How to Beat Emperor Bulblax

Emperor Bulblax is a returning boss in Pikmin 4 found in different areas, including Kingdom of Beasts. Learn Emperor Bulblax's locations, the recommended Pikmin to use against it, how to beat it, as well as its weight and Sparklium value in this guide.

Recommended Pikmin Against Emperor Bulblax

Use Red Pikmin

Recommended Pikmin
Red Pikmin

Stacking up on Red Pikmin and using Oatchi's Rush will take down Emperor Bulblax quickly. Be sure to time your attacks right and don't get squished!

In the Kingdom of Beasts cave, you'll acquire Rock Pikmin that can also help with the fight.

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How to Beat Emperor Bulblax

Steps to Beat Emperor Bulblax
Step 1: Engage One Emperor Bulblax at a Time Step 2: Use Rush After Its Tongue Attack Step 3: Watch Out For Its Body Slam Move Step 4: Watch Out For Its Roar

Engage One Emperor Bulblax at a Time

You will encounter two Emperor Bulblaxes in the Kingdom of Beasts. To make the fight easier, defeat one before moving on to the next. Don't get eaten by both!

Use Rush After Its Tongue Attack

Pikmin cannot attach on Emperor Bulblax's mossy back; the face is the only surface they can latch on to. To get your Pikmin there, ride Oatchi and use Rush after its tongue attack to deal damage and launch your Pikmin on it.

With enough Red Pikmin, Emperor Bulblax will go down before it has a chance to windup for its next attack. It's recommended to collect Flarlics before this boss fight to increase your Pikmin limit.

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Watch Out For Its Body Slam Move

Its body slam move will destroy any Pikmin within its proximity, with the exception of Rock Pikmin. Time your attacks well and don't get too close to Emperor Bulblax.

Watch Out For Its Roar

Emperor Bulblax will let out a roar that will scatter Oatchi and your Pikmin. Quickly recall them by holding down the B button and regroup for your next attack!

Emperor Bulblax Basic Info and Location

Overview

Emperor Bulblax Overview
Family	Weight	Sparklium Value	Pikmin Yield
Grub-Dog	15	15	20
Sci. Name	Oculus supremus
Locations	▸Kingdom of Beasts ▸Cavern for a King
Dalmo's Log	It has broad moss-covered flanks and a head like a desert, complete with big drooping jowls and small googly eyes. This creature appears to be quite moody, but it does have a cooperative streak. The way this temperamental, bulbous giant cohabitates with others of its kind is quite surprising!
Olimar's Log	The largest member of the Grub-Dog family is normally found burrowed underground. This camouflage allows the predator to surprise smaller creatures and use its long, adhesive tongue to capture prey. The thick hide and angular hump give the organism a distinct rocklike quality. During the rainy season, moss grows freely on its hump, making it nearly impossible to distinguish this lethal predator from a stone.
Louie's Log	To prep the tongue for cooking, marinate in olive oil and chop into cubes. Stir in a pot with carrots, potatoes, and chives, cover, and simmer over low heat for several hours. Accompany this mouthwatering, rustic stew with a hearty roll.

All Emperor Bulblax Locations

Emperor Bulblax Locations
Kingdom of Beasts	Sublevel 6
Cavern for a King	Sublevel 5

Two Emperor Bulblax are located in the Kingdom of Beasts while three are located in the Cavern for a King.

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