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The Bolbert (アトラクティブチャッピー?, lit.: "Attractive Chappy") is a recurring enemy in the Pikmin series, appearing in Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3, Pikmin 4, Hey! Pikmin, and Pikmin: Color Splash. A majestic creature, the Bolbert is most readily identifiable by its glamorous appearance and delicate movement. Many mistake Bolberts for members of the grub-dog and breadbug families, but the key difference lies in the Bolbert's vastly superior aesthetic value. In addition, while all forms of Bulborb and Bulborb mimic are different enemies, the Bolbert is a single enemy, appearing in several different color schemes and shapes.
Stats
| Game | Weight | Max. carriers |
Seeds | Value | Health | Regen. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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10 | 20 | 12 | N/A | 1100 | Unknown |
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10 | 20 | 12 |  × 70
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750 | No |
 (?)
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10 | 20 (normally) | 12 |  × 500 × 500
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1000 | No |
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10 | 20 | 12 |  × 100
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1000 | No |
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N/A | N/A | N/A |  × 10
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Unknown | Unknown |
Notes
Olimar's Voyage Log
Reel notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Alph’s comment
“Structual flaw: eyes, back Weight: 10
Whoever designed this beautiful creature put looks first, and it paid off. We could easily defeat it by charging at its back, but its wonderful looks deter me from doing that.”Brittany’s comment
Charlie’s comment
Olimar's comment
Louie's comment
Hey! Pikmin Log
Dalmo's Notes
Olimar's Notes
Louie's Notes
Behavior
Much like the vastly bruter Red Bulborb, a Bolbert sleeps during most of the day, waking up when prey approach. It can chase them down with its graceful walking pattern, and if it reaches them, it will attempt to gobble them up with its vast mouth. Should a Bolbert be attacked, it will smoothly shake its body in a rubbery-like fashion, tossing Pikmin away from its delicate hide. When bored, it returns to its original spot to resume its beauty sleep.
Although rare due to its sleep cycle, it is possible to see a Bolbert's peaking intelligence in action at times, where it may interact with objects around it in a fashion similar to humans.
Locations
In sheer contrast with its splendor, the Bolbert is normally found sleeping on patches of dirt. It can be found on most areas, as a relatively common enemy, with the exceptions being The Forest Navel, Valley of Repose and Twilight River. It is present in all Challenge Mode levels (in both Pikmin and Pikmin 2), as well as all Mission Mode levels bar the Formidable Oak Remix. It also appears in all 2-Player Battle and Bingo Battle levels.
Strategy
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Bolberts can be attacked like most other enemies by launching an onslaught of Pikmin to damage it. Care should be taken to whistle the Pikmin back before it attempts to slurp them in its unique mouth. Striking its delicate eyes causes slightly more damage than other parts of the body.
In Pikmin 3, a Bolbert can also be defeated by the player itself: if they speak into the GamePad's microphone and lie about its good looks, or even laugh at it during some of its most glamorous animations, the pure shame and outrage will quickly and steadily sap away most of its health. This was removed in Pikmin 3 Deluxe.
Naming
- Common name: Bolbert is a corruption of Bulborb, stated in an elegant tone to reflect the creature itself.
- Japanese nickname: (アトラクティブチャッピー?
- Japanese name: Unknown.
- Scientific name: Oculus kageyamii bellus. Bellus is Latin for "cute", "beautiful", or "handsome". See here for details on the genus and species.
- Internal names:
cutechappy - Prerelease: None.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
アトラクティブチャッピー? Atorakutibu Chappī |
Attractive Chappy | |
 Chinese(traditional) |
奼娉 Chàpīng |
Beautiful Graceful Chappy | |
 Chinese(simplified) |
姹娉 Chàpīng |
Beautiful Graceful Chappy | |
 Dutch |
Koelborb | Coolborb | |
 French |
Bulbeau | From "Bulborbe" and "beau" (beautiful) | |
 German |
Hübschkäfer | From "hübsch" (handsome) and "Punktkäfer" (Bulborb) | |
 Italian |
Fantasticoleto | Portmanteau of "fantastico" and "Coleto" (Bulborb) | |
 Korean |
엄차피난 Eomchapinan |
From 엄청나다 (stupendous) and 차피 Chappy | |
 Portuguese |
Belobolho | From "belo" (beautiful) and "Bulbolho" (Bulborb) | |
 Spanish (NoA) |
Bulmoso | From "Bulbo" (Bulborb) and "hermoso" (beautiful) | |
 Spanish (NoE) |
Bulcuqui | From "bulbo" (Bulborb) and "cuqui" (cute) | |
 Russian |
Класснеголов Klassnegolov |
From классный (awesome) and Клубнеголов (Bulborb) | As seen in the permanent wall mural at Nintendo of Russia's headquarters |
Gallery
A Bolbert, irradiating the camera with its eye beauty.
Trophy for a Bolbert in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U. The creature can be seen contemplating life while casually eating Pikmin.
A Bolbert delicately honking.
A Bolbert expanding its beauty.
Photo of a Bolbert using its intelligence to "take a selfie".
A black-and-white Bolbert attempting a "
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An extinct Balloon Bolbert preparing for lift-off.
A Bolbert hiding its majestic face in a bush.
A Bolbert vomiting in pure disgust after looking at the player.
A small Bolbert laughing condescendingly.
A Bolbert taking a mud bath.
Artwork of a rare black-and-red Bolbert, caught mid-sneeze.
A kind Bolbert rooting for the blue team while having a snack.
A white-backed Bolbert bravely defending its territory from incoming threats.
A Bolbert's sheer radiance being observed by a local puppy.
A Bolbert patrolling with its young, aspiring to be like their father.
A Bolbert plush.
A Bolbert facing towards infinity.
Cave painting of a Bolbert.
An early version of the Bolbert.
A large Bolbert recoiling in shock at a being with inferior glamour (off-screen).
Pikmin model viewer
The creature's gentle walk cycle.
Trivia
- The Bolbert's majestic appearance awarded it a spot in the Guiness Book of World Records: Gamer's Edition Volume #4, as the second most elegant enemy in video games, surpassed only by Pseudo-Palutena.[citation needed]
- The first line of Olimar's notes in Pikmin 2 may be a reference to Ai no Uta, known for being a beautiful song.