Editing Blue Pikmin

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|name       = Blue Pikmin

|image       = P4 Blue Pikmin.png

|size        = 150px

|family      = [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]

|resistance = [[Water]]

|strength    = Average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|mobility    = Average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|throw      = Average

|digging    = Average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|carry       = 1

|psize       = Body length: {{mm|33}}

|va          = Hajime Wakai{{cite youtube|AuDDmoJ_5Kw|of the sound test in the Japanese version of {{ssbu}}}}

'''Blue Pikmin''' ({{j|青ピクミン|Ao Pikumin}}) are a blue species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] that reside on [[PNF-404]]. They have the special ability of [[water]] resistance. This type of Pikmin is present in all game modes of all {{pg}}, and is the last type to be discovered in the [[Story mode]] of {{p1}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}, as well as the fourth type discovered in {{p4}}. Besides their coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through gills, giving them the ability to breathe both underwater and on dry land. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be done by carrying [[pellet]]s or [[enemy]] carcasses to the [[Blue Onion]] (or the Master Onion), or by throwing other species into a [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]] or a [[Candypop Bud]]. As with [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white.

The exact location of their gills is not consistently explained in the series, having been said to be on the cheeks,{{cite quote|{{Notes:Blue Pikmin/voyage}}|Olimar|the [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin}}{{cite quote|At last, you have encountered them! They seem to have gill-like ducts on their cheeks. They must be blue Pikmin! Like the other types, they look to you for direction. While they are indeed surviving naturally, they still seem to long for a valiant leader.|The [[Hocotate ship]]|a dialog after Blue Pikmin are discovered}}{{cite quote|Careful observation of the Blue Pikmin has revealed that they have the ability to swim as well as attack in the water! The way they open their mouths is so cute, but I think that is their way of extracting oxygen from the water. There appear to be openings on their cheeks that resemble gills.|Brittany|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}} near the cheeks,{{cite quote|It is a <span style{{=}}"color:blue">Pikmin</span> of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out...|Olimar|[[Olimar's monologs|monolog]] after finding a Blue Pikmin}} on their mouths,{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / That's ridiculous! I saw those Blue Pikmin laughing underwater. / Right, well, they must have found it very funny that they were able to extract oxygen from the water.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}}{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / What? They're not mouths? But I thought they were laughing. / Well, whatever you want to call them, those are the organs that allow them to breathe underwater.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the European [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}} and not even visible.{{cite quote|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|Olimar|the [[Hey! Pikmin logs|Pikmin Log]] entry for Blue Pikmin}} ''Pikmin 4'' consistently says that the mouth is the gills.

[[File:Blue Pikmin discovery.png|thumb|left|200px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in ''Pikmin 2''.]]

Blue Pikmin are the only permanent Pikmin type which can safely enter [[water]] and traverse the floor underneath, as the other types (barring [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]], which are immune to all hazards) will simply flail around in panic before drowning if they are immersed ([[Ice Pikmin]] can float on the surface and [[Winged Pikmin]] can fly over, but neither can go under or resist water attacks from enemies). While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. In the first two games, if they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and [[throw]] them to shore. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. At least in ''Pikmin 2'', this throw aims at the nearest [[carrying]] path waypoint{{cite web|https://clips.twitch.tv/DeliciousCallousLampThunBeast-h8VzgqK0BLgz3eEA|Video of Blue Pikmin throwing drowning Pikmin to the nearest waypoint, on dry land where the player has not gone yet|Twitch|published={{date|15|September|2023}}|retrieved={{date|23|September|2023}}}}, and works the same as a normal leader throw, which means it can be used for things like crushing a [[Dwarf Bulborb]].{{cite web|https://www.twitch.tv/videos/441917009|Twitch clip|Twitch|published={{date|21|June|2019}}|retrieved={{date|21|June|2019}}}} In ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', this rescuing feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some [[Enemy|enemies]] that swim above the ground level.

