Editing Red Pikmin

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'''Red Pikmin''' ({{j|赤ピクミン|Aka Pikumin}}) are a red species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] with the special abilities of [[fire]] resistance and strong [[Combat|attack]] power. They are the first Pikmin type seen or discovered in all games by the main playable captain, and are usually considered the "main" type of Pikmin due to their relatively simple traits and early discovery. They are cultivated via the [[Red Onion]] (or the Master Onion), and like [[Yellow Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white. These Pikmin are present in all games of the series, and make an appearance in all game modes.

Red Pikmin also exhibit an immunity to [[fire]], in that they ignore the heat whereas other Pikmin (besides [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]]) would have their leaf, bud, or flower catch on fire and run off in a panic. According to Olimar's notes in the Pikmin 4 Piklopedia, this is because their skin and muscle fibers are made up of a flame-resistant cellulose. This ability is most useful in ''Pikmin 4'', due to the presence of [[fire starter]]s that only they can pick up and [[sizzling floor]]s that only they can extinguish. It is also useful in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'' due to the fact that [[fire geyser]]s are indestructible and [[Fiery Blowhog]]s are prevalent. Their ability is less useful in ''Pikmin 2'', where the geysers can be destroyed by any Pikmin, and Fiery Blowhogs can easily be defeated with [[Purple Pikmin]]. Their main use in the second game is for defeating [[Fiery Bulblax]]es, though this task doesn't always require them. In ''Hey! Pikmin'', they act just like in all other games, except they also have the ability to stomp out [[flames]], allowing Olimar or other Pikmin safe passage.

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===Discovery===

[[File:First Red Pikmin P1 screenshot.png|thumb|200px|The first Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin''.]]

===Uses===

*Ship parts

**{{icon|Libra|y}}: Red Pikmin are needed to [[carry]] the piece through [[fire geyser]]s, unless careful timing, [[whistle]]s, and a large number of carriers are used.

**{{icon|Secret Safe|y}}: Red Pikmin are the only ones that can cross the path of fire geysers necessary to complete the puzzle leading to this part, but with accurate aiming and a [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throw]], one can throw [[Yellow Pikmin]] from the northern bridge onto the end of the geyser path.

*Enemies

==In ''Pikmin 2''==

===Discovery===

===Uses===

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

*Treasures

**{{icon|Frosty Bauble|y}}: Same as the Essence of Despair.

**{{icon|Gemstar Wife|y}}: Same as the Essence of Despair.

===Discovery===

[[File:Alph Finds Red Pikmin.png|200px|thumb|Alph first finding a Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3''.]]

===Uses===

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

*Fruits

*Enemies

**{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}: This boss is able to create fire-type elemental plasms that create fire over a large area. But there is a short period before the fire starts burning, and the elemental plasm can be destroyed before then.

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===Discovery===

[[File:Pikmin 4 pluck.jpg|200px|thumb|Plucking the first Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4''.]]

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Red Pikmin must be used in order to collect the following treasures and defeat the following enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

===Recommended uses===

==Notes==

{{transcript|These peppy little darlings are a vivid scarlet red! As you can tell by their appearance, these critters are very passionate. In fact, they're such hotheads that they're immune to fire! Even their displays of affection are ardent. They'll beat their tiny fists on you in an abundance of enthusiasm!|block=y}}

{{transcript|Looks like a Pikpik Carrot. I bet it tastes good, but I'm practicing self-restraint.|block=y}}

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==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==

Pikmin 4 Red Pikmin Marching.png|A walking Red Pikmin.

Pikmin 4 Red Pikmin Walking.png|Another walking Red Pikmin.

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==Trivia==

*The first piece of [[downloadable content]] in [[nookipedia:Animal Crossing: City Folk|''Animal Crossing: City Folk'']] was a hat item called "Red Pikmin". The item covers all of the character's head except the face, and stems out into a leaf. It could be sent to other regions through befriending Japanese players. The same item was later made available in Europe and then North America ({{date|25|March|2009}} as the second DLC item). It is worth 360 Bells.

*A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.

*A Red Pikmin Hat can be found in Streetpass Mii Plaza by playing Find Mii.

==See also==

==References==

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