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[[Image:Stage22 080115e-l.jpg|right|thumb|Bulborb]]
{{Infobox Character General
'''Bulborbs''' are creatures hailing from the [[Pikmin (universe)|''Pikmin'' series]]. They are the most common enemies. Their name comes from Olimar's pet, Bulbie, who looks like a small bulborb.
|name        = Bulborb
|image        = [[File:SSBU spirit Bulborb.png|300px]]
|caption      = [[File:PikminSymbol.svg|50px|class=invert-dark]]
Official artwork of a Bulborb from ''Pikmin 3''.
|universe    = {{uv|Pikmin}}
|firstgame    = ''{{iw|pikipedia|Pikmin|game}}'' (2001)
|games        = ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]''<br>''[[SSB4]]''<br>''[[Ultimate]]''
|console      = [[Nintendo GameCube]]
|lastappearance= ''{{s|pikipedia|Pikmin 4}}'' (2023)
|species      = {{s|pikipedia|Grub-dog}}
|gender      = Varies
|homeworld    = {{s|pikipedia|PNF-404}}
|creator      =
|artist      =
|voiceactor  =
|japanactor  =
|interwiki    = pikipedia
|interwikiname= Pikipedia
|interwikipage= Bulborb
}}
The '''Bulborb''', also known as the '''Spotty Bulborb''' or '''Red Bulborb''' ({{ja|アカチャッピー|Aka Chappī}}, ''Red Chappy''), are the most common enemies from the {{uv|Pikmin}} series.
 
==Origin==
[[File:Red Bulborb.jpg|thumb|left|The design for a Bulborb from the original ''Pikmin'', which is used for its appearances in ''Brawl'' and ''for 3DS''.]]
Bulborbs appear in all ''Pikmin'' games, and are one of the [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin's]] most common predators. They populate the [[Distant Planet]], and are found in almost every area at dusk and day. They attack Pikmin by chasing them, grabbing them and swallowing them whole. They can be killed with large amounts of Pikmin attacking them from behind and their dead bodies can be brought to the [[Onion (disambiguation)|Onions]] to produce more Pikmin. There are many species related to the Bulborb, including [[pikipedia:Grub-dog|Bulblaxes]], Bulbears and {{iw|pikipedia|Water Dumple}}s.
 
In the original ''Pikmin'', the Bulborb is known as Spotty Bulborb; in ''Pikmin 2'', it is known as Red Bulborb, which is a name occasionally used in the ''Smash'' series. ''Pikmin 3'' and onwards simply refer to it as Bulborb.
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''==
===As a stage element===
Bulborbs appear on the [[Distant Planet]] stage. They can be seen in the background sleeping, roaming about or on the right of the stage where it acts as a platform. However, if the Bulborb closes its mouth while someone is standing inside, they will be trapped and will be pulled off the stage, losing a life.
[[File:Distant Planet.jpg|thumb|left|[[King Dedede]] and some {{b|Pikmin|species}} about to be eaten by the Bulborb with [[Mario]] looking.]]
A Red Bulborb can appear on the right side of the [[Distant Planet]] stage. It stands in place, looking around and acting as an extra platform. However, standing on it is very dangerous, as it may chomp down on any lingering players and carry them off screen, resulting in a [[one-hit KO]]. The Bulborb occasionally opens its wide mouth, similarly quickly eating and one-hit KOing any character who lands in it.
 
Another Red Bulborb can be seen sleeping in the stage's background. It does not interact with the fighters and is only an aesthetic element.
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===As a [[Final Smash]] element===
In {{SSBB|Olimar}}'s [[Final Smash]], [[End of Day]], dusk will fall and Olimar will enter [[Hocotate Ship|his ship]] to escape the predators of the planet. When Olimar leaves the stage, various Red Bulborbs will constantly attack the players that remain on the field.
 
