Bulbmin

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Bulbmin (adult)
Parasitic Pikmin host
Scientific name	Parasiticus pikminicus
Family	Grub-dog (unofficial)

Bulbmin (juvenile)
Parasitic Pikmin host

For the rough-and-tumble party member, see Bulbmin Kid.

For the bulborb that looks like a Pikmin, see Pikborb.

Bulbmin are a parasitic species of Pikmin that resemble bulborbs, hence the name. An adult Bulbmin, resembling a Red Bulborb, is followed by up to ten juvenile Bulbmin, which resemble Dwarf Red Bulborbs, both with a stem atop their back. They wander about, patrolling an established path. The adult Bulbmin is quite aggressive, and when the adult Bulbmin is defeated, the juvenile Bulbmin will panic until whistled, at which point they will join the leader's squad. At this point, they can be used like normal Pikmin. They are resistant to all fire, electricity, water, and poison. As beneficial as their abilities may seem, they cannot leave the caves with the group, for an unknown reason.

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  Official artwork of the creature's adult form.

In fanon games

Below this point is where users place their version of Bulbmin.

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  As envisioned by Mr.turtle.

In Pikimon (Lazer version)

Pikimon This article or section pertains to Pikimon, a fanon game created by Lazer.

Move list

• Start - Headbutt
• Start - Bite
• Lv. 10 - Dash
• Lv. 13 - Creepy Fleet
• Lv. 15 - Tickle
• Lv. 17 - Sugar Rush
• Lv. 20 - Trip
• Lv. 24 - Attract
• Lv. 25 - Crunch
• HM01 - Strength

Evolutions

• None

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.

Bulbmin
Scientific name	Pikminidae parasiticus
Family	Pikmin (parasitic) Grub-dog (bulborb)
Weight	7
Seeds	10
Max. carriers	17
Attacks	Eats Pikmin
Miscellaneous information
Specific health	500
Internal name	Ugliminadult

Bulbmin
Tan #FFCDA2
Scientific name	Pikminidae parasiticus
Family	Pikmin (parasitic) Grub-dog (bulborb)
Resistances	Being eaten, sunset
Attack	Above average (in caves) Average (surface)
Mobility	Below average
Throw	Average
Digging speed	Average
Hitting rate	Slow
Carrying capacity	1
Candypop	None
Miscellaneous information
Specific health	250
Internal name	Bulborb_Pikmin
Compatible reskins	Boloroborp, Bulbearmin, Mini Oatchi, Mini Moss

Bulbmin are a returning "Pikmin" type appearing in Pikmin 2... Again?, after over two decades of absence, and this time completely reworked due to the Glow Pikmin's appearance. They are first found in one of the Giant's Playground's caves, the Fortress of Bricks, where both the adults and their young are found. The Bulbmin is a Red Bulborb, but with a more yellowish skin, especially for the juvenile Bulbmin, and the start of the legs lack the red tinge from their back, and sprouting from its back is the Pikmite's vermillion, potentially pink-petaled stem. The stem also glows tan rather than green while the Bulbmin is idle, due to the appearance of the Green Pikmin. For adult Bulbmin, which are roughly half the size of a Red Bulborb, the stem is shorter due to their larger size compared to their young, and for juvenile Bulbmin which are roughly the size of a Pikmin of average size and build, have longer stems. Bulbmin have a unique voice, being the same as the Red Bulborb's but higher-pitched, and the juveniles have unique animations due to their unique body shape. Examples of those animations include it carrying using its snout, and spinning horizontally rather than vertically during a throw. Upon death, Bulbmin release a vermillion-colored soul that looks to be a mix between those of Pikmin and enemies, presumably from both the host and the Pikmite, as the Pikmite dies upon the expiration of its host. Due to the Pikmite and its host being separate entities, Bulbmin lack an Onion, akin to their Pikmin 2 incarnation. As well, Bulbmin are only found in caves, but can be brought out of them, to the surface, where they can be stored in the Hocotate Ship. Judging by the dialogues and how Pikmin 2... Again? takes place in an alternate universe, Bulbmin, alongside the Waterwraith, were never discovered before its events; for the Bulbmin, this is due to its drastic changes.

