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The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' is harmless to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and instead runs around unpredictably. When a Pikmin is thrown directly on top of it, it flips over and drops a useful object or item, such as a [[pellet]] or a drop of [[spray]]. Pikmin attacking from the ground | The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' is harmless to [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and instead runs around unpredictably. When a Pikmin is thrown directly on top of it, it flips over and drops a useful object or item, such as a [[pellet]] or a drop of [[spray]]. Pikmin attacking from the ground can not harm it. This enemy spends most of the time underground, only surfacing when a [[leader]] comes near, and it will return to the ground after some time has passed or after it has been hit enough times. | ||
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P1 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|Appearance in {{p1}} ({{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|v=P2}}). | P1 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|Appearance in {{p1}} ({{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|v=P2}}). | ||
P2 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|Appearance in {{p2}} ({{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|v2=P2}}). | P2 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|Appearance in {{p2}} ({{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|v2=P2}}). | ||
P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png|Appearance in {{p3}} ({{icon|Iridescent Flint Beetle|v=P3}}). | |||
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=In fanon games= | =In fanon games= | ||
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==In ''Pikmin 8 (Salem version)''== | |||
{{media|Pikmin 8 (Salem version)|Salem}} | |||
{{infobox enemy | |||
|image=P8SV Iridescent Flint Beetle.png | |||
|size=100px | |||
|icon=Enemy icon.png | |||
|name=Pilli evelopens | |||
|family=Flint beetle | |||
|areas= | |||
|weight=3 | |||
|max_pikmin=6 | |||
|seeds=10 | |||
|value=500 | |||
|attacks=None | |||
}} | |||
'''Iridescent Flint Beetles''' return in ''[[Pikmin 8 (Salem version)|Pikmin 8]]'' and retain their behaviors, but this time they can be defeated with a well-placed [[bomb rock]]. | |||
Their appearance is like their {{p4}} design, but their eyes are on their head under their carapace rather than on their antennae. | |||
{{clear}} | |||
==In ''Pikmin 251''== | ==In ''Pikmin 251''== | ||
{{ | {{media|Pikmin 251|PikHacker|Pikmin 2|nouser=y}} | ||
{{infobox enemy | {{infobox enemy | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|size=200px | |size=200px | ||
|icon=Iridescent Flint Beetle | |icon=P2 Iridescent Flint Beetle icon.png | ||
|name= | |name= | ||
|family=Flint Beetle | |family=Flint Beetle | ||
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|battle=None | |battle=None | ||
|weight=N/A | |weight=N/A | ||
|attacks=None | |attacks=None | ||
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==In ''Pikmin Eco''== | ==In ''Pikmin Eco''== | ||
{{ | {{Pikmin Eco|subcat=enemies}} | ||
{{infobox enemy | {{infobox enemy | ||
|image=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png | |image=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png | ||
|size= | |size=120px | ||
|icon=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle icon.png | |icon=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle icon.png | ||
|name=Pilli envelopens | |name=Pilli envelopens | ||
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|underground=[[Cloven Gardens|Snagret Tunnels]], [[Shimmering Seaside|Bone Cove]], [[Shimmering Seaside|Sea Geyser]], [[Bounty Canopy|Greenery Grove]], [[Crumble Quarry|Crystal Caverns]] | |underground=[[Cloven Gardens|Snagret Tunnels]], [[Shimmering Seaside|Bone Cove]], [[Shimmering Seaside|Sea Geyser]], [[Bounty Canopy|Greenery Grove]], [[Crumble Quarry|Crystal Caverns]] | ||
|weight=N/A | |weight=N/A | ||
|attacks=None | |attacks=None | ||
}} | }} | ||
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==In ''Pikmin V''== | ==In ''Pikmin V''== | ||
{{Pikmin V}} | {{Pikmin V|subcat=enemies}} | ||
{{infobox enemy | {{infobox enemy | ||
|image= | |image=PV Iridescent Flint Beetle.png | ||
|icon=Enemy icon.png | |||
|icon= | |||
|name= | |name= | ||
|family=Flint beetle | |family=Flint beetle | ||
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|challenge= | |challenge= | ||
|weight=N/A | |weight=N/A | ||
|attacks=None | |attacks=None | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' appears in ''[[Pikmin V]]''. | The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' appears in ''[[Pikmin V]]''. | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
