Editing Red Pikmin

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|name       = Red Pikmin

|image       = P4 Red Pikmin.png

|icon        = Red Pikmin P4 icon.png

|size       = 150px

|resistance = [[Fire]]

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

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

|digging2   = Above average[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup>

|digging3   = Above average[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup>

|digging4    = Average[[#Technical information|(?)]]</sup>

|carry       = 1

|psize       = Body length: {{mm|33}}

|va          = Hajime Wakai{{cite youtube|AuDDmoJ_5Kw|of the sound test in the Japanese version of {{ssbu}}}}

'''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 have spiked noses, and as a result, have above average [[Combat|attack]] power, at 1.5&times; that of most types. This means they deal more damage when latched onto an enemy, making them especially useful in battle.

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.

In [[2-Player Battle]] in {{p2}}, Player 1's army is made up of Red Pikmin, while Player 2's army is made up of [[Blue Pikmin]]. For the sake of fairness, Blue Pikmin are given the same 1.5&times; attack power, and the only elemental hazards are from [[Fiery Blowhog]]s and [[Watery Blowhog]]s.

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In {{p1}}, Red Pikmin are the first type of Pikmin ever discovered by [[Captain Olimar]]. They are discovered in [[The Impact Site]], along with their Onion, just a short walk away from the landing site. When the dormant Onion wakes up and ejects a seed, and [[Olimar]] plucks the seed, it marks the first time Olimar ever sees a Pikmin. Here, at least 20 Red Pikmin must be grown in order to carry back the [[Main Engine]], so that Olimar can exit the planet's surface during the night. However, it's possible to grow up to 25 Red Pikmin on the first day.

===Uses===

**{{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.

**{{icon|Fiery Blowhog|y}}: This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

 

==In ''Pikmin 2''==

===Discovery===

[[File:P2 Louie Finds Red Pikmin Sprout.png|thumb|200px|Louie seeing a Red Pikmin for the first time in ''Pikmin 2''.]]

 

===Uses===

**{{icon|Gyroid Bust|y}}: They are intended to [[carry]] the piece through [[fire geyser]]s, unless careful timing, [[whistle]]s, and fast carrying strategies are used or the fire geysers are destroyed.

**{{icon|Essence of Despair|y}}: There is no water around to defeat the [[Fiery Bulblax]] with other Pikmin, so Red Pikmin are intended. But it can be killed using the alternative methods listed below.

 

==In ''Pikmin 3''==

===Discovery===

In {{p3}}, the story begins with [[Charlie]] discovering [[Yellow Pikmin]] and ending up captured by the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. After this prologue, [[Alph]] wakes up in a small puddle at the [[Tropical Wilds]]. He walks a short distance before seeing a Red Pikmin, which surprises both of them. After walking a bit more, he finds three wild Red Pikmin trying to free their Onion from a branch. Alph [[throw]]s the Pikmin at it and succeeds in freeing it. He then proceeds to grow his army up to 20 (21 if the one sitting on the pot is obtained), so that he can push the [[cardboard box]] and get back to the [[S.S. Drake]], as well as try to rescue [[Brittany]]. Although Yellow Pikmin are seen first, Red Pikmin are the first type to have their Onion discovered, and thus, formally introduced.

 

**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=FF|y}}: The one in the [[Distant Tundra]] is inside of a [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]. This Slooch is not near any water, so Red Pikmin are intended to be used. Other types can attack it as detailed below, though.

{{transcript|What a joy it was to meet these Pikmin again upon crash-landing here! Working with them is as comforting as eating my beloved pikpik carrots, for whom I named the species. Their pointy noses are a bit carrot-shaped, aren't they? These particular Pikmin are the strongest of the bunch and make short work of any dangerous creatures. I'm not sure how, but they're also impervious to fire, making them good candidates to send into a hot situation.|block=y}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Red Pikmin appear in {{ssbb}}, {{ssb4}}, and {{ssbu}} as a type of Pikmin Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck. Red Pikmin, like in the games, deal a high amount of damage in most attacks; Purple Pikmin only have higher knockback, but do less damage to foes than Red Pikmin. Also, Red Pikmin have fire effects on their attacks, and are immune to fire attacks such as Bowser's Fire Breath or Mario's Fireballs. In ''Brawl'' and ''Smash 4'', they also appear as trophies, and in ''Brawl'' exclusively, two [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|stickers]] exist with Red Pikmin on them, one with a reclining Pikmin, and one with a posing Pikmin.

Normal redpikmins.jpg|Clay art of the Red Pikmin's different stages of [[Maturity]].

Red Pikmin P2 first stage.png|Clay art of a Red Pikmin in its leaf stage.

Red.jpg|Clay art of a Red Pikmin frightenedly running, most likely about to trip.

Red Pikmin P2 artwork.png|Clay art of a Red Pikmin waving.

Red Pikmin Clay Art.png|Clay art of a Red Pikmin laying on its side.

Red Pikmin with Bitter Berry.png|Clay art of a Red Pikmin carrying a purple [[Burgeoning Spiderwort]] berry.

Red Pikmin E-Card Wrapper.jpg|A Red Pikmin [[e-card]] pack.

 

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 00.jpg|Artwork of a Red Pikmin surrounded by fire.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 01.jpg|Artwork of the 3 stages of Red Pikmin.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 02.jpg|Monochrome flat art.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 03.jpg|Monochrome flat art.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 05.jpg|Monochrome flat art.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 06.jpg|Colored flat art.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|Colored flat art.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 08.jpg|Red Pikmin carrying.

Red Pikmin 3 Artwork 09.jpg|Red Pikmin lying down.

Hey! Pikmin chess piece.png|Artwork of two Red Pikmin carrying the [[Private Castle]].

Hey! Pikmin throwing.png|Artwork of Olimar throwing 2 Red Pikmin and a [[Blue Pikmin]].

===''Pikmin Bloom''===

Red Pikmin PB icon.png|In-game sprite.

Pikmin Bloom Red Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Red Pikmin.

Pikmin Bloom Red Pikmin With Flowers.png|Artwork of a Red Pikmin with some flowers.

===Other===

NL-Red Pikmin Art1.png|The Red Pikmin costume from ''[[Nintendo Land]]''{{'s}} ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]''.

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

Play Nintendo Pikmin Red.png|An animation of a Red Pikmin from the Play Nintendo website.

[[File:RedHat.png|thumb|The Red Pikmin hat being worn in Streetpass Mii Plaza.]]

*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.

*Red Pikmin are the only Pikmin type to be used as the default for more than one [[Dandori Battle]] stage, as they are present in both [[Trial Run]] and [[Hot Sandy Duel]].

*In [[Pikmin 4]], if the player only has discovered Red Pikmin, it will always be the recommended type above ground.

* [[Bulborb|Red Bulborb]]