Emperor Bulblax
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| Scientific name | Oculus supremus | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
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| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Cannicus |
| Class | Vegeterii |
| Family | Grub-dog |
| Genus | Oculus |
The Emperor Bulblax is a larger grub-dog that hides in the ground to ambush prey, erupting from it when they come near, and then attempting to catch them with its long, sticky tongue or crush them under its immense weight. Its soft face is its only weak point to attack. It doesn't discriminate much when eating, so it can be led to swallow something a bit less tasteful than Pikmin; namely, bomb rocks.
In Pikmin 1, a gigantic Emperor Bulblax is the final boss. Only its mossy backside protrudes from the ground when first encountered. Along with being able to eat an unlimited amount of Pikmin in a single lick and crush any standing under it by hopping in place, the Emperor Bulblax may, after reaching below half-health, periodically leap high into the air to come crashing down upon its attackers. It drools uncontrollably when it wants to eat, and when it wants to jump, it stops drooling, and widens its eyes and hunkers down shortly before doing so.
In Pikmin 2, Emperor Bulblaxes are much smaller, weaker, and more common, and lie in wait with only their eyestalks exposed. In place of their high jump attack, they may roar when at or below one-quarter health, calling any nearby Emperor Bulblaxes to the fight and causing existing Mitites to emerge from the ground. After death, an Emperor Bulblax's body can be recovered.
In Hey! Pikmin, a giant Emperor Bulblax serves as the penultimate boss. Although it never leaves its central position in its arena, its attacks have a far reach. It attacks mainly by biting, but also by performing a horizontal tongue swipe before its chomp attack after reaching two-thirds health. If the Emperor Bulblax chomps on a bomb rock, it will chew on it until it blows up in its mouth, causing a small amount of damage and it to topple forward onto the ground, stunned and motionless. After recovering, it jumps up, burrows into the ground, and two Crumbugs emerge from behind the grass surrounding the buried bulblax a short while before the Emperor Bulblax itself emerges from the ground. After reaching two-thirds health, the Emperor Bulblax will shake before jumping, and then quickly turn to face its prey's new position while in mid-air, rather than simply turning to face them. When the Emperor Bulblax shakes, two Sparrowheads emerge from behind it and flank the leaders and Pikmin, one on each side, swooping down at them while the bulblax prepares its licking attack; after its health reaches one-third, four Sparrowheads appear rather than two.
Appearance in Pikmin 1 (
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In Pikmin: Mysterious World
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An Emperor Bulblax has appeared in the story serial of Pikmin: Mysterious World. It was apparently the same Emperor Bulblax that swallowed the Secret Safe. It claimed it had been killed, a seeming paradox since it should not be alive to tell if it was killed. An explanation has not yet been given. Notably, the Emperor Bulblax was called the "Ancient One". It is unknown if this is its real name or just a title given to it by the Intelligence. Interestingly, the Emperor Bulblax smelled Sagittarius and mistook him for Olimar. Sagittarius is Olimar's son, which is likely the reason behind the mistake.
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In Pikimon
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Move list
- Start - Headbutt
- Start - Dash
- Start - Bite
- Lv. 15 - Crunch
- Lv. 30 - Slam
- Lv. 35 - Earthquake
- Lv. 37 - Ground Tremble
- Lv. 39 - Earth Tremble
- Lv. 40 - Falling Sky
- Lv. 50 - Pulzerize Stomp
- HM01 - Strength
Evolutions
None.
Pre-evolutions
Bulborb Larva -> Lv. 25 Red Bulborb -> Lv. 50 Male
In Pikmin 251
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Areas | Wistful Wild | ||
| Caves | Grub-dog Domain, Endless Abyss | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Foreboding Forest | ||
| Battle Mode stages | None | ||
| Carry weight | 30 | ||
| Max. carriers | 50 | ||
| Seed worth | 25 | ||
| Poko value |  × 15
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| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin, causes panic, summons enemies | ||
In Pikmin 251, the Emperor Bulblax is a recurring boss enemy first seen in the Grub-dog Domain. Its behavior has been altered from Pikmin 2, as the creature now moves faster and has more health.
Notes
Olimar's observations
- “Well, for the third time, I find these creatures are back and ready to eat. This time they seem stronger than before, but still nothing compared to the monstrous one I fought on my first visit. That one really was a beast. I've come so far with my exploring abilities since those days. I'm impressed I was even able to pull it off back then! Still, I shouldn't act like these are no fuss now. It seems that the best way to fight is to spam Pikmin right onto it's head as it is still emerging. Its cheap, sure, but it works. I frankly don't care what it takes, the important thing is to have as few Pikmin lost as possible.”
Cookin' with Louie
- “To prep the tongue for cooking, marinate in olive oil and chop into cubes. Stir in a pot with carrots, potatoes, and chives, cover, and simmer over ow heat for several hours. Accompany this mouthwatering, rustic stew with a hearty roll.”
