Editing Special Spot

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[[File:PB Special Spot 56.png|thumb|150px|A Special Spot.]]
'''Special Spots''' are points of interest in {{pb}} that are marked with a special rainbow bud flower. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Special Spots were fully added to the game on {{date|29|September|2022}}.

==Mechanics==
Special Spots appear at defined locations on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]]. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them, and this circle can vary in size. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.

Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it, with a brand logo appearing on the flower's bulb. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a [[Gold Seedling]] with 40 nectar of a predetermined type and color also awarded if the Special Spot is for a [[Event#Live events|live event]]. The type of [[Decor Pikmin]] this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the Seedlings, and the maximum amount of Seedlings a Special Spot can give.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3623-special-spot/|Special Spot|Pikmin Bloom Help Center|retrieved={{date|1|October|2022}}}}

==Locations==
{{box|The Special Spots that appeared during ''Pikmin Bloom'' tours are not currently documented.}}
[[File:PB Special Spot Nintendo.jpg|thumb|The original design of a Special Spot dedicated to Nintendo, in Tokyo.]]
The first Special Spots to be introduced were at [[Nintendo]]'s flagship stores in Tokyo and New York City, then later Osaka and Kyoto. The seedlings provided by these Special Spots used to grow into [[Blue Pikmin]] with [[Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat decor]] until {{date|17|October|2023}}, when the Kyoto store opened, where now the seedlings grow into Red, Yellow or Blue Pikmin with [[Decor Pikmin#Present Sticker (Gold)|Present Sticker (Gold) Decor]] with the Text "Nintendo (location) 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling/visited)" . Only 1 seedling can be obtained in a day this way.

During the [[Event#1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin|1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin event]] in November 2022, Special Spots appeared at {{w|Lawson (store)|Lawson}} convenience stores in Japan. These gave Huge Seedlings that grow into [[Decor Pikmin#First Anniversary Snack|First Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin]]. A player could get 1 seedling per day per store.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1587210313287467009|Tweet from Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|1|November|2022}}|retrieved={{date|5|November|2022}}}}

From {{date|13|July}} to {{date|16|July|2023}}, people attending Japan Expo in the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, White, and Red [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin]], with the text "Japan Expo 2023". The chosen colours represent the French flag.{{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/niantichelpjp/status/1678989100064415744?t=uSPSzn4kCXj-oVVam0nXVQ|2=Tweet from Niantic Help Japan of the first mention of the event|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}} {{cite web|1=https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1679077041575194625?t=7Tnzsz3FbAkG-q-bDMaX2w|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}}

From {{date|23|August}} to {{date|27|August|2023}}, people attending gamescom in the Koelnmesse, Cologne Fair, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "gamescom 2023". {{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1694258178047746099|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|23|August|2023}}|retrieved={{date|24|August|2023}}}}

From {{date|1|September}} to {{date|4|September|2023}}, people attending Nintendo Live 2023 in the Seattle Convention Center, Washington, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "Nintendo 
Live 2023 Seattle".

From {{date|8|October}} to {{date|21|October|2023}}, an art exhibition was held in {{w|Mino,_Gifu|Mino City}}. Special Spots appeared at seven locations around the city's historical district. One Special Spot gave Gold Seedlings for the Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "うだつの上がる町並み" (Udatsu Wall Historical District). Other Special Spots gave seedlings for Bridge Pin Badge, Coffee Cup, Hotel Amenities, Pizza, Clover, and Picture Frame [[Decor Pikmin]]. {{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/news/oct23-minowashi|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|1|October|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|October|2023}}}}

On {{date|10|December|2023}}, at the Nintendo Live venue in Seoul, South Korea, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo Seoul 2023 SEOUL".{{cite web|https://twitter.com/hiperekigame/status/1733855529297117314|Tweet from someone who got the Decor|Twitter|published={{date|10|December|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}.

From {{date|4|January}} to {{date|28|January|2024}}, at the Nintendo Pop-Up Store in Hong Kong, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo POP-UP STORE in HONG KONG".{{cite web|https://www.instagram.com/nintendo.hk/reel/C1tUeIqoWZ6|News post from Nintendo HK|Instagram|published={{date|5|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}

From {{date|9|February}} to {{date|12|February|2024}}, at a Light Festival held in {{w|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano City}}, Japan, Special Spots appeared at various locations. One of these special spots gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "長野灯明まつり".{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/feb24-nagano/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|30|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}

From {{date|1|April}} to {{date|31|August|2024}}, at the Pikmin Terrace special store in Miyajma SA, a Special Spot appeared. Once per day, this special spot gave a Gold Seedling for a random Fortune Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/april24-spotchallenge/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|31|April|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}

From {{date|3|May}} to {{date|5|May|2024}}, at the Nintendo Booth at CCXP MX, a Special Spot appeared. This special spot gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "CCXP 2024 Mexico".{{cite web|https://x.com/PikminBloom/status/1786217103424712778|Twitter post|Twitter}}

On {{date|1|June|2024}}, at the "Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW" event in {{w|Düsseldorf}}, Germany, 6 Special Spots appeared at various locations. One of these special spots gave a [[Gold Seedling]] for a Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Japan-Tag 2024".{{Cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/june24-japantag/|Pikmin Bloom MINI WALK: Japan-Tag Düsseldorf/NRW|Pikmin Bloom website|published={{date|9|May|2024}}|retrieved={{date|1|June|2024}}}}

From {{date|28|June}} to {{date|30|June|2024}}, at the "DoKomi" event in {{w|Düsseldorf}}, Germany, 3 Special Spots appeared at various locations inside the Convention Center and Nord Park. Each Special Spot rewarded a Gold Seedling for a different type of [[Decor Pikmin]]. The types available included a [[Decor Pikmin#Pikmin 4 Spaceship|Pikmin 4 Spaceship]] Decor Pikmin, a Zoo-type Dandelion Decor Pikmin, and a Park-type Clover or Four-Leaf Clover Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/june24-dokomi/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website}}

From {{date|11|July}} to {{date|14|July|2024}}, at the "Japan Expo Paris 2024" event in Paris, 5 Special Spots appeared at various locations inside the "Parc des Expositions de Paris-Nord Villepinte" venue. Each Special Spot rewarded a Gold Seedling for a different type of [[Decor Pikmin]]. The types available included a [[Decor Pikmin#Pikmin 4 Spaceship|Pikmin 4 Spaceship]] Decor Pikmin, a Library/bookstore-type Tiny Book Decor Pikmin, a Sushi Restaurant Sushi Decor Pikmin, a Movie Theater-type Popcorn Decor Pikmin, and an Art Gallery-type Picture Frame Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/july24-japanexpo/|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website}}

==History==
The following changes have been made to Special Spots over time:
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
PB_Japan_Expo_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Japan Expo 2023 in Paris, France.
PB_gamescon_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the gamescon 2023 in Cologne, Germany.
PB_Nintendo_Live_2023_Seattle.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, USA.
</gallery>

==See also==
*[[Secret Spot]]
*[[Big Flower]]

==References==
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