PV Iridescent Flint Beetle.png| | PV Iridescent Flint Beetle by Scruffy.png|Render of the Iridescent Flint Beetle. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
{{clear}} | |||
==In ''Pikmin: Antarctic Survival''== | |||
{{PAS}} | |||
The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' makes an appearance in ''[[Pikmin: Antarctic Survival]]'', in which it can be encountered in any of the nine areas of the Antarctic. When exploring an area, an exploration team has a small chance to encounter an Iridescent Flint Beetle, rather than encountering a typical enemy. Iridescent Flint Beetles will only appear in a region once its [[Pikmin: Antarctic Survival/Piklopedia#Tyrants|tyrant]] has been defeated, and are quite rare but can be found more frequently if the exploration team contains certain creatures, such as those with a strong sense of smell for tracking Flint Beetles, or those with the hidden "flint luck" trait. | |||
Iridescent Flint Beetles cannot be Awakened, as any attacks that would Awaken other creatures will merely flip Iridescent Flint Beetles, causing them to spit up their contents as they are known to do. As a result of this, no Iridescent Flint Beetle can be recruited to the [[Diamond Settlement]] as a resident. Instead, their only use is as a source of items. An Iridescent Flint Beetle will drop three chunks of [[raw material]] each with a weight of two on its first flip, two balls of thread on its second hit, and an [[ultra-spicy spray]], or ultra-spicy bushel if ultra-spicy spray is not unlocked, on its third hit, at which point it will flee back underground. | |||
If an Iridescent Flint Beetle was flipped at least once, it will drop a '''Flint Beetle Token''' when burrowing back into the ground. This rare green medallion is a good-luck charm and can be consumed at any time when a resident creature scores a critical fail on an action or attack in order to attempt the action or attack again. | |||
{{clear}} | |||
==In ''Pikmin: Decayed Leaf''== | |||
{{PDL|subcat=enemies}} | |||
{{infobox enemy | |||
|icon=Enemy icon.png | |||
|name=Pilli envelopens | |||
|family=Flint beetle | |||
|weight=N/A | |||
|attacks= None | |||
}} | |||
The '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' is a returning enemy appearing in ''[[Pikmin: Decayed Leaf]]''. The creature retains its appearance. These species of beetles will pop out of the ground if approached. They will dash far, before stopping to rest for a few seconds, dashing again to repeat the process. Idle Pikmin will run after the beetle to try and attack it, but its shell makes it invulnerable to attack. However, if a Pikmin lands on its back, or a [[Purple Pikmin]] slams down near it, the Beetle will flip over and drop goodies before dashing away again. They can drop [[pellet]]s, [[nectar]], and even [[spray]]s. Once hit three times, or after enough time has passed, they will dig back underground, never to be seen again. | |||
{{clear}} | {{clear}} | ||
==In ''Pikmin: Dimensional Breach''== | ==In ''Pikmin: Dimensional Breach''== | ||
{{ | {{PDB}} | ||
{{infobox enemy | {{infobox enemy | ||
|image= | |image= | ||
|size=200px | |size=200px | ||
|icon= | |icon=Enemy icon.png | ||
|name= | |name= | ||
|family=Flint beetle | |family=Flint beetle | ||
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|challenge= | |challenge= | ||
|weight=N/A | |weight=N/A | ||
|attacks=None | |attacks=None | ||
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{{notes|Charlie's notes|Essentially, this creature is invincible; attacking it just triggers it to spit out pellets and other foodstuffs. Luckily, it's not hostile, although Pikmin do go crazy for it.}} | {{notes|Charlie's notes|Essentially, this creature is invincible; attacking it just triggers it to spit out pellets and other foodstuffs. Luckily, it's not hostile, although Pikmin do go crazy for it.}} | ||
{{notes|Derrick's notes|The creature's stomach makes for a perfect holding cell for small creatures, especially those of the mandiblard family. The membrane generated by the stomach enzymes can hold all sorts of potions and keep them preserved for months.}} | {{notes|Derrick's notes|The creature's stomach makes for a perfect holding cell for small creatures, especially those of the mandiblard family. The membrane generated by the stomach enzymes can hold all sorts of potions and keep them preserved for months.}} | ||
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==In ''Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers''== | |||
{{PSS}} | |||
{{infobox enemy | |||
|image=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle.png | |||
|size=80px | |||
|icon=P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle icon.png | |||
|name=Pilli envelopens striaticus | |||
|family=Flint beetle | |||
|areas=[[Thicket of Nourishment]] | |||
|underground=[[Spelunker's Locker]] | |||
|attacks=None | |||
}} | |||
