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'''Red Bulborbs''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;line-height:19px;">アカチャッピー) </span>are amongst the most well-known enemies in the ''[[Pikmin (series)|Pikmin ]]''[[Pikmin (series)|games]]'', ''appearing in all games. The Red Bulborb's original name was the '''Spotty Bulborb''', but it had its name changed when [[Olimar]] found other subspecies with spotted patterns. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', it is simply named '''Bulborb''', despite the [[Orange Bulborb]] also appearing in the game. The nocturnal creature will sleep out in the open, exposing themselves to Pikmin attacks.


==Biology==
'''Red Bulborbs''' are among the most well-known enemies in the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' games]] and are often just as much a staple for the games as [[Pikmin Family|Pikmin]] themselves. They were originally known as '''Spotty Bulborbs''' until various other subspecies, all with spots, were discovered in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.
Red Bulborbs are some of the most mammalian enemies in the series due to them having leathery, soft skin, bulbous eyes, unlike insects, who have compound eyes. Judging by the size of their eyes and their nocturnal lifestyle, their eyes have a wide pupil, a large lens and possible increased retinal surface used for collecting more ambient light during nighttime.


Olimar mentions the Red Bulborbs having a set of mandibles. Mandibles are a pair of appendages near an insects mouth, used for grinding and chewing food. The so-called mandibles Olimar mentions in his notes look nothing like normal mandibles and are instead most likely sabre-teeth, used for breaking exoskeletons of prey insects and digging through the soil for roots. Bulborbs are most likely omnivorous.
It seems that the young Red Bulborb is the favored host of the parasitic Pikmin known as [[Bulbmin]]. This type of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] appears to control its host, causing the animal to behave less like a Bulborb and more like a Pikmin, following a [[Captain]] (which is naturally an older Bulbmin) and predating in packs. Red Bulborbs are not observed at the two stages of development displayed by Bulbmin (between [[Bulborb Larva]] and their full size) anywhere else in-game (unlike the [[Spotty Bulbear]] and [[Emperor Bulblax]]), so it is unknown whether Bulbmin are a common stage in Red Bulborb development or not, as symbiotic cooperation from the parasite would give this slightly weaker form of [[Grub-dog]] an advantage in the subterranean environment that all stages of the Red Bulborb species are found in. The best known form, the large adults, also venture to the surface.


It seems that the young Red Bulborb is the favored host of the parasitic Pikmin known as [[Bulbmin]]. This type of [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] appears to control its host, causing the animal to behave less like a Bulborb and more like a Pikmin, following a [[Captain]] (which is naturally an older Bulbmin) and hunting in packs. Red Bulborbs are not observed at the two stages of development displayed by Bulbmin anywhere else in-game (unlike the [[Spotty Bulbear]]), so it is unknown whether Bulbmin are a common stage in Red Bulborb initial development or not, as symbiotic cooperation from the parasite would give this slightly weaker form of [[Grub-dog]] an advantage in the subterranean environment that all stages of the Red Bulborb species are found in.
Most have a very slow reaction time when attacked. If rushed by a large enough force, they can be overcome before they can counterattack. It is also true that throwing numerous [[Purple Pikmin]] will work exceedingly well in defeating it without fail. Their mouths are large enough to be able to gobble up as many as five Pikmin with one bite, so attacking from behind is recommended for the best results.


==Notes==
Bulborbs in general are surprisingly apathetic creatures and won't arise from their sleep even if one of their own is under attack. That being said, however, [[Dwarf Red Bulborb|Dwarf Bulborbs]] in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' will let out a screech when agitated, awaking any nearby Bulborbs. This does not happen in ''Pikmin 2''.
===Ship's Log===
<p style="margin-top:1em;margin-bottom:1em;">''"The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective."''</p>
===Reel Notes===
''"This nocturnal hunter feeds mostly on small animals returning to their nests at night."''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the red bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification."''
===Louie's Notes===
''"Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch."''
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"The weakest of the larger Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Since it is a nocturnal species, most of the Red Bulborbs that you encounter in the daytime will be asleep to start. Sneak up on them from behind and hit them with a stream of flying Pikmin."[[File:RedBulborbTrophy.png|thumb|153px]]''
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl Trophy===
''"A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye." These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of Bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars."''
===''Pikmin 3'' Website===
''"It's considered one of the weakest of the Bulborbs, but can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Attack from behind to gain the advantage. Weakest point: eyeballs."''
===''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide===
''"These large creatures use their jaws to gobble up several Pikmin with each bite. Whenever possible, use a large squad of Pikmin to charge the creature from the rear. If brute force isn’t an option, throw Red Pikmin and Rock Pikmin onto the creature’s back. During an extended battle, it’s important to retrieve your Pikmin as the Bulborb shakes them off."''


