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[[File:PB Carrying a Gray Seedling.png|thumb|right|200px|A group of Pikmin carrying a grey seedling on an expedition.]]
[[File:PB Carrying a Gray Seedling.png|thumb|200px|A group of Pikmin carrying a grey seedling on an expedition.]]
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'''Expeditions''' are a feature of {{pb}}, unlocked at [[level]] 3. They are the main way to collect [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruits]] and [[seedling]]s, and by extension, [[nectar]] and [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. As the player walks around, uses [[detector]]s, and blooms [[Big Flower]]s, items will appear on the map nearby. The player can then send a group of Pikmin to walk to the item and carry it back to the player, which takes place in real time. Once the Pikmin are back, the items can be collected in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]].
In {{pb}}, [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] can be sent on '''expeditions''' to collect various things, such as [[fruit]]s and [[seedling]]s. As the player walks around and blooms [[Big Flower]]s, items will appear on the map nearby. The player can then send a group of Pikmin to walk to the item and carry it back to the player. Expeditions are the main way for Pikmin [[seedling]]s to be obtained, and are a major way of obtaining [[nectar]]. Expeditions are unlocked once the player reaches [[level]] 6.


==Starting expeditions==
==Starting expeditions==
[[File:PB Expedition Pikmin Selection.png|thumb|200px|Selecting Pikmin for an expedition.]]
There is [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Expeditions|a menu]] that lists all the expeditions available to the player and displays their associated locations on a map. By selecting an expedition, the player can choose which Pikmin to assign to that expedition, and then those Pikmin will walk to that expedition's associated location, collect the item, and then walk back to the player. This takes some amount of time, and the approximate time it will take is told to the player before the expedition is started. Pikmin on expeditions cannot be used for other purposes while they are on the expedition.
There is [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Expeditions|a menu]] that lists all the expeditions available to the player and displays their associated locations on a map. By selecting an expedition, the player can choose which Pikmin to assign to that expedition, and then those Pikmin will walk to that expedition's associated location, collect the item, and then walk back to the player. This takes some amount of time, and the approximate time it will take is told to the player before the expedition is started. Pikmin on expeditions cannot be used for other purposes while they are on the expedition.


When Pikmin are on an expedition, they appear on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map screen]]. It is possible to follow a Pikmin squad's journey by checking the expedition in progress and selecting "View Pikmin". This will center the view of the map on the location of the Pikmin, and in this view, the health wheels of [[Mushroom battle|mushrooms]] are not visible. When running to the item, Pikmin arrange themselves in a triangular formation, and when carrying it, they are evenly spaced around it in a circle. A maximum of 8 Pikmin are shown on the map screen for an expedition, even if more Pikmin are on that expedition.
There is a chance for Pikmin on an expedition to return with a [[postcard]]. This postcard can be collected alongside the [[fruit]] or [[seedling]] the Pikmin was carrying, and will be shown on the screen, temporarily interrupting gameplay. The postcard will be an image of the area the Pikmin collected the fruit or seedling from, and it will show them posing in that location.


There is a chance for Pikmin on an expedition to return with a [[postcard]]. This postcard can be collected alongside the [[fruit]] or [[seedling]] the Pikmin was carrying, and will be shown on the screen, temporarily interrupting gameplay. The postcard will contain an image of the area the Pikmin collected the fruit or seedling from, and it will show them posing in that location.
If a Pikmin is at the maximum [[friendship]] level, an expedition to a gift box will appear. Only the Pikmin who is at max friendship can complete this expedition, and the gift box in question will be located where the Pikmin's [[seedling]] was discovered. When this expedition is completed and the gift collected, the Pikmin will jump into the gift box and come out as a [[Decor Pikmin]].


If a Pikmin is at the maximum [[friendship]] level of 4 hearts, an expedition to a gift box will appear. Only the specific Pikmin who is at maximum friendship can go on this expedition, and the gift box in question will be located where the Pikmin's [[seedling]] was discovered. When this expedition is completed and the gift collected, the Pikmin will jump into the gift box and come out as a [[Decor Pikmin]].
There is no limit to the number of uncollected expeditions the player can have, but most expeditions expire after 3 days if not collected. Expeditions from blooming a [[Big Flower]] expire when the flower stops blooming, and gift expeditions do not expire.
 
It is possible to cancel an expedition while it is in progress, causing all Pikmin on it to instantly return to the player. If this happens while the Pikmin are walking to the item, the item will remain and can be collected later, but if this happens while the Pikmin are carrying the item, the item will be dropped and cannot be collected again. Gift expeditions cannot be canceled.
 
There is no limit to the number of uncollected expeditions the player can have, but most expeditions expire after 3 days if not collected. Expeditions from blooming a [[Big Flower]] expire when the Big Flower stops blooming (usually after 23 hours, or 3 hours on [[Event|community days]]), and gift expeditions do not expire. Note that the expedition only needs to be ''started'' before the timer expires; the dispatched group of Pikmin will return with the item regardless of how long the expedition itself will take.


