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[[File:P3DX Prerelease Pikmin Family.jpg|thumb|250px|From left to right, groups of [[Rock Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Red Pikmin]], [[Winged Pikmin]], and [[Blue Pikmin]].]]
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'''Pikmin''' ({{j|ピクミン|Pikumin}}) are plant-animal hybrid creatures that are found on [[PNF-404]] and the [[Hey! Pikmin planet|''Hey! Pikmin'' planet]]. As the titular creatures of the {{ps}}, they are the main feature of gameplay in all ''Pikmin'' games.

In the main games, Pikmin are created by [[Onion]]s, which produce them as seeds, which in turn fall to the ground and become sprouts. The player can then get a [[leader]] to [[pluck]] one of these sprouts. Once plucked, Pikmin follow a leader around the [[area]] in a [[squad]], and the leader can [[throw]] them at objects, as well as [[dismiss]], [[swarm]], and [[charge]] them. When out of a leader's squad, they can be [[whistle]]d back into it. Through these basic actions, Pikmin can be ordered to [[carry]] items or [[Combat|fight]] enemies, among other abilities.

Pikmin come in several [[#Types|types]], each with certain unique abilities (such as resistance to a specific [[hazard]]). Most are {{tt|1.2cm|0.47 inches}} tall head to toe (around {{tt|3cm|1.2 inches}} if the stem and top are included), and have a generally humanoid shape. On top of a Pikmin's head is either a leaf, bud, or flower, representing its [[maturity]].

On its own, a Pikmin is not particularly strong, but in large groups (usually [[Pikmin limit|up to 100]]), they are capable of doing many things. However, Pikmin can be eaten by [[Enemy|enemies]], and if a player loses all Pikmin of a type, a [[Pikmin extinction]] can occur. Fortunately, Pikmin can be grown easily by carrying defeated enemies or [[pellet]]s to the Onion. In addition, [[Candypop family|Candypop Buds]] can convert Pikmin from one type to another.

==Types==
[[File:Pikmin types - Flower.png|thumb|300px|left|All main types of Pikmin at the flower stage, from ''Pikmin 3''.]]
Pikmin come in several different types, each with unique physical attributes and abilities. The differences between Pikmin types is often utilized in puzzles. As the player progresses through a game's [[Story Mode|story]], more types are unlocked, which over time allow the player to access more sections of [[area]]s. While the Pikmin types available in each game are different, every game features the original trio of Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin.

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===Red Pikmin===
[[File:Red Pikmin1.png|250px|left|thumb|The 3 stages of Red Pikmin.]]
{{main|Red Pikmin}}
'''Red Pikmin''' have pointy noses and white flowers, and are present in all ''Pikmin'' games. They are resistant to [[fire]] and have a strong attack strength, making them good at [[combat]]. They are the first type discovered in all ''Pikmin'' games.

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===Yellow Pikmin===
[[File:Yellow Pikmin1.png|250px|right|thumb|The 3 stages of Yellow Pikmin.]]
{{main|Yellow Pikmin}}
'''Yellow Pikmin''' have large ears and white flowers, and are present in all ''Pikmin'' games. They can be [[throw]]n higher than other types, but their other unique abilities vary by game. In ''Pikmin'', they are the only type that can carry [[bomb rock]]s. In ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''Hey! Pikmin'', they are resistant to [[electricity]] (they can also conduct electricity in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Hey! Pikmin''). In ''Pikmin 3'', they can [[dig]] faster than most other Pikmin types.

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===Blue Pikmin===
[[File:Blue Pikmin all types.png|250px|left|thumb|The 3 stages of Blue Pikmin.]]
{{main|Blue Pikmin}}
'''Blue Pikmin''' have mouths and white flowers, and are present in all ''Pikmin'' games. They are resistant to [[water]], making them the only type able to access submerged portions of areas where other Pikmin would drown. They are the last type discovered in all games except ''Hey! Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin Bloom''.

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===Purple Pikmin===
[[File:HD purple pikmin.jpg|250px|right|thumb|The 3 stages of Purple Pikmin.]]
{{main|Purple Pikmin}}
'''Purple Pikmin''' have short hairs, pink flowers, and are bulkier than other Pikmin types. They are present in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin Bloom'', as well as the alternative game modes of ''Pikmin 3''. They weigh 10 times as much as other Pikmin types, are slower than other types, can [[carry]] 10 times the weight of other types, and can attack with a strong [[Combat#Purple Pikmin pound|pound]] capable of stunning enemies. They are native to [[cave]]s and do not have an [[Onion]], meaning that they can only be grown by throwing other Pikmin into [[Candypop family|Candypop Buds]].