Aside from their water resistance, Blue Pikmin have largely average [[attack]] power, durability, mobility, [[digging]] speed and throw distance. As such, they are not exceptional for most any activities outside of water, as most enemies that use water-based attacks can easily be defeated without Blue Pikmin. The only real exception to this is the addition of sprinkler hazards in ''Pikmin 4'' which, while on, only Blue Pikmin can safely pass through. Interestingly, Blue Pikmin are more likely to die than other types in ''Pikmin 2'', as noted [[Combat#Likeliness to die|here]].

In [[2-Player Battle]] in {{p2}}, Player 2's army is made up of Blue Pikmin, while Player 1's army is made up of [[Red Pikmin]]. For the sake of fairness, Blue Pikmin are given the same 1.5&times; attack power, and the only elemental hazards are from [[Fiery Blowhog]]s and [[Watery Blowhog]]s.

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==In ''Pikmin''==

===Discovery===

[[File:Leaf Blue P1.jpg|thumb|200px|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin ''.]]

In {{p1}}, Olimar finds the dormant Blue Onion in [[The Forest Navel]], which proves to be a big help in the aquatic area, [[The Distant Spring]]. Their Onion is first found near the massive stump holding the [[Automatic Gear]], and is located inside a small pond. Like with the red and yellow Onions, a seed pops out when the Onion wakes up, which Olimar then plucks. The Blue Pikmin's ability to live underwater is immediately demonstrated, since the Onion, the seed, and the new Pikmin appear underwater during this event.

===Required uses===

There are [[glitch]]es and exploits that make it so that Blue Pikmin are not required to collect any ship parts or defeat any enemies. There are two main ones: the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Object nudging|object nudging glitch]] allows one to push ship parts out of the water, while the [[Glitches in Pikmin#Drowning reset|drowning reset glitch]] allows Pikmin to travel large bodies of water without drowning. Other minor exploits and glitches include ending the day to make a ship part appear on the closest [[carrying]] waypoint in the following day, which can place ship parts in unintended places, and the ability to place a [[Lie down|lying]] Olimar between a treasure and a wall to make him pop up on top of the wall, and going out of bounds.

**{{icon|Positron Generator|y}}: The ship part is inside a Pearly Clamclamp on a beach, and defeating the enemy will drop the ship part in the water. But by using small islands on the beach, it is possible to attack the Pearly Clamclamp using Red or Yellow Pikmin, and the ship part can then be pushed out of the water with the object nudging glitch.{{cite youtube|cB2E8pCVqco|showing the Positron Generator being recovered using only Red Pikmin}}

**{{icon|Radiation Canopy|y}}: The path that Olimar needs to cross to reach this part is blocked by a gate inside a body of water. However, with precise [[throw]]s, it's possible to throw [[bomb-rock]] Yellow Pikmin to the top of the gate, and destroy it without needing Blue Pikmin.

**{{icon|Geiger Counter|y}}: In order to reach the [[Burrowing Snagret]] that holds the ship part, a [[cardboard box]] must be pushed out of the way, and Blue Pikmin need to be guided from a puddle to the backside of the box. However, it is possible to use other Pikmin to throw the box, either with [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throws]] or by throwing them to the top of the box and [[swarm|guiding them]] to the back.

**{{icon|Number 1 Ionium Jet|y|n=#1 Ionium Jet}}: This ship part is submerged in water. It can be pushed out with the object nudging glitch, but it is too resistant to the pushes to do so effectively. By luring a [[Male Sheargrub]] and using its corpse or a pellet, Olimar can push the pellet, which in turn pushes the ship part. By bringing it close to the bodies of water in the higher levels and ending the day, it is possible for the Ionium Jet to appear in the next body of water by the next day. Eventually, the ship part can be brought to land.{{cite youtube|RMBsv9rcRPU|showing how to obtain the #1 Ionium Jet using only Red Pikmin}}

