Pikmin (species)
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| File:Pikmin.jpg File:PikminSymbol.png Official artwork of five types of Pikmin from Pikmin 2. | |
| Universe | Pikmin |
| Debut | Pikmin (2001) |
| Smash Bros. appearances | Brawl SSB4 |
| Most recent non-Smash appearance | Photo Together with Pikmin (2013) 
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| Console/platform of origin | Nintendo GameCube |
| Species | Pikmin |
| Gender | Varies |
| Place of origin | PNF-404 |
| Japanese voice actor | Hajime Wakai |
| Article on Pikipedia | Pikmin family |
Pikmin (ピクミン, Pikumin) are a species of creature central to the Pikmin games. They come in multiple variants, including Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White, Rock and Winged. Pikmin work under Captain Olimar's command both in the original games and in their appearance in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. 4.
Creature description
Pikmin are ant-like animal/plant hybrids that follow around Captain Olimar. Pikmin walk on 2 legs and all have a plant-like appendage on the top of their head which, over time, develops from a leaf to a bud, then blooms into a flower. Each Pikmin has a specific ability, and up to one hundred can wander the planet and follow Olimar. The red, yellow and blue Pikmin were introduced in Pikmin, whereas three more variants were introduced in Pikmin 2 and a further two in Pikmin 3.
- Red Pikmin - Red Pikmin have 50% more offensive power than other Pikmin and an immunity to fire-based attacks and hazards. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.
- Yellow Pikmin - Yellow Pikmin fly higher than usual when thrown, thanks to its large elf-like ears. They have an immunity to electricity and are the only Pikmin that can carry bomb-rocks in the first game. Pikmin 3 also bestows them with the best digging ability.
- Blue Pikmin - Blue Pikmin cannot drown and are immune to water-based hazards; they are also capable of rescuing other Pikmin that accidentally fall in the water. Blue Pikmin have pink gills where a mouth would be expected.
- Purple Pikmin - An uncommon Pikmin both ten times as heavy and ten times as strong at carrying objects as other Pikmin, in addition to boasting double the attack power and resistance to roars and winds. When thrown, Purple Pikmin will cause a shockwave to occur on impact due to their weight; this can stun, injure, or even outright kill enemies, making them arguably overpowered in battle despite their very slow movement speed. Purple Pikmin are slightly taller and noticably fatter than other Pikmin; additionally, they also have hair-like protrusions on their heads. They also have a magenta bud and flower instead of the white that other Pikmin have.
- White Pikmin - White Pikmin are much faster than other Pikmin and have red eyes that allow them to see underground and detect buried treasure. White Pikmin have poisonous bodies that will damage enemies should they be eaten. Furthermore, they are immune to poison and poison-based hazards. They are smaller than other Pikmin and, like Purple Pikmin, grow a magenta bud and flower.
- Bulbmin - A parasitic form of Pikmin that has infected a Bulborb, a common enemy in the series. The actual Pikmin is never seen, rather, they constantly live inside their host. They are immune to fire, electricity, and poison, and also can move through water. However, Bulbmin are only found in certain caves in Pikmin 2, and are unable to be taken to the surface.
- Rock Pikmin - Unlike other Pikmin, Rock Pikmin are shaped like irregular hunks of rock instead of smooth humanoid bodies. Their hardness allows them to crack crystallized objects when thrown and renders them immune to crushing and impaling hazards. They have slightly higher attack power (though not as much as Reds), but are unable to latch onto enemies, instead choosing to repeatedly ram into them. Their flowers are indigo.
- Winged Pikmin - Winged Pikmin are pink in colour and have large lens-like eyes. Their insectoid wings allow them to fly over hazardous terrain and ground-bound attacks, as well as uproot certain plants from the ground and lift obstacles. They have lower attack power than other Pikmin, but deal double damage to flying enemies and are overall superior in aerial combat. Like Rock Pikmin, they have indigo flowers.
The plant on an individual Pikmin's head indicates how developed and strong it is, affecting battling ability and running speed. A fully bloomed flower means a Pikmin is stronger and faster than a Pikmin with just a leaf on its head. Ordinarily, Pikmin leaves become Pikmin flowers if the Pikmin drink nectar, but a flower can naturally grow if Pikmin are left in the ground long enough before being plucked.
