Blastcap

Blastcap
	; ; Three Blastcaps in close proximity
Game(s)	Metroid Prime; Metroid Prime Hunters;
Damages by	Exploding
Threat Capacity	Non-hostile, damaging
Natural Habitat(s)	Tallon Overworld; Chozo Ruins; Alinos; Arcterra;

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The Blastcap is a creature native to Tallon IV. Blastcaps are weeds that often grow in small clusters and will rattle in warning when anything approaches. The fungal cap, which is filled with toxins, will detonate if Samus comes in contact with it, or if she fires upon it repeatedly. The resulting explosion and venomous fumes will cause damage. Even the flesh of the weed itself is poisonous, keeping it from being eaten by indigenous lifeforms.

Blastcaps vary in size and thrive in moist areas like Tallon Overworld, but are versatile enough to survive in drier conditions like those of Chozo Ruins.

Blastcaps are also found on Alinos and Arcterra. The logbook entry states that they are native to Tallon IV, implying that someone had brought them to the Alimbic System. The reason for this transportation is unknown.

Logbook Entry

Logbook entry from Metroid Prime: Blastcap

First Location: Tallon Overworld - Tallon Canyon

Volatile chemicals within this weed's toxic fungal cap may explode if agitated. The poisonous flesh of the Blastcap helps keep it from being eaten. It also detonates its fungal cap when it senses even slight contact.^[1]

In Action

Blastcaps in action.

References

↑ "Volatile chemicals within this weed's toxic fungal cap may explode if agitated. The poisonous flesh of the Blastcap helps keep it from being eaten. It also detonates its fungal cap when it senses even slight contact." — Logbook "Blastcap" (Metroid Prime)