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{{Infobox pikmin | {{Infobox pikmin | ||
|name | |name = Ice Pikmin | ||
|image | |image = P4 Leaf Ice Pikmin Artwork.png | ||
|size | |size = 150px | ||
|icon | |icon = Ice Pikmin P4 icon.png | ||
|scientific | |scientific = ''Pikminidae habiglacius'' | ||
|family | |family = [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] (parasitic) | ||
|resistance | |resistance = [[Ice]] | ||
|strength | |strength = Below average<sup>[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup> | ||
|mobility | |mobility = Average | ||
|throw | |throw = Average | ||
|digging | |digging = Average | ||
|carry | |carry = 1 | ||
|}} | |}} | ||
{{game help|p4}} | {{game help|p4}} | ||
'''Ice Pikmin''' are a type of Pikmin found in {{P4}}. Their most defining characteristics are their | '''Ice Pikmin''' are a type of Pikmin found in {{P4}}. Their most defining characteristics are their cyan, blocky bodies, seemingly made of ice chunks, their complete immunity to all types of [[ice|freezing]], and their ability to freeze enemies and bodies of water solid. However, they have noticeably lower attack power in battle and additionally [[Fire|burn]] to death faster when lit aflame by enemies or [[hazard]]s, lasting roughly 4 seconds instead of 6. They leave small snow and water vapor particles around them as they move, and their [[maturity|buds and flowers]] are yellow. | ||
== Traits and abilities == | == Traits and abilities == | ||
{{see more|Ice}} | {{see more|Ice}} | ||
Ice Pikmin do not do very much damage in combat. However, when attacking enemies, or when eaten by them, Ice Pikmin will progressively [[freeze]] them, as represented by a ring-shaped gauge around the enemy's [[health wheel]]. Once the gauge is full, the enemy freezes entirely and can no longer act, though they do take reduced damage while frozen. Defeating a frozen enemy will make it shatter into chunks of ice without leaving a corpse, instead producing drops of [[nectar]] or [[ultra-spicy spray]]. Enemies that are frozen in midair will fall to the floor and shatter immediately. If not defeated after 6 seconds, a frozen enemy will begin shaking and eventually break out of the ice, knocking any attached Pikmin to the ground. This freezing ability is highly similar to the [[ultra-bitter spray]] in ''Pikmin 2'', though involving ice instead of stone, and not being instantaneous or able to hit multiple targets at once. | |||
Ice Pikmin do not | |||
Ice Pikmin can also be thrown into bodies of [[water]] or puddles of [[mud]], making them the third type after [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] to be able to physically interact with water without suffering any harm; however, they lack the gills that Blue Pikmin possess and are only able to float in the water, meaning they can neither breathe under nor swim/explore the water as Blue Pikmin can. They are also susceptible to water-based attacks or other water hazards such as sprinklers. | Ice Pikmin can also be thrown into bodies of [[water]] or puddles of [[mud]], making them the third type after [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] to be able to physically interact with water without suffering any harm; however, they lack the gills that Blue Pikmin possess and are only able to float in the water, meaning they can neither breathe under nor swim/explore the water as Blue Pikmin can. They are also susceptible to water-based attacks or other water hazards such as sprinklers. | ||
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Ice Pikmin that get trapped in [[bubble]]s will freeze the bubble and then quickly pop it. | Ice Pikmin that get trapped in [[bubble]]s will freeze the bubble and then quickly pop it. | ||
==Discovery== | == Discovery == | ||
Ice Pikmin are typically first discovered in the [[Last-Frost Cavern]], where they are seen fighting a [[Snowy Blowhog]] that shoots ice. In their introduction cutscene, they spin around and slide on their lower bodies, meaning they are at least slightly slippery. Their Onion is not found until [[Hero's Hideaway]]. | Ice Pikmin are typically first discovered in the [[Last-Frost Cavern]], where they are seen fighting a [[Snowy Blowhog]] that shoots ice. In their introduction cutscene, they spin around and slide on their lower bodies, meaning they are at least slightly slippery. Their Onion is not found until [[Hero's Hideaway]]. | ||
== Notes == | |||
=== Dalmo's Notes === | |||
{{transcript|With the frigid air welling up endlessly from inside their icy bodies, they can freeze anything at all! If you throw enough of them in a pond, they'll freeze the surface so solidly that you can walk right across it! They're just like little ice wizards!}} | |||
==Notes== | |||
=== Dalmo's | |||
{{transcript|With the frigid air welling up endlessly from inside their icy bodies, they can freeze anything at all! If you throw enough of them in a pond, they'll freeze the surface so solidly that you can walk right across it! They're just like little ice wizards! | |||
