Boulders falling from the ceiling of a cave in Pikmin 2
- Not to be confused with stones.
Boulders are obstacles in the Pikmin series. They first appear in Pikmin.
Boulders fall from the ceiling in certain caves, much like Bomb Rocks do. They are also produced by Lithopods and made to fall by the Empress Bulblax and Segmented Crawbster. Boulders kill any Pikmin in the area they land instantly, with no chance of saving the crushed Pikmin. Whether produced by an enemy or falling from the ceiling, boulders can be used to injure or defeat unlucky enemies with good timing and positioning. The boulders produced from the Armored Cannon Beetle in Pikmin are only lethal to Olimar and the Pikmin, not to other enemies.
Crossover appearances[]
Nintendo Land[]
A Rock as in the Nintendo Land Plaza.
Boulders appear in the Nintendo Land attraction Pikmin Adventure, but are referred to as rocks. They are items that can be found laying around or inside "?" blocks. Players can pick them up and throw them at enemies, dealing 100 damage, and sometimes stunning them for a period of time.
Monita's Notes[]
"Pikmin are stronger than you think! Case in point: a single Pikmin can lift even this hefty rock. Just don't throw it carelessly, or you might end up flattening one of your teammates!"