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This is a list of '''strategy guides''' licensed by [[Nintendo]] that involve ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' in some way.
This is a list of '''strategy guides''' licensed by [[Nintendo]] that involve ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' in some way.


== Prima Games ==
== Prima Games ==
{{w|Prima Games}} is the largest strategy guide publisher in the United States. They have made a number of ''Pikmin''-related guides, with in-depth walkthroughs. On top of that, they also commonly include extra information about subjects in the series that isn't given anywhere else, like the scientific names of enemies in ''Pikmin''. While they are deemed official by Nintendo, they do occasionally contain errors, so how canon their content is is [[Canon#Debatable canon|debatable]].
{{w|Prima Games}} is the largest strategy guide publisher in the United States. They have made a number of ''Pikmin''-related guides, with in-depth walkthroughs. On top of that, they also commonly include extra information about subjects in the series that isn't given anywhere else, like the scientific names of enemies in ''Pikmin''. Since it is impossible to know if this extra information is endorsed by Nintendo, or made up by Prima Games writers in order to richen the guide, it is left as ambiguously canon. Some incorrect and dubious information also contributes to it being ambiguously canon, as explained [[Canon#Objectionable canon|here]].
 
==The Official Nintendo Player's Guide==
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== List ==
== List ==
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! ''Pikmin'' || The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
! ''Pikmin'' || The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
| Part of the Guide series released by Nintendo Power. Contains exclusive notes from Olimar and an exclusive "Field Guide: A Comprehensive Study of the Native Wildlife in the Pikmin World". The Field Guide is a compilation of notes written by Hocotatian zoologists have used Olimar’s detailed notes as the basis for their studies of the alien life-forms. The entries are apparently excerpts from their findings.
| Part of the Guide series released by Nintendo Power.
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! ''Pikmin'' || Prima's Official Strategy Guide
! ''Pikmin'' || Prima's Official Strategy Guide
| A guide released by Prima. It was released as a stand alone, as well as in a bundle titled "4 Guides for the Price of 1", which also contained guides for ''[[mariowiki:Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[nwiki:Wave Race: Blue Storm|Wave Race: Blue Storm]]''.
| A guide released by Prima. It was released as a stand alone, as well as in a bundle titled "4 guides for the price of 1", which also contained guides for ''[[mariowiki:Luigi's Mansion|Luigi's Mansion]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]'', and ''[[nwiki:Waverace Bluestorm|Waverace Bluestorm]]''.
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! ''Pikmin 2'' || The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
! ''Pikmin 2'' || The Official Nintendo Player's Guide
| Part of the Guide series released by Nintendo Power.
| Part of the Guide series released by Nintendo Power.
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! ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' || Prima Official Game Guide
| A guide released by Prima. Contains exclusive notes from Olimar and an exclusive "Denizens of a Distant Planet: A Field Guide", which is mostly the same as the Player's Guide Field Guide with a few differences. This includes some changes to a few entries as well and four new entries about the [[Dwarf Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Bulbear]], [[Candypop Buds]] and the [[Pellet Posies]]. These are apparently the original notes that Captain Olimar created and that the zoologists would later base their notes on, however they appear to be edited as every entry using the "technical names" of the enemy instead of Olimar's original names. The Field Guide's "cover" states, "Captain Olimar's sketches and notes appear courtesy of the Hocotate Freight Company. All Rights Reserved." It also states that it is "By Captain Olimar" on the front cover as well, implying that it was an actual book that Olimar had released.
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! ''Pikmin 3'' || Prima Official Game Guide
! ''Pikmin 3'' || Prima Official Game Guide
| A guide released by Prima. This guide was also released digitally.
| A guide released by Prima. This guide was also released digitally.
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! ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' || Prima Official Game Guide
| A guide released by Prima.
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! Game || Name || Description
! Game || Name || Description
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! ''Pikmin'' || Nintendo Official Guidebook Pikmin
| ({{j|任天堂公式ガイドブック ピクミン|Nintendō kōshiki gaidobukku Pikumin}}) This is an official guidebook released by Nintendo and Shogakukan in Japan.
