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== Pikmin 1 ==
== Pikmin 1 ==
In [[Pikmin 1]], these bugs look rather larger than in [[Pikmin 2|the second game]] and have a slightly different coloration. They are more common, but are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-[[pellet]] then, when hit again, they drop two doses of [[nectar]]. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 pellet. This is difficult to achieve before it returns underground, however, due to its unpredictable and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through Olimar's army. This results in the Pikmin automatically (and fruitlessly) attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.
In [[Pikmin 1]], these bugs look rather larger than in [[Pikmin 2|the second game]] and have a slightly different coloration. They are more common, and are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-[[pellet]] then, when hit again, they drop two doses of [[nectar]]. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 pellet. This is difficult to achieve before it returns underground, however, due to its unpredictable and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through Olimar's army. This results in the Pikmin automatically (and fruitlessly) attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.


== Pikmin 2 ==
== Pikmin 2 ==
[[Image:Iridescentflintbeetle.jpg|thumb|left]]
[[Image:Iridescentflintbeetle.jpg|thumb|left]]
In Pikmin 2, Iridescent Flint Beetles are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet, 2 doses of nectar, and then a dose of [[ultra-spicy spray]] (3 doses of nectar if the ultra-spicy spray hasn't been discoverd yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these beasts drop treasures. As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse. Pikmin no longer attack the beetle automatically as they do in the original game.
In [[Pikmin 2]], Iridescent Flint Beetles are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (1 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 discoverd yet). Using [[Purple Pikmin]], it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown. In all ''Pikmin 2'' [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] levels they're in, these beasts drop treasures. As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while [[Ultra-bitter spray|petrified]], but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse. Pikmin no longer attack the beetle automatically as they do in the original game.


==Ship Log==
==Ship Log==
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Revision as of 14:40, September 21, 2009

Iridescent Flint Beetle
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Appears in N/A
Scientific name Pilli envelopens
Family Flint Beetle
Areas The Impact Site, The Forest of Hope, The Forest Navel, Awakening Wood
Attacks None

The Iridescent Flint Beetle is an enemy in both Pikmin games. Attack one by throwing a Pikmin on top of it, at which it glows red while overturning and drops a useful object; Pikmin attacking from the ground cannot harm it. This creature disappears after a certain amount of time has passed or it has been overturned enough times.

Pikmin 1

In Pikmin 1, these bugs look rather larger than in the second game and have a slightly different coloration. They are more common, and are somewhat helpful. They are mostly found in foliage or in corners. When hit, they first drop a 1-pellet then, when hit again, they drop two doses of nectar. Upon the next direct hit more doses of nectar are released, and then a 5-pellet. This cycle repeats once more, ending after the second 5 pellet. This is difficult to achieve before it returns underground, however, due to its unpredictable and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through Olimar's army. This results in the Pikmin automatically (and fruitlessly) attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.

Pikmin 2

In Pikmin 2, Iridescent Flint Beetles are found in similar locations, but only drop three things: a 1-pellet (1 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 discoverd yet). Using Purple Pikmin, it is easier to fight them due to the shockwaves that the heavy Purple Pikmin produce when thrown. In all Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode levels they're in, these beasts drop treasures. As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while petrified, but they drop neither nectar nor spray and leave no corpse. Pikmin no longer attack the beetle automatically as they do in the original game.

Ship Log

"This creature's hypnotic reflective body is quite hard, giving it a good defense against Pikmin attacks. Why, then, do the Pikmin chase it in such a frenzy? I wonder if it will undergo any change if I hit it directly with Pikmin..."

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