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===White Pikmin===
[[File:HD White pikmin.jpg|250px|left|thumb|The 3 stages of White Pikmin.]]
{{main|White Pikmin}}
'''White Pikmin''' have red eyes and pink flowers, and are present in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin Bloom'', as well as the alternative game modes of ''Pikmin 3''. They are resistant to [[poison]], are faster than other Pikmin types, can poison enemies upon being eaten, and can [[dig]] hidden underground [[treasure]]s other types cannot see. They are native to [[cave]]s and do not have an [[Onion]], meaning that they can only be grown by throwing other Pikmin into [[Candypop family|Candypop Buds]].

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===Rock Pikmin===
[[File: Rock Pikmin P3 stages.png|250px|right|thumb|The 3 stages of Rock Pikmin.]]
{{main|Rock Pikmin}}
'''Rock Pikmin''' are grey, shaped like rocks, and have purple flowers. They are present in ''Pikmin 3'', ''Hey! Pikmin'', and ''Pikmin Bloom''. Their hardness allows them to destroy [[crystal]] obstacles, attack enemies through a powerful [[Combat#Rock Pikmin|direct impact]], and be resistant to [[blunt force]].

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===Winged Pikmin===
[[File:Winged Pikmin.png|250px|left|thumb|The 3 stages of Winged Pikmin.]]
{{main|Winged Pikmin}}
'''Winged Pikmin''' are pink and have wings, blue eyes, and purple flowers. They are present in ''Pikmin 3'', ''Hey! Pikmin'', and ''Pikmin Bloom''. They can fly over [[water]] and low barriers, allowing them to take shortcuts when [[carry]]ing, as well as making it harder for enemies to attack them, but their attack strength is lower than other Pikmin types.

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===Bulbmin===
[[File: Bulbmin2.jpg|100px|right|thumb|A Bulbmin.]]
{{main|Bulbmin}}
'''Bulbmin''' are a special species of Pikmin shaped like a [[Dwarf Bulborb]] with a stem, and are present in ''Pikmin 2'' only. They are resistant to [[fire]], [[water]], [[electricity]], and [[poison]], but cannot be taken out of [[cave]]s, which are the only places they are found in. They are actually a parasite that takes over a juvenile [[Bulborb]]; the appearance of the parasite on its own is not known.

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===Additional types===
The following types are not proper Pikmin types, as they are not distinguished by the games and cannot be controlled by leaders, but are related to Pikmin.

====Mushroom Pikmin====
[[File:Mushroom Pikmin P1.png|100px|thumb|right|A Mushroom Pikmin.]]
{{main|Mushroom Pikmin}}
'''Mushroom Pikmin''' are a special state of Pikmin, created when the [[Puffstool]] attacks Pikmin with its spores. They are purple and have a mushroom instead of a flower, and are present in ''Pikmin'' only. They will attack Captain Olimar, and can be attacked by unaffected Pikmin, even though they will not fight back.

====Pikpik carrots====
[[File: Pikpik Carrots.png|100px|thumb|left|A group of Pikpik carrots.]]
{{main|Pikpik carrot}}
'''Pikpik carrots''' are plants from the planet of [[Hocotate]] that Pikmin are named after. While they do not appear in gameplay, they can be thrown at enemies in ''Pikmin 2'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]]. Pikpik carrots exist in the files of ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3'' as a type of Pikmin, but it is not possible to obtain them in gameplay.

