A Plated Puffer is a Puffer in Metroid Prime that was mutated by Phazon. This species has a black, silver, and light blue coloration. It is found in the Tower of Light. Only a Missile can destroy it, as other shots will be reflected. They act just like normal Puffers, otherwise. After destroying the Brinstone pillars they come out of holes in the walls. A further mutated variety exists in Metroid Prime 3: Corruption called Phazon Puffer.