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

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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 ==

|function      = Increases defense

|requirements  = Own [[#Tuff Stuff|Tuff Stuff]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 40

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

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

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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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|caption        = The Air Armor+'s icon.

|requirements4  = Have Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 80

|requirementsost = Retrieve 22 [[ship part]]s

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|requirements4  = Have {{oatchi}} Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 120

|requirementsost = Have met [[Moss]], retrieve 18 [[ship part]]s

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|caption      = The Air Armor++'s icon.

|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 120, unlock Air Armor+

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

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

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|requirements2 = Defeat the [[Giant Breadbug]], retrieve the [[Dream Material]]

|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule

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The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks.

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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|image        = Anti-Electrifier (Oatchi) P4 icon.png

|size          = x150px

|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier's icon.

|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance

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

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=== Brace Boots ===

|caption      = The Brace Boots's icon.

|function      = Gives resistance to [[wind]] and being sucked up

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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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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.

DodgeWhistleScanned.jpg|thumb|left|Analysis of the Dodge Whistle.

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|caption      = The Extra Hand's icon.

|requirements = Complete all of Louie's [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]]

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The Extra Hand can be obtained after finishing all of [[Louie]]'s [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]], which unlock once he's rescued from the [[Ancient Sirehound]].

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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.

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|icon          = Gunk Busters P4 icon.png

|image        = Gunk Busters P4 icon.png

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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.

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|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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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.

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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]].

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The Lineup Trumpet grants the player the ability to swarm.

=== Mega Tweeter ===

|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.

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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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|name          = Napsack

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Five-man Napsack.

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{{see more|Lie down}}

=== Pluckaphone ===

|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}}

|name          = Plucking Whistle

|icon          = Plucking Whistle P4 icon.png

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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|function      = Increases the whistle's range

|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown

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|p2            = y

|name          = Rocket Fist

|caption      = The Brute Knuckles.

|function      = Gives leaders a punch combo

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.

|p4              = y

|name            = 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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|requirements2 = Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the [[Forged Courage]]

|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule

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The '''Scorch Guard''' is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Emperor Bulblax]] in the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], and collecting the [[Forged Courage]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] on a ledge to the north of the strip of wood Pikmin and leaders hop to when the [[lily pad]] ride ends. The [[Burrowing Snagret]] and [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]] could stop the Pikmin from carrying this piece back. Should the [[paper bag]] outside the Snagret's arena not be pushed down, the Pikmin may take a longer route to the Drake, which involves some Desiccated Skitter Leaves, an [[Arachnode]], and a [[Flighty Joustmite]].

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.

Scorch Guard P3 carried.jpg|Blue Pikmin carry the Scorch Guard.

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|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.

|function      = Gives fire resistance

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

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|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.

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Oddly, the upgrade has an opposite effect on sublevel 10 of the [[Cavern of Chaos]]: the sublevel will be darker if the Stellar Orb was retrieved. The reason for this is because this sublevel uses the lighting configuration file <code>light.ini</code>, which is both only used on this sublevel, and the only configuration file that is in the version 0000 format (besides any [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused]] files and settings in the disc). All other sublevels use a file in the 0001 version. Version 0000 has no support for different lighting with and without the Solar System; it only has one set of data for lighting instead of two. When a lighting file on this version is loaded into the final game, the values that are there are used to light up the cave when the Solar System is present, and because there is no data for what lighting to use when the upgrade is missing, it uses some default values. These default values make the tenth sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos look lighter when the upgrade has not been collected yet.

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|name          = Sphere Chart

|size          = 200px

|caption      = The Spherical Atlas.

The Sphere Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the [[Spherical Atlas]]. By collecting the Spherical Atlas from the [[Emergence Cave]], the ship is able to create charts of the [[Awakening Wood]], allowing the player to explore that area.

|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.

|name            = Survey Drone

|icon            = Survey Drone P4 icon.png

The Survey Drone switches the player's perspective to a fully-controllable flying camera, allowing scoping out of the entire map and the placing of beacons. Areas revealed by the Survey Drone do not get revealed on the radar map; they must still be travelled to on foot. By default, time is paused while flying the drone, but it can be unpaused and re-paused freely.