Editing Purple Pikmin

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|name       = Purple Pikmin

|image       = Pikmin 4 Purple Bud.png

|size       = 250px

|resistance = [[Panic]], [[wind]] and certain types of knockback

|strength2   = Strong^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strength3   = Above average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strengthb  = Strong^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strength4   = Above average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|mobility    = Low^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|throw       = Low

|digging2    = Fast^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|carry4     = 10

Purple Pikmin share a number of similarities with [[White Pikmin]]. At first, they can only be harvested through their [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s, and these are only found in various caves. Purple Pikmin do not have an [[Onion]] of their own, as they can only be harvested only through Violet Candypop buds, in certain underground areas. Their buds and flowers are magenta rather than white. In addition, at the [[Day#Sunset|end of each day]] in Pikmin 2, they are stored in the [[Hocotate ship]], since they do not have an [[Onion]] of their own. In Pikmin 4, they are stored in the Onion with the rest of the Pikmin. In addition, for the first time in the series, they can be mass-produced with an Onion, unlocked by completing the final floor of the [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]].

[[File:Purple Pikmin P3 strength.png|thumb|left|200px|Purple Pikmin displaying their strength.]]

Purple Pikmin weigh ten times as much as a regular Pikmin, making them useful for puzzles like [[seesaw block]]s. As a result of their weight, they are [[throw]]n at a lower arc, and are not knocked back by the windy attacks of the [[Puffy Blowhog|Puffy]] or [[Withering Blowhog]]. Their weight also helps them keep themselves upright, and prevents them from tripping quite as often as other Pikmin types,<ref>[[User:Mariotime315/Pikmyths#Purple Pikmin trip less often|Fan-driven research]]</ref> and in ''Pikmin 4'', keep them from being caught by bubbles. Some airborne enemies can be weighed down with a certain number of Pikmin, and Purples count as 10 for this purpose as well. This means that enemies that fall with a weight of 10 Pikmin on them can be brought down with a single Purple Pikmin.

Their weight, however, also slows them down a lot, even as [[Maturity|flowers]]. Purples cannot move as quickly as other Pikmin types, and move even slower when carrying items. This can result in a player accidentally leaving a Purple Pikmin behind, especially in the leaf stage, while crossing an [[area]]. Despite their weight, [[Blue Pikmin]] can grab them and chuck them out of water just fine in ''Pikmin 2''

These Pikmin have the strength of 10 Pikmin, making them not only helpful to retrieve objects without using up a large number of Pikmin, but also mandatory for the collection of some treasures that require over 100 Pikmin in strength to pick up.

In ''Pikmin 2'', when thrown, they will land with a resounding thump, stunning and seriously injuring larger [[Enemy|beasts]] nearby, and fatally injuring smaller, more fragile creatures such as [[Shearwig]]s and [[Dwarf Bulborb]]s. In addition, they do not need to be precisely thrown at their target, as a small homing system will swerve the Pikmin's fall and make it land on a nearby enemy. Most enemies have a one in three chance of being stunned, and stay stunned for a full five seconds. Some [[boss]]es are harder to stun, or may not be stunned at all, whereas other enemies might be stunned more or less easily, and for different durations of time. This strong landing destroys [[egg]]s immediately, defeats Mitites in a wide radius, and can instantly deactivate [[fire geyser]]s and [[electrical wire]]s. This, combined with the naturally strong impact damage, makes Purple Pikmin the strongest Pikmin to use in a fight. Because the "thud" counts as an attack, it can be used to damage [[poison emitter]]s and [[Fiery Bulblax]]es, given that although the Pikmin cannot latch on or attack with its stem due to the [[hazard]]s, they can still cause damage, despite being put in risk of death right after.

 

These Pikmin possess the strange ability to anchor extra-dimensional entities such as the [[Waterwraith]] to the current dimension for a brief period due to the gravitational waves that are emitted when they are thrown. They also do not panic when encountering [[Mitite]]s or hearing the roar of [[Emperor Bulblax]]es. Interestingly, they stay latched on to [[Dwarf Bulborb|Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s, and other similar enemies, if they are thrown on top, and only let go when the enemy's death animation is over.

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', however, many of their iconic traits are no longer prevalent. They no longer deal more damage than Red Pikmin, nor do they stun enemies on impact. Despite this, they still stop to perform a pound move even though it does no extra damage. In addition, they have a slight delay when thrown to latch onto enemies after their "ground pound", as if they are waiting for a non-existent stun. They also lost their wind resistance as proven by the [[Puffy Blowhog]] in [[Twilight Hollow]], and can no longer instantly weigh down airborne enemies as confirmed with the same creature. Also, because no enemies are able to scatter Pikmin like the Mitites, it is unknown if they are still immune to panic fits. As a result, the main use for Purple Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' is purely for carrying purposes, which have been greatly improved. Purple Pikmin themselves have higher carrying speed than in ''Pikmin 2'' and there is also now a minimum carry speed that makes treasures being carried by a few Purple Pikmin much faster to transport.

