Editing Blue Pikmin

|name       = Blue Pikmin

|image       = P4 Blue Pikmin.png

|icon        = Blue Pikmin P4 icon.png

|resistance = [[Water]]

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

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

|throw       = Average

|carry       = 1

|psize      = Body length: {{mm|33}}

'''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.

==Traits and abilities==

[[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]].

 

 

 

 

 

**{{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.

**{{icon|Massage Machine|y}}: This part is across a large lake, with the bridge that must be built located on the opposite shore. However, by throwing Red Pikmin or Yellow Pikmin to the water and whistling them to the other shore, it is possible to have them build the bridge.{{cite youtube|rname=isrtbmm}}

 

In {{p2}}, 5 Blue Pikmin are found in the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin]] on the field. They are found chasing a few [[Wolpole]]s beyond an [[electric gate]] guarded by a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] at the north of the map. To obtain them, Olimar and [[Louie]] break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to [[whistle]] them to take them under their command. Once again, their underwater prowesses are instantly noticeable, since they are found in a large lake.

 

 

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

**The clog near the landing site of the Awakening Wood can be destroyed with any type of Pikmin by throwing them at a specific spot near the center of the clog. They will be able to damage it before slipping off and entering the water, which means they can slowly but surely destroy it.{{cite youtube|_ZFnDBkohcs|of Purple Pikmin destroying the clog in the Awakening Wood|published={{date|25|April|2020}}|retrieved={{date|28|April|2020}}}}

**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.

 

In {{p3}}, the Blue Onion is found in the [[Garden of Hope]], but can only be found after [[Louie]] has ran away from the Koppaites after being rescued in the [[Twilight River]]. The explorers chase after him, but instead find an Onion trapped under a [[Flukeweed]]. From this, the Blue Onion is found, and after it ejects a seed that is then plucked, the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie again. As with the previous games, the Blue Pikmin are instantly shown to be able to withstand being underwater, since the Onion, seed, and newly-plucked Pikmin are underwater.

 

Blue Pikmin are meant to be used to obtain numerous different fruits and defeat many enemies, but as a result of ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} many [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|glitches]] and exploits, they are only needed for one objective:

 

*{{icon|Wayward Moon|y}}: A pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater must be built to access the boss that contains the fruit normally, but [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|sequence-breaking techniques]] can be used to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with [[Winged Pikmin]]. However, an invisible wall will block off the path to the arena until at least one Blue Pikmin has been plucked. Once this Pikmin is plucked, the entire game can be completed without any further need of Blue Pikmin.

 

 

 

**{{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|Scaly Custard|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is within a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] on an area of land that can only be reached by building a pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater. However, using [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|a sequence break]], it is possible to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin.

 

**{{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|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]].

 

**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]]): Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin are the only types capable of accessing this mini-boss on an island, and while it can be defeated with just Winged Pikmin, Blue Pikmin are better for combat.

**{{icon|Stellar Extrusion|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): The fruit is held by a [[Shaggy Long Legs]] which frequently steps over water. Rock Pikmin or Winged Pikmin are far more efficient and safe attackers, but having 10 Blue Pikmin on standby is recommended in case the fruit falls into the water after defeating the beast.

**{{icon|Zest Bomb|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): This fruit is held by a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] that normally walks in a pool of water. It is possible to defeat the enemy such that it drops the fruit over land, however.

**{{icon|Quaggled Mireclops|y}}: When it stomps its feet, it makes puddles of water. Using Blue Pikmin to attack the feet is recommended, as they cannot drown in the puddles of water.

 

 

 

 

 

 

*{{icon|Heroic Sword|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Cavern for a King): Like the Bright Swords, these 2 treasures are found in the Man-at-Legs with the arena being full of water.

*{{icon|Monster Teeth|y|v=P4}}: The path to carry this treasure back takes it through a body of water, as well as both members of the [[Onionshell family]].

 

 

 

 

In {{hp}}, Blue Pikmin are first found in [[Foaming Lake]], in the second sector, [[Verdant Waterfront]]. Whilst Olimar is swimming in the lake a group of Blue Pikmin are chased into a pile of moss by a [[Puckering Blinnow]]. Upon whistling at them the Blue Pikmin join Olimar and are used for the majority of each water area from then on, breaking underwater walls and allowing him to progress. After the area is complete they join the [[Pikmin Park]] like any other Pikmin type.

 

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==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==

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.

 

 

===''Brawl'' trophy===

|desc  = {{Notes:Blue Pikmin/ssbb}}

|obtain = Random appearance.

 

|image  = BluePik3DSTrophy.png

|usdesc = {{Notes:Blue Pikmin/ssb43dsus}}

 

|image  = Blue Pikmin SSBU Trophy.png

|usdesc = {{Notes:Blue Pikmin/ssb4wiiuus}}

 

===''Ultimate'' spirit===

| [[Blue Pikmin]]

| Shield || ★★ || 1 || Tiny Squirtle Team (×12)|| [[Distant Planet]] || Main Theme - Pikmin (Original) || N/A || • The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power<br> • Timed stamina battle<br> • Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy || [[File:Blue Pikmin spirit SSBU.jpg|150px]]

 

 

|run_speed = 120 leaf, 140 bud, 170 flower

|dig_speed = 1&times; the norm

 

 

 

 

 

|common    = Blue Pikmin.

|jpname    = {{j|ミズアオイピクミン|Mizu Aoi Pikumin|Water Blue Pikmin}}. {{j|ミズアオイ|Mizuaoi}} is also the Japanese name of ''{{w|Monochoria korsakowii}}'', a plant with blue flowers that lives near water.

|scientific = ''Pikminidae caerula''. ''Caerula'' is Latin for "blue".

 

|JapM = Blue Pikmin

|HebN = Used in official media{{cite youtube|3iG6iuZIxRs|a ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' trailer by Nintendo Israel|published={{date|7|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|1|June|2021}}}}

|HunM = Blue Pikmin

 

<gallery>

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 runs P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin running.

Blue Pikmin stages P1 art.png|The [[Maturity|stages]] of a Blue Pikmin.

Olimar pulls Blue Pikmin P1 art.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin being plucked by [[Captain Olimar]].

 

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 Clay Art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin about to fall over.

Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a blue 1 [[pellet]].

Blue and Yellow Pikmin with Pellet.png|A Blue and a Yellow Pikmin carrying a blue 1 pellet.

Blue Pikmin height.png|The height of a Blue Pikmin, as seen in ''Pikmin 2'''s manual.

Blue Pikmin E-Card Wrapper.jpg|A Blue Pikmin [[e-card]] pack.

Blue Pikmin E-Card.jpg|The Pikmin's [[e-card]], #00 (1^st blue card).

 

Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|Artwork.

Pikmin carry Juicy Gaggle P3 art.png|A Blue Pikmin and a [[Yellow Pikmin]] carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]].

Blue Pikmin Pikmin 3 Photo.png|A screenshot from ''Pikmin 3'' featuring some Blue Pikmin in water.

BluePikminDataFile1.jpg|The [[data file]] explaining Blue Pikmin's breathing underwater.

BluePikminDataFile2.jpg|The data file explaining Blue Pikmin's swimming.

 

 

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

 

 

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

* [[Pikmin family]]