Blue Bulborb

This article is inspired by unused content in one of the official games. To learn more about its origins, see here.

Blue Bulborb
Enemy
An edited image showing what the creature may have looked like in-game.
Family	Grub-dog (assumed)

The Blue Bulborb is a grub-dog that, considering the existence of the Dwarf Blue Bulborb, appeared in Pikmin 2 during its development. It would have strongly resembled the Red Bulborb, although with a blue backside. The exact behaviors of the Blue Bulborb are unknown but presumably would have been identical to those of the Orange Bulborb, which it later became.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of the Blue Bulborb.

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  A Blue Bulborb in Pikmin: The New Era.

In Pikmin 2: New Year

Pikmin 2: New Year This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 2: New Year, a Pikmin 2 ROM hack created by AmigaOwl.

Lapis Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Poko value	× 7
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Lapis Bulborb is a grub-dog appearing in Pikmin 2: New Year as a close relative of the Red Bulborb. Lapis Bulborbs are often found asleep but can be woken up them being touched or harmed. Whilst awake, a Lapis Bulborb will chase after Pikmin and leaders until they exit its territory. When without prey to chase after, it will navigate back to its original sleeping position, promptly yawning and sitting down before returning to its slumber. Its dwarf counterpart is the Dwarf Lapis Bulborb.

Lapis Bulborbs bear a strong resemblance to Red Bulborbs, although their rump is blue instead of crimson. They have a tapered snout, cream-colored skin, and a blue backside featuring white spots. Mounted on a pair of eyestalks on their face are bulging eyes that have white sclerae and blue pupils. Below their body is a pair of slender legs, and at the end of each of their four front-facing toes is a claw.

Two common strategies employed to defeat a Lapis Bulborb are either swarming the creature's backside with a large quantity of Pikmin or rapidly throwing Pikmin on top of it. Although both strategies can be used together and are easily executed whilst the Lapis Bulborb is asleep, they can be carried out while it is awake. However, Pikmin casualties are likely to occur during that time unless ultra-bitter spray is used or the creature is either fled from or outmaneuvered. Be sure to whistle Pikmin off and away from the Lapis Bulborb before it can shake them off, and repeat the cycle until it is dead.

In Pikmin 2... Again?

What if it was another story...? This article or section pertains to Pikmin 2... Again?, a fanon game created by Blower Pot.

Blue Bulborb
Family	Grub-dog
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb is a grub-dog in Pikmin 2... Again? that is smaller than other bulborbs but has wings on its back. They can fly about and swoop to eat Pikmin. While airborne, a soft spot on the Blue Bulborb becomes vulnerable, and the beast receives more damage when attacked there. Winged Pikmin are usually the only Pikmin type able to reach an airborne Blue Bulborb.

In Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge

Dweevils are gaining revenge! This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge, created by WooferWoof1.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Wettest Woods
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge, Blue Bulborbs have slightly more health, bite less often, and shake Pikmin off more. They have a blue backside with green spots and have what seems to be gills not unlike the ones Blue Pikmin have. Attack them as if they were any other bulborb. Because they have more health, however, Purple Pikmin should be used.

In Pikmin 3.9

Pikmin 3.9 This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 3.9, a fanon game created by Silverfish101.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii aquas
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Lazy Lagoon, Flooded Forest, Grub-dog Metropolis (rainy)
Caves	Flooded Bunker, Flowing Cavern, Grub-dog Kingdom, Flooded Hot Springs
Challenge Mode stages	Amphibious Cove
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	12
Poko value	× 7
Sparklium value	× 2
Health	750
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin 3.9, the Blue Bulborb is a semiaquatic grub-dog that looks like a Red Bulborb with a blue backside with white spots and a blue, axolotl-like tail. It walks around in search of prey either in or out of water, and while submerged it occasionally swims up to take a breath. Swarm its tail to prevent it from swimming away and to secure an easy kill.

In Pikmin Eco

Pikmin Eco This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Eco, a fanon game created by Sapphire7.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii aosus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Shimmering Seaside
Caves	Aquatic Palace, Bone Cove, Bulblax Treetop, Explorer's Exit
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 8
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb is a subspecies of grub-dog appearing in Pikmin Eco as a close relative to the Red Bulborb. It looks very similar to the Red Bulborb, except that it is blue in color instead of red, and always spawns in submerged areas. While having slightly more health, it's also slower than the Red Bulborb.

Notes

In-game entry

“This subspecies of grub-dog has developed a semi-aquatic lifestyle due to its habitat so close to the sea. Although it has the same physical anatomy as similar bulborb species, the blue bulborb has evolved a set of primitive gills located just inside the throat, which allows it to breathe both in the air and in the water. There's been some debate whether it is a bulborb that has evolved to suit an aquatic lifestyle, or if the species is a missing link between terrestrial bulborbs, and aquatic water dumples. Further research is being conducted on the matter.”

