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The term '''hazard''' in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]] refers to anything that can harm or kill [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], including the creatures, non-living traps, and other dangers on [[PNF-404]]. In general, hazards are merely concepts, not objects, i.e. a hazard is the potential danger, not the object that actually emits the danger. ''Pikmin 2'' lists the existing hazards on its [[Menu#Sunset|sunset menu]] screen. All types of hazards are listed below.

Hazards that suffocate the top of a Pikmin's stem – fire, water, and poison – will cause Pikmin to run around in panic. If they are not rescued after a few seconds, they succumb to the hazard and die. They can be saved by being [[whistle]]d. In {{p2}}, if a Pikmin is under the effects of an [[ultra-spicy spray]], stem-related hazards take half the normal amount of time to kill it.

[[File:Fire.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A [[fire geyser]].]]

Fire usually occurs as torrents of flame spat by [[fire geyser]]s and some enemies, although there are also enemies that have fiery bodies. Only [[Red Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] are immune to fire.

[[File:Water.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Water being ejected by a [[Watery Blowhog]].]]

Water hazards include pools of water and jets or globs of water released by enemies. Pikmin that enter water bodies start to drown, but have a chance to survive if they are repeatedly whistled toward a shore. Pikmin hit by jets or globs of water panic and suffocate until whistled. Only [[Blue Pikmin]] and Bulbmin can safely travel in water or resist water-based hazards.

[[File:Electricity.jpg|thumb|left|[[Electrical wire]].]]

Electricity is a dangerous hazard in ''Pikmin 2'', but a non-fatal obstacle in ''Pikmin 3''. Pikmin that get zapped in ''Pikmin 2'' die instantaneously, while Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' get stunned into a paralysis, until [[whistle]]d back up. Some enemies and obstacles emit electrical currents, and [[Gate#Electric gate|electric gates]] are constantly electrified. Only [[Yellow Pikmin]] and Bulbmin are immune to electric shocks.

[[File:Poison.jpg|thumb|right|A [[gas pipe]].]]

Poison is hazardous gas that Pikmin cannot breathe. [[Gas pipe]]s and some enemies emit clouds of poison. Only [[White Pikmin]] and Bulbmin can withstand poison.

Although not commonly considered hazards like the four elemental ones, the following dangers also exist.

[[File:Bomb-rock.jpg|thumb|left|250px|A bomb rock close to detonation.]]

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[[File:Explosion icon.png|24px|bottom|This icon is used to represent explosion hazards on the wiki.]]

[[Bomb rock]]s explode, and any Pikmin caught in the blast will die. In ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'', Pikmin can [[Carrying|carry]] and [[throw]] bomb rocks at enemies, making explosions both a tool and a danger. In ''Pikmin 2'', bomb rocks are only a threat to Pikmin, and the attacks of a [[Gatling Groink]] or [[Man-at-Legs]] also count as explosive hazards.

===Blunt force===

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[[File:Crushing icon.png|24px|bottom|This icon is used to represent crushing hazards on the wiki.]]

Some obstacles and enemies can crush Pikmin and leaders. This is fatal for all Pikmin except [[Rock Pikmin]]. Some enemies can also stab Pikmin, which is not fatal on its own but does lead to enemy-based Pikmin deaths. Rock Pikmin are also immune to stabs.

Pits are bottomless chasms outside the boundaries of every sublevel of every [[cave]], as well as the bottomless pit in [[The Forest Navel]]. If Pikmin are thrown over the edge of the level or leave its walls or floor by a [[Glitches|glitch]], they fall to their deaths. [[Enemy|Enemies]] can be killed by this as well, a strategy that can be used to one's advantage.

===Enemies===

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[[File:Enemy icon.png|24px|bottom|This icon is used to represent enemy hazards on the wiki.]]

As the most common hazard, enemies play a major antagonistic role in each game. The vast majority of beasts can kill Pikmin in some way, be it by eating them, sucking them up, or employing other hazards such as fire, water, electricity, poison, bomb rocks, and blunt force. Some enemies even blow Pikmin away into other hazards, and some can scare or distract Pikmin into danger.

[[File:PikShotSunset.jpg|thumb|Two [[Red Bulborb]]s hunting for prey at sunset in ''Pikmin''.]]

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At the end of the day, all Pikmin not in the landing area, in a [[leader]]'s group, or planted in the ground will die – they will be eaten by aggressive nocturnal beasts. During the liftoff cutscene at sunset, Pikmin seen running from enemies indicate the type (and after ''Pikmin'', the number) of Pikmin left behind. Enemies can also be killed during this cutscene by [[White Pikmin]] or other enemies.

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[[File:UE8 Bubbles.png|thumb|left|Pikmin caught in some bubbles.]]

*[[File:BubbleIcon.png|24px|bottom]] '''Bubbles''': [[Waddlepus]]es and [[Peckish Aristocrab]]s can release a stream of bubbles which trap [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and [[leader]]s. Bubbles that catch something pop after some time, and all bubbles pop if thrown Pikmin hit them. [[Winged Pikmin]] can be told to [[charge]] at a bubble, but if too many of them charge it at once, the bubble will rise up to the sky at a ludicrous speed.

*'''Arachnode webs''': [[Arachnode]]s create webs that can ensnare Pikmin. Winged Pikmin are especially prone to being caught.

*'''Ink''': [[Toady Bloyster]]s and [[Sputtlefish]] in ''Pikmin 3'' shoot out ink which temporarily chokes Pikmin. This only scatters the Pikmin; it is not fatal.

*'''Phosbat dust''': The [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] can shoot out a dust that acts similarly to ink.

==Names in other languages==

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|FraM=Hazard

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