In ''[[Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers]]'' the '''Iridescent Flint Beetle''' looks and behaves exactly how it does in {{p3}}. | |||
===Notes=== | |||
{{notes|Olimar's notes|The flint beetle family is characterised by their perfectly airtight stomachs, of which they can store pellets in for further digestion much later. The contents in their stomach can be left untouched by digestive enzymes for months at a time in order to save them for winter. There are two recognised iridescent flint beetle species, the "seed pod" species, and the much more uncommon, "turtleback" species. This specimen belongs to the latter subspecies.}} | |||
{{notes|Louie's notes|The prismal innards of this beetle have a taste that's distinct and delicious. Add it to your filé gumbo to make it an absolute party starter during group gatherings.}} | |||
{{notes|Ship's comments|I feel it's wrong chasing these creatures down for their resources, but business is business. Our company president would likely never do that himself... Oh, who am I kidding?}} | |||
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[[Category:Harmless enemies]] | [[Category:Harmless enemies]] | ||
[[Category:Hiding enemies]] | [[Category:Hiding enemies]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:19, 21 March 2024
- This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Iridescent Flint Beetle" article for more official information.
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| Enemy | |||
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| Appearance in Pikmin 4. | |||
| Scientific name | Pilli envelopens | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
The Iridescent Flint Beetle is harmless to Pikmin, and instead runs around unpredictably. When a Pikmin is thrown directly on top of it, it flips over and drops a useful object or item, such as a pellet or a drop of spray. Pikmin attacking from the ground can not harm it. This enemy spends most of the time underground, only surfacing when a leader comes near, and it will return to the ground after some time has passed or after it has been hit enough times.
In fanon games
Below this point is where users place their version of the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
In Pikmin 8 (Salem version)
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 8 (Salem version), a fanon game created by Salem. |
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| Scientific name | Pilli evelopens | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Carry weight | 3 | ||
| Max. carriers | 6 | ||
| Seed worth | 10 | ||
| Poko value |  × 500
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| Attacks | None | ||
Iridescent Flint Beetles return in Pikmin 8 and retain their behaviors, but this time they can be defeated with a well-placed bomb rock.
Their appearance is like their Pikmin 4 design, but their eyes are on their head under their carapace rather than on their antennae.
In Pikmin 251
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 251, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by PikHacker. |
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Flint Beetle | ||
| Areas | Flooded Fields | ||
| Caves | Wooden Fortress, Grub-dog Domain, Endless Abyss, Doom Den, Perilous Pipeline | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Purple Trials, The Gauntlet | ||
| Battle Mode stages | None | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
Iridescent Flint Beetles in Pikmin 251 behave as they did in Pikmin 2. However, they are now faster and harder to catch.
Notes
Olimar's observations
- “This bug, while rather uncommon, is a great way to get some easy resources for the Pikmin. It seems to be much quicker than before though, so it takes being clever to really get everything out of it before it hides away. For what they are, I must say they are sort of cute. I could see my kids taking their pet Flint Beetle for a walk. Oh, what am I saying? I think this planet is starting to get to my brain...”
Cookin' with Louie
- “The juices dropped by this beast can be used as great jam alternatives, try using them on your morning biscuits!”
In Pikmin Eco
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Eco, a fanon game created by Sapphire7. |
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| Scientific name | Pilli envelopens | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Areas | Cloven Gardens, Shimmering Seaside, Bounty Canopy, Crumble Quarry | ||
| Caves | Snagret Tunnels, Bone Cove, Sea Geyser, Greenery Grove, Crystal Caverns | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a harmless enemy appearing in Pikmin Eco, and one of the few enemies that are found in every aboveground area in the game. It scurries around at high speeds and drops nectar and pellets when struck from above, so although difficult to hit it is beneficial to try and attack it.