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====Olimar as a Pikmin====
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[[File:Olimar Pikmin.png|250px|thumb|right|Olimar as a Pikmin.]]
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In the bad ending of ''Pikmin'', obtained by not getting enough [[ship part]]s to leave the planet in 30 [[day]]s, Captain Olimar, having crashed on the planet after attempting to leave, is carried to the Red Onion, which ejects him as a seed consisting of only his head and a small black stem with a leaf.
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====Undiscovered species====
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[[File:Pikmin Secret Onions.png|300px|thumb|left|Five pink, four black, two light blue, an orange, a green, and a purple Onion.]]
In the best ending of ''Pikmin'', obtained by getting all 30 [[ship parts]], when the [[S.S. Dolphin]] is leaving the planet, a group of Onions in several different colors can be seen flying. These colors include purple, orange, black, pink, green, and cyan. Although Purple Pikmin are discovered in ''Pikmin 2'', they were introduced without an Onion. Winged Pikmin are later discovered in ''Pikmin 3'', accompanied by a pink Onion. Rock Onions are also discovered ''in Pikmin 3'', but are a bit more dark gray than black. It is unknown whether the rest of these colors will appear in future games, or if they exist just to add aesthetic value to the ending cutscene.
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==Biology==
[[File:Pikmin skeleton.jpg|thumb|90px|right|The skeletal structure of a Pikmin as seen during its electrocution in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.]]
Pikmin have a generally humanoid body shape. All types have a head with two round eyes, two arms and two legs, two hands and two feet &ndash; each with three digits &ndash; and a tall stem on which a single leaf, bud, or [[Chaenostoma cordatum|five-petaled flower]] grows. There are differences between Pikmin types in ways other than color &ndash; Red Pikmin have a nose, Yellow Pikmin have ears, Blue Pikmin have a mouth, Purple Pikmin are wider and have 6 hairs, White Pikmin are smaller and have red eyes, Rock Pikmin are shaped like rocks, and Winged Pikmin have wings and blue eyes.

Their proportions, with a large head and very narrow limbs, make them look a bit like carrots, and this resemblance also exists in the way that Pikmin grow in the ground and can be pulled out of it. While buried in the ground, their limbs serve as roots; Olimar refers to their entire bodies, save the stems, as ambulatory root structures.{{cite quote|{{Notes:Creeping Chrysanthemum/olimar}}|Captain Olimar|[[Olimar's notes|his notes]] for the [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]}} While all Pikmin of a type are the same size in most games, in {{pb}}, individual Pikmin have slightly different sizes.

Pikmin start their lives as seeds ejected from the [[Onion]], which, after landing in the ground, transform into sprouts. A [[leader]] must [[pluck]] a sprout so that the Pikmin may come out. While idle, the Pikmin's leaves and flowers glow that Pikmin's respective color; that, coupled with a [[cutscene]] at the end of ''Pikmin 2'', would suggest that Pikmin are somehow bioluminescent, though what causes this and what function it might serve in the wild has never been explained.

The internal structures of Pikmin are a mystery, but certain things about them can be speculated. Since Pikmin never seem to eat anything, save [[nectar]], they probably have a very simple digestive system, if any. As such, it is likely that Pikmin get a majority of their nutrients from food the [[Onion]]s break down. Since the Onions are the center of Pikmin reproduction as well, it seems likely that Pikmin are incapable of sexual reproduction. However, in ''Pikmin'', flower Pikmin will sometimes drop seeds when slain in battle, suggesting that they may be able to reproduce asexually, but also that they do not have defined sexes and are hermaphrodites like many plants. Pikmin also have a skeletal system, as seen when [[electricity|electrocuted]]. Pikmin probably don't have any sort of lungs (however, the [[Blue Pikmin]] are observed to have gill structures), but their leaves, buds, and flowers appear to serve as their main means of respiration, since poison gas or water droplets collecting around them suffocates the Pikmin; inversely, walking in shallow water in which their leaf/bud/flower does not touch (as seen in the [[Shower Room]]) is fine. When killed, Pikmin disappear and a [[soul]] flies into the air, sometimes after releasing a liquid of the same color as the Pikmin, possibly the Pikmin equivalent to hemolymph or blood &ndash; this is best seen when the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] attacks.

===Stages===
[[File:Pikmin Stages.jpg|thumb|left|200px|The three stages of Pikmin: leaf, bud, and flower.]]
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There are 3 stages of life that a Pikmin can be in: leaf, bud, and flower. A Pikmin's maturity controls its walking and carrying speed. Leaf Pikmin are the slowest, flower Pikmin are the fastest, and bud Pikmin are in between. A Pikmin's maturity is not connected to its type.

When an Onion or Candypop Bud sends out a seed, it will always be in the leaf stage. If left in the ground, the leaf will grow into a bud, and then into a flower. Thus, the longer the player waits before plucking the Pikmin, the faster it will be. Pikmin can go instantly to the flower stage by drinking [[nectar]], or being powered up by an [[ultra-spicy spray]] in ''Pikmin 3''. They can also decrease in stage in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' through certain enemy attacks.

In {{pb}}, there are several varieties of flowers that Pikmin can have, and [[petal]]s can also be collected from Pikmin flowers.

