush", because of its [[crush|main method of attack]], and "blat", which is not a word, but can be an onomatopoeia similar to “splat”, used to show the sound of something being squished.
|jpcommon  = {{j|ホシオトシ|Hoshi Otoshi}}. {{j|ホシ|hoshi}} translates to "star", referring to its star-like armor, and {{j|オトシ|otoshi}} means "dropping", or "to drop", referring to how this enemy falls on top of Pikmin.
|jpname    = {{j|アシボソタマモチ|Ashinaga Tama Mochi|Long-legged Ball {{w|Mochi}}}}.
|scientific = ''Durotesta longuscrus''. ''Durotesta'' comes from ''duro'' and ''testa'', Latin for "hard" and "head" respectively, and refers to its protective shell. ''Longuscrus'' comes from ''longus'' and ''crus'', also Latin for "long" and "leg". It's scientific name could translate to "long-legged hard-head"
|internal  = Internally, it is called <code>crystal_frog</code>. <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> is the name of an [[Unused content in Pikmin 3|unused enemy]], which is a [[Wollywog]] (<code>maro_frog</code>) with a rock. It is possible that both <code>crystal_frog</code> and <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> were planned to be the two main [[amphituber]]s but with some rock or crystal accessory. At some point in development, <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> was abandoned and <code>crystal_frog</code> was reworked into the Calcified Crushblat. Alternatively, the Crushblat's internal name was simply chosen because it jumps like a frog and has a layer of crystal.
}}


Internally, it is called <code>crystal_frog</code>. <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> is the name of an [[Unused content in Pikmin 3|unused enemy]], which is a [[Wollywog]] (<code>maro_frog</code>) with a rock. It is possible that both <code>crystal_frog</code> and <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> were planned to be the two main [[amphituber]]s but with some rock or crystal accessory. At some point in development, <code>crystal_maro_frog</code> was abandoned and <code>crystal_frog</code> was reworked into the Calcified Crushblat. Alternatively, the Crushblat's internal name was simply chosen because it jumps like a frog and has a layer of crystal.
===Names in other languages===
 