In Super Smash Bros. Melee
Pikmin makes a small cameo in Super Smash Bros. Melee in the form of two trophies: one about the Pikmin themselves and one about Captain Olimar with some Pikmin. (Pikmin was released right before Melee and was helped by it in promotional purposes.)
As a trophy
The trophy specifically about the Pikmin is unlocked as one of the trophies that can be collected randomly in the Trophy Lottery.
- Pikmin
- These strange beings are part plant, part animal. They spend most of their time buried in the earth, but they will befriend whoever plucks them, as evidenced by their devotion to Captain Olimar. Each Pikmin has a leaf on its head that grows into a bud and finally a flower. Like a flower, the life of a Pikmin is both fragile and beautiful. (Pikmin, 12/01)
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Pikmin are featured as part of Pikmin & Olimar, the playable collective of characters from the Pikmin universe. Pikmin follow Captain Olimar after Olimar plucks them. Each Pikmin has a specific ability, and up to 6 will follow Olimar in a single-file line.
- Red Pikmin - Possesses the strongest aerial attacks. Does fire damage and immune to fire attacks.
- Yellow Pikmin - Possesses slightly larger hitboxes than other Pikmin, though it is weaker, with only the White Pikmin being weaker in all attacks. Travel in slight arcs when thrown. Does electrical damage and immune to electric attacks.
- Blue Pikmin - Higher health than other Pikmin, and possesses the longest reaching grab along with the most effective throws. The only Pikmin that can swim; other Pikmin drown after a second in deep water. Immune to water-effect attacks.
- Purple Pikmin - Doesn’t fly far when thrown, moves slowly, and possesses less reach in its smash attacks and grab. Possesses the strongest smash attacks, and possesses the most powerful throw (its up throw) in Olimar's arsenal. Slams into enemies instead of latching on when thrown. About twice as much health as other Pikmin.
- White Pikmin - Quick and light. Can be thrown faster and farther, and when latched onto opponent, it deals three times as much damage compared to other Pikmin. It also possesses a more damaging pummel. Has half the health of other Pikmin, often being killed in one hit, and possesses drastically weaker attacks than the other Pikmin.
Pikmin naturally develop from leaf to bud to flower every 20 seconds, but this has no gameplay effect.
Trophy Info
Red Pikmin
A type of Pikmin--which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous foes. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.
- Pikmin (2001)
- Pikmin 2 (2004)
Blue Pikmin
A type of Pikmin, which are curious creatures that follow and obey the person who picks them. If you take advantage of this trait, you can get them to help Capt. Olimar and Louie. The blue Pikmin are at home in water and cannot drown. Need to retrieve an object underwater or cross a water hazard to disarm a trap? Blue Pikmin are just the allies you need.
- Pikmin (2001)
- Pikmin 2 (2004)
Yellow Pikmin
A type of Pikmin. Take a nutrient-rich pellet to a flying saucer known as an Onion, and it will produce the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. Yellow ones fly higher than other Pikmin when tossed by Olimar or Louie. Unlike other Pikmin, they're also highly resistant to electricity, which makes them invaluable when battling enemies like anode dweevils.
- Pikmin (2001)
- Pikmin 2 (2004)
White Pikmin
A type of Pikmin. White Pikmin are resistant to poisons and are themselves toxic to creatures that eat them. Their low weight makes them very speedy, and they can also dig up buried items. White and purple Pikmin do not live inside Onions, so you must change other Pikmin into them by tossing them into ivory candypop buds and violet candypop buds.
- Pikmin 2 (2004)
Purple Pikmin
A type of Pikmin, much heavier and slower than other Pikmin. When thrown, they impact with such force that they may kill or stun enemies. They're also incredibly strong--one of them can carry an item that normally would require ten Pikmin. While they're more powerful fighters than their red cousins, their slow speed hampers their effectiveness.
