| Queen Candypop Bud | |
|---|---|
| File:51queencandypopbudred.png | |
| Appears in | Pikmin 2 |
| Scientific name | Flora regina |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | None |
| Caves | Subterranean Complex, Snagret Hole, Shower Room, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode levels | None |
| 2-Player Battle levels | None |
| Pikmin produced | 9 Red, Yellow or Blue Pikmin |
Queen Candypop Buds are Candypop Buds found in Pikmin 2, quite different from the others in the game. They allow the player to gain up to 8 Pikmin if a single one of any color is thrown in. The flower's spots alternate between red, blue and yellow, presenting the player with an opportunity, with correct timing, to choose between receiving Blue, Red or Yellow Pikmin. Only as many more Pikmin as can exist on the field are produced; if there are already 100, the Pikmin thrown in just changes color. The plant withers after it has been used once.
These flowers are found only in certain sublevels of difficult caves, usually immediately before or after a particularly challenging boss battle. These areas are usually void of enemies, so they are sometimes referred to as "rest sublevels"; they contain other such useful things as eggs and other types of Candypop Bud.
Queen Candypop Buds are far more common in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode than in the main game, mostly appearing where the player starts off with very few Pikmin, such as Breeding Ground, Hot House and Hidden Garden.
Notes
Olimar's notes
Louie's notes
Artwork
Artwork for the Queen Candypop bud.
Clay artwork of the Queen Candypop bud.