In Pikmin V
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 This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin V, a fanon game created by En Passant. |
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
The Iridescent Flint Beetle appears in Pikmin V.
Render of the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
In Pikmin: Antarctic Survival
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Antarctic Survival, a fanon game created by A Friendly Amprat. |
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The Iridescent Flint Beetle makes an appearance in Pikmin: Antarctic Survival, in which it can be encountered in any of the nine areas of the Antarctic. When exploring an area, an exploration team has a small chance to encounter an Iridescent Flint Beetle, rather than encountering a typical enemy. Iridescent Flint Beetles will only appear in a region once its tyrant has been defeated, and are quite rare but can be found more frequently if the exploration team contains certain creatures, such as those with a strong sense of smell for tracking Flint Beetles, or those with the hidden "flint luck" trait.
Iridescent Flint Beetles cannot be Awakened, as any attacks that would Awaken other creatures will merely flip Iridescent Flint Beetles, causing them to spit up their contents as they are known to do. As a result of this, no Iridescent Flint Beetle can be recruited to the Diamond Settlement as a resident. Instead, their only use is as a source of items. An Iridescent Flint Beetle will drop three chunks of raw material each with a weight of two on its first flip, two balls of thread on its second hit, and an ultra-spicy spray, or ultra-spicy bushel if ultra-spicy spray is not unlocked, on its third hit, at which point it will flee back underground.
If an Iridescent Flint Beetle was flipped at least once, it will drop a Flint Beetle Token when burrowing back into the ground. This rare green medallion is a good-luck charm and can be consumed at any time when a resident creature scores a critical fail on an action or attack in order to attempt the action or attack again.
In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave. |
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| Scientific name | Pilli envelopens | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
The Iridescent Flint Beetle is a returning enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its appearance. These species of beetles will pop out of the ground if approached. They will dash far, before stopping to rest for a few seconds, dashing again to repeat the process. Idle Pikmin will run after the beetle to try and attack it, but its shell makes it invulnerable to attack. However, if a Pikmin lands on its back, or a Purple Pikmin slams down near it, the Beetle will flip over and drop goodies before dashing away again. They can drop pellets, nectar, and even sprays. Once hit three times, or after enough time has passed, they will dig back underground, never to be seen again.
In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, a fanon game created by WorldBornDead. |
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
The Iridescent Flint Beetle appears in Pikmin: Dimensional Breach.
Notes
Sagittarius' notes
- “Place in a tank akin to a hamster's pen, with tubes attached to the sides in an interconnected network. Layer with mulch along the bottom, then throw in liberal clippings of grass for the beetle to hide in. Feed with standard food pellets and clean the cage regularly.”
Libra's notes
- “Although hard and tough, this beetle's shell shimmers like a beautiful stone. It's a perfect substitute for refined jade in jewelrycraft!”
Charlie's notes
- “Essentially, this creature is invincible; attacking it just triggers it to spit out pellets and other foodstuffs. Luckily, it's not hostile, although Pikmin do go crazy for it.”
Derrick's notes
- “The creature's stomach makes for a perfect holding cell for small creatures, especially those of the mandiblard family. The membrane generated by the stomach enzymes can hold all sorts of potions and keep them preserved for months.”
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers
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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1. |
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| Scientific name | Pilli envelopens striaticus | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Areas | Thicket of Nourishment | ||
| Caves | Spelunker's Locker | ||
| Attacks | None | ||
In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers the Iridescent Flint Beetle looks and behaves exactly how it does in Pikmin 3.
Notes
Olimar's notes
- “The flint beetle family is characterised by their perfectly airtight stomachs, of which they can store pellets in for further digestion much later. The contents in their stomach can be left untouched by digestive enzymes for months at a time in order to save them for winter. There are two recognised iridescent flint beetle species, the "seed pod" species, and the much more uncommon, "turtleback" species. This specimen belongs to the latter subspecies.”
Louie's notes
- “The prismal innards of this beetle have a taste that's distinct and delicious. Add it to your filé gumbo to make it an absolute party starter during group gatherings.”
Ship's comments
- “I feel it's wrong chasing these creatures down for their resources, but business is business. Our company president would likely never do that himself... Oh, who am I kidding?”