==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
{{Foreignname
|Jap  = ホシオトシ
|Jap  = ホシオトシ
|JapR  = Hoshi Otoshi
|JapR  = Hoshi Otoshi
|JapM  = Dried Dropper
|JapM  = Star Dropper
|ChiTrad  = 墜星怪
|ChiTradR = Zhuì Xīng Guài
|ChiTradM = Fallen Star Monster
|Fra  = Astéropode
|FraM = Asteropods
|FraN  = Portmanteau of ''astéroïde'' (asteroid) and ''gastéropode'' (gastropod)
|Kor  = 별쿵쿵이
|KorR = Byeolkungkung-I
|KorM = Star Kungkung
|SpaA  = Sapo patilargo
|SpaA  = Sapo patilargo
|SpaAM = Long legged toad
|SpaAM = Long legged toad
|Fra   = Astéropode
|Ita   = Rospo stritolatore
|FraM = Portmanteau of ''astéroïde'' (asteroid) and ''gastéropode'' (gastropod)
|ItaM = Crushing toad
|Ger  = Panzerstelzer
|GerM  = Armor Stilter
|Por  = Sílica-esmagante
|PorM  = Crushing silica
|notes = y
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
SleepingCrushblatArmored.jpg|A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with its calcified layer completely intact.
SleepingCrushblatArmored.jpg|A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with its crystal shell completely intact.
Calcified.jpg|A dormant Calcified Crushblat.
Calcified.jpg|A dormant Calcified Crushblat.
Calcified Crushblat.jpg|Closeup of a Calcified Crushblat with its armor intact.
Calcified Crushblat.jpg|Closeup of a Calcified Crushblat with its shell intact.
SleepingCrushblatPartial.jpg|A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with half its shell broken.
SleepingCrushblatPartial.jpg|A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with half its shell broken.
SleepingCrushblatArmorless.jpg|A sleeping Crushblat without its calcified layer.
SleepingCrushblatArmorless.jpg|A sleeping Crushblat without its shell.
StandingCrushblat.jpg|The Calcified Crushblat standing up.
StandingCrushblat.jpg|The Calcified Crushblat standing up.
Crushblat.jpg|A Calcified Crushblat attacking Rock Pikmin.
Crushblat.jpg|A Calcified Crushblat attacking Rock Pikmin.
Pikmin3 CalcifiedCrushblat.png|A Calcified Crushblat being scanned while it’s walking around in its crystal coating.
Pikmin3 CalcifiedCrushblat.png|A Calcified Crushblat being scanned while it’s walking around in its crystal shell.
Blatsplat.jpg|An armorless Crushblat stretching out as it lands.
Blatsplat.jpg|An armorless Crushblat stretching out as it lands.
Crushbutt.png|The rear end of a Calcified Crushblat. It has a pronounced set of buttocks.
Crushbutt.png|The rear end of a Calcified Crushblat. It has a pronounced set of buttocks.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
[[File:Calcified Crushblat transparency.jpg|thumb|250px|The Calcified Crushblat, when seen from behind a transparent object, has no calcification.]]
[[File:Calcified Crushblat transparency.jpg|thumb|250px|The Calcified Crushblat, when seen from behind a transparent object, has no visible shell.]]
*In reality, calcification usually takes around 3-4 years to take place.
*[[wikipedia:Biomineralization|Calcification]] usually takes around 3-4 years to take place, though the Calcified Crushblat seems to complete this process much faster.
*The Crushblat's appearance when its armor is taken off somewhat resembles the [[Large-Mouth Wollywog]] from ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]''.
*The Crushblat's appearance when its armor is taken off somewhat resembles the [[Large-Mouth Wollywog]] from ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]''.
*Interestingly, the Crushblat's head still expands and retracts after its death.
*Interestingly, the Crushblat's head still expands and retracts after its death.
*The Calcified Crushblat is the third creature, and only non-boss enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' that requires Rock Pikmin to expose its weak point, with the others being the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]]. However, it can be defeated without them with the use of bomb rocks or by swarming at its legs.
*The Calcified Crushblat is the third creature, and only non-boss enemy in ''Pikmin 3'' that requires Rock Pikmin to expose its weak point, with the others being the [[Armored Mawdad]] and the [[Quaggled Mireclops]]. However, it can be defeated without them with the use of bomb rocks or by swarming at its legs.
*The Calcified Crushblat will respawn after being killed, but it doesn't respawn with the calcification until a certain amount of days have passed.
*The Calcified Crushblat will respawn after being killed, but it doesn't respawn with the shell until a certain amount of days have passed.
*The Calcified Crushblat can kill enemies in the same manner as [[Yellow Wollywog]]s, with or without its calcification.
*The Calcified Crushblat can kill enemies in the same manner as [[Yellow Wollyhop]]s, with or without its shell.
*If the enemy is seen from behind a transparent object, its calcification will not be visible. This is a common problem with transparency in game development.
*If the enemy is seen from behind a transparent object, its shell will not be visible. This is a common problem with transparency in game development.
*While the Calcified Crushblat does not appear in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', it is mentioned in Olimar's notes for the [[Skutterchuck]].


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[Wollywog]]
*[[Wollywog]]


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Latest revision as of 19:42, September 28, 2024

Calcified Crushblat Icon used to represent the enemy on the wiki.

Artwork of a Calcified Crushblat.

Appears in Pikmin 3
Scientific name Durotesta longuscrus
Family Crushblat
Areas Tropical Wilds
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages Silver Lake Remix, Clockwork Chasm
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages Twilight Hollow, Twilight River Remix, The Rustyard
Side Story days Creature Hunting, Team Monster Hunt, Another Part Found, The Ship Restored
Bingo Battle stages Twisted Cavern, Jigsaw Colosseum
Attacks Crush, plant, and kick Pikmin

The Calcified Crushblat (ホシオトシ?, lit.: "Star Dropper") is an enemy that makes its debut in Pikmin 3. It is a strange creature, apparently just a head with long, chicken-like legs. Its head is usually protected by a thick layer of silica which can only be broken off by Rock Pikmin and bomb rocks. It is a rare creature, appearing only once in one area in story mode, but appears quite often in Mission Mode and Bingo Battle, along with Side Stories in Pikmin 3 Deluxe. It has the qualifications of a mini-boss, but is not considered as one, as the mini-boss music does not play when fighting it.

Stats[edit]

Weight Max.
carriers 		Seeds Value Health
12 25 (normally) 20 Poko × 70
Spirit × 70 		1000

Notes

Alph's comments

US version US version

“Structural flaw: breakable armor
Weight: 12

The solid crystal structure covering its torso is a formidable both defensive and offensive mechanism, capable of crushing Pikmin beneath its weight. A Bomb Rock or an assault with Rock Pikmin can easily shatter the crystalline armor, after which it has no ability to damage Pikmin and no way to keep them from striking its exposed flesh.”
European version European version

“Structural flaw: breakable armour
Weight: 12

The solid crystal structure covering its torso is both a formidable defensive and offensive mechanism, capable of crushing Pikmin beneath its weight. A bomb rock or an assault with Rock Pikmin can easily shatter the crystalline armour, after which it has no ability to damage Pikmin and no way to keep them from striking its exposed flesh.”