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===Decor Pikmin===
[[File:Decor Rock Supermarket 2.png|thumb|right|A Rock Pikmin wearing a banana.]]
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Decor Pikmin are a special status of Pikmin in {{pb}}. They differ from regular Pikmin in that they wear some decoration. These decorations are generally made from objects like flower heads, acorns, or cupcakes, but there are some Decor Pikmin that have more elaborate costumes. Different types of Decor Pikmin are collected by finding Pikmin [[seedling]]s in specific types of real-world locations. There are 22 types of costumes.

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==Habits==
[[File:Idle Red Pikmin P1.png|thumb|right|150px|An idle Red Pikmin.]]
When a Pikmin is in a [[leader]]'s [[squad]], it will follow that leader in a large group with other Pikmin, waiting still when the leader stands still, and running after the leader when the leader runs, going around small obstructions if possible. They can [[trip]] or stumble, however, and this can lead them to be separated from the group. The probability of tripping and stumbling varies by game.

When a Pikmin is not in a leader's squad and is not doing a task, it is idle. Idle Pikmin have various animations they do, such as sitting down and standing up, grooming each other, communicating in high pitched whimpers, waving, and playing abstract games.  In ''Pikmin 2'', if 20 of each type of Pikmin is called into one group, they will hum a portion of the song ''[[Ai no Uta]]''. This suggests that they have a highly developed and friendly social structure. Pikmin will also watch leaders move around when stationary, indicating that they are very curious creatures, and can be seen to mimic the idle motions of those leaders. If there is a task nearby that an idle Pikmin can do, such as attacking an enemy, it will run to the task and do it.

In ''Pikmin'', if Pikmin are told to go in an [[Onion]], they will follow a path to go there if they cannot make it in a straight line.{{cite youtube|ZCpTrUeE9SU|showing the Pikmin following a path in order to enter the Onion}} This behavior is rarely seen, given that the [[area]] layouts seldom allow Pikmin to be unable to enter the Onion from a straight walk while also being under the control of a leader that is close enough to the Onion's beam. This does not happen in ''Pikmin 2'' or ''Pikmin 3'', as Pikmin will always run in a straight line towards the Onion, except when the [[Assemble All]] feature is used.

In ''Pikmin 3'', having a group of 66 or less Pikmin of any type and moving the cursor around the Pikmin or around the group will make some Pikmin look at the cursor, although this may just be aesthetic. For Winged Pikmin, this only works if they are walking. Interestingly, leaders do not display this behavior.

==Naming==
The word Pikmin is possibly derived from the word "pick", since Pikmin are plucked from the ground. The in-universe reason for the name is that [[Captain Olimar]] named the Pikmin after a type of vegetable from [[Hocotate]], the [[pikpik carrot]]. The word "Pikmin" is never written with a lowercase "P", and the plural is also "Pikmin".

Interestingly, some parts of some games do not capitalize the word that defines the type of Pikmin, but capitalize the word "Pikmin" itself, whereas others might capitalize both words. For instance, Olimar's voyage log may write "red Pikmin",{{cite quote|Fire should be a natural enemy of the Pikmin, but on closer examination, I've found {{color|red Pikmin|red}} to be impervious to it. It is fascinating. The reds continue {{color|through the flames|red}}, completely oblivious to any Pikmin burning around them...|Captain Olimar|his [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]] for the [[fire]] [[hazard]]}} while [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]]'s dialogues might have the text "Red Pikmin".{{cite quote|Come to think of it, Alph, you've been with the Red Pikmin since crash-landing here, right?|[[Brittany]]|a dialog with [[Alph]] about [[Red Pikmin]], in the European [[version|region]] of ''[[Pikmin 3]]''}} In [[Pikmin prerelease information|earlier versions]] of ''Pikmin'', a Pikmin would be referred to as a "pikmin", with a lowercase "p", and the plural would be several "pikmins".<ref>[[Pikmin prerelease information#E3 2001 Tech Demo Show Off|E3 2001 Tech Demo Show Off]]</ref>

Sometimes, Pikmin are also referred to as "piki", especially internally inside a game's files, as proven by the [[Honeywisp]]'s common name in Japanese being {{j|ピキマキ|Piki Maki}}, or "Piki Maki" (Pikmin Aphid), the term "piki park" in [[animtest]], and the folder <code>/dataDir/pikis</code> in ''Pikmin'''s file structure. Likewise, they are sometimes referred to as "pikumin" or "piku", like in ''Hey! Pikmin''{{'s}} internal names for the Coppeller that carries Pikmin (<code>enemy_carry_piku</code>).