==Fighting Strategy==
{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}
===''Pikmin''===


The most effective strategy is to swarm it from the back with a large group of 30 or more Pikmin, preferably [[Red Pikmin]] for their high attack power, and it will die. Note that if the game has been running for a while it may instantly be standing and will kill more Pikmin than expected. If only a few Pikmin are available, repeatedly throw Pikmin onto the Bulborb's back and retreat if it starts charging at them. When it goes back to sleep, toss more Pikmin on its back.  Then, when it attempts to shake them off, call your Pikmin back and throw them back when the Bulborb is done shaking. It should be unable to eat any Pikmin if done correctly. This strategy also works for the [[Spotty Bulbear]], but it takes a little bit longer because Spotty Bulbears have more health. Red Pikmin are the best for this strategy. (''Notice: This does not work well in Pikmin 2'') When attacking [[Dwarf Red Bulborb|Dwarf Bulborbs]], they will sometimes screech when agitated and awaken nearby Red Bulborbs. Note that a glitch exists when the Bulborb moves in to attack that renders it invincible. Unless it is at very low health, expect some Pikmin to be devoured. With a large enough Pikmin group, this shouldn't be a problem. If [[Bomb Rock]]s are used, the Bulborb will die with two or three blasts. 
===Brawl Trophy Description===
"A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye." These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars."


===''Pikmin 2''===
==Strategy==
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', rather than swarming it, continuously toss Pikmin onto its back and ignore any fallen Pikmin if it has low enough HP when it shakes. A few purple Pikmin can cause serious damage, especially if they stun the Bulborb. If it is accidentally awakened it before attacking with Pikmin, run away until it turns around, and begins to fall asleep, if attacked at this moment, it will not realize it is being hurt until it begins to snore. In some metallic themed caves, Red Bulborbs and their kin can be led off of the stage by awakening it and quickly running around a hole in the sublevel, causing it to fall.
[[Image:Pikmin 002.jpg|thumb|250px|Several Pikmin attacking a mature Red Bulborb.]]


It has also been observed that hitting it from underneath could kill it immediately, but this is rare and not recommended.
====Pikmin====
Swarming it with a large group of 50 or so Pikmin, preferably [[Red Pikmin|Reds]] due to their high attack power, proves quite effective. If only a few Pikmin are available, they should be thrown onto the Bulborb's back repeatedly while retreating if the enemy starts charging at them. Waiting until it goes back to sleep takes longer, but is a lot safer. If [[bomb-rock]]s are used, the Bulborb will die with two blasts. If you attack its back it will usually do a quarter-turn right, hiding some of its back from your current position.


===''Pikmin 3''===
====Pikmin 2====
[[File:Wii-U-Pikmin-3.png|thumb|A Red Bulborb who is hit on the eye in Pikmin 3]]
Rather than swarming it, continuously tossing Pikmin onto its back is preferable when the army is at least 30 Pikmin strong, even if some are shaken off. A few purple Pikmin can cause serious damage, especially if they stun the Bulborb. If it is accidentally awakened before being attacked by Pikmin, the player should run away until it turns around, then make a new pass at it.
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the strategy is quite similar to that of the previous game, wherein the player must rapidly throw Pikmin onto its back. However, in ''Pikmin 3'', their eyes are now weakpoints as well. You can make them flinch by throwing Pikmin directly into their eyes. It is also possible to swarm a Bulborb with a large group of Pikmin while it is asleep and, hopefully, killing it in seconds.


==Gallery==
If you don't have purples and your army is small, you can also wake it up and let it chase you until out of its range, which will make it shake its head and turn back. Follow it, and at the moment it '''stops walking''' at its original sleeping spot, attack it. Even though it is still awake, it will not notice you attacking it until looking around, yawning and falling asleep, then waking back up.
<gallery orientation="none">
 
NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|Red Bulborb artwork from '''pikmin'''
==Trivia==
Image:Bulborb Clay.jpg|Promotional artwork for ''Pikmin 2'', showing a bulborb tussling with some pikmin.
*In the ''Nintendogs'' games, at the second-hand shop, there is a Red Bulborb toy on a shelf of products in a pre-rendered background shot.
445px-Pikmin3Bulborb.png|Art of the Red Bulborb for the Official Nintendo Magezine. Notice that the spots on its back appear to stick out.
*Along with [[Olimar]], the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and [[Louie]], the Red Bulborb is available as a [[Merchandise|plush toy]], along with being a secret figurine in the first volume of Pikmin Figures.
Reel23 Spotty Bulborb.png
*The Red Bulborb's Japanese name literally translates to "spotted crimson bug-eye".
Bulborb Fight.jpg|[[Olimar]] and his Pikmin fighting a Red Bulborb in ''Pikmin.''
*On the title screen of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', pressing and holding the Y button will summon a Red Bulborb onto the screen. The player can control it by using the C stick and can eat Pikmin using the Z button.
Red Bulborb Beta.jpg|A Red Bulborb being carried off in the ''Pikmin'' Beta.
*In ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'', it uses completely different sound clips, making it "whistle" and "squeak" instead of roar.
Image:Red_Bulborb.jpg|A Red Bulborb, asleep.
*The first and last words of its scientific name translate to "eye" and "red" respectively, likely making its scientific name similar or indentical to its Japanese name translation.
Red Bulborb.png|A high quality screenshot of a Red Bulborb from ''Pikmin 2''.
 
i80lYZynmAYvB.png|A high quality screenshot of a Red Bulborb in ''Pikmin 3''.
== Gallery ==
pikmin 3...jpg|A Red Bulborb in ''Pikmin 3''.
<gallery>
Reb Bulborb in Pikmin 3.png|A high-quality image of a Red Bulborb sleeping in ''Pikmin 3''.
File:NPC Red Bulborb.jpg|Artwork of a Red Bulborb.
Pikmin 3 Red Bulborb Eating.png|A Red Bulborb from ''Pikmin 3'' eating some Red Pikmin.
Image:Bulborb Clay.jpg|Promotional clay artwork of a Red Bulborb fighting some Pikmin.
Image:Red_Bulborb.jpg|A Red Bulborb asleep in the Valley of Repose.
Image:Brawl_Bulborb.PNG|A Red Bulborb, as it appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
Image:Brawl_Bulborb.PNG|A Red Bulborb, as it appears in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.
$(KGrHqN,!lMFEzJi2cN0BRgRYQD+s!~~60_35.jpg|The red bulborb plush
File:Bulborb Fight.jpg|Olimar and his Pikmin fighting a Bulborb in ''Pikmin''.
180px-Pikmin 2 title screen bulborb.png|A bulborb appearing in the title screen in '''Pikmin'''
File:100i.jpg|A Red Bulborb being carried off in an early version of ''Pikmin''.
Red bulborb in Pikmin 3.jpg|A Red Bulborb being attacked by pikmin in mission mode in '''pikmin 3'''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==See Also==
*Along with Olimar, the Pikmin and Louie, the Red Bulborb is available as a [[Merchandise|plush toy]], along with being a secret figurine in the first volume of Pikmin Figures.
*The Red Bulborb's scientific name '''''Oculus kageyamii russus '''''translates to "red-eyed kageyamii". It is unclear what "kageyamii" actually means.
*On the title screen of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', pressing and holding the X button will summon a Red Bulborb onto the screen. The player can control it by using the C stick and can eat Pikmin using the Z button.
*While the Red Bulborb had purple eyes in the first two games, they appear to have blue eyes in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
*Using an Action Replay to access a model test menu in ''Pikmin'', the Spotty Bulborb's code name is "swollow".
*The Bulborb's name is possibly a play on 'bulb' and 'orb', as they have large, round eyes and bodies.
*It's name has been slightly altered in every game so far. It's "Spotty Bulborb" in ''Pikmin'', "Red Bulborb" in ''Pikmin 2'', and just "Bulborb" in ''Pikmin 3''.
*<span style="line-height:19px;">The Bulborbs in ''PIkmin 3'' now look at the Pikmin instead of looking forward in the past two games.</span>
*<span style="line-height:19px;">The Red Bulborb Trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' says that the Red Bulborb only appears in ''Pikmin 2''. This may be because they are called Spotty Bulborb in the first game.</span>
{{Enemies}}
 
==See also==
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]


[[de:Roter Punktkäfer]]
==Names in other languages==
[[Category:Pikmin 1 enemies]]
{{Foreignname
[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
|Jap=アカチャッピー
[[Category:Pikmin 3 Enemies]]
|JapR=Aka Chappī
[[Category:Grub-dogs]]
|JapM=Red Chappy
[[Category:Enemies]]
|Ger=Roter Punktkäfer
[[Category:The Forest of Hope]]
|GerM=Red Dot Beetle
[[Category:The Distant Spring]]
}}
[[Category:Valley of Repose]]
 
