The Cupid's Grenade (ヤブレカブレ, Desperation) is a recurring item in the Pikmin series. It first appears in Pikmin 2, as a treasure within the Succulent Series, returns in Pikmin 3 as a fruit, and again as a treasure in Pikmin 4, this time as part of the Spring Crop Series. It is actually a Cherry, but the item itself bears the name of Cupid, a Roman deity of love due to being the son of Venus.
Appearances[]
Pikmin 2[]
In Pikmin 2, the Cupid's Grenade appears in sublevel 4 of the Snagret Hole, inside of one of the many alcoves, near multiple Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae and other hazards.
In 2-Player Battle, this item plays a larger role than it does in the main game. Multiple cherries can appear at once, it only takes one Pikmin to carry, and is brought to the Onion instead of the Ship. When such is done, a roulette appears and the player who took the cherry to the ship will obtain a special ability/item that will give an edge in battle. A player can have up to four unused cherries at a time.
Pikmin 3[]
In the Story mode of Pikmin 3, there are three Cupid's Grenades to obtain. One of them is in the Tropical Wilds, on a small island in a lake, where either a Blue Pikmin or a Winged Pikmin can pick up the fruit and start its retrieval to the S.S. Drake. Two Cupid's Grenades are in the Distant Tundra: one of them is on top of a snowman, while the other one is next to an iron ball embedded within a snowdrift at the top of a hill. All Cupid's Grenades can produce a half of a juice container. Cupid's Grenades have a weight value of 1, like in Pikmin 2's 2-Player Battle, but can now be carried by only up to two Pikmin.
In Mission Mode, Cupid's Grenade is worth 20 Pokos, as it was in Pikmin 2. However, there is a golden version, called the Golden Grenade, which has a value of 100 Pokos.
Similarly to the 2-Player Battle mode from Pikmin 2, the Cupid's Grenade is used to spin a roulette in Bingo Battle mode. When a Cupid's Grenade is taken to the player's Onion, a cherry will appear in the indentions below the roulette. Each player can hold a total of 5 cherries at one time.
Pikmin 4[]
In Pikmin 4, there are six Cupid's Grenades to collect, but they are found in two groups of three. One of the groups is located in Blossoming Arcadia, near a Waddlequaff in the southwestern section, while the other group is in sublevel 19 of Cavern for a King, lying in a pond next to a Zest Bomb and Blonde Impostor. Cupid's Grenades have the same weight and maximum carrier values as in Pikmin 3.
Notes[]
Olimar's Journal[]
- NTSC "What a perplexing plant... It appears to be carrying two different types of berries! They must be a rare species of fruit. Both have odd traits. One seems to be a suppressant, while the other is a stimulant. It's not easy to tell which is which. I'd better be careful with them. I should also warn Louie, or else he may try to bake these berries in a pie."
- PAL "What a perplexing fruit... It appears to possess two curiously conflicting traits. At times, consuming it can bring forth wonderful feelings of love and affection. At other times, it can completely suppress all romantic inclinations. Its unpredictable nature means that I must be careful with it. I'll also warn Louie, or else he's liable to try baking it in a pie."
Sales Pitch[]
"Fate's tapestry has unraveled. Tomorrow weeps. Romance has fallen, love is madness. ...To amend the rift between two cross lovers, this is the ultimate weapon in Cupid's arsenal."
Brittany's Notes[]
- NTSC "Yes! The people of Koppai will be thrilled that we found this sweet, entirely delicious food source. They'll adore us forever when we introduce them to this weapon of mass nutrition."
- PAL "What a find! The people of Koppai are sure to be blown away by this weapon of mass nutrition. Such divine sweetness - one bite, and I'm already head over heels."
Schnauz's Notes[]
"A fruit both powerful and delicate! It reminds me of something I once read... "Fate's tapestry has unraveled. Tomorrow weeps. Romance has fallen; love is madness. To mend the rift between two cross lovers, this is the ultimate weapon in Cupid's arsenal.""
Olimar's Notes[]
"What a perplexing plant... It appears to be carrying two different types of berries! They must be a rare species of fruit. Both have odd traits. One seems to be a suppressant, while the other is a stimulant. It's not easy to tell which is which."
Louie's Notes[]
"The balance between sweet and sour is almost addictive. I always want just one more bite."
Gallery[]
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