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[[File:Bombrock.png|thumb|Official Art of a Bomb Rock.]]'''Bomb Rocks''' are explosive rocks in the ''Pikmin'' games. They are used as an explosive force or weapon in the games they are found in, both for the player and by certain enemies. | [[File:Bombrock.png|thumb|Official Art of a Bomb Rock.]]'''Bomb Rocks''' are explosive rocks in the ''Pikmin'' games. They are used as an explosive force or weapon in the games they are found in, both for the player and by certain enemies. | ||
==Differences between games== | |||
===''Pikmin''=== | ===''Pikmin''=== | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 1|Pikmin]]'', the bomb rocks are much smaller than in future games. They can be carried only by [[Yellow Pikmin]], where their main purpose is to destroy [[Obstacles|Reinforced Walls]]. They can also be used to defeat enemies, and are particularly useful for doing so with bosses. When an enemy eats a Pikmin that is holding a bomb rock, it explodes inside the enemy, which will harm or even kill it. They are usually found inside tin cans, pipes, or large animal skulls. If there are idle Pikmin near the spot a Yellow Pikmin leaves its bomb rock for detonation, the thrown Yellow Pikmin will "call" these idle ones to him as he runs back to [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]]. The idle Pikmin will join Olimar, exactly as if the captain himself had whistled them. | |||
===''Pikmin 2''=== | ===''Pikmin 2''=== | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', they are much larger and cannot be carried by Yellow Pikmin, but can be detonated by attacking them or by coming over to where it falls. In certain [[Cave|caves]], you can trick nearby [[Emperor Bulblax]]es into swallowing them, which will stun the beast and deal considerable damage. Bomb rocks 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. Bomb rocks can even be [[Ultra-Bitter Spray|petrified]], so do that if you are in a pinch, but keep in mind that they will not release [[nectar]] or [[spray]] like many beasts do if killed in that state. In the [[2-Player Mode|2-player battle]] stage [[Hostile Territory]], bomb rocks can be picked up and thrown by your captain, which you can use to defeat enemies, or deal a serious blow to your opponent's Pikmin count. To perform this action, run into a bomb rock and then press {{button|gcn|A|wii|A}} again to throw it, or {{button|gcn|B|wii|B}} to drop it. | |||
===''Pikmin 3''=== | ===''Pikmin 3''=== | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Bomb Rocks are in between the sizes of ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''. In this game, '''''all '''''types of Pikmin are capable of carrying them. Though Pikmin may once again wield the explosives, they will now instantly drop the Bomb Rocks upon be thrown, as opposed to them waiting to be thrown at a wall or an enemy, as they do in the first game. This makes them harder to be transported. Pikmin will also never throw bomb rocks at enemies, like they did in ''Pikmin''. If an enemy seizes a Pikmin that is holding a bomb rock, they will grab/eat the bomb rock, (sometimes even sparing the Pikmin) which will explode and deal a massive amount of damage to the creature. They also have a stronger blast than they did in the first game, since it only takes one blast to kill a [[Red Bulborb]], whereas it takes at least two in the first game. In this game, Bomb Rocks can also be used to instantly unearth burried items by exploding them near said buried item, instantly destroy Dirt Walls, and '''2''' of them can also take out a Crystal Wall. While they are very useful items in this game, the player must take caution, as any on-screen sleeping enemies will be awoken by the blast. Bomb Rocks are scattered across the maps in Story Mode, and are in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Bingo_Battle Bingo Battle]'' mode as a possible outcome of the cherry roulette. | In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Bomb Rocks are in between the sizes of ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''. In this game, '''''all '''''types of Pikmin are capable of carrying them. Though Pikmin may once again wield the explosives, they will now instantly drop the Bomb Rocks upon be thrown, as opposed to them waiting to be thrown at a wall or an enemy, as they do in the first game. This makes them harder to be transported. Pikmin will also never throw bomb rocks at enemies, like they did in ''Pikmin''. If an enemy seizes a Pikmin that is holding a bomb rock, they will grab/eat the bomb rock, (sometimes even sparing the Pikmin) which will explode and deal a massive amount of damage to the creature. They also have a stronger blast than they did in the first game, since it only takes one blast to kill a [[Red Bulborb]], whereas it takes at least two in the first game. In this game, Bomb Rocks can also be used to instantly unearth burried items by exploding them near said buried item, instantly destroy Dirt Walls, and '''2''' of them can also take out a Crystal Wall. While they are very useful items in this game, the player must take caution, as any on-screen sleeping enemies will be awoken by the blast. Bomb Rocks are scattered across the maps in Story Mode, and are in ''[http://pikmin.wikia.com/wiki/Bingo_Battle Bingo Battle]'' mode as a possible outcome of the cherry roulette. | ||
==Instant | ==Instant explosion== | ||