The adult Bulbmin retain their habit of wandering an area with the juveniles following it, similar to the Spotty Bulbear. While the juvenile Bulbmin accompanying it won't attack leaders or their Pikmin, the adult Bulbmin will, and can eat Pikmin at an alarming rate despite its size and health. The juveniles, on the other hand, have many changes regarding their behaviors as compared to their parents. While they still run around in panic upon their parent's death, they are no longer resistant to fire, water, electricity, and poison, and explosions, acid, crushing, and fog are instantly fatal to them as with other Pikmin types. However, they can not be eaten, and are ignored by enemies unless they attack; the only exception is with the Pesky Grabbit, which always targets juvenile Bulbmin. Juvenile Bulbmin have below-average speed and, because of their lack of arms, are incapable of latching onto enemies, bouncing off them instead. Upon landing from bouncing off a target, a juvenile Bulbmin will proceed to bite at it from the ground, dealing above-average damage but at a slow attack rate comparable to the Green Pikmin's. Thus, they are essentially useless against airborne enemies and enemies with elevated weakpoints unless they are somehow forced within reach. On the surface, however, they inflict only average damage, making them, like Glow Pikmin, optional to use. Perhaps the biggest change the juvenile Bulbmin has undergone is the health system it now has. A juvenile Bulbmin's health will go down every time an enemy attacks it or it is knocked to the ground, and hazards will steadily drain its health until it is whistled. Any that are hurt will steadily recover health over time, or instantly fully heal upon drinking nectar. When buried in the ground, which can only be accomplished by enemies capable of doing so to Pikmin, juvenile Bulbmin will not automatically advance in maturity over time as other Pikmin types do; this is due to the Pikmite being within the host, rather than pulling nutrients from the ground the host is buried in. As such, the rarest maturity for a Bulbmin is the bud stage, which can only be seen by reverting its maturity from the flower stage. Like Glow Pikmin, Bulbmin are rejected from candypop buds, looking around confused after being spat out; this is for the same reasons as to why a Bulbmin Onion does not exist. Lastly, Bulbmin can survive sunset if left behind, and can be found in the area's landing side the following day. Upon death, a juvenile Bulbmin will usually collapse and disappear into a puff of harmless blue and purple gas, akin to when an enemy dies, but will disappear shortly after without collapsing if killed by knockback from eating, explosions, and acid.

A reskin for the Bulbmin, the Boloroborp, can be bought from the customization shop for 666 minus blue sparklium, which are earned from a secret. The Boloroborp skin resembles a Red Bulborb, but its body is rounder, its eyes are placed on its red, spotted rump instead of the front, and its legs have three toes. Notably, the Boloroborp lacks a stem, which isn't needed due to the Bulbmin never using their stem, so when idle, a red glow appears around the Boloroborp's eyes.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Bulbmin / Pikmin family / Pikminidae parasiticus. "Bulbmin" is the name for Red Bulborbs hosts of a parasitic Pikmin species known as Pikmite, not to be confused with the Hermikmin, another parasitic species that inhabits objects like a shell. The Pikmite starts as seeds, though they can not bury themselves like the other Pikmin species; this is because... their goal is to be eaten. When a Bulborb Larva eats a Pikmite, it will grow inside the host. While its stem is not visible at first, after the Bulborb Larva develops its legs, it develops its signature spots prematurely, a step in the developmental cycle that only occurs when transitioning into adulthood. I don't know what causes that. Anyway, the Pikmite attaches to the host's ganglia and injects endocrine disruptors. The juveline Bulbmin are friendly, and will never attack other Pikmin, or us. However, the adult Bulbmin is as aggressive as any grub-dog species and will attack anything that comes near. The young Bulbmin are never attacked by other Bulborbs unless provoked, since they are still grub-dogs, so other Bulborbs will still recognize them as of their kind. I never expected to see this kind of creature.”

Louie's notes

“What do I do now??”

President's notes

“This thing reminds me of a weird dream I had of many Bulborbs with a Pikmin-like stem. I thought it never existed and... Apparently, my dream became true as we can see by the discovery of the Bulbmin.”

Hocotate Ship's notes

“What kind of odd Pikmin is this? Well, not a Pikmin, but still, I have never seen a bulborb with a stem. I would think this is a new hybrid, but according to the so-known Olimar, it's at least a relief, they are actually Red Bulborbs, but hosts of a parasitic Pikmin species named "Pikmite"... Then... it controls their mind or something. Strange, now the Pikmin are controlling bulborbs now?”

