Editing Gear

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

[[File:Exploration Kit menu.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Exploration Kit]], as seen in {{p2}}'s pause menu.]]

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{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}

In ''Pikmin 3'', the two important pieces of gear that allow reaching new [[area]]s are cellphones that need to be retrieved to the [[S.S. Drake]], while the optional [[spacesuit]] upgrades can be found buried or off the beaten path in the form of {{w|Gashapon}} capsules; these too need to be brought back to the S.S. Drake and there isn't much of a difference between the object and the upgrade proper.

== List ==

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{{foreignname

|Jap  = エアアーマー

|ChiTrad  = 空氣裝甲

|ChiTradR =

|ChiSimpM =

|Dut  = Atmosfeerpantser

|Fra  = Aéroblindage

|Ger  = Luftschild

|Ita  = Aeroarmatura

|ItaM =  

|KorM =  

|Por  = Eoliprotec

|Spa  = Eoloscudo

|SpaM =  

}}

|size          = x150px

|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Air Armor's icon.

|requirements  = Own {{oatchi|Tuff Stuff}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 80

}}

A decent if expensive strategy is to feed Oatchi 5 [[Scrummy Bone]]s, nearly doubling his HP. All tiers of Air Armor also apply the damage reduction percentage to the temporary HP, making Oatchi much harder to knock down than he already is.

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{{foreignname

|Jap  = エアアーマー＋

|ChiTrad  = 空氣裝甲＋

|ChiTradR =

|ChiSimpM =

|Dut  = Atmosfeerpantser 2.0

|Fra  = Aéroblindage +

|FraM =  

|Ger  = Luftschild+

|Ita  = Aeroarmatura +

|ItaM =  

|KorM =  

|Por  = Eoliprotec +

|Spa  = Eoloscudo +

|SpaM =  

}}

}}

|icon          = Air Armor++ P4 icon.png

|image        = Air Armor++ P4 icon.png

}}

{{foreignname

|Jap  = エアアーマー＋＋

|ChiTrad  = 空氣裝甲＋＋

|ChiTradR =

|ChiSimpM =

|Dut  = Atmosfeerpantser 3.0

|Fra  = Aéroblindage ++

|FraM =  

|Ger  = Luftschild++

|Ita  = Aeroarmatura ++

|ItaM =  

|KorM =  

|Por  = Eoliprotec ++

|Spa  = Eoloscudo ++

|SpaM =  

}}

|function      = Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 75%

|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 160, unlock {{oatchi}} Air Armor+

}}

In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] near the place where [[Charlie]] crashed onto the planet's surface in the [[Distant Tundra]], guarded by an [[Arctic Cannon Larva]]. The capsule has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. This device is particularly useful when trying to pass by electrical hazards with a group of [[Yellow Pikmin]].

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P3 Anti-Electrifier Artwork.png|The Anti-Electrifier's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.

P3 Anti-Electrifier Analysis.jpg|Analysis of the Anti-Electrifier.

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{{Foreignname

|Jap=アンチ・エレキ

|ChiSimpR=

|ChiSimpM=Anti-electric equipment

|Fra=Anti-choc

|FraM=Anti-shock

|KorM=

|Por  = Antichoque

|SpaM=Anti-"electric"<br>Anti-electric

}}

=== {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier ===

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Oatchi anti electrifier.jpg|Oatchi before and after equipping the {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier.

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=== Brace Boots ===

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|p4              = y

|name            = Charging Horn

{{see more|Charge}}

The Charging Horn grants the player the ability to charge.

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The Data Glutton is an old cellphone, and is found within the belly of the [[Armored Mawdad]] in the [[Garden of Hope]]. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. It emits a signal that [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]] first assume to be [[Charlie]]. Upon collecting the device, Alph uses its technology to boost the signal strength of the [[S.S. Drake]], allowing them to access the [[Distant Tundra]].

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Dataglutton2.jpg|The Data Glutton being scanned.

DataGluttonCarry.png|Carrying the Data Glutton.

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;Names in other languages

|Jap=いにしえのパケシス

|JapR=Inishie no Pakeshisu

|Ita=Archivio trasmittente

|ItaM=Transmitter archive

|Ger=Datenarchiv

|GerM=Data archive

}}

=== Dodge Whistle ===

Collecting it allows the leaders to [[dodge]] left or right, guiding the Pikmin. It is done in a straight line normally, or in an arc around a [[lock-on]] target (in the original ''Pikmin 3'' only). When rolling, the leaders do not lose height, making certain [[sequence breaks]] possible.

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DodgeWhistle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Closeup of the Dodge Whistle's capsule.

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=== Extra Hand ===

{{infobox upgrade

It grants the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] the ability to carry objects like the Pikmin (with a carrying weight of 1).