==Weight==
==Weight==
Items collectable on expeditions have 2 different kinds of [[weight]]: carrying weight and metric weight. The carrying weight is the minimum Pikmin strength needed to [[carry]] the object and hence start the expedition. The metric weight is measured in grams and is displayed by the game before each expedition, and does not correlate with the carrying weight.
Different items collectable on expeditions have different [[carry]]ing weights and thus take a different number of Pikmin to carry. [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]], and [[Winged Pikmin]] have the strength to carry 1 weight unit. [[Rock Pikmin]] have a strength of 3 weight units. [[Purple Pikmin]] have a strength of 5 weight units. Below is a table of the weight of each collectable item (in weight units) and the maximum number of Pikmin that can carry it (as a number of Pikmin).
 
Different items have different carrying weights and thus take a different number of Pikmin to carry. [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]], and [[Winged Pikmin]] have the strength to carry 1 weight unit. [[Rock Pikmin]] have a strength of 3 weight units. [[Purple Pikmin]] have a strength of 5 weight units. Below is a table of the weight of each collectable item (in weight units) and the maximum number of Pikmin that can carry it (as a number of Pikmin).
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The metric weight of different items also depends on the type of item, but in a different way. Seedlings have weights that vary randomly in a certain range. Red, Yellow, Blue, White, and Pink Seedlings weigh around 100 grams, while Purple, Gray, and Huge Seedlings weigh around 250 grams. The weight of fruits generally correlates to the amount of [[nectar]] that fruit will provide – for most fruits, the nectar provided is the metric weight, divided by 10, rounded down. For example, a green apple weighing 228 grams will give 22 nectar. For plums, it's the metric weight divided by 8 rounded down instead. Gifts are similar to seedlings in their variability, and weigh around 100 grams.


==Speed==
==Speed==
[[File:Pikmin Bloom Expedition White Seedling.jpg|thumb|150px|Pikmin on an expedition to collect a white seedling.]]
The length of time an expedition takes depends on the Pikmin that are sent on it. Generally, the more Pikmin are sent, the faster the expedition will be, but different Pikmin types have different attributes. Speed is only influenced by the type of Pikmin, not its [[maturity]] or [[friendship]]. Before starting the expedition, the game shows an estimate of how long it will take with the currently-selected Pikmin.
The length of time an expedition takes depends on the Pikmin that are sent on it. Generally, the more Pikmin are sent, the faster the expedition will be, but different Pikmin types have different attributes. Speed is only influenced by the type of Pikmin, not its [[maturity]] or [[friendship]]. Before starting the expedition, the game shows an estimate of how long it will take with the currently-selected Pikmin.


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The running speed of the group in meters per second is equal to 4 divided by the average time modifier of all the Pikmin in the group. For example, a group with equal numbers of [[Red Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]] has an average time modifier of 0.75, and 4 divided by 0.75 is approximately 5.333, so this group will run at about 5.333 meters per second.
The running speed of the group in meters per second is equal to 4 divided by the average time modifier of all the Pikmin in the group. For example, a group with equal numbers of [[Red Pikmin]] and [[White Pikmin]] has an average time modifier of 0.75, and 4 divided by 0.75 is approximately 5.333, so this group will run at about 5.333 meters per second.


The carrying speed of the group in meters per second is equal to the total strength of the group, divided by the carrying weight of the object being carried, divided by the average time modifier of all the Pikmin in the group. For example, a [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruit]] (with a weight of 6), carried by 3 [[Blue Pikmin]] and 2 [[Purple Pikmin]] (with a total carrying strength of 13 and an average time modifier of 1.1), will be carried at 13 / 6 / 1.1 = about 1.9697 meters per second.
The carrying speed of the group in meters per second is equal to the total strength of the group, divided by the weight of the object being carried, divided by the average time modifier of all the Pikmin in the group. For example, a [[Fruit (Pikmin Bloom)|fruit]] (with a weight of 6), carried by 3 [[Blue Pikmin]] and 2 [[Purple Pikmin]] (with a total carrying strength of 13 and an average time modifier of 1.1), will be carried at 13 / 6 / 1.1 = about 1.9697 meters per second.


These speeds can be used to find the approximate time of each section of the expedition, by dividing the distance of the item (in meters) by the speed of the group. The game's time estimate is calculated by adding the times for each section and rounding it up to the next minute.
These speeds can be used to find the approximate time of each section of the expedition, by dividing the distance of the item (in meters) by the speed of the group. The game's time estimate is calculated by adding the times for each section and rounding it up to the next minute.