Brittany's comments

“I thought the stalks around their eyes were some kind of symbiotic plant, but nope. Just ordinary whiskers. What a letdown... I hate whiskers. Alph better never grow a mustache like the captain, or I'll be surrounded by them.”

Charlie's comments

“I bet you it feels pretty safe in there behind that thick crystal shell. But break that crystal and then watch as it goes berserk out of sheer desperation. It knows that when your time comes, you gotta go out fighting.”

Louie's comments

“This beast's bouncy texture is addictive, but it can be a choking hazard if overcooked. Sauté and drizzle with brown butter to draw out the nutty undertones.”

Olimar's comments

US version US version

“Calcified Crushblat
Durotesta longuscrus
Crushblat family

Originally, these creatures were water-based mollusks. Their hard shell let them live on the land by keeping its soft flesh from being exposed to predators. It absorbs nutrients from the water through its skin, which is a relatively inefficient way of feeding compared to hunting. As a result, it spends most of its time sedentary due to its low metabolism. The crystal shell on its back is made of silica that it absorbs. The shells shed by younger crushblats find use as projectiles used by skutterchucks.”
European version European version

“Calcified Crushblat
Durotesta longuscrus
Crushblat family

Originally, these creatures were water-based molluscs. Their hard shell let them live on the land by keeping its soft flesh from being exposed to predators. It absorbs nutrients from the water through its skin, which is a relatively inefficient way of feeding compared to hunting. As a result, it spends most of its time sedentary due to its low metabolism. The crystal shell on its back is made of silica that it absorbs. The shells shed by younger Crushblats find use as projectiles used by Skutterchucks.”

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide[edit]

“The Calcified Crushblat is a large amphibious creature. This well-armored enemy attacks by leaping into the air and crushing its victims.

When you encounter a Calcified Crushblat, toss Rock Pikmin at the creature's armor to expose the soft flesh beneath it. Once its armor is destroyed, this enemy inflates its body to knock back any attackers. Since the Calcified Crushblat tends to stick close to water, your Blue Pikmin are well suited to survive these knock-back attacks. Unlike the Rock Pikmin, however, your Blue Pikmin are vulnerable to the creature's crushing attacks.

Throw your Blue Pikmin onto the creature's exposed flesh, and recall any Pikmin that are knocked to the ground. As you continue to battle, keep your squad clear of the Calcified Crushblat's attacks.”

Behavior[edit]

This creature is passive, only waking from slumber if approached. The Calcified Crushblat starts out sitting on the ground with its legs folded underneath it. From a distance, it looks like a crystalline rock. Once a Pikmin or leader approaches it, it will stand up and walk around the area, attempting to sit on and crush the creatures. If its armor is on, it will crush all Pikmin except for Rock Pikmin and Winged Pikmin. If the armor is gone, it will only knock back Pikmin underneath it, but if Pikmin are directly underneath the Crushblat, they can be buried. The Crushblat moves rather fast despite its appearance.

Locations[edit]

In the main game one appears in the Tropical Wilds. It appears in a side area that is only accessible by Blue and Winged Pikmin. To reach this side area you have to go under the walkway to the Meerslug arena. It appears above land and holds the area's Searing Acidshock.

Collect Treasures[edit]

One appears in Silver Lake Remix in the north-east section of the map guarding some Yellow Pikmin sprouts.

In Clockwork Chasm one appears east resting in front of a conveyer belt on a large sqaure platform that has Blue Pikmin sprouts and a pile of nuggets.

Battle Enemies![edit]

One appears in Twilight Hollow, directly left out of the area with the Rock Onion. A piece of tall grass has been placed so you can hide from it.

A Crushbalt appears in Twilight River Remix, partially submerged in water in the area with Blue Candypop Buds in the north-east corner of the map.

Another Crushbalt appears in The Rustyard in the south-west corner, on the side with Blue Pikmin. Rocks will have to be brought over from the other side of the map to fight it.

Side Stories[edit]

In Creature Hunting two Crushbalts appear side by side where the Master Onion is found during the main game. Two crystals walls can be broken to allow for easier access to them.

One appears in Team Monster Hunt where the Skutterchucks are found in Story Mode, which is behind where Olimar spawns.

