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{{Infobox enemy
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|technical   = Steeliprax
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|name       = Pilli envelopens
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|attacks = None
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The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' <span style="line-height:20px;">(</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;line-height:19px;">コガネモチ)</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:Verdana,sans-serif;line-height:19px;">​ </span>is an enemy found in all ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin games]]''. It is a beetle with an ovular, iridescent green carapace. To attack it, one must throw a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] directly onto 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 used to swarm around it if idle, but that was changed in Pikmin 2.
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The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' 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.
==''Pikmin''==
In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', these bugs appear much larger than in [[Pikmin 2|''Pikmin 2'']], 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 -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 attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.


== Pikmin ==
In the [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]] at [[The Impact Site]], an Iridescent Flint Beetle may push a red 20 [[pellet]] out of the fire so Pikmin that are not [[Red Pikmin]] may carry it.
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 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 -and swift movement. It also poses an indirect threat to Pikmin, as it will often run through [[Captain Olimar|Olimar's]] army. This results in the Pikmin automatically attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.
==''Pikmin 2''==


== Pikmin 2 ==
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', 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 rarely 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 [[Burgeoning Spiderwort |Ultra-Spicy Spray]] (three 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.
[[Image:NPC Flint Beetle.jpg|thumb|Artwork depicting the Flint Beetle's rear.]]
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', 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.


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.
As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while petrified, but they drop neither nectar nor [[spray]] and leave no corpse.


On the main menu, if the player presses {{button|gcn|Y|wii|Z}}, an Iridescent Flint Beetle may appear that can be controlled with {{button|gcn|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]].
On the main menu of ''Pikmin 2'', if you press Z (''New Play Control!'') a Iridescent Flint Beetle may appear that can be controlled with the C Stick (Gamecube) or the D-pad (''New Play Control!''). The beetle will be attacked when they get close to the Pikmin.
==''Pikmin 3''==
<span style="font-size:13px;">In the </span>''[[Pikmin 3]]''<span style="font-size:13px;">, the Iridescent Flint Beetle has more of a spread out, saucer-like, shinier body. Instead of stripes, it has four blotchy spots. It has visible eyes atop two stalks, as well as two horizontally-facing antennae. It has teal blotches scattered across its carapace. Only 2 are seen in Story Mode, with one in the [[Twilight River]], and the other in the [[Garden of Hope]]. Both are located just outside the base. </span>


== Pikmin 3 ==
==Notes==
[[Image:IridescentFlintBeetle Pikmin3.png|thumb|The Iridescent Flint Beetle as it appears in ''Pikmin 3.'']]
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', this creature's appearance is greatly altered. Its eyes are still on stalks, but it sports two antennae that look almost like a mustache, its shiny exoskeleton seems to have layers and appears less shiny, and its underside appears to have four glowing, blue spots. 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.


{{Notes|reel=y|olimar=y|louie=y|voyage=y}}
===Ship's 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..."''
===Reel Notes===
''"This forager stores undigested pellets in its stomach for winter."''
===Olimar's Notes===
''"Flint beetles are nocturnal, choosing to hide in the grass by day and stay active at night. These creatures keep undigested food pellets in their stomachs to sustain them through winter, but given the right stimulus they will spit them out. Recent research has revealed that these pellets are enveloped in a membrane that seals and preserves them in a sterile, airtight environment. If kept at room temperature, it seems that this pellet membrane will keep its contents fresh for up to six months. The membrane may be made from the same substance that gives the exoskeleton of the flint beetle its beautiful sheen."''
===Louie's Notes===


==Strategy==
''"An essential flavor-accentuating ingredient in gumbo and jambalaya. Also delicious in soups, broths, and marinades."''
While the Flint Beetle cannot be killed, it can have certain items knocked out of it. The creature can only be attacked with Pikmin, as [[Captains]] have no way of damaging this creature. Pikmin must be thrown at the Beetle's shell to flip it, knocking out useful items. The [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and the [[Doodlebug]] are damaged in the same way.
===Nintendo Player's Guide===
''"Squirrely Flint Beetles hold nectar. They won't harm your Pikmin, but they won't stand and let you defeat them, either. If you're on the trail of an Iridescent Flint Beetle, anticipate when it will stop moving, aim, then hit it with a quick accurate toss."''
===''Pikmin 3 ''Prima Guide===
''"The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a harmless burrowing creature. Attacking the creature generally yields a nice supply of pellets and Nectar.''


