Red Bulborb

Red Bulborbs, also known as Spotty Bulborbs or simply Bulborbs, are nocturnal creatures that sleep in open locations during the day. Once awake, they become aggressive and run towards nearby Pikmin and lunge at them to try and eat them. If their eyestalks are attacked, they will panic and break off whatever they are doing to shake away their assailants.

In, a Red Bulborb acts as the first boss. It is always awake, yet persistent as ever, and will constantly try to bite leaders and eat Pikmin. It can't be snuck around unless its eyes are attacked while it prepares to eat Pikmin, and it occasionally runs into the nearby tall grass in an effort to ambush its prey. Additionally, it may charge Pikmin and leaders to try to eat them.

=In fanon games=

In One Pikmin
In One Pikmin, Red Bulborbs appear as regular enemies in Forest of Hope, Road of Bulborbs, and Gestahlborb City.

Move list

 * Start - Headbutt
 * Lv. 7 - Dash
 * Lv. 10 - Scary Face
 * Lv. 15 - Bite
 * Lv. 20 - Slam
 * Lv. 25 - Yawn
 * Lv. 30 - Crunch
 * Lv. 50 - Earthquake
 * HM01 - Strength

Evolutions

 * Fire Stone -> Fiery Bulblax
 * Lv. 50 Male -> Emperor Bulblax
 * Lv. 50 Female -> Empress Bulblax

Pre-evolutions

 * Bulblorb Larva -> Lv. 25

In Pikmin 3.9
The Red Bulborb, in Pikmin 3.9, behaves and looks exactly as it does in, but is a lot less common, perhaps as an effect of the massive diversification of grub-dogs. Repeatedly throw Purple Pikmin at its backside until it dies.

In Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version)
The Red Bulborb appears in every area in Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version).

In Pikmin 4: The World to Free
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin 4: The World to Free. In addition to appearing in many areas and one Challenge Mode level, Red Bulborbs are found in Rocky Warfield, a War Mode stage.

In Pikmin 6: Pibby Apocalypse
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin 6: Pibby Apocalypse as a corrupted version of its former self. It retains its original appearance but has empty eyes and blocky particles obscuring most of its body.

In Pikmin IV
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin IV.

In Pikmin Adventure (DrTapeworm version)
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin Adventure. They appear in Sunny Hill, Bulborb's Garden, and Shroomy Pastures.

In Pikmin Eco
The Red Bulborb reappears in Pikmin Eco as a fairly common large enemy, and behave similarly to their counterpart. While appearing in many areas throughout the game, they're absent in Bounty Canopy, with the exception of sublevels three and four of the cave that is Bulblax Treetop. Other than that, they appear in sublevels one and two of Bulbear Cave, sublevel one of Bone Cove, sublevels one, two, three, and five of Cautious Cavern, sublevel one of Rooster's Nest, and sublevels one, three, five, seven, and nine of Explorer's Exit.

In Pikmin Forever
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin Forever.

In Pikmin V
The Red Bulborb returns in Pikmin V nearly identical to its incarnation in, although it returns to having the word "red" in its name. The one change is that the trick of hitting the bulborb's eyes to distract it and make it spit out Pikmin will only work once; after that, it will close its eyes if there are Pikmin near and use its sense of smell. This prevents easy defeats of the bulborb by stun-locking it into its flinching animation.

In Pikmin: The Advanced Times
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: The Advanced Times. It is encountered in the Forest of Hope and the Cloud of Olimar.

In Pikmin: The After Years
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: The After Years. They are encountered in Frozen Plains, Voluptuous Valley, Bulborb Realm, Carnivorous Cave, Perilous Pit, and Treetop Fort.

In Pikmin: Back in Action
Red Bulborbs are encountered in Pikmin: Back in Action, and can be found at the Flat Plain.

In Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War
Red Bulborbs appear as fairly common enemies in Pikmin: The Bulblaxian War. They have the same appearance and behavior as in other games. They make appearances at Base Camp and the Valley of Regret.

In Pikmin: Bulborb
In Pikmin: Bulborb, a Red Bulborb is the player character, and it eats Pikmin to gain points. The bulborb, in particular, is the one located by the in the.

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Dimensional Breach.

In Pikmin: Distant Planet
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Distant Planet, and are found in a selection of locations. Such locations are Cloaking Field, past the puddle behind the electric fence, Impact Island, on the western beach, and Lost Paradise. Red Bulborbs are also found in the caves Petrified Temple and Rustic Sanctuary.