=== Olimar's Notes === | |||
{{transcript|Pikmin supposedly evolved from plants, yet there are also Pikmin species with bodies made of ice, known as ice Pikmin. How is this possible? | |||
The answer to this question lies in the fact that Ice Pikmin are parasitic by nature, and the ice serves as their host. The composition of this type of ice is, predictably, mostly water, but it resembles saline solution with faint concentrations of trace sodium ions, potassium ions, and calcium ions that function as neural transmitters. | The answer to this question lies in the fact that Ice Pikmin are parasitic by nature, and the ice serves as their host. The composition of this type of ice is, predictably, mostly water, but it resembles saline solution with faint concentrations of trace sodium ions, potassium ions, and calcium ions that function as neural transmitters. | ||
Interestingly, the ice exhibits no visual signs of melting or dripping when exposed to sunlight. This is due to its low-temperature core, which continuously creates more ice in order to maintain a consistent size.}} | |||
=== Louie's Notes === | |||
=== Louie's | |||
{{transcript|A kitchen essential used for freezing ingredients and storing leftovers.|block=y}} | {{transcript|A kitchen essential used for freezing ingredients and storing leftovers.|block=y}} | ||
== Technical information == | == Technical information == | ||
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|Spa = Pikmin gélido | |Spa = Pikmin gélido | ||
|SpaM = Icy Pikmin | |SpaM = Icy Pikmin | ||
}} | }} | ||
== Gallery == | == Gallery == | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin 4 ice pikmin vs bulborb.jpg|Ice Pikmin fighting against a [[Bulborb]]. | Pikmin 4 ice pikmin vs bulborb.jpg|Ice Pikmin fighting against a [[Bulborb]]. | ||
Pikmin 4 Bulborb Frozen.png|A successfully frozen Bulborb. | Pikmin 4 Bulborb Frozen.png|A successfully frozen Bulborb. | ||
Pikmin 4 ice pikmin introduction.jpg| | Pikmin 4 ice pikmin introduction.jpg|Introduction [[cutscene]]. | ||
Pikmin 4 ice pikmin freezing water 1.jpg|Ice Pikmin being thrown at a body of water to freeze it. | Pikmin 4 ice pikmin freezing water 1.jpg|Ice Pikmin being thrown at a body of water to freeze it. | ||
Pikmin 4 ice pikmin freezing water 2.jpg|The same body of water in the process of freezing. | Pikmin 4 ice pikmin freezing water 2.jpg|The same body of water in the process of freezing. | ||
Pikmin 4 frozen water.jpg|A leader and their Pikmin walking on top of the now-frozen water. | Pikmin 4 frozen water.jpg|A leader and their Pikmin walking on top of the now-frozen water. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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* White Pikmin and Ice Pikmin are the only types of Pikmin to use their specific resistant elements in combat, with White Pikmin poisoning enemies when eaten and Ice Pikmin freezing them after a certain amount of hits or being eaten as well. | * White Pikmin and Ice Pikmin are the only types of Pikmin to use their specific resistant elements in combat, with White Pikmin poisoning enemies when eaten and Ice Pikmin freezing them after a certain amount of hits or being eaten as well. | ||
* Similar to [[Rock Pikmin]], Ice Pikmin are referred to as parasitic. It is implied that they both belong to the same subset of Pikmin, known as "Hermikmin", which store their organs inside blocky, solid surfaces. However, it would be inaccurate to label either of them as parasites, as they simply use an inanimate object as a vessel—similar to their subset's namesake, the hermit crab—and do not rely on other organisms. | * Similar to [[Rock Pikmin]], Ice Pikmin are referred to as parasitic. It is implied that they both belong to the same subset of Pikmin, known as "Hermikmin", which store their organs inside blocky, solid surfaces. However, it would be inaccurate to label either of them as parasites, as they simply use an inanimate object as a vessel—similar to their subset's namesake, the hermit crab—and do not rely on other organisms. | ||
* Not counting the Pikmin in ''[[Pikmin Bloom]]'', Ice Pikmin are the first Pikmin whose flower color does not match the possible colors of | * Not counting the Pikmin in ''[[Pikmin Bloom]]'', Ice Pikmin are the first Pikmin whose flower color does not match the possible colors of [[Chaenostoma cordatum]] (white, lavender, or violet). | ||
* This type of Pikmin is the most recommended for overworld [[area]]s in the ''Pikmin 4''. They are recommended in all but [[Giant's Hearth]], for a total of 5 of the game's 6 areas. | * This type of Pikmin is the most recommended for overworld [[area]]s in the ''Pikmin 4''. They are recommended in all but [[Giant's Hearth]], for a total of 5 of the game's 6 areas. | ||
== See also == | == See also == | ||