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'''Bulbmin''' (adults: {{j|ハチャッピー|Ha Chappī|Leaf Chappy}}, juvenile: {{j|コッパチャッピー|Koppa Chappī|Small Leaf Chappy}}) are a parasitic species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] in {{p2}} that infect [[Bulborb]]s, hence the name. They are only found in [[cave]]s and there is no way to store them, meaning Bulbmin can only be used in the cave they are found in. They are resistant to all 4 [[hazard]]s defined by the game, and are one of the only ways to gain Pikmin in a cave, making them a valuable asset. | '''Bulbmin''' (adults: {{j|ハチャッピー|Ha Chappī|Leaf Chappy}}, juvenile: {{j|コッパチャッピー|Koppa Chappī|Small Leaf Chappy}}) are a parasitic species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] in {{p2}} that infect [[Bulborb]]s, hence the name. They are only found in [[cave]]s and there is no way to store them, meaning Bulbmin can only be used in the cave they are found in. They are resistant to all 4 [[hazard]]s defined by the game, and are one of the only ways to gain Pikmin in a cave, making them a valuable asset. | ||
Uniquely for a Pikmin type, they start out as [[Enemy|enemies]] when they appear in a cave. An adult Bulbmin, closely resembling a [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]], is followed by up to | Uniquely for a Pikmin type, they start out as [[Enemy|enemies]] when they appear in a cave. An adult Bulbmin, closely resembling a [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]], is followed by up to a decade of juvenile Bulbmin, which take on a more unique appearance (having completely black eyes rather than the blue or purple eyes of the dwarf and adult Bulborbs, uniquely proportioned and colored legs, and relatively fewer and larger white spots which are positioned differently than those of other bulborbs) with a stem and leaf (or bud or flower) atop their back. They can be found wandering the floors of certain [[cave]]s and behave much like the [[Spotty Bulbear]], patrolling an established path. The adult Bulbmin is quite aggressive, but can be defeated quickly. When the adult Bulbmin is defeated, the juvenile Bulbmin will [[panic]] until [[whistle]]d, at which point they will join the player's [[squad]]. At this point, they can be used like normal Pikmin. When the player uses a [[geyser]] to exit the cave, all Bulbmin in their squad are left behind. | ||
==As Pikmin== | ==As Pikmin== | ||
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These Pikmin infect [[Bulborb]]s and take control of them, but it is implied by [[Olimar]] that they can take on other hosts as well. There is no information regarding what Bulbmin without a host actually look like. It is possible that they are green, since they appear as green dots on the [[radar]], and since their leaves glow green when idle. Although they may also be orange, given the color of their stem, as well as the color of the conical aiming [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]] when a Bulbmin is in hand, and the color of the trail they produce when [[throw]]n. That said, what is known is that their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white, just like [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]]. | These Pikmin infect [[Bulborb]]s and take control of them, but it is implied by [[Olimar]] that they can take on other hosts as well. There is no information regarding what Bulbmin without a host actually look like. It is possible that they are green, since they appear as green dots on the [[radar]], and since their leaves glow green when idle. Although they may also be orange, given the color of their stem, as well as the color of the conical aiming [[HUD#Cursor|cursor]] when a Bulbmin is in hand, and the color of the trail they produce when [[throw]]n. That said, what is known is that their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white, just like [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Blue Pikmin]]. | ||
The only way that Bulbmin can be killed before ever being whistled is if they are [[Crushing|crushed]] | The only way that Bulbmin can be killed before ever being whistled is if they are [[Crushing|crushed]] or they fall over the side of a level into the [[Pit|abyss]] when shaken by an enemy attack, explosion or other sufficient force. When that happens, their deaths will not count for the player's death tally. | ||
Up to | Up to a decade of juvenile Bulbmin can spawn with an adult Bulbmin, but they count towards the [[Pikmin limit|one hundred Pikmin limit]] when they spawn, so if the squad has more than ninety Pikmin when entering the sublevel, not all of the juvenile Bulbmin will spawn. | ||
==Stats== | ==Stats== | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Bulbmin3.jpg|Artwork of | Bulbmin3.jpg|Artwork of an adult Bulbmin. | ||
Bulbmin2.jpg|Clay artwork of a juvenile Bulbmin. | Bulbmin2.jpg|Clay artwork of a juvenile Bulbmin. | ||
Bulbredpet.jpg|Clay artwork of a juvenile Bulbmin and a Red Pikmin. | Bulbredpet.jpg|Clay artwork of a juvenile Bulbmin and a Red Pikmin. | ||
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Bulbmin 1.jpg|A [[Red Pikmin]] trying to carry an adult Bulbmin's corpse. The creature's size can be compared to the Bulborb with [[:File:P2 Bulborb corpse.jpg|this image]]. | Bulbmin 1.jpg|A [[Red Pikmin]] trying to carry an adult Bulbmin's corpse. The creature's size can be compared to the Bulborb with [[:File:P2 Bulborb corpse.jpg|this image]]. | ||
Bulbmin 2.jpg|A Red Pikmin and a juvenile Bulbmin destroying a [[fire geyser]]. | Bulbmin 2.jpg|A Red Pikmin and a juvenile Bulbmin destroying a [[fire geyser]]. | ||