In ''Pikmin 4'', Purple Pikmin still carry similarly to ''Pikmin 3'', but have regained a resistance to [[wind]] and a newfound ability to escape [[bubbles]] faster, but still no longer have an immunity to [[panic]]. Although their attack power is kept to 1.5×, making their latched attack equal to Red Pikmin, their pound move is able to deal damage similar to ''Pikmin 2'', usually dealing nearly twice the amount of damage than [[Rock Pikmin]], the damage of this slam also changes on a per enemy basis, just like the impact of a Rock Pikmin. a Purple Pikmin's slam shockwave radius also now always damages enemies, meaning multiple enemies can be hit in an area, making them useful for swarms of enemies of any type. On top of this, a Purple Pikmin does not actually need to perform its slam animation anymore to properly carry out the slam attack, simply latching onto an enemy will damage the enemy in much the same manner (although the area damage will not take effect, only the latched enemy will recieve damage). Purple Pikmin have not regained their stun as it appears in ''Pikmin 2'', but there are still cases where a Purple Pikmin slam can stun enemies; a majority of enemies won't flinch when struck with a Purple Pikmin's slam, but some enemies such as [[Breadbug]]s or [[Giant Breadbug]]s will perform a special animation if caught in the shockwave where they cease activity momentarily. On top of this, some enemies who are stunned from being hit directly from the top such as [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s will also be affected in the same way by the shockwaves of a Purple Pikmin.

 

===Mandatory uses===

Purple Pikmin are mandatory in collecting the following treasures and defeating the following enemies, as no other Pikmin type can take on the task, not even with exploits.

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===Obtaining Purple Pikmin===

Retrieval of the [[Doomsday Apparatus]] treasure in ''Pikmin 2'' requires the use of 100 [[Purple Pikmin]]. The best place to get so many would be the [[Subterranean Complex]]. Take a single Pikmin into that cave and skip through the sublevels until you reach the eighth one, with an [[Geyser|exit geyser]], Candypop Buds and some [[eggs]]. Use the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s first and the [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s after to produce 15 Purple Pikmin and 2 [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]] or [[Yellow Pikmin]]. Or, if you are also trying to increase your [[White Pikmin]] count, bring 21 Pikmin and throw 20 of them into the [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]s on floors 3 and 4 to gain 20. When you reach the 7th floor, throw the last non-White Pikmin into the Queen Candypop Buds first and the Violet Candypop Buds after to produce 15 Purple Pikmin and 2 of the primary type of Pikmin.

==In ''Pikmin 3''==

Purple Pikmin, like [[White Pikmin]], can only be found in ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]] stages, and even then, only in some of them. This list contains all levels with Purple Pikmin, either ready to use, or available through [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s.

* [[Silver Lake]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!

* [[Thirsty Desert]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!

* [[Thirsty Desert Remix]]

* [[Fortress of Festivity]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!

* [[Beastly Caverns]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!

* [[Arid Metropolis]]

* [[Blooming Terrace]]

==In ''Pikmin Bloom''==

In {{pb}}, Purple Pikmin are the fourth Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 7. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 3 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 3000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 5 and have a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 1.25. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 6.

{{game help|p4|Add uses in Dandori caves}}

Depending on what order areas are investigated, Purple Pikmin can be initially discovered in a variety of caverns. However, they generally are first discovered in the [[Engulfed Castle]], with their Candypop Bud appearing right before the Waterwraith's arena. In addition, they also have an Onion of their own for the first time in the series. This Onion can be unlocked in the tenth sublevel of the [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]] by carrying it back to the [[S.S. Beagle]] within the time limit, upon which it will be fused with the main Onion upon returning to the surface.

Purple Pikmin are mandatory in collecting the following treasures and defeating the following enemies, as no other Pikmin type can take on the task, not even with exploits.

**{{icon|Golden Vaulting Table|y|v=P4}}: Like the Doomsday Apparatus, this treasure requires 1000 Pikmin to carry, or 100 Purple Pikmin and is guarded by an ''Rusted Iron Gate'' which prevents [[Oatchi]] from helping carry the treasure until the Golden Vaulting Table has been dropped from the ledge it sits on. However, an exploit exists allowing Oatchi to reach the treasure on the ledge, meaning it can require only 90 Purple Pikmin.

**{{icon|King of Meats|y|v=P4}}: Same as the Golden Vaulting Table, but with 300 Pikmin, or 30 Purple Pikmin.

 

Normally, Purple Pikmin are required to be used in these situations and tasks. However, through the use of exploits and glitches, they can potentially be completed without them.

 

*Treasures

**{{icon|Glinty Circular Disc|y|v=P4}}: Inside of the Waterwraith in the [[Engulfed Castle]]. While Purple Pikmin initially seem to be required to lower the bag and fight the Waterwraith, it is possible to lower the bag without them if 100 Pikmin are brought to the sublevel, and possible to defeat the Waterwraith without them, as seen below.

