Fiery Bulblax

Fiery Bulblax
Appears in	Pikmin 2, Pikmin 4
Scientific name	Oculus vulcanus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Valley of Repose, Perplexing Pool, Giant's Hearth (Story Mode and night)
Caves	Submerged Castle, Cavern of Chaos, Hole of Heroes, Dream Den, Engulfed Castle, Frozen Inferno, Cradle of the Beast
Challenge Mode stages	Green Hole, Cryptic Cavern, Hazard Training, Cave of Pain, Emperor's Realm,
Dandori Challenge stages	Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battle stages	Hot Sandy Duel
2-Player Battle stages	None
Attacks	Eat and burn Pikmin

The Fiery Bulblax (ヤキチャッピー^?, lit.: "Sizzling Chappy") is an uncommon enemy that appears in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4. Fiery Bulblaxes, similar to other grub-dog family members, are large, two-legged creatures that have a pair of eyes on stalks, a pair of fangs on either side of their mouth, and two toes each equipped with a small claw. However, unlike most other grub-dogs, Fiery Bulblaxes appear to be melting, giving them a deformed-looking appearance. Also unlike most other grub-dogs, these Bulblaxes lack any form of spots. They instead have a dark, ash-colored back with small, orange-colored patches; though they do have the same face color as a regular Bulborb. Their eyes are asymmetrical, with their right eye being a lot larger then their left one (each eye-stalk is of the same length however).

Fiery Bulblaxes are constantly ablaze, and appear to be melting from the extreme heat they put off, most noticeably on their faces. Red Pikmin are often the only type that can safely attack them due to their fire-resistance. However, if lured into a body of water, their flames will be temporarily extinguished, allowing all types to safely attack.

Stats[edit]

Game	Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health	Regen.
	10	20	12	× 10	1400	4.2 HP/s
	12	24	15 (15 glow pellets)	× 12	2000	No

Behavior[edit]

Much like other members of the grub-dog family, Fiery Bulblaxes are nocturnal, sleeping in open locations during the day. During the night, they can be found wandering around. When they sleep, they lie on the bellies face forwards and their back will be covered in flames – constantly burning while it rests. These flames can be extinguished however, and they will disappear once the Bulblax is defeated.

Once awoken, the Fiery Bulblax will become aggressive and will charge at any nearby Pikmin or leaders. Much like other grub-dogs, they will lunge in an attempt to eat Pikmin and if they succeed, it will stand up to eat them. If they are being attacked by multiple Pikmin at once, the Bulblax will stop attacking and will then shake its body in order to knock off its attackers.

It should be noted that, although Fiery Bulblaxes do not wake up until touched, they are more sensitive compared other Bulborbs when returning to their homes, and can stop in their tracks if Pikmin or leaders enter their territory.

If a Fiery Bulblax's fiery backside is extinguished, it will soon attempt to reignite itself. In Pikmin 2, it does this immediately after exiting the water that put the fire out. In Pikmin 4, it takes a few moments before it reignites itself – often done when it is returning to its territory.

Locations[edit]

Pikmin 2[edit]

Areas[edit]

Valley of Repose - Respawns every time the area is re-entered, either from the area selection menu or from exiting a cave.
- There is one Fiery Bulblax in this area. It is located in the northern part of the area, blocked off by a white bramble gate. In this northern segment, the Bulblax can be found towards the west and across the small body of water. It holds the Temporal Mechanism.
Perplexing Pool - Despawns after day 30 and never respawns after being defeated
- There is one Fiery Bulblax in this area. It can be found directly north of the landing site, in front of the poison white bramble gate blocking access to the Yellow Onion.

Caves[edit]

Submerged Castle
- One can be seen on sublevel 1, holding the Bug Bait.
Cavern of Chaos
- Three can be seen on sublevel 2, with one holding the Essence of Despair, the other holding the Frosty Bauble, and the last one holding the Gemstar Wife.
Hole of Heroes
- One can be seen on sublevel 9, holding either the Dimensional Slicer (US), the Patience Tester (Europe), or the Flying Saucer (Japan).
Dream Den
- One can be seen on sublevel 5, holding the Insect Condo.

Challenge Mode[edit]

Green Hole
- One can be seen on sublevel 2, holding The Key.
Cryptic Cavern
- One can be seen on sublevel 4, holding The Key.
Hazard Training
- One can be seen on sublevel 1, holding The Key.
Cave of Pain
- One can be seen on sublevel 4, holding the Seed of Greed.
Emperor's Realm
- One can be seen on sublevel 3, holding The Key.

Pikmin 4[edit]

Areas[edit]

Giant's Hearth
- There are two Fiery Bulblaxes in this area. The first Bulblax can be found towards the southeast of the Line of Logs base, on the raised section just south of the sprinkler. It is near the clay valve that is used to turn off said sprinkler. The second Bulblax is located towards the center of the map, with it guarding the Abandoned Throne base.

