Iridescent Flint Beetle
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| Appearance in Pikmin 3. | |||
| 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 cannot 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.
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Appearance in Pikmin V (File:Dummy enemy icon.png).
In Pikmin Eco
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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 | ||
| Max. carriers | N/A | ||
| Seed worth | N/A | ||
| Poko value |  × N/A
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| 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: Dimensional Breach
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Flint beetle | ||
| Carry weight | N/A | ||
| Max. carriers | N/A | ||
| Seed worth | N/A | ||
| Poko value | × N/A
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| 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.”