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Horned Cannon Beetle is a returning boss in Pikmin 4 found in different areas, including Hero's Hideaway. Learn Horned Cannon Beetle'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 |
 Red Pikmin
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 Rock Pikmin
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 Ice Pikmin
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Use Rock Pikmin to block the air hole on top of Horned Cannon Beetle. Once it exposes its back, launch all of your Red Pikmin to deal damage. Additionally, bring along some Ice Pikmin to extend the opening to attack.
| Steps to Beat Horned Cannon Beetle |
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Throw a Rock Pikmin in Horned Cannon Beetle's air hole when it's trying to suck up air. Shortly after this, it will lift its wings up to expose its back. This is the only area you can attack, so block that air hole first!
Use Rush on Horned Cannon Beetle's exposed back, launching all of your Pikmin at it. Having lots of Red Pikmin is ideal to deal lots of damage. If you have enough Ice Pikmin with you, this will freeze Horned Cannon Beetle, giving you a longer opening to attack!
| Horned Cannon Beetle Overview | |||
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| Family | Weight | Sparklium Value | Pikmin Yield |
| Lithopod | 30 | 20 | 50 |
| Sci. Name | Granitus ferrous | ||
| Locations |
▸Hero's Hideaway ▸Cavern for a King |
||
 Dalmo's Log |
Its giant shiny-black carapace is one of the precious stones of the natural world! When it lifts its ebony wings, the briefly visible flesh beneath creates a striking color contrast. This is a living work of art that transcends the imagination. | ||
 Olimar's Log |
Males of this species are known for their hornlike blowholes. When females reach maturity, their blowhole closes and they lose the ability to launch rocks. At the start of breeding season, the females lay eggs on rocks launched by a male. The rocks then become food for the growing larvae. Though once mistaken for adult Armored Cannon Beetles, this species is actually a naturalized non-native species that migrated here from another continent. The Horned Cannon Beetle can breed with adult Armored Cannon Beetles, but only about half of the eggs will actually hatch. This hybrid species has the potential to seriously pollute the gene pool. Furthermore, it exhibits aggressive territorial behavior, sometimes launching boulders at young Armored Cannon Beetles, which has driven the latter species to the verge of extinction. |
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 Louie's Log |
Drop into boiling water, and let it cook until the shell turns red. Remove from the pot and peel. Sprinkle the drained meat with rock salt. | ||
| Horned Cannon Beetle Locations | |
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| Hero's Hideaway |  Up the big table east of the first base |
| Cavern for a King |  Sublevel 14 |
Horned Cannon Beetle is located in Hero's Hideaway and Cavern for a King.
How to Beat Horned Cannon Beetle
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