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'''Purple Pikmin''' ({{j|紫ピクミン|Murasaki Pikumin}}) are a type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in {{p2}}, {{p4}}, {{pb}}, and non-story game modes in {{p3}}. They are the second type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in ''Pikmin 2'', the first of which are found in the [[Emergence Cave]]. Their most noteworthy characteristics are their massive weight and [[ | '''Purple Pikmin''' ({{j|紫ピクミン|Murasaki Pikumin}}) are a type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in {{p2}}, {{p4}}, {{pb}}, and non-story game modes in {{p3}}. They are the second type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in ''Pikmin 2'', the first of which are found in the [[Emergence Cave]]. Their most noteworthy characteristics are their massive weight and [[carrying]] strength – 10 times those of a regular Pikmin. They are also slower than normal, and have a unique way of attacking enemies in ''Pikmin 2'' through a pound. They are specifically required to obtain a number of [[treasure]]s, two of which are needed to gain access to new [[area]]s, making them necessary to complete the game. Their defining physical characteristics are their purple color, as the name would imply, as well as their bulbous physique when compared to other Pikmin, in addition to the straight {{w|trichomes}} atop their heads. | ||
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]]. | 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]]. | ||
==Traits and abilities== | ==Traits and abilities== | ||
[[File:Purple Pikmin P3 strength.png|thumb|left|200px|Purple Pikmin | [[File:Purple Pikmin P3 strength.png|thumb|left|200px|Purple Pikmin showing off their strength.]] | ||
Purple Pikmin weigh ten times as much as a regular Pikmin, making them useful for puzzles like [[seesaw | Purple Pikmin weigh ten times as much as a regular Pikmin, making them useful for puzzles like [[seesaw blocks]]. 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'' | 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'' | ||
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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. | 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 [[ | 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 [[eggs]] 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. | 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. | ||
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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 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 | 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|Breadbugs]] or [[Giant Breadbug|Giant Breadbugs]] 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|Dwarf Bulbears]] will also be affected in the same way by the shockwaves of a Purple Pikmin. | ||
==In ''Pikmin 2''== | ==In ''Pikmin 2''== | ||
===Discovery=== | ===Discovery=== | ||
[[File:Pik2PurpPik.jpg|thumb|200px|Purple Pikmin when first discovered in the Emergence Cave.]] | [[File:Pik2PurpPik.jpg|thumb|200px|Purple Pikmin when first discovered in the Emergence Cave.]] | ||
When Olimar and Louie venture into the [[Emergence Cave]], they see the [[Spherical Atlas|top half of a globe]], but it requires more than [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin]] to lift – it needs 101. They venture further through the cave, and find a pair of [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s. After throwing some Red Pikmin in them, they discover the Purple Pikmin, which they then learn are fierce fighters and can carry 10 times their weight, allowing them to retrieve the otherwise "unliftable" treasure. | Purples are only truly "discovered" in ''Pikmin 2''. When Olimar and Louie venture into the [[Emergence Cave]], they see the [[Spherical Atlas|top half of a globe]], but it requires more than [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin]] to lift – it needs 101. They venture further through the cave, and find a pair of [[Violet Candypop Bud]]s. After throwing some Red Pikmin in them, they discover the Purple Pikmin, which they then learn are fierce fighters and can carry 10 times their weight, allowing them to retrieve the otherwise "unliftable" treasure. | ||
===Mandatory uses=== | ===Mandatory uses=== | ||
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==In ''Pikmin 4''== | ==In ''Pikmin 4''== | ||
{{game help|p4 | {{game help|p4}} | ||
Purple Pikmin can first be found 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. | |||
===Mandatory uses=== | ===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. | 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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*Enemies | *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. | **{{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. | ||
==Notes== | ==Notes== | ||
=== | === Dalmo’s Notes === | ||