In Pikmin Chronicles
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin, causes panic, summons enemies | ||
In Pikmin Chronicles, an Emperor Bulblax serves as the first boss, appearing towards the end of chapter one. It is found buried in the ground on the last sublevel of the cave it is in, with both its eyes and moss-covered back exposed. The Pikmin walk up to it, unaware of what it is until it is too late. It initially is too strong to kill and must be fled from by escaping the cave. Once on the surface, the ground shakes and a roar is heard. A few seconds later, the upset Emperor Bulblax bursts through the ground and terrorizes the landing site, which is where the boss battle takes place, It is about the same size as the one in Pikmin 1 and is killed the same way. After it is killed, its body is taken away, and it is realized that the hole the Emperor Bulblax created when it busted through the ground has opened up a new path.
In Pikmin Eco
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| Scientific name | Oculus supremus | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Caves | Bulblax Treetops | ||
| Carry weight | 40 | ||
| Max. carriers | 60 | ||
| Seed worth | 300 | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin | ||
The Emperor Bulblax appears in Pikmin Eco as the main boss of Bulblax Treetops in Bounty Canopy. It is exceptionally larger than any other encountered bulborb species. It is initially found buried under the ground, with only its eyestalks visible, and remains inactive until approached by Pikmin or leaders, prompting it to then burst out of the ground to attack. Its main attack is lashing its large tongue out to slurp up unsuspecting Pikmin, but after shaking off some Pikmin, it jumps into the air and slams onto the ground. This attack launches Pikmin back, and temporarily paralyzes leaders, also dealing slight damage to them. The hard layer covering its backside renders it face its only weakpoint. It and the Hex-at-Legs are the only bosses that the Hoverpack is required to use to fight against. Using the Hoverpack to stay off the ground is the only way for leaders to avoid the effects of the Emperor Bulblax's tremor attack.
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In-game entry
- “The Emperor Bulblax is the largest known male species of the grub-dog family, only smaller than the Empress Bulblax. It's intriguing how this species tends to grow much larger when above ground whereas the size severely decreases for those who live underground. This has been classified as environmentally effective growth, as smaller subspecies are better fitted to live underground than larger ones, who themselves are more durable due to competition for food. It buries itself out of sight and only attacks once a prey item gets close.”
In Pikmin Evolution
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| Scientific name | Oculus supremus | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Habitats | Caves | ||
| Diet | Meat | ||
| Rarity | Rare | ||
| Carry weight | 15 (small) 30 (medium) 50 (giant) | ||
| Max. carriers | 30 (small) 50 (medium) 75 (giant) | ||
| Seed worth | 15 (small) 25 (medium) 40 (giant) | ||
| Sparklium value |  × 15 (small) × 20 (medium) × 35 (giant)
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| Collectable resources | Bulborb flesh, granite, bulborel | ||
| Attacks | Eats, crushes, and panics Pikmin | ||
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The Emperor Bulblax is a species of grub-dog patriarch appearing in Pikmin Evolution. It retains the appearance of its Pikmin 4 incarnation, though with the addition of each one's back having slightly different plant life rather than it being the same across all of them. Another and more noticeable change is the different sizes they can be. Rather than each size being its own separate creature, the Emperor Bulblax can be seen in three distinct sizes, small, medium, and giant, each size with its own strengths and weaknesses. All three sizes share similar fighting styles, that being licking anything, namely Pikmin and leaders, in their way with their long sticky tongues and crushing anything under their body. Also, each size of Bulblax can be found in distinct locations; the small size acts more like a miniboss in the overworld as well as in dens, the medium size is a more challenging opponent in the way of an objective, and the giant size is reserved for the most difficult locations to be explored. Each size helps bridge the gap between the regular Emperor Bulblax and the Sovereign Bulblax.
The small Emperor Bulblax has the lowest health and fastest movement and attack speed of the three sizes, the giant Emperor Bulblax has the most health and lowest speed, and the medium Emperor Bulblax, with 50% more health than the small size, is in-between. The small Emperor Bulblax can only eat up to 10 Pikmin at a time compared to the other two sizes' 20. Small Emperor Bulblaxes can execute their modest jumping attack several times in a row due to their lighter frame, but the other two sizes can only execute one jump at a time, and the giant Emperor Bulblax can cause boulders to fall when it lands. The small Emperor Bulblax has a weak roar that can only knock Pikmin and leaders back and summon other members of its pack, while the medium and giant Emperor Bulblaxes' roars can also induce panic in Pikmin. Lastly, unlike the lone medium and giant Emperor Bulblaxes, small Emperor Bulblaxes have the benefit of numbers, often found in groups ranging from as few as two to as many as five, so what they lack in destructive power, they make up for in sheer overwhelming numbers.