Another one appears at the very end of the long hallway in Another Part Found serving as the last obstacle of the stage.

A Crushbalt also appears in the final side story misson, The Ship Restored holding a ship part thus being required to beat for the mission.

Bingo Batlle[edit]

One appears in Twisted Cavern layout A in the center of the north room.

In Jigsaw Colosseum layout C one appears in the dead-center of the map.

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

As mentioned, this creature is covered with a crystal armor, making either Rock Pikmin or bomb rocks necessary to fight it conventionally. As Rock Pikmin will generally take a longer time, it is recommended to use bomb rocks. By using bomb rocks, a portion of its armor will be blown off (or all of it, if it is in the center of the blast), and damage equal to about 2/3 of its health will also be dealt to the creature, as opposed to using Rock Pikmin, which will break its armor more slowly. After its armor is removed, simply bombard it with Pikmin.

Should bomb rocks not be available, Rock Pikmin still prove useful. It is recommended to have a decent size group when fighting this creature, as the Pikmin may constantly end up planted in the ground. With its armor, the Crushblat deals more damage to leaders and can kill Pikmin, so it is advised to get rid of it. On the other hand, the Crushblat moves slower when without armor, so it is recommend to blow about half to two-thirds of its armor off.

Another possible strategy is to simply swarm its feet until it dies; however this is dangerous as it can easily crush the Pikmin. A very effective way of using this strategy is by using Winged Pikmin as they can easily swarm its under-section and are shaken away the moment it tries to squash them. This is a very useful time-saving strategy on Twilight Hollow, as you can get the Winged Pikmin to defeat the Calcified Crushblat without having to keep watch over them.

Upon its death, the crystal shell will always break, no matter how much you managed to destroy during the fight, and you may then collect its carcass.

Technical information[edit]

Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Internal name crystal_frog
HP 1000
Rock Pikmin throw hits to kill 100
White Pikmin ingestions to kill 0
Bomb rock explosions to kill 3
Bomb rock ingestions to kill 0
Number of direct hits on top to kill 0
Damage to leaders 20
Territory radius 250
Mission Mode value 70

Naming[edit]

See also: Crushblat family#Naming.
  • Common name: Calcified Crushblat. Something that is calcified has a collection of calcium salts in its body tissue, which is similar to what the Calcified Crushblat has with its protective layer of crystal. The name "Crushblat" is a combination of "crush", because of its main method of attack, and "blat", which is not a word, but can be an onomatopoeia similar to “splat”, used to show the sound of something being squished.
  • Japanese nickname: ホシオトシ?. ホシ? translates to "star", referring to its star-like armor, and オトシ? means "dropping", or "to drop", referring to how this enemy falls on top of Pikmin.
  • Japanese name: アシボソタマモチ?, lit.: "Long-legged Ball Mochi".
  • Scientific name: Durotesta longuscrus. Durotesta comes from duro and testa, Latin for "hard" and "head" respectively, and refers to its protective shell. Longuscrus comes from longus and crus, also Latin for "long" and "leg". It's scientific name could translate to "long-legged hard-head"
  • Internal names: Internally, it is called crystal_frog. crystal_maro_frog is the name of an unused enemy, which is a Wollywog (maro_frog) with a rock. It is possible that both crystal_frog and crystal_maro_frog were planned to be the two main amphitubers but with some rock or crystal accessory. At some point in development, crystal_maro_frog was abandoned and crystal_frog was reworked into the Calcified Crushblat. Alternatively, the Crushblat's internal name was simply chosen because it jumps like a frog and has a layer of crystal.
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese ホシオトシ?
Hoshi Otoshi		 Star Dropper
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 墜星怪
Zhuì Xīng Guài		 Fallen Star Monster
Flag of France French Astéropode Asteropods Portmanteau of astéroïde (asteroid) and gastéropode (gastropod)
Flag of Germany German Panzerstelzer Armor Stilter
Flag of Italy Italian Rospo stritolatore Crushing toad
Flag of South Korea Korean 별쿵쿵이
Byeolkungkung-I		 Star Kungkung
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Sílica-esmagante Crushing silica
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Sapo patilargo Long legged toad

Gallery[edit]

  • A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with its crystal shell completely intact.

    A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with its crystal shell completely intact.

  • A dormant Calcified Crushblat.

    A dormant Calcified Crushblat.

  • Closeup of a Calcified Crushblat with its shell intact.

    Closeup of a Calcified Crushblat with its shell intact.

  • A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with half its shell broken.

    A sleeping Calcified Crushblat with half its shell broken.