**{{icon|Stately Rubber Cutie|y|v=P4}} ([[Serene Shores]]): This treasure is on a part of the map that is inaccessible until reaching the exit of the Engulfed Castle, which requires defeating the Waterwraith, which normally requires Purple Pikmin.

**{{icon|Ambiguous Hostel|y|v=P4}}: Same as Stately Rubber Cutie.

**[[Engulfed Castle]]: The cave's exit is blocked until the Waterwraith's defeat, which normally requires Purple Pikmin, although it is possible to defeat it without them.

**[[Cavern for a King]]: The 16th sublevel features two Waterwraiths that must be killed to proceed, which normally requires Purple Pikmin.

*Enemies

**{{icon|Waterwraith|y|v=P4}}: The creature is initially invulnerable and can only be made vulnerable through the stomp of a Purple Pikmin. However, if the Waterwraith is somehow elevated - such as, for example, attempting to roll over a treasure or another Waterwraith - it can be frozen through use of an [[Ice Blast|ice blast]], which will cause it to plummet to the ground, instantly shattering and killing it.

 

''Pikmin 4'' allows for any sublevel previously explored to be entered from the outside, rather than ''Pikmin 2''<nowiki/>'s requirement for all preceding sublevels to be traversed before one can be entered even if it has already been investigated. This makes hasty collection of mass amounts of Purple Pikmin much, much easier; simply continuously reenter any sublevel with two Violet Candypop Buds (such as the fifth of the Engulfed Castle or the twelfth of Cavern for a King) and then exit promptly after they are created. Be advised, though, that if 50 Purple Pikmin are present in your squad when the sublevel is entered, the Candypop Buds will not appear and will instead be replaced by [[nectar egg]]s or [[Honeywisp]]s. These Pikmin have no effect, however, if they are not withdrawn into the cave, so ensure to put them back when entering again for more. Additionally, if version 1.0.0 is being played on, the [[Glitches in Pikmin 4#Pikmin duplication (Candypop Bud)|cloning glitch]] can be utilised to get many Purple Pikmin in a very short span of time.

 

{{transcript|One Purple Pikmin has the strength and weight of 10 regular Pikmin. What they lack in speed, they make up in force! When thrown, their impact is powerful enough to emit gravitational waves. They're only found underground, so I must handle them with care.|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|It's a profoundly heavy feeling, holding a living thing in your arms. It can be overwhelming to realize this thing is really alive! That said, these little ones have a density to them that makes them extremely heavy. To hold them at all is difficult. But don't worry. They're strong enough that they can hold you!|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|Slightly larger in size, Purple Pikmin can weigh up to 10 times as much as other Pikmin species, and when thrown to the ground, their impact creates gravitational waves that can actually warp space-time! It's astonishing.

 

The density of their muscle fibers is also much higher than that of other Pikmin, allowing them to transport 10 times as much weight as their average-sized counterparts. Their rich purple color is derived from strong polyphenol antioxidants.

 

Like White Pikmin, they are born from underground Candypop Buds, and no related Onions have been discovered so far. But I think somewhere underground, deep among the relics of the past, a Purple Onion is waiting to be discovered.|block=y}}

 

 

{{transcript|Purple Pikmin are extra large, and they have little hair-like feelers on their heads. They’re super strong—but they’re also super slow.|block=y}}

 

 

 

 

 

A purple Pikmin with a fat, strong body. Its strength and weight are extraordinary, equivalent to that of 10 other Pikmin. Like the White Pikmin, it is a rare species that can only be grown with underground Candypop Buds.

 

 

 

Purple Pikmin fight alongside Olimar in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', as well as having trophies and a Spirit based on them. Here, they have the shortest throw distance and the smallest grab range. When thrown at an enemy, rather than latching on, Purples will deliver a blow with knockback, stopping the opponent in their tracks. They are the most durable Pikmin of all and deliver the highest amount of knockback in Olimar's smashes and aerial attacks. Purple Pikmin are also the only Pikmin that will be plucked by Olimar in Home-Run Contest. They also appear as a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]] in ''Brawl''. In ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', the Purple Pikmin Spirit will increase the fighters weight.

|image  = Purple Pikmin trophy SSBB.png

P3 Purple Pikmin Box Artwork.png|A Purple Pikmin shown on the expanded box art for ''Pikmin 3''.

 

 

 

Purple Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A Purple Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

Purple Pikmin abilities.png|Purple Pikmin's abilities explained in the manual of ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.

[[File:Pikmin carry size change.png|thumb|The Purple Pikmin carrying the [[Massage Girdle]] is smaller than the one standing behind [[Louie]].]]

* Purple Pikmin's models shrink down when carrying objects in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. [[White Pikmin]] also grow in size.