[[File:Explosion.png|thumb|left|150px|A Bomb Rock Exploding.]]Bomb Rocks will explode with a shorter fuse when a [[Purple Pikmin]] is thrown directly onto them: be warned, though, that the Pikmin in question is most likely going to be engulfed in the blast. Using a one-hit kill code from game-enhancing devices like Action Replay will also cause the bomb rock to explode instantly, as its health is instantly diminished. | [[File:Explosion.png|thumb|left|150px|A Bomb Rock Exploding.]]Bomb Rocks will explode with a shorter fuse when a [[Purple Pikmin]] is thrown directly onto them: be warned, though, that the Pikmin in question is most likely going to be engulfed in the blast. Using a one-hit kill code from game-enhancing devices like Action Replay will also cause the bomb rock to explode instantly, as its health is instantly diminished. | ||
==Minor | ==Minor glitch== | ||
In ''Pikmin 2'', there is a small glitch regarding bomb rocks. In places where a Bomb rock falls near a [[Mitite]], such as the sixth [[sublevel]] of the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], there is a chance of the rock being launched back into the air if it lands on one, landing somewhere else on the Sublevel. It is also possible in the first two games that a yellow pikmin, when picking up a bomb rock, will attempt to pick it up, but will simply continue doing the pick-up animation. It will just stand there, lifting it up and dropping it until you call the pikmin back without the bomb rock. You can then throw the pikmin back and it should then pick it up fine. | In ''Pikmin 2'', there is a small glitch regarding bomb rocks. In places where a Bomb rock falls near a [[Mitite]], such as the sixth [[sublevel]] of the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], there is a chance of the rock being launched back into the air if it lands on one, landing somewhere else on the Sublevel. It is also possible in the first two games that a yellow pikmin, when picking up a bomb rock, will attempt to pick it up, but will simply continue doing the pick-up animation. It will just stand there, lifting it up and dropping it until you call the pikmin back without the bomb rock. You can then throw the pikmin back and it should then pick it up fine. | ||
==Bomb-rock | ==Bomb-rock locations in ''Pikmin''== | ||
'''Story Mode''': | '''Story Mode''': | ||
*[[The Impact Site]]: Inside the box that the Pikmin have to push. | *[[The Impact Site]]: Inside the box that the Pikmin have to push. | ||
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Screenshot 2014-01-03 at 4.27.52 PM.png|An unused texture from ''Pikmin,'' showing a Blue Pikmin with a Bomb Rock. | Screenshot 2014-01-03 at 4.27.52 PM.png|An unused texture from ''Pikmin,'' showing a Blue Pikmin with a Bomb Rock. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*It is suggested that [[Red Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] could once carry bomb rocks along with the [[Yellow Pikmin]] in the original ''Pikmin''. All Pikmin gain this ability in ''Pikmin 3''. | *It is suggested that [[Red Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] could once carry bomb rocks along with the [[Yellow Pikmin]] in the original ''Pikmin''. All Pikmin gain this ability in ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
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*Bomb Rocks may have been inspired by cypress cones. | *Bomb Rocks may have been inspired by cypress cones. | ||
==Unused Pikmin | ==Unused Pikmin textures gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:redleafbomb.png | File:redleafbomb.png | ||
Revision as of 12:28, February 9, 2015
Bomb Rocks are explosive rocks in the Pikmin games. They are used as an explosive force or weapon in the games they are found in, both for the player and by certain enemies.
Differences between games
Pikmin
In Pikmin, the bomb rocks are much smaller than in future games. They can be carried only by Yellow Pikmin, where their main purpose is to destroy Reinforced Walls. They can also be used to defeat enemies, and are particularly useful for doing so with bosses. When an enemy eats a Pikmin that is holding a bomb rock, it explodes inside the enemy, which will harm or even kill it. They are usually found inside tin cans, pipes, or large animal skulls. If there are idle Pikmin near the spot a Yellow Pikmin leaves its bomb rock for detonation, the thrown Yellow Pikmin will "call" these idle ones to him as he runs back to Olimar. The idle Pikmin will join Olimar, exactly as if the captain himself had whistled them.
Pikmin 2
In Pikmin 2, they are much larger and cannot be carried by Yellow Pikmin, but can be detonated by attacking them or by coming over to where it falls. In certain caves, you can trick nearby Emperor Bulblaxes into swallowing them, which will stun the beast and deal considerable damage. Bomb rocks are also produced by Careening Dirigibugs. Volatile Dweevils carry bomb rocks on their backs, presumably for protection, even though they themselves are killed in the blast. Bomb rocks can even be petrified, so do that if you are in a pinch, but keep in mind that they will not release nectar or spray like many beasts do if killed in that state. In the 2-player battle stage Hostile Territory, bomb rocks can be picked up and thrown by your captain, which you can use to defeat enemies, or deal a serious blow to your opponent's Pikmin count. To perform this action, run into a bomb rock and then press A / 
again to throw it, or B / 
to drop it.