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
{{Enemies}}
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
[[Category:Garden of Hope]]
[[Category:Awakening Wood]]
[[Category:Super Smash Bros Brawl]]

Revision as of 14:57, August 27, 2013

Bulborb
01redbulborb.png
Appears in PikminPikmin 2Pikmin 3
Scientific name Oculus kageyamii russus
Family Grub-dog
Areas The Forest of Hope, Valley of Repose, Awakening Wood
Caves Hole of Beasts, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den, Angle Maze
Challenge Mode stages The Forest of Hope, The Distant Spring, Explorer's Cave, Lost Toy Box, Red Chasm, Collector's Room, Breeding Ground, Emperor's Realm
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
2-Player Battle stages None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks Eats Pikmin

Red Bulborbs are among the most well-known enemies in the Pikmin games and are often just as much a staple for the games as Pikmin themselves. They were originally known as Spotty Bulborbs until various other subspecies, all with spots, were discovered in Pikmin 2.

It seems that the young Red Bulborb is the favored host of the parasitic Pikmin known as Bulbmin. This type of Pikmin appears to control its host, causing the animal to behave less like a Bulborb and more like a Pikmin, following a Captain (which is naturally an older Bulbmin) and predating in packs. Red Bulborbs are not observed at the two stages of development displayed by Bulbmin (between Bulborb Larva and their full size) anywhere else in-game (unlike the Spotty Bulbear and Emperor Bulblax), so it is unknown whether Bulbmin are a common stage in Red Bulborb development or not, as symbiotic cooperation from the parasite would give this slightly weaker form of Grub-dog an advantage in the subterranean environment that all stages of the Red Bulborb species are found in. The best known form, the large adults, also venture to the surface.

Most have a very slow reaction time when attacked. If rushed by a large enough force, they can be overcome before they can counterattack. It is also true that throwing numerous Purple Pikmin will work exceedingly well in defeating it without fail. Their mouths are large enough to be able to gobble up as many as five Pikmin with one bite, so attacking from behind is recommended for the best results.

Bulborbs in general are surprisingly apathetic creatures and won't arise from their sleep even if one of their own is under attack. That being said, however, Dwarf Bulborbs in Pikmin will let out a screech when agitated, awaking any nearby Bulborbs. This does not happen in Pikmin 2.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective.

Reel notes

This nocturnal hunter feeds mostly on small animals returning to their nests at night.

Olimar's notes

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the red bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

Louie's notes

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

Brawl Trophy Description

"A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye." These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars."

Strategy

File:Pikmin 002.jpg
Several Pikmin attacking a mature Red Bulborb.

Pikmin

Swarming it with a large group of 50 or so Pikmin, preferably Reds due to their high attack power, proves quite effective. If only a few Pikmin are available, they should be thrown onto the Bulborb's back repeatedly while retreating if the enemy starts charging at them. Waiting until it goes back to sleep takes longer, but is a lot safer. If bomb-rocks are used, the Bulborb will die with two blasts. If you attack its back it will usually do a quarter-turn right, hiding some of its back from your current position.

Pikmin 2

Rather than swarming it, continuously tossing Pikmin onto its back is preferable when the army is at least 30 Pikmin strong, even if some are shaken off. A few purple Pikmin can cause serious damage, especially if they stun the Bulborb. If it is accidentally awakened before being attacked by Pikmin, the player should run away until it turns around, then make a new pass at it.

If you don't have purples and your army is small, you can also wake it up and let it chase you until out of its range, which will make it shake its head and turn back. Follow it, and at the moment it stops walking at its original sleeping spot, attack it. Even though it is still awake, it will not notice you attacking it until looking around, yawning and falling asleep, then waking back up.

Trivia

  • In the Nintendogs games, at the second-hand shop, there is a Red Bulborb toy on a shelf of products in a pre-rendered background shot.
  • Along with Olimar, the Pikmin and Louie, the Red Bulborb is available as a plush toy, along with being a secret figurine in the first volume of Pikmin Figures.
  • The Red Bulborb's Japanese name literally translates to "spotted crimson bug-eye".
  • On the title screen of Pikmin 2, pressing and holding the Y button will summon a Red Bulborb onto the screen. The player can control it by using the C stick and can eat Pikmin using the Z button.
  • In New Play Control! Pikmin, it uses completely different sound clips, making it "whistle" and "squeak" instead of roar.
  • The first and last words of its scientific name translate to "eye" and "red" respectively, likely making its scientific name similar or indentical to its Japanese name translation.

Gallery

See Also

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese アカチャッピー?
Aka Chappī
Red Chappy
Flag of Germany German Roter Punktkäfer Red Dot Beetle