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One can [[throw]] Pikmin at it when it is first found and have them [[dig]] it out without triggering the cutscene where the boss awakens. This is possible if the leaders are positioned just far away enough to not trigger the event, but still close enough for the Pikmin throw to reach. However, the Pikmin will never make any progress towards digging it out, forcing the player to face the boss. Alternatively, using a [[sequence break]] involving the Dodge Whistle, it is possible to observe this behavior regardless of proximity, by reaching the Meerslug's arena before rescuing Charlie from the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]].

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Folded Data Glutton analysis.jpg|The Folded Data Glutton being scanned.

|Jap=折れたパケシス

|JapR=Oreta Pakeshisu

|Ita=Archivio pieghevole

|ItaM=Folding archive

|Ger=Klapparchiv

|GerM=Folding archive

}}

The Gunk Busters affect both the player character and Oatchi. They remove the moving speed debuff when walking on mud or sticky mold.

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Some sublevels of other caves, such as sublevel 2 of [[The Mud Pit]] and sublevel 11 of [[Cavern for a King]], have incredibly poor visibility without a Headlamp, and members of the Rescue Corps may even comment on the wisdom of having the Headlamp equipped. However, these sublevels are not subject to the same radar penalties.

=== Headlamp+ ===

|function      = Increases the light in dark caves

|requirements  = Own [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]] and have reached {{sparklium|p4|5500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100

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=== Homesick Signal ===

{{infobox upgrade

|p4              = y

The Homesick Signal summons all Pikmin that are not with a leader towards the current location of the base. Unlike the Idler's Alert, Pikmin will abandon their current task to respond to the signal. If the base moves, Pikmin in motion will not redirect to the new location.

=== Idle Counter ===

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], Olimar has the Idle Counter from the start, and it is listed as such by his [[tablet]].

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The Idler's Alert is a piece of gear which calls all idle Pikmin to the location it was used. It does not cure status effects from Pikmin, and does not affect [[Oatchi]].

{{infobox upgrade

|p4              = y

{{see more|Swarm}}

The Lineup Trumpet grants the player the ability to swarm.

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|p2            = y

|name          = Mega Tweeter

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Amplified Amplifier.

The Mega Tweeter ({{j|メガ・スピーカー|Mega Supīkā|Mega Speaker}}) is obtained by defeating the [[Ranging Bloyster]] in the [[Shower Room]], and collecting the [[Amplified Amplifier]]. This upgrade increases the range of the whistles of all [[leader]]s. The diameter of the visible circle projected on the ground increases to about 144% of its original size, thus more than doubling the area the whistle affects. This makes it easier to call scattered [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to the leader's side.

;Names in other languages

|FraEM=Mega Tweeter

|Ger=Mega-Pleife

|Ita=Megaspeaker

|ItaM=Mega Speaker

|Spa=Megabocina

|SpaM=Mega-horn

}}

=== Metal Suit Z ===

This upgrade is useful for attempts in defeating a large [[Bulborb]] or [[Spotty Bulbear]] with [[leader]]s alone without coming to much harm. The [[Hocotate ship]] in ''Pikmin 2'' claims that it will make enemy bites and being stepped on produce minimal pain. This is a gross simplification on its part, intended to avoid having to explain the intricacies in detail. In reality, all sources of pain will be reduced dramatically, not just those two, and enemies like [[Shearwig]]s and [[Wollywog]]s will still produce a significant amount of damage.

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;Names in other languages

|FraE=Combifer

|FraEM=Ironsuit

|Ger=Metallanzug Z

|GerM=Metal Suit z

|Spa=Armadura Z

|SpaM=Armor Z

|notes=y

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|p2            = y

|name          = Napsack

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Five-man Napsack.

{{see more|Lie down}}

The Napsack can be obtained by defeating the [[Burrowing Snagret]] in the [[White Flower Garden]], and collecting the [[Five-Man Napsack]]. This upgrade provides a quick method of returning to the Pikmin [[Onion]]s above ground or the [[Research Pod]] when [[cave|underground]], which is achieved by holding {{button|gc|x|wii|c}} once it has been obtained. When used, the [[leader]] in control [[lie down|falls asleep]], and any nearby [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], up to a maximum of four, [[carry]] him to their associated Onion (or Research Pod), a minimum of just one being required. The Napsack can also be used to do many glitches. For example, you can use it to get the [[Blue Onion]] without discovering [[Yellow Pikmin]].

;Names in other languages

|Spa=Saco de dormir

|SpaM=Sleeping bag

}}

|p2            = y

|name          = Pluckaphone

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Professional Noisemaker.