==Brawl Trophy Description==
''The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a fast-moving creature. When the creature emerges, allow it to scurry around the area. When the creature stops moving, you have a brief window to attack. Toss a single Pikmin directly onto the Iridescent Flint Beetle to yield a nice reward. Repeat the process as many times as possible before the Iridescent Flint Beetle burrows back underground."''
"A member of the flint beetle family featuring an iridecent, shining shell that is also prized for its strengh. These beetles are packed with nectar and pellets, which they drop when attacked. These can be collected, although the reason for doing so is unknown. Apparently, Pikmin are quite attracted to these beetles – the sight of one will send them running after it."
==Gallery==
<gallery>
NPC Flint Beetle.jpg|The Iridescent Flint Beetle in ''Pikmin''.
Iridescent Flint Beatle.png|An Iridescent Flint Beetle in ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin3IridFlintBeetle.png|Art of the Iridescent Flint Beetle from the Official Nintendo Magazine
FlintBeetle.jpeg|A better look at the Iridescent Flint Beetle in ''Pikmin 3.''
Flint Beetle.jpg|A detailed side view of the Flint Beetle from Pikmin 3
Flinty.jpg|The Iridescent Flint Beetle right outside the base in the Garden of Hope|link=Garden of Hope
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
==Trivia==
*There are two enemies in the ''Pikmin'' games similar to the Iridescent Flint Beetle. All are in different families while their genera are the same. In real life, however, it is impossible for members of different families to share a genus.
*Even though the Iridescent Flint Beetle and its closer relatives (the [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and the [[Doodlebug]]) are in separate families (Flint Beetles, Glint beetles, Flint Bugs), they all belong to the Genus ''Pilli''. In terms of zoological taxonomy, this is not possible, since lower taxa can not be distributed freely among higher taxa.
*In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the Iridescent Flint Beetle has 6 legs, making it the first anatomically-correct insectoid in the ''Pikmin ''franchise.
*The scientific name '''''Pilli envelopens''''' translates to "enveloping pill-bug". With ''pilli ''for the common pill-bug and ''envelopens ''for envelope.
*The Japanese name for the Iridescent Flint Beetle is a term for "small sum of money."
*In ''Pikmin 3'', when an Iridescent Flint Beetle is hit with a Pikmin and lands on the ground, it makes a clink like a coin hitting the ground.


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[[Category:Pikmin 2 enemies]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3 enemies]]

Revision as of 23:57, July 4, 2014

Iridescent Flint Beetle
File:Iridescent flint beetle.png
Appears in PikminPikmin 2Pikmin 3
Scientific name Pilli envelopens
Family Flint Beetle
Areas Pikmin
The Impact Site
The Forest of Hope
The Forest Navel
The Distant Spring
Pikmin 2
Awakening Wood
Pikmin 3
Twilight River
Garden of Hope
Caves Citadel of Spiders
Cavern of Chaos
Hole of Heroes
Dream Den
Challenge Mode stages Pikmin
The Impact Site
The Distant Spring
Pikmin 2
Novice Training
Pikmin 3
Collect Treasure
Tropical Forest
Thirsty Desert
The Rustyard
Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages None
Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages None
Side Story days None
2-Player Battle stages None
Bingo Battle stages None
Attacks None

The Iridescent Flint Beetle (コガネモチ)​ is an enemy found in all Pikmin games. It is a beetle with an ovular, iridescent green carapace. To attack it, one must throw a Pikmin directly onto 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 used to swarm around it if idle, but that was changed in Pikmin 2.