- Pikmin 2 (2004)
Red Pikmin trophy
Blue Pikmin trophy
Yellow Pikmin trophy
White Pikmin trophy
Purple Pikmin trophy
Stickers
The following stickers are related to the Pikmin species.
| Name | Game | Effect | Characters |
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| Blue Pikmin | Pikmin |  Attack +16
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| Purple Pikmin | Pikmin 2 |  +35
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| Reclining Red Pikmin | Pikmin 2 |  Attack +6
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| Red Pikmin | Pikmin | Attack +11
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| White Pikmin | Pikmin 2 | Attack +10
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| Yellow Pikmin | Pikmin |  Resistance +10
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.png) Blue Pikmin (Pikmin) |
.png) Purple Pikmin (Pikmin 2) |
.png) Reclining Red Pikmin (Pikmin 2) |
.png) Red Pikmin (Pikmin) |
.png) White Pikmin (Pikmin 2) |
.png) Yellow Pikmin (Pikmin) |
In Super Smash Bros. 4
Olimar still uses the five Pikmin types as of Pikmin 2 in Smash 4, and, unlike in Brawl, he can have only three out at a time. The Winged Pikmin from Pikmin 3 are used in Olimar's new Up Special move where they pick Olimar up and fly him around. The Rock Pikmin do not appear in either Olimar nor Alph's movesets.
Trophy Info
Red Pikmin
This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.
Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noises. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
: Pikmin (12/2001)- : Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
Blue Pikmin
This blue Pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros., blue Pikmin have defense second only to purple Pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes.
The things that make blue Pikmin different from all the other Pikmin are that they have mouths and that they're pretty good swimmers. They're slightly hardier than most other Pikmin, and they do more damage when you throw them. So, as soon as you get one of these, make sure to throw it right at someone straight away!
- : Pikmin (12/2001)
- : Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
Yellow Pikmin
This yellow Pikmin is sporting some pointy things on its head. Maybe those are ears? Hmm... Anyway, yellow Pikmin are immune to electricity and are the lightest Pikmin in the Pikmin series. In Smash Bros., a thrown yellow Pikmin will fly through the air in a nice curve, zapping anyone it comes in contact with.
Yellow Pikmin have big, sharp ears and conduct electricity very well. These two facts are most likely unrelated. Olimar's side special can throw this Pikmin high into the air and cause electrical damage to all fighters who stray too close!
- : Pikmin (12/2001)
- : Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
White Pikmin
These tiny, white Pikmin have bright-red eyes. They are the fastest of the Pikmin, perfect for finding and retrieving hidden treasure. In Smash Bros., you can use them to poison your enemies. Since they can fly the farthest of any Pikmin when thrown, use them to poison enemies from afar.
These small, fast-footed Pikmin are white with red eyes. That ominous look they have might give you the chills, and you'd be right to be scared - the little blighters are poisonous! In this game, they'll hang on to any enemy you throw them at and generously share their venom with them.
- : Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
: Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
Purple Pikmin
These purple Pikmin are the strongest, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In Smash Bros., they're great for attacking and launching, but they've got a pretty short reach. Get close to your foe to make these little ones truly effective!
These purple Pikmin are much stronger than their colourful counterparts, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In this game, they're good at both attacking and launching, but since they haven't got good reach, you'll need to get up close and personal with your foes first!
- : Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
- : Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
Rock Pikmin
These Pikmin are made of solid rock, so they can stand up to a lot of attacks and won't get hurt when they get stepped on. They specialize in body blows, dealing a lot of damage when thrown, and they can also break right through glass and crystal. They can't latch on to other creatures, though. But that's OK—nobody's perfect!
- : Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
Winged Pikmin
These pink Pikmin have big, blue eyes and nice wings to help them fly. In Smash Bros., they show up to carry Olimar and friends through the air. However, how high and far they can fly is affected by how many friends they have to carry. More Pikmin will weigh them down.
This particular type of Pikmin has a pink body, blue eyes and...wings? Yep, they can fly, and in this game, they can even give Olimar a lift. The only thing is they'll get tired very easily, especially if they're carrying lots of other Pikmin at the same time. Go easy on them, OK?
- : Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
Red Pikmin trophy
Blue Pikmin trophy
Yellow Pikmin trophy
White Pikmin trophy
Purple Pikmin trophy
Rock Pikmin trophy
Winged Pikmin trophy
 Pikmin universe
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| Fighter | Olimar (SSBB · SSB4 · SSBU) (Pikmin) (Alph) |
| Assist Trophy | Burrowing Snagret |
| Stages | Distant Planet · Garden of Hope |
| Item | Hocotate Bomb |
| Enemies | Bulborb · Iridescent Glint Beetle |
| Other | Hocotate Ship · Peckish Aristocrab · Pellet · Plasm Wraith · Yellow Wollywog |
| Trophies, Stickers and Spirits | Trophies (SSBB · SSB4) · Stickers · Spirits |
| Music | Brawl · SSB4 · Ultimate |