Caves[edit]

Engulfed Castle
- There is one Fiery Bulblax on sublevel 1. It can be found directly north of the base, in the straight path between the two bodies of water. It holds the Vanishing Cookie.
Frozen Inferno
- There is one Fiery Bulblax on sublevel 1. It is located in the northeastern section, containing the already-lit bonfire altar. The Bulblax will be on the sizzling floor.
Cradle of the Beast
- There is one Fiery Bulblax on sublevel 1. It can be found in the room directly north of the base, alongside some water spouts. It holds the Delectable Bouquet.

Dandori Challenges[edit]

Trial of the Sage Leaf[edit]

1st Story: Bulblaxes
- There is one Fiery Bulblax found in this story. It is located in a room towards the east. The Bulblax is north of the room full of sticky mold, and east of the iron fence that is in the room towards the north.

Dandori Battles[edit]

Hot Sandy Duel

Night expeditions[edit]

Giant's Hearth
- Line of Logs
  - There are three Fiery Bulblaxes in the Line of Logs expedition. The first Fiery Bulblax is located towards the northeast, adjacent to a clay valve and a Dandori Challenge cave entrance. The second Fiery Bulblax can be found slightly southwest of the previous Bulblax, with it being in the section with the sprinkler and the bonfire altar. During the day, a Bug-Eyed Crawmad would be located here. The third and final Fiery Bulblax is located south of the Abandoned Throne base, with it being between two piles of glow pellets. This Fiery Bulblax is near a buried Emperor Bulblax.

Strategy[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

With Pikmin[edit]

As Fiery Bulblaxes are typically on fire, Pikmin immune to fire, such as Red Pikmin, Bulbmin, and Glow Pikmin are the most obvious — and often only — choice to battle one with. Typical grub-dog fighting strategies will work, although note that Fiery Bulblaxes are among the most durable grub-dogs. With this in mind, you should bring the largest squad of flame-retardant Pikmin you can muster to defeat the creature as quickly as possible. Rapidly throwing Pikmin onto its back, or swarming its back with a large group of Pikmin will likely be your most effective method. Using sprays will dramatically simplify the battle, especially ultra-bitter spray.

While a somewhat risky and unreliable strategy, Purple Pikmin are deceptively effective against them in Pikmin 2. While they will be ignited, their slam attack will actually inflict damage and can even stun them just as often as most other enemies. While the Fiery Bulblax is up on its feet, it is high up enough to require specifically angling the Purple Pikmin to hit the sides of the Bulblax, so they don't come in contact with the creature's back during their throwing arc, as this will set them on fire and prevent them from slamming down. You'll have to be quick with the whistle to prevent any from burning to death, but this strategy allows even a small group of Purple Pikmin to effectively stunlock the Bulblax to death. The Mega Tweeter upgrade is recommended before attempting this.

During night expeditions, Glow Pikmin are the only Pikmin type available. They are immune to fire as well, noticeably simplifying the battles against them; a glowmob with any modestly sized group will more than likely allow them to defeat it before it can meaningfully react.

There are a few Fiery Bulblaxes throughout the Pikmin series that can only be reached with Blue Pikmin, such as in the Submerged Castle. In these cases, the only way to injure it is to extinguish its flames, either by waking it up and luring it into a body of water or by using an ice blast. The Bulblax will reignite itself the moment it leaves the water in Pikmin 2, so it's highly recommended to use an ultra-bitter spray on it to lock it in place and ensure the Blue Pikmin can safely attack it, as otherwise, it will likely devour quite a few Pikmin in the skirmish. In Pikmin 4, the Bulblax will only reignite after enough time has passed or after falling back asleep, making this method much safer in that game, as one can stand idle until it falls back asleep and attack it then with good timing.

Alternative methods[edit]

Punching a Fiery Bulblax to death is possible, but it will be a lengthy process due to the enemy's high HP, and in Pikmin 2, high health regeneration. Attempting it without the Scorch Guard is ill-advised due to the punch's short range. This will typically be most useful in situations where one needs to defeat a Fiery Bulblax but doesn't have many Red Pikmin, or to prevent possible Pikmin causalities.

If Oatchi is upgraded with his Pup Scorch Guard, he can hold his own against a Fiery Bulblax if sent to attack one, which can prove useful in night expeditions. Despite this, he is liable to being knocked out if he hasn't been sufficiently upgraded in other areas. Fully upgrading his Chomp to Big Chomp and acquiring Pup Air Armor++ and Pup Tuff Stuff++ is recommended.

