Editing Dig

{{game icons|p2=y|p3=y|p4=y|hp=y}}

'''Digging''' ({{j|掘る|Horu|Dig}}) is an ability [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] have in most ''Pikmin'' games. Pikmin can both dig '''out''' something in the ground, or dig their way '''in''' some holes.

Some objects may be partially or completely buried under the ground, and before they can be [[carry|carried]], they must first be completely unearthed by using the Pikmin. The more Pikmin digging out an object at once, the faster it is dug.

In ''Pikmin 2'', [[treasure]] that is completely underground does not have any obvious indicator of its presence. Only [[White Pikmin]] have the ability to detect this type of treasure, and when they're told to work on the spot the collectible is at, they will begin slowly digging it out until it peaks to the surface, at which point other types of Pikmin may help. The only way a player has to tell that there's a treasure in that location is with the [[Treasure Gauge]], or by having White Pikmin scan the floor with the [[swarm]] mechanic. It should be noted that in this game, White Pikmin automatically start digging a buried item (whether it is partially or completely buried) without the player's consent; this does not apply to other Pikmin types.

In ''Pikmin 3'', all Pikmin types can unearth objects at any depth, removing the White Pikmin's exclusive digging ability. [[Yellow Pikmin]] have been given an extra trait though, in that, along [[Rock Pikmin]], they can dig out objects faster than other types. Interestingly, data files say that Yellow Pikmin are the best diggers, but don't say anything about Rock Pikmin. Also in this game, [[bomb rock]] explosions can help dig out buried items, but they don't affect spacesuit [[upgrade]]s. [[Flukeweed]]s can also be used to pull out objects under the ground, but that does not involve the digging ability Pikmin possess.

 

 

In ''Pikmin 4'', all Pikmin types can unearth buried treasures, just like ''Pikmin 3''. Objects that can't be seen can be [[Lock-on|Target Lock]]ed, and the game won't stop the [[throw]]ing action, even if the max amount of carriers are digging. There's no limit on how many Pikmin can dig, and every Pikmin that is digging will grab onto the object, up to the maximum amount of carries. Yellow Pikmin have been given a 4x digging speed boost whereas the other Pikmin types have a 1x dig speed. Even though White Pikmin return, their ability to see completely buried treasures are removed. The method of finding completely buried treasures is given to [[Oatchi]]'s 'Pick Up a Scent' Command. Oatchi can also dig like a Pikmin, and the speed of which he digs can be upgraded. It starts at ~16x speed, and can be increased to ~28x and then ~52x.

In ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', there are two hole [[obstacle]]s that Pikmin can dig their way through. [[Dirt-mound]]s are entrances to underground burrows that contain items, and [[tunnel]]s are pathways filled with rubble that can be dug out to allow passage.

 

====Fully buried treasures====

====Partially buried treasures====

*{{icon|Love and Courage Reactor|y}}

*{{icon|Geographic Projection|y}}

In story mode, fruits and pellets are always partially buried while spacesuit upgrades are always fully buried and create a lump in the ground where they are located. In [[Mission Mode]], fruits can be fully buried and create a lump in the ground as well. The following lists details the buried objects the player can find in Story Mode and Mission Mode: unless otherwise specified, the approximate times taken to dig out each object are obtained using one Blue Pikmin, the most "normal" Pikmin type.

 

 

 

*{{icon|Anti-Electrifier|y}} (completely) × 1

*Yellow 1-Pellet (completely) × 1

*Yellow 5-Pellet (completely) × 1

*Red 1-Pellet (completely) × 1

*{{icon|Astringent Clump|y}} (partially) × 1

*{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|v=FF|y}} (partially) × 1

====Twilight River====

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

====Cavern for a King====

*{{icon|Pocked Airhead|y|v=P4}} × 1 (partially)

 

In {{hp}}, buried treasures aren't completely underground, and are always visible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Different Pikmin types have different speeds for digging. The exact speeds cannot be determined, but in both ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'' they seem to reflect the Pikmin's attack power, with the exception being Yellow Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'', which were made to be better at digging out buried objects on purpose. In ''Pikmin 4'', the relation between attack power and digging speed has been shattered, and Yellow Pikmin are the only species with a different digging speed. The following table lists relative digging speeds for unearthing an object, based on the most "normal" Pikmin type, the Blue Pikmin. Speeds for [[Tunnel#Digging speeds|digging a tunnel]] or [[Dirt mound#Digging speed|digging a dirt mound]] are a bit different.

 

 

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', the time taken to dig out depends on the object itself: while it seems constant for those partially buried, it's slightly random for the fully buried ones. This is a matter of few seconds for the fastest Pikmin, and a matter of few minutes for the slowest Pikmin (Winged and White Pikmin).

 

In ''Pikmin 2'', a buried object is in a special state with a certain amount of [[health]], and Pikmin digging it out actually attack it, causing its health to drop, and its appearance to look more and more exposed. A totally buried treasure has 5850 HP, and a partially buried one has 5150 HP. Non-White Pikmin can join in when a treasure's HP reaches 5150, as a result. A specific sound plays when this health is at 1170, 2340, and 3510.

 

Dig.jpg|Some Pikmin digging up the [[Paradoxical Enigma]].

 

*[[Carry]]