===Trophy===
{{Trophy
|name=Red Bulborb
|image=Red Bulborb - Brawl Trophy.png
|desc-ntsc=A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye." These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars.
|desc-pal=A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye". These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars.
|gamelist={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Pikmin 2}}
|game=Brawl
}}
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===Sticker===
They also appear during [[Pikmin and Olimar (SSBB)|Pikmin and Olimar]]'s [[Final Smash]], the [[End of Day]].
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! Name
! Game
! Effect
! Fighter(s)
|-
| Bulborb
| ''[[Pikmin 2]]''
| {{SortKey|AttackPikmin+034}}{{TypeIcon|Pikmin}} Attack +34
| {{StickerHead|Olimar}}
|}
{{StickerPicBox|Bulborb|Pikmin 2}}


==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''==
One also appears as a [[trophy]].
[[File:Garden of Hope Bulborb.JPG|thumb|The Bulborb in the background of Garden of Hope while Olimar idles with his Pikmin.]]
In {{forwiiu}}, the Bulborb's model is updated to resemble its more detailed physical appearance in ''Pikmin 3''. {{for3ds}} retains the more simplistic ''Pikmin'' design for the Bulborb's appearances in Distant Planet and [[Smash Run]], likley due to technical limitations.


The Bulborb keeps its ''Brawl'' roles in Distant Planet and End of Day. A Bulborb can also appear on the left side of [[Garden of Hope]], and while it does not interact with the fighters directly, its presence stops Pikmin from arriving to rebuild any broken structures until it leaves.
===Trophy Description===
:''A creature whose Japanese name translates as "spotted crimson bug-eye." These bulky nocturnal animals have white-and-red-flecked rumps that resemble strawberries. Red bulborbs sleep in the day and wake in the evening to feed on small animals. Several colors of bulborb subspecies have been discovered--their classification is a hot subject for scholars.''


===In [[Smash Run]]===
*[[Pikmin 2]]
[[File:Bulborb-SmashRun.png|thumb|left|The Bulborb in Smash Run attacking [[Captain Falcon]].]]
The Bulborb appears as a powerful enemy. It is much smaller than in Distant Planet, now being about the correct size compared to Olimar. Like all strong enemies it has [[knockback resistance]], can appear as a target enemy, and drops several powerups when defeated. Its attacks include:
*running forward to stomp the player
*biting repeatedly
*jumping backwards, rump-first, dealing strong [[knockback]] when directly behind it or dealing a weak meteor on the top of the hit.
*leaping into the air and snapping
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===Trophy===
The Bulborb trophy appears in both versions. In {{forwiiu}} it is part of the ''Distant Planet & Indigenous Creatures'' {{h1|Trophy Box|Distant Planet & Indigenous Creatures}}.
{{Trophy
|name=Bulborb
|image-3ds=BulborbTrophy3DS.png
|image-wiiu=BulborbTrophyWiiU.png
|desc-3ds-ntsc=These creatures from the Pikmin series have snail-like protruding eyes, huge mouths, and really bad tempers. They're known for snapping at fighters and trying to trample them underfoot. If you see one in a group of enemies, you should try to take it out fast—it'll shoot off and bounce around, hitting other enemies as it goes!
|desc-wiiu-ntsc=These creatures from the Pikmin series have snaillike protruding eyes, huge mouths, and really bad tempers. Despite their cute appearance, they'll happily gobble up Pikmin! In Smash Bros., they appear on the Garden of Hope stage, wandering around or chasing the poor Pikmin. Thankfully, they don't seem interested in the fighters duking it out.
|desc-3ds-pal=These creatures from the Pikmin series have snail-like protruding eyes, huge mouths and really bad tempers. They're known for snapping at fighters and trying to trample them underfoot. If you see one in a group of enemies, you should try to take it out first – it'll shoot off and bounce around, hitting other enemies as it goes!
|desc-wiiu-pal=With their spotted backs and big round eyes, Bulborbs are almost cute. But don't be fooled! They have a voracious appetite, and will gladly eat as many Pikmin as they can get their tongues on. In this game, you might spot one in the Garden of Hope stage, getting in the Pikmin's way. Luckily, the Bulborbs won't bother you. Phew!
|gamelist-ntsc={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Pikmin|release1=12/2001|console2=GCN|game2=Pikmin 2|release2=08/2004}}
|gamelist-pal={{Trophy games|console1=GCN|game1=Pikmin|release1=06/2002|console2=GCN|game2=Pikmin 2|release2=10/2004}}
}}
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==In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''==
== Trivia ==
The Bulborb returns as part of {{SSBU|Olimar}}'s Final Smash, as well as on the Distant Planet and Garden of Hope stages. All models now consistently use their current design from ''Pikmin 3''.