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! ''Pikmin'' || Pikmin Complete Cheats Guide, Olimar's Planetary observation diary by Famitsu
! ''Pikmin'' || Pikmin Complete Cheats Guide, Olimar's Planetary observation diary by Famitsu
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| ({{j|ピクミン100ぴきとすごす30|Pikumin 100-piki to sugosu 30}}) This guidebook is released by Nintendo Dream, who are known for their Japanese Nintendo Magazine. This guide actually comes with 3 books in a slip case. The first book (red) includes information on obstacles and enemies. The second book (yellow) is really just a holder for a large 4x4 page poster including all the maps of the first game. The third book (blue) shows how to collect every treasure, and features challenge mode strategies.
| ({{j|ピクミン100ぴきとすごす30|Pikumin 100-piki to sugosu 30}}) This guidebook is released by Nintendo Dream, who are known for their Japanese Nintendo Magazine. This guide actually comes with 3 books in a slip case. The first book (red) includes information on obstacles and enemies. The second book (yellow) is really just a holder for a large 4x4 page poster including all the maps of the first game. The third book (blue) shows how to collect every treasure, and features challenge mode strategies.
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! ''Pikmin 2'' || Nintendo Official Guidebook Pikmin 2
! ''Pikmin 2'' || Pikmin 2 Nintendo Official Guide Book
| ({{j|任天堂公式ガイドブック ピクミン2|Nintendō kōshiki gaidobukku Pikumin 2}}) This is an official guidebook released by Nintendo and Shogakukan in Japan. It also includes a small sticker sheet.
| ({{j|ピクミン2　任天堂公式ガイドブック|Pikumin 2 nintendō kōshiki gaidobukku}}) This is the Official Nintendo guidebook released in Japan. It also includes a small sticker sheet.
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! ''Pikmin 2'' || Pikmin 2 Treasure Recovery Guide by Nekosogi
! ''Pikmin 2'' || Pikmin 2 Treasure Recovery Guide by Nekosogi
| ({{j|ピクミン2 ねこそぎお宝回収ガイド|Pikumin 2 nekosogi otakara kaishū gaido}}) This is a ''Pikmin 2'' guide released by Enterbrain.<ref>https://search.worldcat.org/en/title/674186695?oclcNum=674186695</ref> Buying this guide was the only way to obtain the [[Violet Candypop Bud]] Pikmin [[e+ card]].
| ({{j|ピクミン2 ねこそぎお宝回収ガイド|Pikumin 2 nekosogi otakara kaishū gaido}}) This is a ''Pikmin 2'' guide released by Nekosogi. Buying this guide was the only way to obtain the [[Violet Candypop Bud]] Pikmin [[e+ card]].
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! ''Pikmin 2'' || Pikmin 2 Complete Navibook
! ''Pikmin 2'' || Pikmin 2 Complete Navibook
| ({{j|ピクミン２ コンプリートナビブック|Pikumin 2 konpurītonabibukku}}) This guide was released by Dengeki Nintendo, a company known for releasing Nintendo magazines in Japan.
| ({{j|ピクミン２ コンプリートナビブック|Pikumin 2 konpurītonabibukku}}) This guide was released by Dengeki Nintendo, a company known for releasing Nintendo magazines in Japan.
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! ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'' || Wii New Play Control Enjoyment Guide
| ({{j|Wiiであそぶセレクション楽しむガイド|Wii de asobu serekushon tanoshimu gaido}}) This book included guides for many of the ''New Play Control!'' games in Japan, including ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'', ''[[mariowiki:Mario Power Tennis|Mario Power Tennis]]'', ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and ''[[metroid:Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. It also shared some information on the new features of ''[[nwiki:Chibi-Robo: Plug Into Adventure!|Chibi-Robo: Plug Into Adventure!]]'' and ''[[metroid:Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. It was released on {{date|31|March|2009}} by Nintendo Dream.
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! ''Pikmin 3'' || Nintendo Official Guidebook Pikmin 3
! ''Pikmin 3'' || Nintendo Official Guidebook Pikmin 3
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! ''Pikmin 3'' || Pikmin 3 The Complete Guide
! ''Pikmin 3'' || Pikmin 3 The Complete Guide
| ({{j|ピクミン3 ザ・コンプリートガイド|Pikumin 3 za konpurītogaido}}) This guide was released by Dengeki Nintendo on {{date|7|July|2013}}.
| ({{j|ピクミン3 ザ・コンプリートガイド|}}) This guide was released by Dengeki Nintendo on {{date|7|July|2013}}.
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! ''Hey! Pikmin'' || Nintendo Official Guidebook Hey! Pikmin
! ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2'' || Wii New Play Control Enjoyment Guide
| ({{j|任天堂公式ガイドブック Hey!ピクミン|Nintendō kōshiki gaidobukku Hey! Pikumin}}) This is an official guidebook released by Nintendo and Shogakukan in Japan.
| ({{j|Wiiであそぶセレクション楽しむガイド|Wii de asobu serekushon tanoshimu gaido}}) This book included guides for many of the ''New Play Control!'' games in Japan, including ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'', ''[[mariowiki:Mario Power Tennis|Mario Power Tennis]]'', ''[[mariowiki:Donkey Kong Jungle Beat|Donkey Kong Jungle Beat]]'', and ''[[metroid:Metroid Prime (game)|Metroid Prime]]''. It also shared some information on the new features of ''[[nwiki:Chibi-Robo: Plug Into Adventure!|Chibi-Robo: Plug Into Adventure!]]'' and ''[[metroid:Metroid Prime 2: Echoes|Metroid Prime 2: Echoes]]''. It was released on {{date|31|March|2009}} by Nintendo Dream.