Cosmicaptain's thoughts

“I would say the creatures not attacking the smaller Bulbmin "charmed" by their cute appearance, because, well, just look at them. Who wouldn't find them cute enough to not attack them? The adults, however, scare me because they aren't friendly, unlike their young.”

Unknown commenter's comments

“If I ever saw one, I would be horrified, not because I find them scary, but cause I just didn't expect to see a Bulborb with a stem. Well, not only that, but the most basic foe is now your ally, for the juvenile Bulbmin”

Customization Info

“What a freak of nature.”

In Pikmin 3 (Flish version)

Pikmin 3 (Flish version) This article or section pertains to Pikmin 3 (Flish version), a fanon game created by Flish.

In Pikmin 3, Bulbmin are seen outside of the bulborbs and serve as enemies that attack leaders. Other Pikmin do not attack them and they do not attack Pikmin.

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.

Bulbmin in Pikmin 3: The Dweevil's Revenge are the same as in Pikmin 2 except that there is a new type of Bulbmin, the Orange Bulbmin. Also, Bulbmin are resistant to ice, but not quicksand.

In Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version)

Pikmin 4 (BallsAngus version) This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin 4, a fanon game created by BallsAngus.

In Pikmin 4, Bulbmin seem to have adapted to living outside of caves. They are first found after defeating the Giga Bulborb on the first day.

In Pikmin 5 (Microsoftpaintadventures version)

Pikmin 5 (Microsoftpaintadventures version) This article or section pertains to Pikmin 5 (Microsoftpaintadventures version), a fanon game created by Microsoftpaintadventures.

Bulbmin
Tan
Scientific name	Pikminidae parasiticus
Family	Pikmin?
Resistances	Fire, electricity, water, poison, blunt force, ice, mold, spores, acid, adhesive
Attack	1
Mobility	Average (1x)
Throw	Average (1x)
Digging speed	Average (1x)
Hitting rate	Average (1x)
Carrying capacity	1
Candypop	N/A

The Bulbmin (コッパチャッピー^?) is a species of Pikmin found exclusively in side modes in Pikmin 5 other than Onion Defender, and only the juvenile Bulbmin can be found. They share all resistances with Glow Pikmin, but have base stats and lack the ability to respawn, as they are mortal. When a Bulbmin dies, they release the souls of both a Pikmin and a small enemy.

In Pikmin 5: The Wraiths Strike Back

Pikmin 5: The Wraiths Strike Back This article or section pertains to Pikmin 5: The Wraiths Strike Back, a fanon game created by NintendoHatesBluePikmin.

Bulbmin
Resistance	None
Attack	Average
Mobility	Average
Throw	Average
Digging speed	Average
Carrying capacity	1
Candypop	N/A

In Pikmin 5: The Wraiths Strike Back, Bulbmin are Dwarf Red Bulborbs that have been infected by a parasite. This parasite makes a leaf grow from their back. The Bulbmin follow an infected Bulborb, acting like a mother. These Bulbmin are found in and cannot leave the Cave of Beasts. They are first found on the second sublevel. To make them a part of a leader's squad, the player must kill the Adult Bulbmin, which are aggressive. Afterward, juveniles will join them. They are invincible to all elemental hazards in the cave, including fire, electricity, water, poison, ice, and mud. The Bulbmin have no other aspects to them different from other types. The Bulborbs have no spray, either. They can follow leaders onto sublevels 2-20, but are left behind by leaving the cave in any way.

In Pikmin Galaxy Adventure

Pikmin Galaxy Adventure This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Galaxy Adventure, a fanon game created by Legendlink.

In Pikmin Galaxy Adventure, Bulbmin seem to have adapted to living outside of caves. They are first found after defeating the Giga Bulborb on the first day.

in Pikmin I

"using PIKMIN in real life 👀" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin I, a fanon game created by Dwarf Orange Bulborb.