{{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|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}} | ||
=== | === Olimar’s Notes === | ||
{{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. | {{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. | ||
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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}} | 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}} | ||
=== | === Louie’s Notes === | ||
{{transcript|Very heavy. Tenderizing the meat would be way too difficult.|block=y}} | {{transcript|Very heavy. Tenderizing the meat would be way too difficult.|block=y}} | ||
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==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series== | ||
{{external|Pikmin as fighters|[[smashwiki:Pikmin (species)|SmashWiki]]|SmashWiki.png}} | {{external|Pikmin as fighters|[[smashwiki:Pikmin (species)|SmashWiki]]|SmashWiki.png}} | ||
Purple Pikmin fight alongside Olimar in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]] | 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. | ||
===''Brawl'' trophy=== | ===''Brawl'' trophy=== | ||
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===''Pikmin 4''=== | ===''Pikmin 4''=== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Pikmin 4 Purple Pikmin.png| | Pikmin 4 Purple Pikmin.png|A Purple Pikmin from ''Pikmin 4'' in its leaf stage. | ||
Pikmin 4 Purple | Pikmin 4 Purple Bud.png|A Purple Pikmin in its bud stage. | ||
P4 Purple Pikmin Render.png|A Purple Pikmin in its flower stage. | |||
Purple Pikmin P4 icon.png|Piklopedia icon. | |||
Pikmin 4 Purple Pikmin Walking.png|A Purple Pikmin walking in its leaf stage. | |||
Pikmin | Pikmin 4 Purple and White Pikmin.png|A Purple Pikmin standing near a White Pikmin. | ||
Purple Pikmin | Pikmin 4 Captioned Purple Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Purple Pikmin with Korean text. | ||
</gallery> | </gallery> | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
[[File:Pikmin carry size change.png|thumb|The Purple Pikmin carrying the [[Massage Girdle]] is smaller than the one standing behind [[Louie]].]] | [[File:Pikmin carry size change.png|thumb|The Purple Pikmin carrying the [[Massage Girdle]] is smaller than the one standing behind [[Louie]].]] | ||
* The scientific name of Purple Pikmin, ''Pikminidae yokozunum'', is a reference to the | * The scientific name of Purple Pikmin, ''Pikminidae yokozunum'', is a reference to the yokozuna, the highest title in Japanese sumo wrestling. The design and stance of Purple Pikmin also resemble sumo wrestlers. | ||
* Purple Pikmin's models shrink down when carrying objects in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. [[White Pikmin]] also grow in size. | * Purple Pikmin's models shrink down when carrying objects in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. [[White Pikmin]] also grow in size. | ||
* One of the many [[Onion]]s seen in the good ending of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' is purple. | * One of the many [[Onion]]s seen in the good ending of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' is purple. | ||
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* There is evidence to suggest that Purple Pikmin were [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|originally planned]] to be black, as them and their internal names are <code>piki_p2_black</code> and <code>BlackPom</code> (with White Pikmin and their Candypop Buds being called <code>piki_p2_white</code><code>WhitePom</code>). Furthermore, the [[Waterwraith]]'s internal name also references this absent color, with <code>BlackMan</code>; upon being struck by a Purple Pikmin, the boss becomes a color reminiscent of their skin, which could imply that it would have also turned black had the Pikmin retained their coloration. Finally, in some prerelease screenshots the [[HUD#Standby Pikmin|standby Pikmin]] icon for Purple Pikmin is a black-painted Yellow Pikmin, and one can also see that [[Olimar]]'s Pikmin cursor is black. | * There is evidence to suggest that Purple Pikmin were [[Pikmin 2 prerelease information|originally planned]] to be black, as them and their internal names are <code>piki_p2_black</code> and <code>BlackPom</code> (with White Pikmin and their Candypop Buds being called <code>piki_p2_white</code><code>WhitePom</code>). Furthermore, the [[Waterwraith]]'s internal name also references this absent color, with <code>BlackMan</code>; upon being struck by a Purple Pikmin, the boss becomes a color reminiscent of their skin, which could imply that it would have also turned black had the Pikmin retained their coloration. Finally, in some prerelease screenshots the [[HUD#Standby Pikmin|standby Pikmin]] icon for Purple Pikmin is a black-painted Yellow Pikmin, and one can also see that [[Olimar]]'s Pikmin cursor is black. | ||
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==See also== | ==See also== | ||