Items in Pikmin 4 are quite effective on it. Ice blasts will quench its flames, allowing for any type of Pikmin to safely attack or for Oatchi to inflict devastating damage with a rush. If speed is of the essence, like in the Engulfed Castle, bomb rocks can kill it extremely quickly: It'll take two to kill it normally, and only one if it ends up consuming a bomb-rock.

Otherwise, if applicable, waiting for the Waterwraith to fall is a valid tactic, as it will instantly kill the Bulblax if it rolls over it, although note that you'll have to contend with the Waterwraith instead.

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.”

Dalmo's notes[edit]

“When I see this blazing beastie, I get a rush of excitement. It's easy to lose track of time while staring fixated at the flame-enshrouded form of the Fiery Bulblax. Its appearance brings to mind ancient molten landscapes from an era before our earliest ancestors!”

Olimar's notes (Pikmin 4)[edit]

“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 (Pikmin 4)[edit]

“No stove? No problem! This sizzling beast practically cooks itself. Remember to thoroughly extinguish the steaks prior to eating.”

Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide[edit]

“Flames rise from the Fiery Bulblax. If you can draw one of the specimens into water, you'll extinguish the flames and open it up to attack from any Pikmin type. If not, you'll have to use red Pikmin or Bulbmin to beat it. Like large Bulborbs, Fiery Bulblaxes devour Pikmin. Keep troops away from their mouths.”

Technical information[edit]

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	Determines rotation speed while standing (lower values give faster rotations)	30
fp02	白ピクミン毒	White Pikmin poison damage	300

Other information[edit]

Size: Body length: 105mm, as per the e-card
Pikmin 2 Piklopedia number: #10
Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #11
This enemy triggers the Auto Target Lock note in the Rescue Journal

Naming[edit]

See more: Grub-dog family#Naming.

Common name: Fiery Bulblax. The word "fiery" in its name is clearly due to the fact that it is always ablaze, and "Bulblax" is a different name used for the most powerful Bulborbs, perhaps in relation to a possible planned boss status. The Fiery Bulblax also shares the melted features and protected hide of the Emperor Bulblax (which are more prevalent in Pikmin 4), as well as deeper vocalizations shared with the Empress Bulblax in Pikmin 2. The meaning of the word Bulblax is unknown.
Japanese nickname: ヤキチャッピー^?. The name could be translated to "Sizzling Chappy", with "Chappy" being the Japanese name for Bulborb.
Japanese name: ヒノデメマダラ^?, lit.: "Fiery Spotted Bug-eye".
Scientific name: Oculus vulcanus. Vulcanus is Latin for "volcano". According to an unused early English script in the game's files, the species name was initially going to simply be volcano.^[1] In the German translation of Pikmin 4, its scientific name is instead listed as Oculus terribilis, which is the Spotty Bulbear's species name.
Internal names: Internally, it is simply called firechappy.
Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ヤキチャッピー / 焼きチャッピー^[2]^? Yaki Chappī	Sizzling Chappy	"Chappy" is the Japanese name for Bulborb
Chinese (traditional)	燃燒恰比 Ránshāo Qiàbǐ	Flaming Chappy	"Qiàbǐ" is the Chinese (traditional) name for Bulborb
Chinese (simplified)	燃烧恰比 Ránshāo Qiàbǐ	Flaming Chappy	"Qiàbǐ" is the Chinese (simplified) name for Bulborb
Dutch	Vlammende bulblax	Burning bulblax
French	Bulblax Embrasé Bulblax embrasé (Pikmin 4)	Burning Bulblax Burning bulblax (Pikmin 4)	"Bulborbe" is the French name for Bulborb
German	Feuriger Punktkäfer	Fiery Dot Beetle	"Punktkäfer" is the German name for Bulborb
Italian	Coleto Igneo Coleto igneo (Pikmin 4)	Fiery Bulborb Fiery bulborb (Pikmin 4)	"Coleto" may come from "boletus" (Latin for mushroom), as a bulborb's spots resemble those found on certain mushrooms "Coleto" is the Italian name for both Bulborb and Bulbear
Korean	불꽃차피 Bulkkot-Chapi	Flame Chappy	"Chapi" is the Korean name for Bulborb
Portuguese	Bulbolhão-de-fogo	Fiery big bulbeye	"Bulbolhão" is the masculine augmentative form of "Bulbolho" (bulborb) "Bulbolho" is a portmanteau of "bulbo" (bulb) and "olho" (eye), it is the Brazilian Portuguese name for Bulborb "Bulbolhão" also sounds close to "bobalhão" (a childish slang that means "silly" or "stupid", it's the masculine form of "bobalhona")
Spanish	Bulbo fogoso (Pikmin 2) Bulbo dragón (Pikmin 2 (Nintendo Switch), Pikmin 4)	Fiery bulborb	Even though "dragón" means 'dragon', the "Bulbo dragón" (Fiery Bulblax), uses the word as an equivalent to 'fiery' in the English name.

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