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-The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' ({{j|コガネモチ|Kogane Mochi|Small Riches Holder}}) is an enemy in all three [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. Attack one by [[throw]]ing a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] on top of it, at which it glows red while overturning and drops a useful object; Pikmin attacking from on the ground cannot harm it. This creature disappears after a certain amount of time has passed or it has been overturned enough times.
+The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' ({{j|コガネモチ|Kogane Mochi|Small Riches Holder}}) is an [[enemy]] in {{p1}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}. It is harmless to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and instead runs around unpredictably. When a Pikmin is [[throw]]n directly on top of it, it will flip over and drop a useful object, such as a [[pellet]] or a drop of [[spray]]. Pikmin attacking from the ground cannot harm it. This enemy spends most of the time underground, only surfacing when a [[leader]] comes near, and it will return to the ground after some time has passed or after it has been hit enough times.
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 == ''Pikmin'' ==
-In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', these bugs look rather larger than in [[Pikmin 2|the second game]] and have a different coloration. They are more common, and are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they drop, in order{{cite youtube|LCXKT8Lf-sA|of Iridescent Flint Beetles stuck in place with hacks, showing what they can drop|published={{date|12|February|2019}}|retrieved={{date|15|February|2019}}}}:
+In {{p}}, the Iridescent Flint Beetle is small, round, and green, and is fairly common. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they drop, in order{{cite youtube|LCXKT8Lf-sA|of Iridescent Flint Beetles stuck in place with hacks, showing what they can drop|published={{date|12|February|2019}}|retrieved={{date|15|February|2019}}}}:
 * A 1-[[pellet]],
 * Two doses of [[nectar]],
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 == ''Pikmin 2'' ==
 [[File:20iridescentflintbeetle.png‎|thumb|right|The creature on the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]].]]
-In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', its appearance was slightly changed. Pikmin no longer attack Iridescent Flint Beetles automatically as they do in the original game. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these creatures drop treasures. They are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (a dose of nectar if it's underground), 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of [[ultra-spicy spray]] (3 doses of nectar if the ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discovered yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown.
+In {{p2}}, the Iridescent Flint Beetle's appearance was slightly changed to have a different coloration, and it is slightly smaller. Pikmin no longer attack them automatically as they do in the original game. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these creatures drop treasures. They are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (a dose of nectar if it's underground), 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of [[ultra-spicy spray]] (3 doses of nectar if the ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discovered yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown. It is possible to defeat these creatures while [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse.
-As a side note, it is possible to defeat these creatures while [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse.
 On the main menu, if the player presses {{button|gc|y|wii|z}}, an Iridescent Flint Beetle may appear that can be controlled with {{button|gc|c|wii|pad}}. The beetle will be swarmed if it gets close to the Pikmin. This is just one of the [[Easter eggs#Title screen secrets|main menu easter eggs]].
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 == ''Pikmin 3'' ==
 [[File:Flinty.jpg|thumb|200px|The Iridescent Flint Beetle near the landing site in the Garden of Hope.]]
-In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', this creature's appearance is greatly altered. Its eyes are still on stalks, but it sports two horizontally-facing antennae that look almost like a mustache, its shiny exoskeleton seems to have layers and appears less vibrant, and its underside appears to have four glowing, blue spots. In {{p3d}}'s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], [[Olimar]] confirms this drastic appearance change is due to them being a subspecies of the ones from previous games. The only way to harm one of these creatures, as with previous games, is by throwing Pikmin on its back, upon which it drops nectar or pellets.
+In {{p3}}, the Iridescent Flint Beetle was significantly redesigned. Its eyes are still on stalks, but it sports two horizontally-facing antennae that look almost like a mustache, its shiny exoskeleton seems to have layers and appears less vibrant, and its underside appears to have four glowing, blue spots. In {{p3d}}'s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|Piklopedia]], [[Olimar]] confirms this drastic appearance change is due to them being a subspecies of the ones from previous games. The only way to harm one of these creatures, as with previous games, is by throwing Pikmin on its back, upon which it drops nectar or pellets.
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