In the first trailer for {{p1}}, Olimar is seen calling Pikmin from the ground, so the Pluckaphone may be an implementation of a [[Pikmin prerelease information|prerelease element]] from the first ''Pikmin'' game. The Pluckaphone was originally going to be called "Pluck Megaphone", judging from the [[Prototype information|early]] English script left inside the final version of ''Pikmin 2''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}

;Names in other languages

{{Foreignname

|Jap=ひきぬきメガホン

|JapR=Hikinuki Megahon

|Fra=Déterraphone

|FraM=Pluckaphone

|SpaA=Cosecháfono

|SpaAM=Harvestphone

}}

The Plucking Whistle is [[Russ]]'s final upgrade, available for purchase once all other gear is bought. It works identical to the Pluckaphone from ''Pikmin 2'', uprooting Pikmin from the ground by using the [[whistle]]. This is particularly useful for several [[Dandori Challenge]] stages and [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]] floors, as some Pikmin can be called from a distance and save precious time.

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|caption      = The Brute Knuckles.

|function      = Gives leaders a punch combo

{{see more|Punch}}

The Rocket Fist can be obtained by defeating one of the [[Mamuta]] in the [[Frontier Cavern]], and collecting the [[Brute Knuckles]]. It enables a new, stronger [[punch]]ing combo attack for use by the [[leader]]s, which makes defeating [[Enemy|enemies]] with leaders alone much easier and more efficient. Without the upgrade, the {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} button will produce a simple right punch. Once this treasure has been collected, pressing {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} a second time will perform a left-hook, and a third time launches a devastating wind-up punch. Due to [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Sped up punching|a glitch]], punching while moving makes the attacks come out faster, which greatly boosts the Rocket Fist's effectiveness.

;Names in other languages

|Spa=Puño volador

|SpaM=Flying fist

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=== Rush Boots ===

The Rush Boots can be obtained by defeating the [[Empress Bulblax]] in the [[Frontier Cavern]], and collecting the [[Repugnant Appendage]]. It is a modification to the [[leader]]s' footwear that allows them to run more quickly, around 1.3 times faster,{{cite youtube|TdI0nSfJO_8|comparing the same trek with and without the Rush Boots|published={{date|12|April|2019}}|retrieved={{date|12|April|2019}}}} or at around the same speed as flowered [[White Pikmin]]. The Rush Boots also renders the blowing attack of [[Puffy Blowhog|Puffy]] and [[Withering Blowhog]]s ineffective against leaders (in ''Pikmin 2'' only; this effect requires the [[#Brace Boots|Brace Boots]] in ''Pikmin 4''). The ship explains both functions as the result of lowered air resistance. It can provide to be a minor hindrance however, as the Pikmin's speed is not increased alongside the leader's, so they fall behind, are harder to control and often get stuck when going around corners.

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Rush boots in lab.jpg|The Rush Boots in the Lab.

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;Names in other languages

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{{infobox upgrade

|p2            = y

With this upgrade, there is no need to worry about being hurt when destroying [[fire geyser]]s, or fighting enemies such as the [[Fiery Blowhog]] or [[Fiery Bulblax]]. However, the [[Titan Dweevil]]'s Flare Cannon will still be able to stun leaders, even if it does not harm them.

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ScorchGuardArt.png|The Scorch Guard's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.

Scorch Guard location P3.jpg|Location of the Scorch Guard.

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|Por  = Antichamas

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=== {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard===

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=== {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver ===

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=== Solar System ===

|p2            = y

|name          = Solar System

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Stellar Orb.

When it is collected, the game gradually changes the cave's lighting to fit the new, brighter settings. This lasts around 3 seconds, and can be seen on the retrieved treasure analysis cutscene.

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File:Stellar Orb nolight.jpg|The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.

|Spa=Sistema solar

|SpaM=Solar system

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|p2            = y

|name          = Sphere Chart

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Spherical Atlas.

|Spa=Carta esférica

|SpaM=Spherical map

}}

|p2            = y

|name          = Survey Chart

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Geographic Projection.

The Survey Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the [[Geographic Projection]]. By collecting the Geographical Projection from the [[Awakening Wood]], the ship is able to create charts of the [[Perplexing Pool]], allowing the player to explore that area.

;Names in other languages

|Spa=Mapa de cotas

|SpaM=Heightmap

}}

=== Survey Drone ===

The game does not prevent the [[Pebble Pitcher]] from being used while the Survey Drone is in operation when time is unpaused. This can allow the second player to do many (seemingly unintended) things, like attacking enemies when the first player is nowhere nearby, ultimately suffering no consequence.

|icon          = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png

|image        = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png

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{{foreignname

|ChiTradR =

|ChiTradM =

|ChiSimpR =

|ChiSimpM =

|ItaM =  

|KorR =  

|KorM =  

|SpaM =  

}}

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=== Treasure Gauge ===

{{infobox upgrade

|function      = Shows a treasure and [[castaway]] proximity indicator

|requirements2 = Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the [[Prototype Detector]]

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{{see more|HUD#Treasure Gauge|t1=HUD}}

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]] in ''Pikmin 4'', the reward for recovering 12 [[ship part]]s is a device called the Parts Detector. It shares its icon with the Treasure Gauge and works exactly the same as the Treasure Gauge+ except it detects Olimar's lost ship parts instead of treasure.

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