In Pikmin I

"OLIMAR, YOU INCOMPETENT DINGUS, I WILL KILLER YOU!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin I, a fanon game created by Dwarf Orange Bulborb.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Kageyamii cobaltiaqua
Family	Grub-dog
Subfamily	Oculus
Weight	12
Max. carriers	24
Attacks	Eats and traps Pikmin
Seeds	12
Internal name	AquaChappy

Taxonomy
Note: all or most of this information may be fanon information.
Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Mammalia
Order	Ascanidae
Family	Canidae-perforo
Genus	Kageyamii
Species	Cobaltiaqua

The Blue Bulborb is a grub-dog appearing in Pikmin I. It is stronger than normal Red Bulborbs and lives in water, where it will leave only its eyes out of the surface in case any Pikmin come by. It is very ferocious and can eat up to eight Pikmin in a single bite. Sometimes, it may get infected by Parasitic Pikmin, creating a Blue Bulbmin.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This member of the grub-dog family lives in humid areas, but it lives in hot climates too, making the species more common. It occasionally sets up traps for unsuspecting Pikmin to be trapped in, which will then awaken the Blue Bulborb, ready for a feast. It prefers living on the surface for humidity and temperature reasons.”

Louie's notes

“Mix this creature's meaty flanks and upper back in cream, and stir for 2 minutes. Put in a pan full of boiling water and let cook for 2 minutes. Serve immediately for a savory dessert.”

In Pikmin TCG

Pikmin TCG This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin TCG, a fanon game created by Yoshord.

The Blue Bulborb is a Red Bulborb in the process of adapting to an aquatic environment. In the first Pikmin: Redemption card set of Pikmin TCG, this card is healed when hit by water attacks or damage.

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  In the first Pikmin: Redemption card set.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

"You… your evil subordinate, your greedy boss, and this invasive Pikmin infestation will all die here TODAY!!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii aquaria
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Enchanted Shore
Carry weight	5
Max. carriers	10
Seed worth	12
Poko value	× 4
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb is a new enemy appearing in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. The Blue Bulborb looks like the usual Red Bulborb, but with a blue hide rather than a red one. They are usually found around water, or at the Enchanted Shore. They move faster in water than on land. A Blue Bulborb also has less health than a Red Bulborb. Otherwise, it behaves just like a Red or Yellow Bulborb.

Notes

• Data file #1: Blue Bulborbs are much faster when moving in water than on land!

In Pikmin: Distant Planet

Distant Planet This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Distant Planet, a fanon game created by Portal-Kombat.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii puteulanus
Family	Grub-dog
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 8
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb is an aquatic close relative of the Red Bulborb and Yellow Bulborb in Pikmin: Distant Planet. It looks similar to its relatives but has a blue back with white spots and has blue eyes. The Blue Bulborb is another supposed color of bulborb, and this creature is said to be blue depending on its native region while it may appear red or yellow in others. As with Red Bulborbs and Yellow Bulborbs, Blue Bulborbs also have a dwarf counterpart.

In Pikmin: Final Destiny

Pikmin: Final Destiny This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Final Destiny, a fanon game created by Adventureqham.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Blue Bulborbs in Pikmin: Final Destiny are blue with white spots, and are larger than Red Bulborbs.

In Pikmin: Redemption

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Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii puteulanus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Dawn Lake
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb is a relative of the Red Bulborb in Pikmin: Redemption that resides in water. It has blue skin, white spots, webbed feet, and gills.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“The blue bulborb appears to be a cousin of the red bulborb that is beginning to adapt to underwater regions. The feet have become webbed with a thin membrane and gills have started to grow over the nasal cavity. The dwarf blue bulborb is becoming extinct because of its inability to adapt to these aquatic environments. Little else is known about this creature.”

Louie's notes

“Although the taste of the meat is not the greatest in the world, you can stuff the webbed feet in any dish. Instant guest pleasers! Warning: everyone will be asking what your secret is. Don't tell them.”

In Pikmin: Wide World

"It's a jungle out there!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Blue Bulborb
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Balmy Highlands
Weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 6
Sparklium worth	× 5
Battle point value	× 30
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Blue Bulborb appears in Pikmin: Wide World as a semiaquatic grub-dog that exclusively inhabits Balmy Highlands, as well as its caves, because of the area's clear, clean water. Its dwarf counterpart, the Dwarf Blue Bulborb, is frequently found nearby. Blue Bulborbs can be host to parasitic Pikmin, causing the existence of Blue Bulbmin. Blue Bulborbs typically sleep in a variety of positions in water that goes up to their eyestalks while their dwarf counterpart hunts in more shallow water. A Blue Bulborb will awaken if it is touched, injured, or hears a sound loud enough to rouse it from its sleep. While it is awake, a Blue Bulborb will pursue any Pikmin and leaders in its sight, even traveling into deeper water to catch them, until they leave its territory. This will prompt the creature to find a spot near the center of its territory to lay down and return to its slumber. The Green Bulbot is similar to the Blue Bulborb, but is mechanical and resides within acid instead.