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! ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' || Pikmin 3 Deluxe The Official Guide
| ({{j|ピクミン3 デラックス オフィシャルガイド|Pikumin 3 derakkusu ofisharugaido}}) This guide was released by Blitz Game Books on {{date|28|November|2020}}.
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! ''Pikmin 4'' || Pikmin 4 Perfect Guide
| ({{j|ピクミン4　パーフェクトガイド|Pikumin 4 pāfekutogaido}}) Edited by Famitsu Books, it was released on {{date|14|November|2023}}.
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== Mistakes ==
Much like the games themselves, the strategy guides sometimes contain [[mistake]]s. This is likely the result of Nintendo accidentally giving the strategy guide company an outdated version of the game, as Nintendo has been known to have done this with Prima Games and ''Super Mario Galaxy.''{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Super_Mario_Galaxy/Unused_Objects#SubmarineVolcanoSmallColumn|Bonefin Galaxy unicorn horns|TCRF|retrieved={{date|24|September|2024}}}}
=== ''Pikmin'' Nintendo Player's Guide ===
* In the section on [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin)|Challenge Mode]], the guide claims that the length of [[day]]s are longer than normal. This is only mostly true; [[The Final Trial]]'s time limit is the same as the normal length, and [[The Impact Site]]'s time limit is actually shorter.
* The guide claims that Pikmin are able to attack and defeat [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]s, which is impossible.
* The [[Anti-Dioxin Filter]] is referred to as the "'''Non-Dioxin'''", which is a more direct translation of the original Japanese name. This name is also used in the [[Final results menu]] of {{Npcp1}}.
=== ''Pikmin 2'' Nintendo Player's Guide ===
* In the section on the [[Hole of Beasts]], the guide claims that [[Sheargrub]]s may come out of [[Nectar egg|eggs]], instead of [[Mitite]]s. This is a naming mistake, since the guide states that the grubs will "send your Pikmin into a tizzy, but your buddies won't be harmed", a description that would describe the Mitites (which do cause Pikmin to panic and are harmless) more rather than the Sheargrubs.
* The "Two-Week Walk-Through" calls [[Emergence Cave]] the "'''Cave of Emergence'''". It is named properly everywhere else in the guide. It is worth noting that the name "Cave of Emergence" is used for the Emergence Cave in an [https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names unused early script inside Pikmin 2's files,] which may point to the Player's Guide's copy being of an outdated version as noted above.
* [[Ravenous Whiskerpillar]]s are misspelled as "Ravenous '''Whiskerpillers'''".
* The [[Treasure Hoard]] section features screenshots of the [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 2)|Piklopedia]] instead.
*The Dream Den lists Beady Long Legs as an enemy that inhabits the cave.
==Gallery==
<gallery>
Pikmin 1 Prima Strategy.jpeg|''Pikmin'' Prima Games strategy guide.
Pikmin 2 Official Nintendo Guide.jpeg|''Pikmin 2'' Official Nintendo Guide.
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide.jpeg|''Pikmin 3'' Prima Guide.
Pikmin 1 Japanese Guide.jpeg|''Pikmin'' Famitsu strategy guide.
Pikmin 2 Japanese Guide.jpeg|''Pikmin 2'' Enterbrain strategy guide.
Pikmin100in30 slipcase.jpg|''Pikmin'' Nintendo Dream strategy guide (Slip case).
Pikmin100in30 Red Book Nr1.jpg|''Pikmin'' Nintendo Dream strategy guide (Red).
Pikmin100in30 Yellow Book Nr2.jpg|''Pikmin'' Nintendo Dream strategy guide (Yellow).
Pikmin100in30 Blue Book Nr1.jpg|''Pikmin'' Nintendo Dream strategy guide (Blue).
Pikmin3DJapaneseGuide.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' Deluxe Blitz Game Books strategy guide.
Pikmin4JapaneseGuide.jpg|''Pikmin 4'' Famitsu Books strategy guide.
</gallery>


== See also ==
== See also ==
* [[Nintendo Power]]
* [[Nintendo Power]]
* [[Nintendo]]
* [[Nintendo]]
==References==
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