Pikmin 3
In Pikmin 3, Bomb Rocks are in between the sizes of Pikmin and Pikmin 2. In this game, all types of Pikmin are capable of carrying them. Though Pikmin may once again wield the explosives, they will now instantly drop the Bomb Rocks upon be thrown, as opposed to them waiting to be thrown at a wall or an enemy, as they do in the first game. This makes them harder to be transported. Pikmin will also never throw bomb rocks at enemies, like they did in Pikmin. If an enemy seizes a Pikmin that is holding a bomb rock, they will grab/eat the bomb rock, (sometimes even sparing the Pikmin) which will explode and deal a massive amount of damage to the creature. They also have a stronger blast than they did in the first game, since it only takes one blast to kill a Red Bulborb, whereas it takes at least two in the first game. In this game, Bomb Rocks can also be used to instantly unearth burried items by exploding them near said buried item, instantly destroy Dirt Walls, and 2 of them can also take out a Crystal Wall. While they are very useful items in this game, the player must take caution, as any on-screen sleeping enemies will be awoken by the blast. Bomb Rocks are scattered across the maps in Story Mode, and are in Bingo Battle mode as a possible outcome of the cherry roulette.
Instant explosion
Bomb Rocks will explode with a shorter fuse when a Purple Pikmin is thrown directly onto them: be warned, though, that the Pikmin in question is most likely going to be engulfed in the blast. Using a one-hit kill code from game-enhancing devices like Action Replay will also cause the bomb rock to explode instantly, as its health is instantly diminished.
Minor glitch
In Pikmin 2, there is a small glitch regarding bomb rocks. In places where a Bomb rock falls near a Mitite, such as the sixth sublevel of the Bulblax Kingdom, there is a chance of the rock being launched back into the air if it lands on one, landing somewhere else on the Sublevel. It is also possible in the first two games that a yellow pikmin, when picking up a bomb rock, will attempt to pick it up, but will simply continue doing the pick-up animation. It will just stand there, lifting it up and dropping it until you call the pikmin back without the bomb rock. You can then throw the pikmin back and it should then pick it up fine.
Bomb-rock locations in Pikmin
Story Mode:
- The Impact Site: Inside the box that the Pikmin have to push.
- The Forest of Hope: In a tin can, near the great plain with Red Bulborbs, in another one near the place where the Yellow Onion is originally found. The last can is in the place where the Nova Blaster is found. On the first day the area is visited, some are found out of the cans, such as in front of the reinforced 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 is found. There's another one next to the place where the Gravity Jumper lies.
- The Distant Spring: In a giant skull inside a hollow tree stump guarded by a Spotty Bulbear and in the beach where the Massage Machine is found. There is another skull near the pool with Wogpoles to the west.
- The Final Trial: In a pipe on a high place to the right of the starting point. There are three other pipes in the cliffs surrounding the arena where Emperor Bulblax is fought. Overall, there are fifty Bomb Rocks in this stage.
Gallery
- Yellow pikmin with bomb rock.jpg
A Yellow Pikmin with a Bomb Rock.
- BombrocksCan.jpg
A few Bomb-rocks in a can.
- Pikmin2BombRock.jpg
A Bomb Rock that is about to explode in Pikmin 2.
- Pikmin-pellet-bomb-rock-screenshot-big.jpg
Olimar standing next to some bomb rocks.
A Bomb Rock as seen in Pikmin 3.
- Screen Shot 2013-06-23 at 3.39.22 PM.png
A Blue Pikmin carrying a Bomb Rock.
- Screenshot 1.png
A Red Pikmin using a bomb rock on a Red Bulborb in Pikmin 3.
- Guirlande-de-pommes-de-pin-1.jpg
Cypress cones.
- ZlCfzRE4WRIj4 RYWN.jpg
- Screenshot 2014-01-03 at 4.27.52 PM.png
An unused texture from Pikmin, showing a Blue Pikmin with a Bomb Rock.
Trivia
- It is suggested that Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin could once carry bomb rocks along with the Yellow Pikmin in the original Pikmin. All Pikmin gain this ability in Pikmin 3.
- In Pikmin, if a Yellow Pikmin is holding a Bomb Rock when it is called to the Onion, it will leave it beneath the pillar of light.
- Bomb Rocks may have been inspired by cypress cones.
Unused Pikmin textures gallery
- Redleafbomb.png
- Redbudbomb.png
- Redflowerbomb.png
- Blueleafbomb.png
- Bluebudbomb.png
- Blueflowerbomb.png