===Names in other languages===
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|ChiSimpR=Píkèmǐn
|ChiSimpM=Pikmin
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|Fra=Pikmin
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|Ger=Pikmin
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|Ita=Pikmin
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|Kor=피크민
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|Spa=Pikmin
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|Por=Pikmin
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|Rus=Пикмин
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|Heb=פיקמין
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==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
[[File:Olimar and Pikmin Smash pic 9.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Pikmin following Olimar in {{s4}}.]]
Pikmin form a part of [[Olimar]]'s moveset in all [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]] Olimar appears in as a playable character. Olimar can pluck Pikmin from the ground and throw them at opponents, which the Pikmin then attack. [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Purple Pikmin]], and [[White Pikmin]] are all usable in this way, with slightly different attributes based on their abilities in the ''Pikmin'' games. [[Winged Pikmin]] are also used in Olimar's up special move in {{s4}} and {{su}}. There are also trophies, stickers, and spirits based on Pikmin.

In ''[[smashwiki:Super Smash Bros. Melee|Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', Olimar is not a playable character, but Pikmin appear as a trophy.
{{smash trophy
|image  = Pikmin SSBM trophy.png
|desc   = {{Notes:Pikmin family/ssbm}}
|type   = Other
|obtain = Random appearance.
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==Gallery==
;''Pikmin''
<gallery>
3 Pikmin.png|The three types of Pikmin from ''Pikmin''.
Olimar and many Pikmin P1 art.png|Artwork of Olimar and his army of Pikmin.
Olimar and many Pikmin P1 alt artwork.jpg|Another artwork of Olimar and his army of Pikmin.
P1 Nice to Meet You art.png|Artwork of Captain Olimar and a few Pikmin. The message reads "Nice to meet you!"
P1 Nice to Meet You alt artwork.png|Alternate "Nice to meet you!" artwork.
See you later!.jpg|Similar artwork from ''New Play Control! Pikmin''.
Pikmin fight Red Bulborb P1 art.png|Pikmin fighting a [[Spotty Bulborb]].
Pikmin drowning P1 group art.jpg|Artwork of Pikmin near some water, some of whom are drowning.
Pikmin family P1 art.jpg|Some Pikmin and Olimar on the leaves of a plant.
Pikmin flower dance.jpg|Pikmin and Olimar circling a small patch of daisies.
Pikmin and Olimar sunset P1 group art.png|Pikmin follow Olimar and carry a red pellet during sunset.
Horsetail Pikmin.jpg|Pikmin climbing on some [[horsetail]]s.
Pikmin follow Olimar P1 group art.jpg|Group artwork of Pikmin following Olimar.
Lots of Pikmin P1 early.png|[[Pikmin prerelease information|Early]] screenshot showing a multitude of Pikmin.
</gallery>

;''Pikmin 2''
<gallery>
Pikmin variants P2 artwork.png|Artwork of the five types of Pikmin from ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin family P2 group.png|A group artwork of the Pikmin family on a tree branch and leaves.
Pikmin family P2 on branch.jpg|Artwork of the Pikmin family, used for the European cover art.
Pikmin 2 promo lily pad.jpeg|Wallpaper of a Pikmin of each type on a lily pad.
Raised From Seed.jpg|Similar image, titled "Raised from Seed", describing the Pikmin's capability of sprouting from the ground.
Raised From Seed 2.jpg|An image with the same caption as the previous one.
Pikmin greet.png|Pikmin greet the player when they turn on ''Pikmin 2''.
Pikmin Sprouts.png|A patch of Pikmin sprouts.
Pikmin Growth.png|The picture used for the Pikmin growth of the daily report in ''Pikmin 2''.
</gallery>

;''Pikmin 3''
<gallery>
Pikmin family P3 art.png|Artwork of some Pikmin for ''Pikmin 3''.
Pikmin3Promo1.png|All of the kinds of Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3''.
Original three Pikmin P3 group art.jpg|Promotional art of the three original Pikmin types.
Pikmin 3 Artwork 06.jpg|Promotional art of [[Alph]] leading the Pikmin away from a Bulborb.
Idle Pikmin P3 early screenshot.png|Close-up of some Pikmin from ''Pikmin 3''.
Pikmin in P3 end cutscene.png|Pikmin in the ending cutscene of ''Pikmin 3''.
</gallery>