Crimson Bulbmin (adult)
Scientific name	Parasitafuchsium cobaltiaqua
Family	Grub-dog (host) Pikmin (parasite)
Weight	10
Max. carriers	20
Attacks	Eats Pikmin
Seeds	10

Crimson Bulbmin (juvenile)
Crimson
Scientific name	Parasitafuchsium russus tenebris (juvenile)
Resistance	All except gloom
Attack power	Slightly above average (1.2x)
Candypop bud	None
Carry strength	2
Kingdom	Therobotania
Phylum	Pikosimilis
Class	Ambuloracidis
Order	Pikucorona
Family (taxonomy)	Pikmin
Tribe	Parasitini
Genus	Parasitafuchsium
Species	Russus
Subspecies	Tenebris

The Crimson Bulbmin is a subspecies of the Red Bulbmin in Pikmin I. It is the result of a Parasitic Pikmin infecting a Red Bulborb and mutating it. It has no differences from Red Bulbmin except that it travels in larger packs and moves slightly faster.

In Pikmin Kart

Pikmin Kart This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Kart, a fanon game created by Blueflower999.

In Pikmin Kart, Bulbmin are items that are rarely found from item boxes. After being thrown, they grab onto a random kart in their range. They'll slightly slow the kart they bit onto, but it is possible to shake them off. They won't fall off if the driver drives into a fire geyser, a body of water, electrical wires, or gas pipes. As with all Pikmin items, the Whistle item can protect a player from Pikmin attacks and steal them for themself.

In Pikmin SP

Pikmin SP This article or section pertains to Pikmin SP, a fanon game created by SilvaPik.

In Pikmin SP, Bulbmin are the same as the ones from Pikmin 2, but there is a larger variety of them. They can also be seen aboveground and every type shares a single Onion. The Onion is found in the Leafy Grotto, the second cave in Dim Jungle. Once their Onion is obtained, they may be taken aboveground.

Below is an explanation of what each type does:

• Bulbmin – standard Bulbmin.
• Snow Bulbmin – takes five seconds longer for an enemy to eat, due to being covered in short, scratchy hair.
• Orange Bulbmin – a more alert Bulbmin that dodges out of the way if it is going to be attacked.
• Bulbearmin – stays closer to leaders and protects them if any enemies attempt to attack them.
• Purple Bulbmin – has the abilities of Purple Pikmin, but walks with half the speed of flowered Purple Pikmin when at leaf-stage maturity.
• Fiery Bulblaxmin – deals as much damage as a Red Pikmin.
• Watery Bulblaxmin – has a fifty percent chance to get away if it is grabbed by an enemy, seventy percent if it is a fire enemy, and forty percent for electrical enemies.
• Electrical Bulblaxmin – has a thirty-five percent chance to stun an enemy when it is thrown onto one. Does not apply to bosses or electrical enemies.
• Toxic Bulblaxmin – slowly deals poison damage to enemies that it is attacking. Does not apply to obstacles, hazards, or poison enemies.

In Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs

Breadbugs are invading! This article or section pertains to Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Bulbmin, in Pikmin: Attack of the Breadbugs, have the same role as they did in Pikmin 2, but they and their respective Onion can be found in the Hidden Territory of the Land of Wonders. Only juvenile Bulbmin are present. As before, Bulbmin are immune to all elemental hazards. However, Bulbmin cannot be accessed until Purple Pikmin are found, as only Purple Pikmin have to ability to demolish reinforced gates. Bulbmin can be extremely useful for destroying the Galactic Breadbug if chosen to be used. However, Purple Pikmin are still mandatory, as only they are able to deplete the Galactic Breadbug's health while it is in its stone form.

In Pikmin: Colonies

Colonists' Guidebook This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Colonies, created by Michaelb958.

Bulbmin have been given a major redesign for Pikmin: Colonies. There are now 8 types, and they can travel anywhere. Different types are resistant to different hazards, and their attack power is higher than that of normal Pikmin.

Adult Bulbmin tend to roam anywhere they like. Sometimes above ground, sometimes below ground, but always with followers. The juveniles are far more numerous than in Pikmin 2, however: a typical Bulbmin has around 30 juveniles of any and all kinds, and some have up to 100.

Multiple players can work together to take down adult Bulbmin. It usually takes 2 normal Pikmin to overwhelm a juvenile Bulbmin, 3 to be sure. But don't go overboard against the juveniles. And don't forget that the adults are Bulbmin too, so they have resistances and attacks.

