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'''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. | '''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. | 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. | |||
==Traits and abilities== | ==Traits and abilities== | ||
[[File:Blue Pikmin discovery.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Blue Pikmin discovery.png|thumb|left|150px|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. | 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]]. | 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]]. | ||
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**{{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|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|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is held by a [[Calcified Crushblat]], and to access the enemy, an underwater [[Gate#Dirt wall|dirt wall]] must be destroyed. This can be done with any type of Pikmin by using the invincible Pikmin glitch. | **{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is held by a [[Calcified Crushblat]], and to access the enemy, an underwater [[Gate#Dirt wall|dirt wall]] must be destroyed. This can be done with any type of Pikmin by using the invincible Pikmin glitch. | ||
**{{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 | **{{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. | ||
*Enemies | *Enemies | ||
**{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}}: These enemies usually remain underwater, but can be harmed if they jump out to snatch a Winged Pikmin or onto land. | **{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}}: These enemies usually remain underwater, but can be harmed if they jump out to snatch a Winged Pikmin or onto land. | ||
**{{icon|Sputtlefish|y}}: These enemies are also underwater enemies, and can only be defeated without Blue Pikmin by employing the invincible Pikmin glitch. | **{{icon|Sputtlefish|y}}: These enemies are also underwater enemies, and can only be defeated without Blue Pikmin by employing the invincible Pikmin glitch. | ||
**{{icon|Toady Bloyster|v=P3|y}}: These enemies are always found underwater in Story Mode, but can be slowly taken out with a | **{{icon|Toady Bloyster|v=P3|y}}: These enemies are always found underwater in Story Mode, but can be slowly taken out with a leader’s [[Punch|punches]]. | ||
===Recommended uses=== | ===Recommended uses=== | ||
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===Recommended uses=== | ===Recommended uses=== | ||
Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these treasures/castaways or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with | Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these treasures/castaways or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with other Pikmin types. | ||
;Treasures | ;Treasures | ||
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;Ship parts | ;Ship parts | ||
In Olimar's | In Olimar's Shipwreak Tale, [[Moss]] only has doggy-paddle level 2, so she can't dive. However, it's possible to get everything anyway. | ||
*{{icon|Bowsprit|v= | *{{icon|Bowsprit|y|v=p4}}: The Bowsprit is located where the [[Slapstick Crescent]] is normaly, use [[ice blast]]s and rushes. | ||
*{{icon| | *{{icon|Sagittarius|y|v=p4}}: This part is surounded with water during high tide, so it's requierd to either lower the [[clipboard]] or to wait for low tide. | ||
;Enemies | ;Enemies | ||
*{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|y|v=P4}}: | {{clean}} | ||
*{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y|v=P4}}: | *{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|y|v=P4}}: One instance of this enemy appearing is in an area flooded with water. | ||
*{{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays a watery liquid to attack | *{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y|v=P4}}: Just like {{p3}}, both instances of this [[Boss#Minor bosses in Pikmin 4|Miniboss]] in [[Story mode]] appear near water, so Blue Pikmin are useful to avoid Pikmin deaths. | ||
*{{icon|Man-at-Legs|y|v=P4}}: | *{{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays a watery liquid to attack, which is lethal to most Pikmin types, minus Blue Pikmin. | ||
*{{icon|Masterhop|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can jump on sandy floors to create puddles of water. Blue Pikmin | *{{icon|Man-at-Legs|y|v=P4}}: This [[Arachnode]] appears once in a sublevel covered in water, which Pikmin can drown in except Blue Pikmin. | ||
*{{icon|Pricklepuff|y|v=P4}}: These enemies are | *{{icon|Masterhop|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can jump on sandy floors to create puddles of water. Using Blue Pikmin to attack is recommended as they won’t drown in those water puddles. | ||
*{{icon|Pearly Clamclamp|y|v=P4}}: All instances of this enemy appear in close proximity to bodies of water. | |||
*{{icon|Pricklepuff|y|v=P4}}: These enemies are underwater enemies so Blue Pikmin are recommended. | |||
*{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y|v=P4}}: These are also underwater enemies. | *{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y|v=P4}}: These are also underwater enemies. | ||