;''Hey! Pikmin''
<gallery>
Hey! Pikmin front profiles.jpg|The 5 types of Pikmin in ''Hey! Pikmin''.
Hey! Pikmin everyone artwork.png|Pikmin posing with Olimar.
HP Pikmin Following Olimar.png|Pikmin following Olimar.
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;''Super Smash Bros.'' series
<gallery>
WiiU screenshot TV 01450.jpg|Olimar, Alph, and every Pikmin variety (excluding Rock Pikmin) in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.
</gallery>

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==Trivia==
*Winged Pikmin have dark stripes on their bodies which make them resemble bees. This color pattern makes their bodies non-monochromatic, a trait uncommon in most Pikmin types. White Pikmin also seem to have this trait to a certain extent, as they exhibit a purplish tint at the ends of their limbs.
*In early versions of {{p1}}, Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin were able to hold bomb-rocks along with Yellow Pikmin. This idea was later scrapped, most likely due to Yellow Pikmin not having use of their high throw ability often, but it was later made a feature of {{p3}}.
*The first five members of the Pikmin family (from ''Pikmin'' to ''Pikmin 2'', not including Bulbmin) appear in the [[Wii]] to [[Wii U]] data transfer app, in which they "carry" the software from the Wii SD card to the Wii U console.
*Pikmin resemble a legend about the mandrake plant, a plant whose roots can sometimes resemble a human body. The legend says that if one uproots a mandrake plant, it will be their servant. However, it is also said that if picked, it will emit a scream powerful enough to kill its picker, so it was recommended to form a strategy for picking it, like tying it to a dog.
*Each of the main 5 Pikmin in {{p2}} represent the 5 common senses:
**'''Smell:''' [[Red Pikmin]] have prominent noses.
**'''Taste:''' [[Blue Pikmin]] have visible mouths, unlike the others.
**'''Hearing:''' [[Yellow Pikmin]] have prominent ears.
**'''Touch:''' [[Purple Pikmin]] have feeler-like hairs atop their head.
**'''Sight:''' [[White Pikmin]] have absurdly large eyes.
*In addition to this, the Pikmin types with [[Onion]]s seem to correspond with the {{w|Classical element|classical elements}}:
**'''Fire:''' Red Pikmin
**'''Water:''' Blue Pikmin
**'''Earth:''' Rock Pikmin
**'''Air:''' Winged Pikmin
**'''Aether:''' Yellow Pikmin
*In ''Pikmin 3'', Rock, Winged, and Yellow Pikmin have their own voice, different from the other types of Pikmin. In ''Pikmin 2'', Purple and White Pikmin have their own voice during their introduction cutscene. However, they have the same voice as other Pikmin types during normal gameplay.
**In the {{psm}}, Purple Pikmin have a deeper voice than the other types, as seen in the ''[[Treasure in a Bottle]]'' scene where three Blue Pikmin and one Purple Pikmin chase after a butterfly.
*Despite their flowers being indigo in-game, the flowers of Winged Pikmin and Rock Pikmin are blue in some [[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|early]] concept art.
*The Pikmin appear in some games and media outside of the franchise as [[Pikmin in other media|cameos]].
*For an unknown reason, in ''Pikmin 2'', it is impossible to have 100 Pikmin buried in the same area or sublevel, if the Pikmin in question were buried by an enemy. The last Pikmin will simply get knocked back (in the case of a [[Mamuta]]){{cite youtube|klaIcvk5P_U|showing it is impossible for a Mamuta to bury more than 99 Pikmin}} or stay idle (in the case of a [[Swooping Snitchbug]]){{cite youtube|VWSCfO4aUCU|showing it is impossible for a Swooping Snitchbug to bury more than 99 Pikmin}}. Attempting to get 100 seeds via delivering items to an Onion is possible, though.
*The Pikmin types that are better at [[combat]] are found before any other types in each of the mainline games. In ''Pikmin'', these are the Red Pikmin, in ''Pikmin 2'', these are Red Pikmin and Purple Pikmin, and in ''Pikmin 3'', these are Red Pikmin and Rock Pikmin.
*Most types of Pikmin are voiced by Hajime Wakai.{{cite web|https://www.nintendo.co.jp/nom/0405/1_2/index.html|''Pikmin 2'' developer interview|Nintendo of Japan|retrieved={{date|6|April|2018}}}}{{cite web|http://www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Hajime-Wakai/|Hajime Wakai|Behind the Voice Actors|retrieved={{date|6|April|2018}}}}
*The number of Pikmin deaths is counted in each series and displayed after the ending.
==See also==
*[[Onion]]
*[[Enemy]]
*[[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'' (game)]]

==References==
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