===Analysis===
===Examples===
[[File:Pikmin Bloom Expedition White Seedling returned.jpg|thumb|150px|Pikmin arriving in the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]] at the end of an expedition.]]
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Different Pikmin types have different attributes on expeditions, caused by their different values and the unusual nature of the two formulas. The basic types are [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], and [[Blue Pikmin]], which are identical for the purposes of expeditions. If these types are the only ones on the expedition, the running speed will always be 4m/s, and the carrying speed will depend on how many Pikmin are on the expedition. If the minimum number of Pikmin are sent, the carrying speed will be 1m/s – this is because the carrying strength and the weight are equal, meaning dividing one by the other is always 1. Adding an extra Pikmin of these types will increase the speed by 1 divided by the weight of the object, and having the maximum number of Pikmin carrying will make the carrying speed 2m/s.
When the number of Pikmin on an expedition is equal to the weight of the expedition, and all the Pikmin are the same type, these are the values for running and carrying speed:
 
[[White Pikmin]] are a simple doubling of the speeds of Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin. A group of White Pikmin runs at 8m/s, and carries at a speed between 2 and 4 meters per second, depending on how many are sent.
 
[[Winged Pikmin]], when they are the only type on the expedition, are the fastest type. A group of Winged Pikmin fly to the object at a blistering 20m/s, and carry it back between 5 and 10 meters per second, depending on how many are sent. When they are combined with other types though, their speed reduces to that of a Red/Yellow/Blue Pikmin. Thus, when using this type on expeditions, it's best to send only Winged Pikmin.
 
[[Purple Pikmin]] and [[Rock Pikmin]] greatly complicate the speed system, as their increased carrying strength also plays a role in the formula. While their running speed is slower than the other types, being 3.2m/s if they are the only types sent, their carrying speed can be considerably faster. The amount it is faster by isn't consistent, and also depends on what other Pikmin are sent. As an example, when the number of Pikmin is equal to the weight of the object and all the Pikmin are the same type, Purple Pikmin carry at 4m/s and Rock Pikmin carry at 2.4m/s.
 
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==Expedition Drone==
[[File:Expedition drone icon.png|thumb|150px|An Expedition Drone.]]
 
The Expedition Drone is a rare one use item which can instantly finish an expedition. It has only been given out in giveaways, and has been available briefly in various limited time bundles in the [[shop]].
 
If obtained, the option to use the expedition drone appears when you look at an in-progress expedition, or when you are selecting Pikmin to send on an expedition. You can see the total amount of expedition drones remaining next to the “Seedlings & Fruits” section of the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Expeditions|expedition list]].
 
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File:Expedition Drone UI.jpg|thumb|The option to use an expedition drone that appears when viewing an in-progress expedition.
File:Expedition Drone Total.jpg|thumb|The widget that shows your total expedition drones.
</gallery>
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==Badges==
There are 5 [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] the player can gain from doing expeditions:
*'''Apprentice Expedition Badge''': Complete 2 expeditions.
*'''Novice Expedition Badge''': Complete 200 expeditions.
*'''Enthusiast Expedition Badge''': Complete 1000 expeditions.
*'''Expert Expedition Badge''': Complete 3500 expeditions.
*'''Master Expedition Badge''': Complete 10,000 expeditions.
<gallery>
Bloom badge exp 01.png|Apprentice Expedition Badge. The badge shows a Pikmin carrying a cherry.
Bloom badge exp 02.png|Novice Expedition Badge. The badge shows Pikmin carrying a Blue Seedling.
Bloom badge exp 03.png|Enthusiast Expedition Badge. The badge shows Pikmin carrying an orange.
Bloom badge exp 04.png|Expert Expedition Badge. The badge shows Pikmin carrying a Huge Seedling.
Bloom badge exp 05.png|Master Expedition Badge. The badge shows Pikmin carrying a watermelon.
</gallery>
 
==History==
The following changes have been made to expeditions over time:
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![[Update]] or date
!Pikmin type
!Changes
!Running speed
!Carrying speed
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|{{icon|Red Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|4 m/s
|1 m/s
|-
|-
|38.0
|{{icon|Yellow Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Added the display of metric weight.
|4 m/s
|1 m/s
|-
|-
|40.0
|{{icon|Blue Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Added [[Badge (Pikmin Bloom)|badges]] related to expeditions.
|4 m/s
|1 m/s
|-
|-
|42.0
|{{icon|Purple Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Added the display of when expeditions will expire.
|3.2 m/s
|4 m/s
|-
|-
|43.0
|{{icon|White Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Added the display of when expeditions were discovered.
|8 m/s
|2 m/s
|-
|-
|{{date|29|April|2023}}
|{{icon|Winged Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Added the Expedition Drone.
|20 m/s
|5 m/s
|-
|-
|{{date|14|August|2023}}
|{{icon|Rock Pikmin|y|v=PB}}
|Changed [[level#Pikmin Bloom|level]] requirement from 6 to 3.
|3.2 m/s
|2.4 m/s
|}
|}


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Mushroom battle]]
*[[Challenge]]
*[[Pikmin Park]]
*[[Pikmin Park]]
*[[Carry]]
*[[Carry]]
*[[Night expedition]]


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