When an adult Bulbmin goes down, its remaining Bulbmin search for new guidance. They drift to players who helped kill the leader, following the percentages of damage dealt. For example, one player depletes 75% of a leader's health, and another player finishes the Bulbmin off by depleting the remaining 25%, and 12 Bulbmin remain. The player who removed 3/4ths of the adult's health receives 9 juveniles, and the other player receives 3. Essentially, dealing more damage to the adult Bulbmin nets the player more juveniles once the battle is over. As long as the player does enough damage and stays involved in the fight, they will receive at least 1 Bulbmin.

If the player's share of Bulbmin pushes them over the on-field limit, any excess will return to the Onions.

• Red Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the fifth strongest attack power, the fifth fastest movement speed, and are resistant to fire.
• Yellow Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the weakest attack power, the fourth fastest movement speed, and are resistant to electricity.
• Blue Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the second weakest attack power, the third fastest movement speed, and are resistant to water.
• Purple Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the fourth strongest attack power, the second slowest movement speed, and are resistant to explosions.
• White Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the sixth strongest attack power, the second fastest movement speed, and are resistant to poison.
• Green Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the third strongest attack power, the sixth fastest movement speed, and are resistant to acid.
• Orange Bulbmin: These Bulbmin have the second strongest attack, but the slowest movement speed, and have no resistances.
• Rainbow Bulbmin: The rarest type, and for good reason–they have the strongest attack and the fastest speed, and are resistant to the lot.

In Pikmin: The Colored Myth

Pikmin: The Colored Myth This article or section pertains to Pikmin: The Colored Myth, a fanon game created by Poisoon140.

Bulbmin
Resistance	Most hazards
Attack	Average
Mobility	Average
Throw	Average
Digging speed	Average
Carrying capacity	1
Candypop	None

Bulbmin are Pikmin in Pikmin: The Colored Myth. They are immune to most hazards except explosions and being eaten, as well as crushing despite Green Pikmin being immune to it. They can break any gate except hammer gates, bulky gates, and rainbow gates. This time, they can leave dungeons, have an Onion, and even have Pellet Posies: Spotted Pellet Posies.

In Pikmin: Decayed Leaf

"Olimar, you and your co-horts have angered a being that could erase you at a whim." This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Decayed Leaf, a fanon game created by Soundwave.

Bulbmin
Scientific name	Parasiticus pikminicus
Family	Grub-dog
Weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Poko value	× 3
Seeds	10
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

“	The Bulbmin are back! We can use their superior immunity to these dangerous hazards to our advantage. Just make sure to take out that larger one.	”	– The ship, upon discovering the Bulbmin

The Bulbmin is an enemy in Pikmin: Decayed Leaf. Bulbmin share a similar look to the Red Bulborb, having a red hide with white spots, a beige snout with sharp teeth, two white eyes with blue sclerae that rest on eyestalks, and two stubby, bi-clawed legs. However, the Bulbmin has a Pikmin stem sprouting out of the top of its body, indicating that a Parasitic Pikmin has taken over. Up to ten juvenile Bulbmin can be found with the adult. Like all Parasitic Pikmin, Bulbmin can be brought above ground if they are found in caves. They are stored in the Hocotate ship's newly-engineered sister vessel, the Mini Jay.

Bulbmin will patrol around the map they are in, having no set boundaries where they can go. The juveniles will follow behind quickly, as to not be left behind. If a Bulbmin gets stuck or separated from their mother, they will dig underground and reappear by their side. Although Bulbmin are immune to certain hazards, they will prefer to ride the back of the adult Bulbmin when going through hazards like water, adhesive, and oil. Despite being a Pikmin in a way, enemies will not attack the Bulbmin. Once Pikmin enter the Bulbmin's territory, it will attack by gobbling up to three Pikmin at a time. If engaging in combat, the juveniles will stand back from the mother, as to not get caught in the crossfire. The size of the Bulbmin makes it slightly weaker than the average Bulborb, but more agile and quicker to eat. Bulbmin share the many weaknesses of a regular grub-dog, like their eyestalks and backsides.