Blue Bulborbs are the same size and shape as most other bulborbs but have a distinct appearance. They have tan skin, a blue backside with white spots, light green eyes with white sclerae, a set of gills on either cheek, and webbed feet. In its reddish mouth is a pink tongue.

Defeating a Blue Bulborb can be tricky, as they are always found sleeping in a body of water. Although they can be attacked most easily by charging Blue Pikmin at its backside, swarming a sleeping Blue Bulborb with Winged Pikmin is also a viable strategy as they can fly over bodies of water. Caution must be exercised, however, to not allow Winged Pikmin to be thrown into the water when the creature shakes them off. A Blue Bulborb can also be led out of the water so that it may be attacked by land-faring Pikmin, although this can be dangerous because the creature will be prepared to eat its prey. As with many grub-dogs, throwing Pikmin onto the creature's eyes will cause it to flinch, buying precious time to defeat it with little to no casualties, as well as inflicting damage and making it release any Pikmin currently in its mouth. Any leaders that end up in the creature's mouth will be chewed up, and then spat out alongside any Pikmin in its mouth at the time. From a distance, a Blue Bulborb can attack by spewing a stream of water from its mouth, but only if it can drink some from any it is standing in beforehand. Upon defeat, a Blue Bulborb will fall to the ground.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, Blue Bulborbs will occasionally feign sleeping, lying in place with their eyes closed to give the impression that they are asleep. It will periodically open its eyes to look around for a brief moment, and then promptly close them again. If not approached by Pikmin or leaders for it to surprise attack, either directly or by spraying those unaware with water, it will eventually fall asleep again and repeat the cycle.

Notes

• Data file #1 (all difficulties): The Blue Bulborb prefers to stay in water, so it can be tricky to attack unless lured out.
• Data file #2 (all difficulties): At a distance, the Blue Bulborb can spew water at Pikmin. Keep a watchful eye on them!
• Data file #3 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): Blue Bulborbs like to feign sleeping to spray water at unaware Pikmin and leaders. Pay attention!

Olimar's comments

 “This species of grub-dog seems to have adapted to a semiaquatic lifestyle that allows it to survive on land and in water. The blue bulborb prefers to inhabit bodies of water that cover its gills while it lays down to sleep. Although its feet are webbed, it still can not properly swim, only so much as trudge in the water in which it lives.”

Shacho's comments

 “Their vibrant blue polka-dotted waterproof hides would make for popular designer umbrellas, or maybe even raincoats! Too bad Hocotate doesn't really get rain...”

Marie's comments

 “Blue bulborbs become quite irritable if they don't have a body of water to wade around in. I recommend that their owners purchase a pool if they don't already have one, or live by a water body of some sort. Blue bulborbs love to splash those they love!”

Louie's comments

 “This beast's meat is as fishy as its aquatic relatives', meaning it can be used as a suitable substitute in dishes requiring it. It's just fine on its own, though.”

Dolphin Lander's comments

 “Blue bulborbs prefer to sleep with their eyes above the water's surface. This is so they can peer at potential prey strolling along the shoreline, which is a pretty sneaky tactic! Unfortunately, they tend to sleep more than they watch...”

In Pikmin: The Winds of Light

The Winds of Light This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: The Winds of Light, a fanon game created by EmperorRagingLongLegs.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Oculus kageyamii aquatilus
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	Spring of Serenity
Caves	Comrade's Cavern
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 15
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikmin: The Winds of Light, Blue Bulborbs can turn themselves into a puddle to disguise themselves and they like to swim in water. One is near the landing site at the Spring of Serenity, and one is on sublevel two of Comrade's Cavern.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This particular grub-dog has probably somehow been mutated. As it walks, it creates a trail of water, and it sleeps in a puddle. The puddle is created as a disguise for the blue bulborb and is effective in water, but on land its location is obvious.”

In Pikspore

Pikspore This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikspore, a fanon game created by DrTapeworm.

Blue Bulborb
Scientific name	Unknown
Family	Grub-dog
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

In Pikspore, Blue Bulborbs resemble Red Bulborbs with blue backs and have slightly more health. They appear in colder regions.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Yet another grub-dog subspecies, the blue bulborb has a slightly thicker skin, preventing major damage from smaller creatures. Unlike the hairy bulborb, which gets its warmth from the thick fur that covers its back, the blue bulborb uses a retractable sail like an air conditioner, warming its body when it is cold, and vice versa. Studies indicate it is one of the oldest bulborb species, dating back to prehistoric times.”

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