Bulbmindiscovery.jpg|The | Bulbmindiscovery.jpg|The cutscene that plays when Bulbmin are discovered. | ||
Bulbmin panic.jpg|Juvenile Bulbmin in a [[panic]]. | Bulbmin panic.jpg|Juvenile Bulbmin in a [[panic]]. | ||
Bulbmin carrying a Pellet.jpeg|How the [[carrying]] behavior of Bulbmin works in the field with the use of cheating devices. | Bulbmin carrying a Pellet.jpeg|How the [[carrying]] behavior of Bulbmin works in the field with the use of cheating devices. | ||
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* [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gpvj/contents/tohyo/kekka_chappy/index.html In an official Japanese poll], Bulbmin and their juveniles were ranked as the most popular Bulborb enemy in ''Pikmin 2'', even above the [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]] and [[Red Bulborb]]. | * [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ngc/gpvj/contents/tohyo/kekka_chappy/index.html In an official Japanese poll], Bulbmin and their juveniles were ranked as the most popular Bulborb enemy in ''Pikmin 2'', even above the [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]] and [[Red Bulborb]]. | ||
[[File:Bulbmin sprouts.png|thumb|The three [[Maturity|stages]] of Bulbmin sprouts in the ground.]] | [[File:Bulbmin sprouts.png|thumb|The three [[Maturity|stages]] of Bulbmin sprouts in the ground.]] | ||
*The only place where Bulbmin can be buried – and hence, the only place where one can observe Bulbmin with buds – is the [[Frontier Cavern]], on sublevels | *The only place where Bulbmin can be buried – and hence, the only place where one can observe Bulbmin with buds – is the [[Frontier Cavern]], on its fourth and fifth sublevels. [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s can plant them in the ground on the former and they can be planted by [[Mamuta]]s on the latter. | ||
*If the game is altered such that it allows Bulbmin on the surface, they will take refuge in the [[Hocotate ship|ship]]'s storage when the day ends, just like [[Purple Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]]. They will still count towards Olimar's Pikmin count, but they cannot be taken out of the ship the next morning. Like the other ship-dwelling colors, they will take fallen foes or [[pellets]] to a random [[Onion]] and will tote any other objects, like berries, to their correct location. They will still be immune to all hazards. | *If the game is altered such that it allows Bulbmin on the surface, they will take refuge in the [[Hocotate ship|ship]]'s storage when the day ends, just like [[Purple Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]]. They will still count towards Olimar's Pikmin count, but they cannot be taken out of the ship the next morning. Like the other ship-dwelling colors, they will take fallen foes or [[pellets]] to a random [[Onion]] and will tote any other objects, like berries, to their correct location. They will still be immune to all hazards. | ||
*Although all Bulbmin are immune to poison gas, the adult Bulbmin will take a fair amount of damage upon eating a White Pikmin. | *Although all Bulbmin are immune to poison gas, the adult Bulbmin will take a fair amount of damage upon eating a White Pikmin. | ||
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*A Bulbmin appears on the ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' Channel Screen. | *A Bulbmin appears on the ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin 2]]'' Channel Screen. | ||
*Strangely enough, the young Bulbmin do not die when caught in an [[explosion]] while under the control of the mature Bulbmin. However, when under the player's control, they can die by explosions. This is more of a useful tip, since the mature Bulbmin can die from it, and the young will remain fine. | *Strangely enough, the young Bulbmin do not die when caught in an [[explosion]] while under the control of the mature Bulbmin. However, when under the player's control, they can die by explosions. This is more of a useful tip, since the mature Bulbmin can die from it, and the young will remain fine. | ||
*When juvenile Bulbmin perish, their souls appear as any other enemies' souls, not as Pikmin souls. This may likely be due to how the Bulbmin find a bulborb host, in which the host ends up losing its life | *When juvenile Bulbmin perish, their souls appear as any other enemies' souls, not as Pikmin souls. This may likely be due to how the Bulbmin find a bulborb host, in which the host ends up losing its life as well. | ||
*Bulbmin, along with [[Yellow Pikmin]] ( | *Bulbmin, along with [[Yellow Pikmin]] (as of ''Pikmin 3''), [[Winged Pikmin]], and [[Rock Pikmin]] make different noises than other Pikmin. | ||
*They, along with [[Breadbug]]s, can be cannibalistic, as the adult Bulbmin will eat juvenile Bulbmin following a leader. | *They, along with [[Breadbug]]s, can be cannibalistic, as the adult Bulbmin will eat juvenile Bulbmin following a leader. | ||
*The Pikmin appear to be orange, as hinted by the picture above, and by the orange coloration seen at the tip where the stem meets the leaf/bud/flower. If this is the case, they would be the only Pikmin type to have a separate idle glow/map icon color than their main coloration. | *The Pikmin appear to be orange, as hinted by the picture above, and by the orange coloration seen at the tip where the stem meets the leaf/bud/flower. If this is the case, they would be the only Pikmin type to have a separate idle glow/map icon color than their main coloration. | ||