In Pikmin: Epic Pikvolution
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Epic Pikvolution, and can be found in Impact Fields, sublevel one of Tiny Cavern, and sublevel one of Humid Ditch.

In Pikmin: The Escape
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: The Escape, and can be found in Fond Forest, Crystal Crevice, Shiver Swamp, Ongoing Ocean, and Vicious Volcano.

In Pikmin: Evolution Unleashed
In Pikmin: Evolution Unleashed, the Red Bulborb is violent, as it will attempt to chase down Pikmin at a farther distance and is able to eat more Pikmin. Up to thirty-five Pikmin can be eaten. They can be found in Reunion Forest, by the tree interlude and pond, Time Temple, by the bulborb statues, sublevel two of Newcomer Cavern, sublevels two and four of Ivy Interior, sublevels one, three, and six of Grassy Gulch, sublevels one and three of Rewind Ravine, and sublevel one of Time Tavern.

In Pikmin: The First Colony
Red Bulborbs, in Pikmin: The First Colony, are found in bulborb nests.

In Pikmin: The Huge Debt
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: The Huge Debt.

In Pikmin: Mysterious Raiders
In Pikmin: Mysterious Raiders, Red Bulborbs appear in Emergence Hole.

In Pikmin: Redemption
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Redemption, and can be encountered in Ancient Forest, as well as Dawn Lake, near the edge of the lake.

In Pikmin: Return
In Pikmin: Return, the Red Bulborb returns along with its close cousins, the Sunset Bulborb and the Pale Bulborb, which, respectively, only appear in beach areas and in cave areas. The Red Bulborb is similar in appearance to the ones in. If Pikmin are thrown at its eyes or Purple Pikmin are thrown on its back, it will flinch and release any Pikmin in its mouth. If it swallows a bomb rock, the bomb rock will explode and its body will expand quickly and slightly. Smoke will then escape out of its mouth and nostrils briefly. Red Bulborbs can wander the entire map if it is disturbed, and if leaders or Pikmin get out of range, it will follow the shortest path back to its sleeping spot, and they have a walking path much like the Pikmin's carrying path, except it will not jump onto lily pads or use geysers, and will go through water and try to go around obstacles like fire and electricity. All bulborbs now respond to different hazards. Its minor variants are listed below:
 * Pale Bulborb: the same as normal Red Bulborbs but with a few graphical and behavioral differences, such as a slightly longer body, a paler face and duller red on its rear, and inability to go in deep bodies of water.
 * Sunset Bulborb: the same as normal Red Bulborbs but with a few differences, such as a stouter body, a tanner face, and spots, a more vibrant shade of red on its hide, and ability to roar and summon Dwarf Red Bulborbs to aid it in battle.

In Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin
Red Bulborbs in Pikmin: The Return of the Puffmin are the same as they are in the canonical games, only they have better hearing, so they will be able to better hear when Dwarf Red Bulborbs are in danger.

In Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet
Red Bulborbs, in Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet, are found in most areas, sleeping out in the open as they are nocturnal. As the day goes on, however, they'll become easier to wake, until sunset, where they'll actively sniff the ground in search of prey. If encountered in a cave or another dark area, they'll wander around said cave and won't sleep. These creatures aren't usually found outside during winter and can be found sleeping in caves, only waking up to respond to danger.

Swarming the creature from behind is a fairly effective strategy, however, it will shake Pikmin off as it wakes, making it a bit harder to deal with if attacked with a smaller swarm of Pikmin. Another effective strategy is to throw Pikmin onto its face, as this deals more damage, and then throwing Pikmin onto its eyes should it manage to get any into its mouth, as this causes it to recoil and spit out any Pikmin in its mouth. In a pinch, feeding it a bomb rock will kill it immediately.

In Pikmin: Shadows of the Future
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Shadows of the Future, and can be encountered in Emerald Plains.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, Red Bulborbs remain as one of the most common regular enemies. Their tactics are similar to those of their counterpart, but they may attack other enemies, like land-based blowhogs, non-mimic breadbugs, or flitterbies.

In Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Sinister Incinerator. Aboveground, they can be encountered in Desert Oasis, at the oasis itself. Underground, Red Bulborbs can be encountered in Behemoth's Lair, Dark Forest Cave, sublevel three of Fireside Temple, Predator's Realm, sublevel one of Quicksand Temple, and Worlds Beyond.