Pikmin

In Pikmin, these bugs appear much larger than in Pikmin 2, 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 -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 attacking and chasing it unless called back, which can lead them into danger.

In the Challenge Mode at The Impact Site, an Iridescent Flint Beetle may push a red 20 pellet out of the fire so Pikmin that are not Red Pikmin may carry it.

Pikmin 2

In Pikmin 2, Pikmin no longer attack Iridescent Flint Beetles automatically as they do in the original game. In all Pikmin 2 Challenge Mode levels they're in, these creatures rarely 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 (three 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.

As a sidenote, it is possible to defeat these creatures while petrified, but they drop neither nectar nor spray and leave no corpse.

On the main menu of Pikmin 2, if you press Z (New Play Control!) a Iridescent Flint Beetle may appear that can be controlled with the C Stick (Gamecube) or the D-pad (New Play Control!). The beetle will be attacked when they get close to the Pikmin.

Pikmin 3

In the Pikmin 3, the Iridescent Flint Beetle has more of a spread out, saucer-like, shinier body. Instead of stripes, it has four blotchy spots. It has visible eyes atop two stalks, as well as two horizontally-facing antennae. It has teal blotches scattered across its carapace. Only 2 are seen in Story Mode, with one in the Twilight River, and the other in the Garden of Hope. Both are located just outside the base. 

Notes

Ship's 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..."

Reel Notes

"This forager stores undigested pellets in its stomach for winter."

Olimar's Notes

"Flint beetles are nocturnal, choosing to hide in the grass by day and stay active at night. These creatures keep undigested food pellets in their stomachs to sustain them through winter, but given the right stimulus they will spit them out. Recent research has revealed that these pellets are enveloped in a membrane that seals and preserves them in a sterile, airtight environment. If kept at room temperature, it seems that this pellet membrane will keep its contents fresh for up to six months. The membrane may be made from the same substance that gives the exoskeleton of the flint beetle its beautiful sheen."

Louie's Notes

"An essential flavor-accentuating ingredient in gumbo and jambalaya. Also delicious in soups, broths, and marinades."

Nintendo Player's Guide

"Squirrely Flint Beetles hold nectar. They won't harm your Pikmin, but they won't stand and let you defeat them, either. If you're on the trail of an Iridescent Flint Beetle, anticipate when it will stop moving, aim, then hit it with a quick accurate toss."

Pikmin 3 Prima Guide

"The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a harmless burrowing creature. Attacking the creature generally yields a nice supply of pellets and Nectar.

The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a fast-moving creature. When the creature emerges, allow it to scurry around the area. When the creature stops moving, you have a brief window to attack. Toss a single Pikmin directly onto the Iridescent Flint Beetle to yield a nice reward. Repeat the process as many times as possible before the Iridescent Flint Beetle burrows back underground."

Gallery

Trivia

  • Even though the Iridescent Flint Beetle and its closer relatives (the Iridescent Glint Beetle and the Doodlebug) are in separate families (Flint Beetles, Glint beetles, Flint Bugs), they all belong to the Genus Pilli. In terms of zoological taxonomy, this is not possible, since lower taxa can not be distributed freely among higher taxa.
  • In Pikmin 3, the Iridescent Flint Beetle has 6 legs, making it the first anatomically-correct insectoid in the Pikmin franchise.
  • The scientific name Pilli envelopens translates to "enveloping pill-bug". With pilli for the common pill-bug and envelopens for envelope.
  • The Japanese name for the Iridescent Flint Beetle is a term for "small sum of money."
  • In Pikmin 3, when an Iridescent Flint Beetle is hit with a Pikmin and lands on the ground, it makes a clink like a coin hitting the ground.