Black Bulborb
| Black Bulborb | |
|---|---|
| File:BlackBulborb.jpg | |
| Scientific name | Oculus kageyamii mortem |
| Family | Grub-dog |
| Areas | N/A |
| Caves | N/A |
| Carry weight | 10 |
| Max. carriers | 20 |
| Seed worth | 5 seeds |
| Attacks | Eats Pikmin |
The Black Bulborb is a rare form of grub-dog, and as of yet has only been seen in the game Pikmin: Louie's Adventure. It is only found underground, unless you are playing Night Mode.
Strategies
Below are two strategies. Note that each is for the specific game mode mentioned and the two are not interchangeable.
Normal
Attack as you would a regular Red Bulborb. It is slightly slower underground, but is still a fierce enemy if provoked.
Night Mode
If you see this creature, Avoid at all costs unless you have a large pikmin squad!. It is extremely ferocious, having a walking and attacking speed that is 2.5 times faster than that of the common Red Bulborb. It is also awake and patrolling.
Always keep an eye out when you are adventuring. If one of these creatures spots you, it will pursue you at high speeds. Note that it has no boundary line where it will stop, if this creature spots you, you have to either kill it or die!
As for actually killing, grab as many Purple Pikmin as possible and fill the remainder with Red Pikmin. Try to find high ground. The high ground will allow you to attack the Black Bulborb without it reaching you for a while. However, the Black Bulborb is notorious among players for its ability to maneuver around obstacles to get to the player. If you cannot find high ground, engaging the enemy is possible but not recommended.
Rain Purple Pikmin down upon the Black Bulborb. It will be stunned, but only for 3 seconds. Continue this until it is dead. If you have no Purple Pikmin to throw, throw the Red Pikmin instead. Repeat this tactic, but do not leave the battleground for reinforcements. If left alone, the Black Bulborb will regain health at an alarming rate, and if killed, will still slowly regain life. At half life it will revive.
It is recommended you do not engage unless necessary, due to the complication of night mode's Onions being incapable of storing pikmin or creating more.
Notes
Supercomputer's notes
It is a well known fact that almost all grub-dogs are nocturnal, and it is also well known that some live underground. This Bulborb is a combination of the two, both nocturnal and dwelling underground. It only emerges from holes at night, so little is known about them. Recently, a team of researchers voluntered to stay on the planet after dark to see what creature inhabit the night. They encountered this ferocious creature, and barely escaped with their lives...
Louie's notes
This creature has a natural chewiness which is similar to beef. As such, prepare in beef stew with a generous supply of spices and plates.
Violet's notes
"Beware this creature", Louie says.