*{{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. | *{{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. | ||
*{{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|y|v=P4}}: Just like the Masterhop, the Bulblax's jumps can create watery puddles. | *{{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|y|v=P4}}: Just like the Masterhop, the Bulblax's jumps can create watery puddles. | ||
*{{icon|Watery Blowhog|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays water at Pikmin | *{{icon|Watery Blowhog|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays water at Pikmin which is lethal to all minus Blue Pikmin. | ||
*{{icon|Wolpole|y|v=P4}}: This creature generally resides | *{{icon|Wolpole|y|v=P4}}: This creature generally resides submerged but does jump up onto land for a bit. | ||
;Other | ;Other | ||
*[[Trial of the Sage Leaf#4th Story: Dandori Seas|4th Story: Dandori Seas]]: Without Blue Pikmin, there | *[[Trial of the Sage Leaf#4th Story: Dandori Seas|4th Story: Dandori Seas]]: Without Blue Pikmin, there's a lot less Pikmin to work with. However, it's still possible to get a platinum medal. | ||
==In ''Hey! Pikmin''== | ==In ''Hey! Pikmin''== | ||
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{{notes|voyage=y}} | {{notes|voyage=y}} | ||
===Dalmo's Notes=== | |||
{{transcript|It wouldn't be an overstatement to say that watching these Pikmin navigate the water with the grace of a fish is one of the most lovely things to behold on this planet! But if you really want to see them swimming, you'll need to offer them some live bait!|block=y}} | |||
=== Dalmo's | |||
{{transcript|It wouldn't be | |||
=== | === Olimar’s Notes === | ||
{{transcript|The accepted theory is that Pikmin evolved from terrestrial root vegetables, and so would | {{transcript|The accepted theory is that Pikmin evolved from terrestrial root vegetables, and so would unable to breathe underwater and subsequently drown. Yet the Blue Pikmin possess a gill resembling a mouth on their head, which enables them to be active underwater. While on land, they leaf and flower like other Pikmin species, and they breathe through the stomata on their skin, indicating they must be naturally amphibious. | ||
Pigment proteins on the surface of their body essentially perform the same photosynthetic process as cyanobacteria | Pigment proteins on the surface of their body essentially perform the same photosynthetic process as cyanobacteria. for example, which is what gives them their striking color.|block=y}} | ||
=== | === Louie’s Notes === | ||
{{transcript|I look at that mouth and want to put my hand in it. Just to see what would happen.|block=y}} | {{transcript|I look at that mouth and want to put my hand in it. Just to see what would happen.|block=y}} | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
{{image|the 3 stages of [[maturity]] in the [[UI]]}} | |||
===''Pikmin''=== | ===''Pikmin''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Leaf Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (leaf). | |||
Bud Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (bud). | Bud Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (bud). | ||
Flower Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (flower). | Flower Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (flower). | ||
Blue Pikmin thrown P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin being thrown. | Blue Pikmin thrown P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin being thrown. | ||
Blue Pikmin runs P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin running. | Blue Pikmin runs P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin running. | ||
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===''Pikmin 2''=== | ===''Pikmin 2''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Blue Pikmin in water P2.jpg|A Blue Pikmin in the water. | |||
Blue Pikmin leaf P2 art.png|Clay art of a shocked Blue Pikmin. | Blue Pikmin leaf P2 art.png|Clay art of a shocked Blue Pikmin. | ||
Blue Pikmin stage two P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin in its second stage of maturity. | Blue Pikmin stage two P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin in its second stage of maturity. | ||
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===''Pikmin 4''=== | ===''Pikmin 4''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
P4 Blue | P4 Blue Pikmin Render.png|Render of the Blue Pikmin. | ||
P4 Blue Pikmin | P4 Blue Bud Pikmin.png|A Blue Pikmin in its bud stage. | ||
Pikmin 4 Blue Bud Pikmin Posing.png| | Pikmin 4 Blue Bud Pikmin Posing.png|A Blue in its bud stage lying down. | ||
P4 Blue Pikmin on Chance Totem.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin on a Chance Totem. | P4 Blue Pikmin on Chance Totem.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin on a Chance Totem. | ||
Pikmin 4 Blue Pikmin Posing.png|A Blue Pikmin in its flower stage lying down | |||
Pikmin 4 Captioned Blue Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin with Korean text. | |||
Pikmin | |||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||