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Bulborb

Pikmin 4

Bulborb
Piklopedia#3
FamilyGrub-Dog
Sci. NameOculus kageyamii russus
HP1,000
Weight10
Pikmin to carry it10–20
Sparklium Value10
Pikmin Yield10
Active DuringDay/Night
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Bulborb 3D render from Pikmin 4 (front view)
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Notes

It has wide, googly eyes on protruding stalks, a mouth meant to swallow prey in one large gulp, and powerful, red and white polka-dotted hindquarters. It's fierce, and yet it's somehow quite endearing. Be wary of getting lured in by its disarming mien!

Olimar

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the Grub-Dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most Grub-Dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the Spotty Bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic Bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

Louie

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

In Nintendo DREAM

A creature with many distinctive features, such as its big mouth and round, goggling eyes. It is mostly active at night, and is said to grow especially lively at dusk, when it hunts small animals heading home to their nests.

Nintendo DREAM 2023年9月号, Ambit, 2023, p. 29

Our translation of the Japanese magazine.

Where to find it

Name in each language

EnglishBulborb
日本語チャッピー
DeutschPunktkäfer
FrançaisBulborbe
Français (Canada)Bulborbe
EspañolBulbo
Español (Latinoamérica)Bulbo
ItalianoColeto
NederlandsBulborb
Português (Brasil)Bulbolho
한국어차피
简体中文恰比
繁體中文恰比

Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Bulborb icon from Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Piklopedia #1

Notes

Alph

Structural flaws: eyestalks, back
Weight: 10

Only a very confident designer would waive through issues like bright-red warning coloration and a tendency to sleep in broad daylight. There's no way a frontal assault on this thing will work, so we have to get creative. I'm thinking we should hit its back hard while it sleeps, or maybe target those thin-looking eyestalks.

Brittany

The white polka dots on red is quite a look. Something about it is familiar, but where— Ah. Right. It reminds me of the captain. Not the polka dots—I mean the way it snores as it naps in the sun.

Charlie

This red bruiser gobbles up Pikmin like candy. The standard approach is to attack from behind while it's still asleep. That may seem callous, but it would do the same to you if it could. Stow those feelings and strike!

Louie

Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.

Olimar

Bulborb
Oculus kageyamii russus
Grub-dog family

This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.

In the game

Pikmin Needed to Carry10
Most Pikmin that carry it20
Pikmin seeds when carried to an Onion10
Comes back after4 days

Main habitat

In the official guide

Bulborb art from the Pikmin 3 Official Game Guide
Bulborb. Pikmin 3 Official Game Guide, Prima Games, 2013, p. 176

These large creatures use their jaws to gobble up several Pikmin with each bite. Whenever possible, use a large squad of Pikmin to charge the creature from the rear. If brute force isn't an option, throw Red Pikmin and Rock Pikmin onto the creature's back. During an extended battle, it's important to retrieve your Pikmin as the Bulborb shakes them off.

Pikmin 3 Official Game Guide, Prima Games, 2013, p. 176

Name in each language

EnglishBulborb
日本語チャッピー
DeutschPunktkäfer
FrançaisBulborbe
Français (Canada)Bulborbe
EspañolBulbo
Español (Latinoamérica)Bulbo
ItalianoColeto
한국어차피
简体中文恰比
繁體中文恰比

Hey! Pikmin

Bulborb

Oculus kageyamii russus

Family: Grub-dog

The S.S. Dolphin II said it sleeps during the day, but the one I met was awake. I pointed this out and the ship said, "I meant during the day on Hocotate."

After defeating it, we found an object rich in Sparklium. It's possible that the creature considers such objects a delicacy.

HP left when its attacks change
99%, 33%

Treasures

Found in

Name in each language

EnglishBulborb
日本語チャッピー
DeutschPunktkäfer
FrançaisBulborbe
Français (Canada)Bulborbe
EspañolBulbo
Español (Latinoamérica)Bulbo
ItalianoColeto
NederlandsBulborb