As a hazard on Distant Planet, the Red Bulborb no longer carries fighters off the screen in its mouth; instead, its bite causes an [[instant KO]] to fighters who get too close. The Bulborb in the background of Distant Planet is now fully-animated instead of a still image, and it can be seen walking around the grassy terrain instead of merely sleeping.
Although they eat Pikmin normally, throwing a Pikmin in a Bulborb's mouth doesn't make it eat the Pikmin.


===Spirits===
====Primary spirits====
{|class="wikitable sortable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Type !! Class !! Slots
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Power Badge.png|20px|Power]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Brawn Badge.png|20px|Attack]]
! Base [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Max [[File:Equipment Icon Protection Badge.png|20px|Defense]]
! Ability !! Series
|-
| 810 || {{SpiritTableName|Bulborb}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★ || 2 || 1632 || 6551 || 620 || 2489 || 1012 || 4062 || {{Rollover|Can Be Enhanced at Lv. 99|Empress Bulbax|y}} || ''Pikmin'' Series
|-
| 811 || {{SpiritTableName|Empress Bulblax}} || {{SpiritType|Shield}} || ★★★★ || 2 || 4792 || 11982 || 1781 || 4454 || 2460 || 6150 || Stats ↑ ↑ after Eating || ''Pikmin'' Series
|}
====Support spirit====
{|class="wikitable"
! No. !! Image !! Name !! Class !! Cost !! Ability !! Series
|-
| 812 || {{SpiritTableName|Emperor Bulblax}} || ★★★ || 2 || Ice-Floor Immunity || ''Pikmin'' Series
|}


==Trivia==
*Bulborb's trophy in ''Brawl'' claims the creature first appeared in ''Pikmin 2''. This is incorrect, as the Bulborb is in both ''Pikmin'' games. The reason for this may be that in ''Pikmin'', their real name is "Spotty Bulborb", whereas in the sequel, they're known as "Red Bulborbs" although it always refers to the same species.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Bulborb.jpg|{{SSBB|Olimar}} and {{SSBB|King Dedede}} on the Red Bulborb.
Image:Various05 070924f-l.jpg
Distant Planet Bulborb.jpg|A photo taken with a hacked camera showing that the Red Bulborb never actually leaves the stage, it just walks off-screen.
Image:Pikmin1.jpg
OlimarOnBulborb3DS.jpg|Olimar standing on top of the Bulborb on the 3DS version of ''Super Smash Bros. 4''
Image:Stage22 080115d-l.jpg
SSBU Distant Planet Bulborb.png|The Bulborb appearing on the [[Distant Planet]] stage in ''Ultimate.''
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Names in other languages==
[[Category:Trophies]]
{{langtable
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
|ja={{ja|チャッピー|Chappī}}, ''Chappy''
[[Category:Pikmin Trophies]]
|en=Bulborb
[[Category:Background characters]]
|fr=Bulborbe
[[Category:Common Enemies]]
|es=Bulbo
|de=Punktkäfer
|it=Coleto
|nl=Bulborb
|ru={{rollover|Клубнеголов|Klubnegolov|?}}
|ko={{rollover|차피|Chapi|?}}, ''Chappy''
|zh={{rollover|恰比|Qiàbǐ|?}}, ''Chappy''
}}
 
{{Smash Run}}
{{Background characters}}
{{Stage hazards}}
{{Pikmin universe}}
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:Stickers]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSBB)]]
[[Category:Pikmin universe]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-3DS)]]
[[Category:Trophies (SSB4-Wii U)]]
[[Category:Stage hazards]]
[[Category:Common enemies]]
[[Category:Spirits]]

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