**{{icon|Libra|y}}: Blue Pikmin are needed to activate the geyser that gives Olimar access to the first high ledge. However, it is possible to have other Pikmin types open the geyser; if they are [[swarm|guided]] towards it, they might land one or two hits before starting their drowning sequence. They can just be called back, and the process can be repeated until the geyser is enabled.{{cite youtube|Bbr4KygCuHA|showing how the Libra can be obtained using only Red Pikmin}} Alternatively, one can use a [[pellet]] from a [[Shearwig]] to clip to the railing wall, and from there, walk up to the ship part and push it down.{{cite youtube|UfqG2lc36lw|showing how to get Captain Olimar up to the Libra}}

**{{icon|Number 2 Ionium Jet|y|n=#2 Ionium Jet}}: This part is on top of a tall ledge that opens into water. By bringing Pikmin to the ship part's shore using the drowning reset glitch, it's possible to bring enough Pikmin to take the part out of the ledge. From there, it can be pushed to near the [[Pilot's Seat]] section, which will make it appear right next to the Pilot's Seat the next day. Since it takes too long to push normally, a [[Water Dumple]] corpse must be pushed instead, which in turn pushes the Ionium Jet.{{cite youtube|vs5DMBHSYF0|showing how to collect the #2 Ionium Jet using Red Pikmin only}}

**{{icon|Zirconium Rotor|y}}: This part is behind a gate that is difficult to destroy without Blue Pikmin, but it can be done without them.

==In ''Pikmin 2''==

 

 

===Recommended uses===

**{{icon|Decorative Goo|y}}: The path to carry the treasure back to the ship goes through water, but by using a certain glitch,{{cite youtube|AmqzPQkyvFo|demonstrating how to retrieve treasures without Blue Pikmin}} it's possible for treasures to be carried in water with non-Blue Pikmin during [[cutscenes]]. Another glitch called [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|charging]] also helps minimize how long the treasure is underwater for, meaning the treasure can be carried through the water in the duration of just one cutscene.

**{{icon|Pink Menace|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.

**{{icon|Wolpole|y}}: Although this aquatic enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.

**In order to access the southern part of the [[Wistful Wild]], an underwater clog must be taken down. The only way to bring things back to the landing site is to build the bridge on the other side of a lake; provided the player has destroyed the clog, they can go around and build it with any Pikmin type, but if not, Blue Pikmin will have to cross the lake and build it.

 

 

 

 

 

Blue Pikmin are intended to be used to collect these fruits and defeat these enemies, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, these tasks can be completed without them.

**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is fully submerged in water next to the [[metal box]], but can be retrieved by employing the [[Glitches in Pikmin 3#Invincible Pikmin|invincible Pikmin glitch]] with a [[Fiery Blowhog]].

**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Twilight River]]): The fruit is fully submerged in water near the landing site. However, using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a [[Skeeterskate]], it is possible to collect it with Winged Pikmin.

**{{icon|Crunchy Deluge|y}}: Like the previous Citrus Lump, this fruit is located underwater at the far end of the [[Twilight River]], and can be collected in the same way, though it notably takes 10 Pikmin to carry, the most out of any fruit that requires the invincible Pikmin glitch to retrieve without Blues.

**{{icon|Portable Sunset|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): This fruit is on a low branch above a pool of water. Upon throwing 8 Pikmin on it, it will fall into the water. Winged Pikmin can also be used to detach the fruit, but it'll land in the water regardless. It can then be retrieved by using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a [[Fire geyser|fire geyser]], Fiery Blowhog, [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]], or Skeeterskate.

**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the crystal): Normally, a bridge must be built using fragments, some of which are underwater, but it is possible to build half the bridge and throw [[Rock Pikmin]] and Winged Pikmin across the gap, allowing the crystal to be broken and the fruit to be carried back.

