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The '''Fiery Bulblax''' (ヤキチャッピー, lit.: "Yaqui 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.
The '''Fiery Bulblax''' ({{j|ヤキチャッピー|Yaki Chappī|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.
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.
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Revision as of 02:58, July 23, 2015

Fiery Bulblax In-game icon.
Artwork of a 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.

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.

Captains

It is possible to kill it with the use of the captains, but resorting to this method not only consumes time, it also puts the captains at risk. Since it takes so long, it isn't recommended that you use a captain 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

Gallery

Trivia

To do: Confirm that Blue Pikmin glitch, because that can't be right.
Care to do so?

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".

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヤキチャッピー?
Yaki Chappī
Burning Chappy