Iridescent Flint Beetle
- This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Iridescent Flint Beetle" article for more official information.
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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
This is where users type their version of the Iridescent Flint Beetle.
In Pikmin 251
This article or section contains 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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Pikmin Eco This article or section relates to Pikmin Eco, a non-canon 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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Scientific name | Unknown | ||
Family | Flint beetle | ||
Carry weight | N/A | ||
Attacks | None |
The Iridescent Flint Beetle appears in Pikmin V.
In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
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A Rift in Reality This Article Contains information about a non-canon game, Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, made 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.”
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Main (Captain Olimar, Shacho, Marie, Louie, Dolphin Lander) • Side (Alph, Brittany, Captain Charlie, Dorris, Granny Marma, Libra, Margot, Sagittarius, S.S. Drake, S.S. Dreamstride) • Mentioned (Freight Voyager, SPERO, Bulbie) | |||||||||||||
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Asphyxiating Moldclump • Bloominous Stemple • Bouncy Mushroom • Bramble • Browncap • Burgeoning Spiderwort • Capstalk • Carnation Candypop • Colossal Glowcap • Common Glowcap • Crimson Candypop • Demantoid Candypop • Flukeweed • Golden Candypop • Hydroe Bramble • Ivory Candypop • Kingcap • Lapis Lazuli Candypop • Lily pad • Monarch Candypop • Mouthy Shootplant • Nectar Grass • Orbular Pollenspout • Pellet Posy • Pellet Vine • Shockcap • Slate Candypop • Sparklium Candypop • Spiny Spiderwort • Spotcap • Springpetal • Sunset Spiderwort • Thorned Posy • Vine • Violet Candypop • Weeping Posy • Wickweed | |||||||||||||
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Data file (Pikminology, Wildlife Survival, Explorers' Tales) • Fruit (list) • Nugget • Sparklium (seed, stone) • Treasure • Upgrade (unlocks, Exploration Kit, ship part) | |||||||||||||
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Black nectar • Nectar (Capstalk, egg, Nectar Grass, rubble) • Burgeoning Spiderwort (ultra-bitter spray, ultra-spicy spray) • Spiny Spiderwort (ultra-toxic spray) • Sunset Spiderwort (ultra-hot spray, ultra-minty spray, ultra-sweet spray) | |||||||||||||
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Acid • Adhesive • Blunt force • Bubble • Electricity • Fire • Ice • Lubricant • Mud • Panic • Pit • Poison • Spore • Sunset • Water | |||||||||||||
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Achievements • Caravan • HocoPad • Options • Pikpik carrot • Soul • Squad desertion • Temperature • Weather • Game modes (Story Mode, Battle Mode, Challenge Mode, Bottomless Abyss) | |||||||||||||
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Changes during development • Gallery • Cave units |