Juvenile Bulbmin can be recruited into the squad once the mother is defeated. They will run around in a frenzy until the player whistles them to their side. Bulbmin are unique in the fact that they are immune to all elemental hazards. However, regular hazards like adhesive and webs can still cause them to be in danger. Bulbmin have overall average stats to make up for this; not excelling greatly in speed, throwing height, digging speed, and attack power. However, they do double damage to all members in the grub-dog family. They are best used in areas or caves where multiple hazards are present, and the player wants to save space in their Pikmin squad.

In Overlord mode, the adult Bulbmin will command their squad of juveniles to attack the player. The Bulbmin themselves cannot be killed, but they can kill Pikmin. Dealing enough damage to the smaller Bulbmin will cause them to be knocked out until the adult is killed.

Notes

• Data file #1: Bulbmin are immune to all elemental hazards! Use them wisely!
• Data file #2: Bulbmin are average in terms of combat potential, but they excel in beating up Bulborbs.
• Data file #3: The Adult Bulbmin are smarter than they look. Be on the watch for them roaming around.
• Data file #4 (Overlord mode): Adult Bulbmin can command their squad of younglings to attack you!

Olimar's notes

“This is a species of Red Bulborb that has been parasitized by a Pikmin known as, well, Parasitic Pikmin. Due to the host's need for nutrients, one can notice the Bulbmin being much smaller in size compared to an actual Red Bulborb. The parasite controls the host through the hormonal system, and its main goal is to spread to other Bulborbs, which it's doing well. The juvenile Bulbmin one sees following the adult is not the offspring of the adult, but in fact smaller bulborbs that have been infected by said parasite.”

Louie's notes

“Hoconatives said to use every part of your kill, so today I will cook the tongue of this beast. Its tongue is best fried to a crisp in a pan, to give it a stomachable texture. Cut into small cubes, wrap in a tortilla with tomatoes, guacamole, and carrots, and enjoy your Bulburitto.”

President’s notes

“A powerful bulborb mixed with the hard work ethic of Pikmin! The result? The perfect worker! Why have one slacker like Louie when I can have a million Bulbmin! Well, I would have to factor in food costs... and... ONE TRILLION POKOS!?!”

Overlord’s thoughts

“I don't know how to feel about this.”

In Pikmin: The Pollution

Pikmin: The Pollution This article or section pertains to Pikmin: The Pollution, a fanon game created by Pikminwraith.

In Pikmin: The Pollution, Bulbmin is a term for enemies that have killed a Green Pikmin and are transformed into a Pikmin similar to their species.

In Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze

The Darkfreeze is back... This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze, created by SilverPikmin.

Bulbmin in Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze are the same as in most games, but have a more orange stem and a yellow flower.

In Pikmin: Together Forever

Pikmin: Together Forever This article or section pertains to Pikmin: Together Forever, a fanon game created by Sera.

Bulbmin
Scientific name	Pikminidae kagayamii
Resistance	Most hazards
Attack	3 (below average)
Mobility	5 (above average)
Throw	5 (above average)
Digging speed	2 (below average)
Carrying capacity	1
Candypop	Bulbmin Candypop Bud

Bulbmin appear in Pikmin: Together Forever. They can be brought to the surface, where their complete hazard immunity shines the most, but comes at a cost: the detection range from enemies is larger for Bulbmin than for other Pikmin, making it inconvenient to get around places populated by enemies. Bulbmin can be challenging to reach in the first place, as they can climb walls, and keep, as they will begin to roam when left idle for more than 2-and-a-half minutes. Bulbmin often take paths other Pikmin are unfamiliar with, making travel slower, and take arbitrary paths while carrying objects, preferring to take the scenic route instead of heading directly to their destination. The only enemy that can shake off a Bulbmin is a Giant of Destruction.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom

– Ultimate Doom This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, a fanon game created by Zoadra.

In Pikmin: Ultimate Doom, Bulbmin act the same as they did in Pikmin 2. They can be found in sublevel two of Treacherous Complex, and sublevels five and seven of Perilous Cavern.

