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|icon        = Ice Pikmin P4 icon.png
|icon        = Ice Pikmin P4 icon.png
|scientific  = ''Pikminidae habiglacius''
|scientific  = ''Pikminidae habiglacius''
|family      = [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]
|family      = [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] (parasitic)
|resistance  = [[Ice]]
|resistance  = [[Ice]]
|strength    = Below average<sup>[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup>
|strength    = Below average<sup>[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup>
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{{game help|p4}}
{{game help|p4}}
'''Ice Pikmin''' are a type of Pikmin found in {{P4}}. Their most defining characteristics are their light blue and blocky bodies, seemingly made of chunks of ice, their complete immunity to all types of [[ice|freezing]], and their ability to freeze enemies and bodies of water and mud solid. They have noticeably lower attack power in battle and additionally [[Fire|burn]] to death faster when lit aflame by sources of fire, 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.
'''Ice Pikmin''' are a type of Pikmin found in {{P4}}. Their most defining characteristics are their light-blue, 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}}
[[File:P4 Ice Pikmin showcase.png|thumb|left|Ice Pikmin showcasing their ability to resist [[ice|icy]] air.]]
Ice Pikmin do not deal 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 deal 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.


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==Uses==
==Uses==
{{game help|p4|Add required/recommended uses like other Pikmin pages (don't forget to add uses in Dandori caves)}}
{{game help|p4|Add required/recommended uses like other Pikmin pages (don't forget to add uses in Dandori caves)}}
===Required uses===
{{stub|section=y|Document what Dandori caves need Ice Pikmin.}}
===Recommended uses===
Although not mandatory, Ice Pikmin are important in the completion of the following tasks.
*Treasures
**{{icon|Aspiration-Ritual Pole|v=P4|y}}: There's a [[hydro jelly]] on a platform, but with careful movements, [[Oatchi]] can walk around it. An [[Ice Blast]] can also be used to destroy it without Ice Pikmin.
**{{icon|Empty Vase|v=P4|y}}: The treasure is found inside of a hydro jelly. Alternatively, an ice blast can be used to freeze the hydro jelly.
**{{icon|Mama Doll Head|v=P4|y}}: The treasure is on a raise platform beyond some [[water]], so 10 Ice Pikmin are supposed to be used to freeze the water to reach it, but either Oatchi at [[Oatchi#Doggy-Paddle|Doggy-Paddle]] level 3 and [[Oatchi#Super Buff|Super Buff]] level 4 or higher, or Oatchi with Doggy-Paddle level 1 or higher and [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]] or [[Glow Pikmin]] can be used.
**{{icon|Talisman of Life (Crane)|v=P4|y}}: The treasure is found inside of a hydro jelly. Alternatively, an ice blast can be used to freeze the hydro jelly.
*Obstacles
**{{icon|Hydro jelly|v=P4|y}}: Hydro jellies can only be damaged while being frozen, which can be achieved by using either Ice Pikmin or an ice blast.
**{{icon|Ice vent|v=P4|y}}: While ice vents can be attacked by any Pikmin, Ice Pikmin are the only ones that don't risk getting frozen.
**{{icon|Ice wall|v=P4|y}}: Due to their icy material, only Ice Pikmin can attack this gates without being frozen. They can also be destroyed by Oatchi when equipped with his [[Thermal Defense]] upgrade, by [[fire starter]]s,or by [[bomb rock]]s.
*Others
**{{icon|Castaway|v=P4|y}} ([[Last-Frost Cavern]]): The castaway is found behind two hydro jellies. Alternatively, an ice blast can be used to freeze the hydro jellies.
**{{icon|Castaway|v=P4|y}} ([[Aquiferous Summit]]): The castaway is found inside of an hydro jelly. Alternatively, an ice blast can be used to freeze the hydro jelly.
Ice Pikmin’s freezing ability also makes them useful for enemies with moments of vulnerability. If timed correctly, they can be stuck in these moments longer than normal. Ice Pikmin are also useful as a backup in case an enemy ends up eating a bunch of Pikmin. In that case, the enemy will be frozen, and you will have a chance to either destroy them or flee. [[White Pikmin]] can also be used for this purpose, though they have a slightly different function if used in this situation.


==Notes==
==Notes==
=== Dalmo's 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!|block=y}}
{{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?


===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.}}


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.|block=y}}
===Louie's Notes===
 
=== Louie's notes ===
{{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}}


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== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery>
P4 Leaf Ice Pikmin Artwork.jpg|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin in the leaf stage.
Ice Bud Pikmin.png|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin in the bud stage.
Ice Flower Pikmin.png|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin in the flower stage.
Ice Pikmin Walking.png|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin walking in the leaf stage.
Ice Flower Pikmin Walking.png|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin walking in the flower stage.
Pikmin Garden Ice Pikmin render.png|A render of the Ice Pikmin from the [[Pikmin Garden]] Piklopedia.
Ice Pikmin P4 icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Ice Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4''.
Pikmin 4 Captioned Ice Pikmin.png|Artwork of an Ice Pikmin with Korean text.
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|The Ice Pikmin's introduction [[cutscene]] in [[Last-Frost Cavern]].
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.
P4 Ice Battle L-FC.jpg|Some Ice Pikmin fighting a Snowy Blowhog in the Last-Frost Cavern.
P4 Ice Pikmin Spin L-FC.jpg|An Ice Pikmin finishing its spin after it is discovered.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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* 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).
* 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.
*In the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]], [[Dalmo]]'s entry makes a reference to cryomancy, ice magic.


== See also ==
== See also ==

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