In Pikmin: Spider Attack
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Spider Attack. They can be encountered in Grassland Hill, Birch Forest, Rocky Gravel, Water Mound, and Cave Den. They also appear in Explorer's Dungeon.

In Pikmin: The Story Untold
The Red Bulborb is one of the most common creatures in Pikmin: The Story Untold, being seen in every area except for Singeing Heatlands. It appears in every cave except for House of Spiders, Mandiblard Realm, Snagret Birdhouse, Gambler's Paradise, Biomechanical Factory, Sandy Citadel, Middle School Restroom, Bermuda Volcano, Spirit Garden, and Maze of the Shadow.

In Pikmin: Theme Park
The Red Bulborb Adult is the second most common enemy in Pikmin: Theme Park and is the miniboss of the Landing Site. They are found everywhere except a number of caves, including the first cave in the game. They are usually found in Park Square, near their offspring.

In Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: Treacherous Treasures. These creatures are usually found sleeping out in the open. Attacking them from behind is safer than attacking them head-on, as they can devour Pikmin in a short amount of time when given the opportunity. The Red Bulborb will be found asleep during the day, and will not attack until it is touched. Sneaking up behind it and swarming Pikmin on its abdomen is the most effective strategy. If it happens to awaken, simply throw Pikmin on its back and face to inflict damage while dodging its bites towards the Pikmin. Its eyes serve as a weak point, and if it is being fought awake, attacking its eyes will stun it, and make it release any Pikmin in its mouth, and proceed to fling all Pikmin on it off. If a bomb rock explodes near it, the explosion will startle it, making it jump up and look around for a bit. During this time the bulborb can see Pikmin and leaders from farther away than usual until it goes back to sleep.

In Pikmin: Wide World
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Wide World as one of few grub-dogs that is exclusive to Balmy Highlands and its caves. It has a dwarf counterpart, and its matriarch is the Empress Red Bulblax. Red Bulbmin are the result of parasitic Pikmin taking over a Red Bulborb's body. The Red Bulbot, encountered only in Ancient Metalworks, is its mechanical counterpart. Red Bulborbs can be found sleeping on dry land, either alone or in groups, sometimes accompanied by Dwarf Red Bulborbs. They will awaken if they are touched, harmed, or hear a sound loud enough to rouse them from their sleep. While awake, a Red Bulborb will chase down any leaders and Pikmin in its territory. Should they leave, a Red Bulborb will seek a spot near its original resting position and return to its slumber there.

Red Bulborbs are the most recognizable of their kind. They have the size and shape of most other bulborbs, and they have light skin, a red backside with white spots, and blue eyes with white sclerae. It has a pair of white fangs, and each of its four claws is also white.

Attacking and defeating a Red Bulborb is nothing special, as they are the most basic of grub-dogs and have no outstanding behaviors or characteristics. Simply sneak up behind it while it is sleeping, and charge Pikmin at its backside. Rapidly throwing Pikmin onto it will also work, however. As with most grub-dogs, Pikmin can be thrown at the eyes of a Red Bulborb to inflict minor damage, make it flinch, and cause it to release any Pikmin currently in its mouth. Any leaders they bite down on will be chewed up, and then spat out alongside any Pikmin in its mouth at the time. Upon death, a Red Bulborb will yield. Aboveground, its body can be carried to either the Dolphin Lander to gain or the Master Onion to gain ten Pikmin seeds. Underground, its corpse can be taken to the Lander Pod to either receive or be stored for later to gain ten Pikmin seeds of choice from the Master Onion, but only if the cave is exited using an escape geyser.

In Pikmin: The Winds of Light
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikmin: The Winds of Light. They are found in the Summoning Garden, sublevels two and three of Architect's Playground, and sublevels two, five, eight, and nine of Yellow Depths. The Treasure Block is held by the Red Bulborb in sublevel two of Architect's Playground, and the Happiest Hatchling is held by the one on sublevel five of Yellow Depths. Two Red Bulborbs roam sublevel eight of Yellow Depths, and two are on the bridge of sublevel nine of the same cave.

In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B
The Red Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B. They can be encountered in Rousing Grove, Bath of Mystery, and Land's End.

In Pikspore
Red Bulborbs appear in Pikspore. They are found at Cliffside Meadow, and the The Walkway at the Bonus Bash entrance. Underground, they are encountered in Bulborb Den, Challenger's Cavern, Flowery Cavern, Shining Forest, and Flashing Frenzy.