Despite the numerous differences between the three sizes of Bulblax, fights against them are largely the same as they ever were, their face being the prime target and their mossy backsides being immune to attack. They also all share one common weakness, explosives, namely orange syrups, as a Bulblax that ingests one will suffer internal damage and be briefly stunned. The primary reason to hunt Emperor Bulblaxes is due to the discovery of Bulborels, rare mushrooms that grow only on their backs and can be harvested after their defeat. Bulborels are immensely valuable as they instantly tame any creature they are fed to, making the Emperor Bulblax a highly sought-after creature due to providing this unique service. Overall, the Emperor Bulblax is a returning foe that still manages to present new challenges to keep conflicts against them refreshing with all their differences.
Notes
Ivy's journal
- “One of our planet's premier apex predators, the Emperor Bulbax is a lot more gentle than you would expect. Well, not to us. of course. Evidence suggests that the Emperor Bulblax's signature pronounced chin may be the result of storing regurgitated food to feed to its mate, the Empress Bulblax, due to their inability to move. Young Emperors seem to show a preference for attacking in packs, with the packs becoming more spread out and fragmented as they age and grow. These recent behaviors are quite fascinating and I wonder what other secrets this iconic megafauna may have.”
Leni's recipe book
- “I personally like to remove the eyeballs of this creature and stuff them with pellets and nectar before baking them for three hours. The result is what I call "meat cups". They're quite unpopular with both the Pikmin and our young one, but adults seem to like them.”
Marvin's strategy guide
- “It doesn't matter if you're king or not, there is always one thing everyone faces in life: chronic indigestion.”
In Pikmin Forever
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin | ||
The Emperor Bulblax appears in Pikmin Forever.
In Pikmin SP
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin | ||
The Emperor Bulblax appears in Pikmin SP.
In the Pikmin: Advanced Trilogy timeline
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Although the Emperor Bulblax doesn't appear in any of the three games in the Advanced Trilogy timeline, a poster of it can be seen in every Pikmin Super Shop.
In Pikmin: The After Years
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog family | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin, causes panic, summons enemies | ||
In Pikmin: The After Years, the Emperor Bulblax has the same size and health as the Emperor Bulblax in Pikmin 1 and the same attacks as those in Pikmin 2.
In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf
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| Scientific name | Oculus supremus | ||
| Family | Grub-dog | ||
| Carry weight | 20 | ||
| Max. carriers | 40 | ||
| Seed worth | 30 | ||
| Poko value | × 15
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| Attacks | Eats and crushes Pikmin, causes panic, summons Sparrowheads | ||
The Emperor Bulblax is a returning boss appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The creature retains its design throughout the series. The Emperor Bulblax is the smallest and weakest of all three bulblaxes. The beast can be found buried in the ground, rarely by other Emperor Bulblaxes. If approached, they will erupt from the ground, initiating the battle.
Emperor Bulblaxes will lumber around slowly to get to their prey. They will recoil backward slowly before thrusting out their large tongue to slurp up to twenty Pikmin. If attacked, they will perform a short hop, launching off any Pikmin attached and crushing any Pikmin at its feet. The Emperor Bulblax will also emit a ferocious roar if threatened, sending Pikmin into a panic, and summoning up to two Sparrowheads, a homage to the Hey! Pikmin boss fight. If an Emperor Bulblax consumes a bomb rock, it will take damage and be stunned for a few moments. A strange interaction with the Bulblax and Iguana Pikmin is that they can latch their tongues onto the Bulblax when it attacks. Once one latches their tongue, they can hold it in place for three seconds, and for another three seconds each time another tongue is latched on. If thirty Iguana Pikmin are attached, they will pull and slam the beast into the ground, stunning it.
In Pikmin: Theme Park
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog family | ||
| Challenge Mode stages | Boss Rush | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin, causes panic, summons enemies | ||
The Emperor Bulblax in Pikmin: Theme Park is the same as those in Pikmin 2. Additionally, they are part of the Boss Rush mode.
In Pikmin: The Winds of Light
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog family | ||
| Caves | Royal Wraith's Palace | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin, causes panic, summons enemies | ||
In Pikmin: The Winds of Light, the Emperor Bulblax has the same size and attacks as Emperor Bulblaxes in Pikmin 2. One appears in the upper-left corner of sublevel two of the Royal Wraith's Palace.
Pikspore
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| Scientific name | Unknown | ||
| Family | Grub-dog family | ||
| Areas | Spectral Garden | ||
| Caves | Jungle Tunnel, Challenger's Cavern | ||
| Attacks | Crushes and eats Pikmin | ||
Emperor Bulblaxes in Pikspore are as big as the one in Pikmin 1, although slightly weaker, yet still tough. One is fought in the Jungle Tunnel, and another later in Challenger's Cavern, and a final one in Spectral Garden in the wasteland section.