**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], near the Blue Onion): This fruit is fully underwater next to a dirt wall, but can be collected by using Winged Pikmin via the invincible Pikmin glitch with any of the area's [[fire]] hazards.

 

**{{icon|Watery Blowhog|v=P3|y}}: This enemy shoots bubbles of a water-like liquid that only Blue Pikmin are immune to, but can be defeated by any type of Pikmin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*{{icon|Chance Totem|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 ([[Serene Shores]]): The treasures are found inside some [[jar]]s. To carry the treasures back, they need to go through a small body of water which is guarded by a Skeeterskate.

*{{icon|Mock Bottom|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): It is found on a low ledge surrounded by a body of water as well as a Pricklepuff and 2 Skeeterskates.

 

 

*{{icon|Skeeterskate|y|v=P4}}: These enemies can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

In {{pb}}, Blue Pikmin are the third Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 4. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 1. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 3 and are the only Pikmin that can battle Water Mushrooms.

Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck &ndash; his standard special move &ndash; as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, and are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides [[Purple Pikmin]]). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack (a possible reference to their lifeguarding ability), but otherwise have below average attack power. They can withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's water gun. In ''Brawl'', Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Blue Pikmin do not have higher health than other types, but keep their water immunity. Their attacks now have the water element, and they deal standard damage compared to the previous entries.

Blue Pikmin also have a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]] of them in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. They have a trophy in all games that trophies appear in, although, in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', they are part of the Pikmin trophy. They also have a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where their spirit battle consists of 10, weak and tiny Squirtles with water and ice resistance, as well as increased water attack power. They can also be obtained from the Spirit Board or by scanning the [[amiibo|Pikmin amiibo]]. Equipping the spirit increases the distance and power of thrown items.

|image  = Blue Pikmin trophy SSBB.png

P1 HUD Blue Leaf Pikmin.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the leaf stage.

 

 

P3 Blue Leaf Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (leaf).

P3 Blue Bud Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (bud).

P3 Blue Flower Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (flower).

Blue Pikmin constellation.png|A Blue Pikmin constellation on the [[Menu/Day selection|day selection screen]].

===''Pikmin 4''===

P4 Blue Bud Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its bud stage.

P4 Blue Pikmin Sitting.png|Artwork of a Blue in its bud stage sitting down.

Pikmin 4 Blue Bud Pikmin Posing.png|Artwork of a Blue in its bud stage lying down.

Pikmin 4 Blue Pikmin Posing.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its flower stage lying down.

P4 Blue Pikmin Falling Leaf.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its leaf stage tripping.

P4 Blue Pikmin Falling Bud.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its bud stage tripping.

P4 Blue Pikmin on Chance Totem.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin on a Chance Totem.

P4 Throwing.png|Artwork of the [[Pikmin 4 player character|Rescue Officer]] throwing a Blue Pikmin.

P4 Blue Pikmin showcase.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin swimming.

Pikmin Garden Blue Pikmin render.png|A render of the Blue Pikmin from the [[Pikmin Garden]] Piklopedia.

Blue Pikmin P4 icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4''.

 

===''Hey! Pikmin''===

Hey! Pikmin bomb rock.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin holding a [[bomb rock]].

P3DS Pikmin artwork.jpg|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin, along with a [[Red Pikmin]] and a [[Yellow Pikmin]].

Hey! Pikmin front profiles.jpg|Group artwork of each Pikmin from the front.

Hey! Pikmin throwing.png|Artwork of Olimar throwing Pikmin.

Hey! Pikmin chess piece.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin on top of the [[Private Castle]].

 

===''Pikmin Bloom''===

Blue Pikmin PB icon.png|In-game sprite.

Pikmin Bloom Blue Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin carrying a cherry.

 

===Other===

Blue Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

Blue pikmin manual.png|Blue Pikmin's abilities explained in the manuals of ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.

Play Nintendo Pikmin Blue.png|An animation of a Blue Pikmin from the Play Nintendo website.