  • A sleeping Crushblat without its shell.

    A sleeping Crushblat without its shell.

  • The Calcified Crushblat standing up.

    The Calcified Crushblat standing up.

  • A Calcified Crushblat attacking Rock Pikmin.

    A Calcified Crushblat attacking Rock Pikmin.

  • A Calcified Crushblat being scanned while it’s walking around in its crystal shell.

    A Calcified Crushblat being scanned while it’s walking around in its crystal shell.

  • An armorless Crushblat stretching out as it lands.

    An armorless Crushblat stretching out as it lands.

  • The rear end of a Calcified Crushblat. It has a pronounced set of buttocks.

    The rear end of a Calcified Crushblat. It has a pronounced set of buttocks.

  • The Calcified Crushblat in its jumping animation.

    The Calcified Crushblat in its jumping animation.

Trivia[edit]

The Calcified Crushblat, when seen from behind a transparent object, has no visible shell.
  • Calcification usually takes around 3-4 years to take place, though the Calcified Crushblat seems to complete this process much faster.
  • The Crushblat's appearance when its armor is taken off somewhat resembles the Large-Mouth Wollywog from Pikmin Adventure.
  • Interestingly, the Crushblat's head still expands and retracts after its death.
  • The Calcified Crushblat is the third creature, and only non-boss enemy in Pikmin 3 that requires Rock Pikmin to expose its weak point, with the others being the Armored Mawdad and the Quaggled Mireclops. However, it can be defeated without them with the use of bomb rocks or by swarming at its legs.
  • The Calcified Crushblat will respawn after being killed, but it doesn't respawn with the shell until a certain amount of days have passed.
  • The Calcified Crushblat can kill enemies in the same manner as Yellow Wollyhops, with or without its shell.
  • If the enemy is seen from behind a transparent object, its shell will not be visible. This is a common problem with transparency in game development.
  • While the Calcified Crushblat does not appear in Pikmin 4, it is mentioned in Olimar's notes for the Skutterchuck.

See also[edit]

Pikmin 3 enemies
Bulborb Bulborb • Dwarf Bulborb Dwarf Bulborb • Orange Bulborb Orange Bulborb • Dwarf Orange Bulborb Dwarf Orange Bulborb • Spotty Bulbear Spotty Bulbear • Dwarf Bulbear Dwarf Bulbear • Whiptongue Bulborb Whiptongue Bulborb • Fiery Blowhog Fiery Blowhog • Watery Blowhog Watery Blowhog • Skitter Leaf Skitter Leaf • Desiccated Skitter Leaf Desiccated Skitter Leaf • Armored Cannon Larva Armored Cannon Larva • Arctic Cannon Larva Arctic Cannon Larva • White Spectralids White Spectralids • Yellow Spectralids Yellow Spectralids • Red Spectralids Red Spectralids • Joustmite Joustmite • Flighty Joustmite Flighty Joustmite • Skutterchuck Skutterchuck • Phosbat Phosbat • Phosbat Pod Phosbat Pod • Pyroclasmic Slooch Pyroclasmic Slooch • Bearded Amprat Bearded Amprat • Medusal Slurker Medusal Slurker • Female Sheargrub Female Sheargrub • Male Sheargrub Male Sheargrub • Swarming Sheargrub Swarming Sheargrub • Shearwig Shearwig • Swooping Snitchbug Swooping Snitchbug • Iridescent Flint Beetle Iridescent Flint Beetle • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret • Yellow Wollywog Yellow Wollywog • Wogpole Wogpole • Water Dumple Water Dumple • Skeeterskate Skeeterskate • Sputtlefish Sputtlefish • Puckering Blinnow Puckering Blinnow • Waddlepus Waddlepus • Toady Bloyster Toady Bloyster • Hermit Crawmad Hermit Crawmad • Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad • Peckish Aristocrab Peckish Aristocrab • Puffy Blowhog Puffy Blowhog • Nectarous Dandelfly Nectarous Dandelfly • Arachnode Arachnode • Scornet Scornet • Shaggy Long Legs Shaggy Long Legs • Baldy Long Legs Baldy Long Legs • Calcified Crushblat Calcified Crushblat • Armored Mawdad Armored Mawdad • Vehemoth Phosbat Vehemoth Phosbat • Sandbelching Meerslug Sandbelching Meerslug • Scornet Maestro Scornet Maestro • Quaggled Mireclops Quaggled Mireclops • Mysterious Life-Form Mysterious Life-Form • Plasm Wraith Plasm Wraith
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