In Pikmin: Wide World

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

Red Bulbmin
A mature Red Bulbmin.
Scientific name	Oculus bulbosa rubrum
Family	Grub-dog
Areas	None
Caves	Humid Burrow
Weight	6
Max. carriers	12
Seed worth	5
Poko value	× 3
Sparklium worth	× 3
Battle point yield	× 8
Health	600
Attacks	Eats Pikmin
Swimming ability	Poor
Resistance	None
Attack	Average (hit, bite) Low (thrown) Above average (gnawing)
Mobility	Average
Throw	Average
Digging speed	Average
Carrying capacity	0.5

The Red Bulbmin appears in Pikmin: Wide World as a Red Bulborb infected by a parasitic Pikmin. An adult Red Bulbmin roams about, periodically stopping to rest with any juveniles accompanying it. The sleeping adult awakens upon being harmed or touched, or hearing a sound loud enough to rouse it from its slumber, but the juveniles wake up much more easily and often inadvertently awaken the adult. They jump to their feet from harm and particularly loud sounds. When an adult Red Bulbmin finds a leader or non-parasitic Pikmin, it walks toward and attempts to bite those leaders and eat those Pikmin. As with all parasitic Pikmin hosts, Red Bulbmin lack data files as all data files regarding hosts are instead listed in the parasitic Pikmin's Piklopedia entry.

Red Bulbmin greatly resemble Red Bulborbs, but are smaller and have a red stem sprouting from their back. They possess the typical bulborb characteristics: a tapered snout, light skin, and a red rump with white spots. Likewise, the juveniles resemble small Dwarf Red Bulborbs. Their stem is near where their face color transitions to the crimson hue of their backside. Although their eyes appear normal at a glance, they have gray pupils.

Juvenile Red Bulbmin have average mobility, throw range, and dig speed, and lack any hazard resistances. They can hit with their stems and bite for average damage, but can't latch onto anything with their feet alone. When thrown at an enemy, a juvenile Red Bulbmin either bounces off it for low damage or bites onto it and begins gnawing to inflict steady above-average damage until shaken off with sufficient effort. Under the proper conditions, a thrown juvenile Red Bulbmin appears ferocious and emits a sharp sound as it prepares to latch on. However, this special gnawing attack can only be used on parts of enemies that other Pikmin can latch onto normally to pummel. Juvenile Red Bulbmin lift objects with their snout but can not carry them without the help of another Pikmin, a capable juvenile host, or a leader.

Despite their diminished size, adult Red Bulbmin can still pose a threat, especially if their wandering allows them to catch a leader or their non-parasitic Pikmin off guard. Charging Pikmin at an adult Red Bulbmin is only a good idea if it is asleep, and even then, the commotion caused by the juveniles sensing danger would wake it up quickly. While the adult is awake and active, Pikmin can be thrown at its eyes to harm the creature, make it flinch, and cause it to spit out any Pikmin it may have in its mouth. Upon death, an adult Red Bulbmin groans in agony and then drops limply to the ground.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, an adult Red Bulbmin can use its stem to scoop up to 3 juveniles following it and sling them at leaders and non-parasitic Pikmin, triggering any special behaviors those juveniles may have when thrown.

Notes

Olimar's comments

 “The red bulbmin is the most well-known example of pikmin taking advanced measures to survive, by assuming control of a host's immune system and using its body for their benefit. The red bulborbs they control are diminished in size, seemingly a common side-effect seen in many parasitic pikmin hosts.”

Shacho's comments

 “Pikmin seem very creative in surviving on this planet. I'm glad I have employees as resourceful as the pikmin! At least, I'd hope they are...”

Marie's comments

 “While the adult red bulbmin deliberately resist the call of a whistle and can be hard to befriend because of this rebellious habit, the juveniles listen incredibly well. I would imagine so, assuming they follow their parents around as protection. The juveniles are quiet and peaceful, but just like their parents, they grow up to be rebellious.”

Louie's comments

 “Remove the stem, and grind the meat with salt and any spices of choice. Stuff the ground meat into sausage satchels and pan-fry in oil with diced onions. Smother with mustard and horseradish before serving.”

Dolphin Lander's comments

 “I wonder, what does it feel like to be trapped inside your own body when it's being controlled by something you can't even fight off? It must be a dreadfully miserable experience... yet it seems somehow familiar...”

In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B

Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B This article or section pertains to Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B, a fanon game created by The.Real.Cakeman.

Bulbmin appear in Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B. If a Bulbmin is killed, a green Pikmin ghost ascends from where it dies, as if one of the player's own Pikmin had died.

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