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[[File:Explosion.png|thumb|left|A bomb rock exploding in ''Pikmin 2''.]]

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The [[Emperor Bulblax]] reacts to bomb rocks in a different way, in that if they explode on its tongue or inside of it, they will stun it for some time.

In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', bomb rocks cannot be carried by Pikmin, but can be set off by attacking them. They can also spontaneously fall from the ground and instantly activate, and are also produced by [[Careening Dirigibug]]s. [[Volatile Dweevil]]s carry bomb rocks on their backs, presumably for protection, even though they themselves are killed in the blast. One should ''never'' [[throw]] [[Purple Pikmin]] onto a bomb rock, as that can cause near-instant detonation, which will likely kill the Pikmin. Bomb rocks can even be [[ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], so one should do that if in peril, but they will not release [[nectar]] or [[spray]] like many beasts do if destroyed in that state. Petrifying an inactive bomb rock will also activate it once it breaks free.

Despite being obstacles and hard to control, bomb rocks in ''Pikmin 2'' can also be used to one's advantage, with the aforementioned uses. Fixed-location bomb rocks are less exploitable, but enemies that can generate bomb rock explosions can be abused more easily. For instance, one can have a Careening Dirigibug destroy an [[electrical wire]] without Pikmin having to be involved.

[[File:Yellow pikmin with bomb rock.jpg|thumb|right|Artwork of a [[Yellow Pikmin]] with a bomb rock.]]

The [[controls]] when dealing with bomb rock-yielding Yellow Pikmin are a bit complex, and varies slightly depending on the console.

On the GameCube version of the game, [[throw]]ing a Pikmin with a bomb rock will make it stay on the spot, but primed to use the bomb. It is possible to see that the Pikmin is not idle because its stem doesn't glow and its color doesn't become paler. If an enemy is close, the Pikmin will step back and throw the bomb rock at it. In this state, when called back using the [[whistle]], they'll drop and activate the bomb, and run towards Olimar. If, however, the player wants the Pikmin to join the party without dropping and activating the bomb, they must have Olimar touch the Pikmin directly. [[Dismiss]]ing will cause these Pikmin to go to their own group, but will actually become idle, as seen by their color and stem. In this state, they will also use the bomb when near an enemy, but will no long activate it when whistled.

In the [[New Play Control! Pikmin|''New Play Control!'']] version, switching to a different Pikmin while [[Throw|holding]] one (i.e. pressing {{button|wii|B}} when holding {{button|wii|A}}) will treat Yellow Pikmin as being different from bomb rock-holding Yellow Pikmin. In addition, Pikmin no longer use the bomb when called to the group, regardless of scenario.

====GameCube and Wii====

Pikmin holding bomb rocks will not interact with objects when the [[Group move|group is moved]], and when called to the yellow [[Onion]], Pikmin yielding bomb rocks will drop the explosives on the ground without igniting them.

Curiously, when a Yellow Pikmin throws a bomb rock, it'll warn nearby Pikmin to rejoin Olimar in order to stay away from the blast. However, if one throws a bomb rock-holding Pikmin next to a group of idle Yellow Pikmin, and calls the bomb rock-yielding Pikmin back with the whistle (i.e. make it drop the bomb rock), it will not call the idlers.

In the [[2-Player Battle]] stage [[Hostile Territory]], bomb rocks can be picked up and thrown by a leader, which can be used to defeat enemies, or deal a serious blow to the opponent's Pikmin count. To perform this, one merely needs to run into a bomb rock for around one second, at which point it'll be picked up. Players can then press {{button|gcn|A|wii|A}} to throw it (the distance is around twice as far as the reach of the GameCube game's cursor), or {{button|gcn|B|wii|B}} to drop it in place. In both cases, the bomb rock will be activated. In every other point in the game where bomb rocks are found, they can be activated by being attacked, provoked (in the case of Volatile Dweevils), or dropped (in the case of Careening Dirigibugs).

Controlling the way Pikmin behave with the bomb rocks is much simpler in this game compared to ''Pikmin'' – a Pikmin will always keep hold of its bomb until said Pikmin is thrown, in which case it will drop the rock exactly where it landed, and run back to the group with a cry. When [[dismiss]]ed, any bomb rock-wielding Pikmin will separate from the group of their type, making it easier to get only the bombers. Idle bomb Rock Pikmin will not automatically throw their bombs at enemies, like they would in ''Pikmin'', and they still cannot interact with other objects, not even by [[Charge|charging]]. In order to coax an enemy into eating a bomb rock, there should be a Pikmin idling with one nearby. When the enemy tries to eat that Pikmin, it will dodge at the last second and the beast will catch the explosive instead.

Bomb rocks are usually found inside tin cans, pipes, or large animal skulls.

*[[The Final Trial]]: In a pipe, on a high place to the right of the starting point. There are three other pipes in the cliffs surrounding the arena where [[Emperor Bulblax]] is fought. Overall, there are 50 bomb rocks in this stage.

*[[The Forest Navel]]: There are no bomb rocks in the level.

*[[The Distant Spring]]: There are no bomb rocks in the level.

*[[Subterranean Complex]]: On almost every floor, there is at least one bomb rock or bomb rock-related enemy (Volatile Dweevil or Careening Drigibug).

*[[Bulblax Kingdom]]: On some floors, especially near buried or partially buried treasure, bomb rocks may spawn.

*[[Submerged Castle]]: Many bomb rocks and [[Careening Dirigibugs]] are present on Sublevels 2 and 4.

*[[Hole of Heroes]]: Bomb rocks, [[Careening Dirigibugs]], and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s are found on sublevel 2.

*[[Frontier Cavern]]: Bomb rocks can spawn on sublevel 3.

*[[Dream Den]]: Bomb rocks and [[Careening Dirigibugs]] are found on sublevel 3.

*[[Concrete Maze]]: Many bomb rocks and [[Volatile Dweevil]]s fall from the ceiling.

*[[Abduction Den]]: [[Careening Dirigibugs]] can spawn bomb rocks.

*[[Cave of Pain]]: Many [[Volatile Dweevil]]s and bomb rocks fall from the ceiling.

*[[Hostile Territory]]: Many bomb rocks are littered here. Interestingly, leaders can pick up bomb rocks and use them.

In places where a bomb rock falls near [[Mitites]], such as sublevel 6 of [[Bulblax Kingdom]], there is a chance of it being launched back into the air if it lands on one, landing somewhere else on the level.

In ''Pikmin'', Yellow Pikmin will sometimes fail to pick up bomb rocks, and will instead perform their "picking up" animation repeatedly. Whistling them and having them try it again is usually enough to fix the issue.

File:Pikmin-1.jpg|A few bomb rocks in a can.

File:Bomb-rock.jpg|A bomb rock about to explode in ''Pikmin 2''.

zlCfzRE4WRIj4 RYWN.jpg|A closeup of a bomb rock in ''Pikmin 3''.

Screenshot 1.png|A Red Pikmin using a bomb rock on a [[Red Bulborb]] in ''Pikmin 3''.

File:Bombrock.jpg|Concept art of a bomb rock from ''Pikmin''.

Rp lb64.png|An unused texture from ''Pikmin,'' showing a Red Pikmin with a bomb rock. The other textures can be found [[Unused content in Pikmin#Unused bomb-rock textures|here]].

*Bomb rocks in ''Pikmin'' actually shrink and disappear if they touch the water. This can be seen on [[The Forest Navel]] where, on the southernmost point of the map, there is a tube with bomb rocks. If Olimar [[Lie down|lies down]] next to the one outside the tube, closest to the water, he will begin sliding towards the lake and drag the bomb rock with him.