Editing Whistle

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{{otheruses|the whistle used by the leaders|other uses|Whistle (disambiguation)}}

The '''whistle''' ({{j|笛|Fue}}) is a main part of the gameplay in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. It is the primary way of calling idle [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and leaders over onto the active leader's [[group]], the secondary way being the active leader bumping into them (except in ''Pikmin 2'', where a leader bumped by another will not be called over). Whistling can also be used to instantly rescue Pikmin who are under the effects of certain [[hazard]]s, or Pikmin trapped by special [[enemy]] attacks. Whistling blows some sound waves towards the [[cursor]] when used. The longer the button is held, the wider the call's radius, up to a size and time limit that depend on each game.

The whistle in {{hp}} works differently from the main games. Instead of blowing sound to a point the player can control, using the whistle calls all Pikmin on-screen to rush to Olimar's side, assuming they are not working on an obstacle.

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Pikmin that are running around in a [[panic]], on [[fire]], choking from a [[water]] bubble, or choking in [[poison]] can be rescued instantly by being whistled. Pikmin that are drowning can be whistled in order to make them slowly move towards the leader and hopefully jump to the shore in time. Pikmin who are about to fall prey to the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] or [[Sandbelching Meerslug]]'s vortex attacks, or stuck in an [[Arachnode]]'s web can also be whistled in order to free them.

In the first two games, Pikmin and leaders not in the group jump to attention with a grunt when called by the whistle and run to the leader immediately after. In ''Pikmin 3'', Pikmin and leaders still immediately acknowledge the whistle, but only actually start running when the whistle's radius is no longer around them. In ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', this is only true for leaders.

In ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', Pikmin that are working on a task will not head to the group when whistled, at first. This allows the player to whistle idle Pikmin near the worker Pikmin without the fear of making the worker Pikmin cancel their tasks. When whistled, worker Pikmin pause what they are doing, freeze in place, and if they are carrying something alone, they will also face the leader. After some seconds, they resume their task. In order to call a worker Pikmin over, the player must whistle them for a long period of time, or whistle them a second time after the first whistle freezes them. The following is a list of tasks that cause Pikmin to freeze and pause when whistled briefly:

* [[Carrying]].

* [[Digging]] an object out of the ground.

* Digging a [[tunnel]], but only at the start. After they go in, a simple whistle can take them out.

* Knocking down a [[gate]].

 

== Size ==

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The maximum radius (unmodified by the [[Mega Tweeter]]) is about the size of an [[Onion]]'s circular landing pad. ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''{{'s}} and ''Pikmin 4'''s whistle has a much larger radius than in ''Pikmin 3'', roughly 2.5 to 3 times the size.

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At any point, the player can let go of the button to stop whistling. If the button is held all the way, the maximum duration of each state of the whistle is different depending on the game and [[frame]]rate. The following states can be noted:

After all this, the leader finally returns to normal. The final state only exists in the first ''Pikmin'' game, and in ''Pikmin 3'', when the whistle is at its maximum radius, it also starts growing vertically. The following table lists the maximum duration of each state. To note is that none of the [[gear]] affect these times.

! ''Pikmin'' European version

| 3 frames || 0.12 seconds || 14 frames || 0.56 seconds || 16 frames || 0.64 seconds || 14 frames || 0.56 seconds || 47 frames || 1.88 seconds

! ''Pikmin'' US version, ''New Play Control! Pikmin''

| 3 frames || 0.1 seconds || 14 frames || 0.466 seconds || 16 frames || 0.533 seconds || 14 frames || 0.466 seconds || 47 frames || 1.566 seconds

! ''Pikmin 2''

| 3 frames || 0.1 seconds || 14 frames || 0.466 seconds || 30 frames || 1 second || 0 frames || 0 seconds || 47 frames || 1.566 seconds

! ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''

| 4 frames || 0.133 seconds || 11 frames || 0.366 seconds || 16 frames || 0.533 seconds || 0 frames || 0 seconds || 31 frames || 1.033 seconds

! ''Pikmin 3'' (obtained through video footage)

| Unknown || Unknown || 20 frames || 0.666 seconds || 40 frames || 1.333 seconds || 0 frames || 0 seconds || 60 frames || 2 seconds

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== Enhancements ==

*'''[[Mega Tweeter]]''': allows the whistle to call Pikmin in a wider radius.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are different commands that leaders can do that also play whistle sounds. Pikmin can be separated intro groups of their own type with a simple '''[[dismiss]]''' command. With the [[Dodge Whistle]] collected, leaders in ''Pikmin 3'' can '''[[dodge]]''' and sound a whistle to order their squad to do the same. Albeit not directly related to the whistle, it is also possible to '''[[swarm]]''' the group, which plays a jingle, as well as to '''[[charge]]''', which sounds a horn.

 

[[Antenna Beetle]]s are also capable of sounding something similar to a whistle, which captures all Pikmin in range and temporarily puts them in the creature's control. [[Moss]] tries abduct Pikmin she finds on the floor of the [[Hero's Hideaway]] by whistling at them; if she succeeds, she will carry the now [[confuse]]d Pikmin off to [[Olimar]]'s bunker.

== In other games ==

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

In {{pb}}, there is a whistle button in the lower right corner of some screens, and it makes a whistle noise when tapped. Tapping it on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map screen]] makes the [[Mii]] blow a whistle and enters the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Garden|garden screen]]. Tapping it in the garden screen startles the squad of Pikmin and makes them face the player. Holding the button down makes them all line in up together. Triple-tapping it makes all Pikmin carrying things deliver them immediately, and swaps all the other Pikmin from the current squad with different Pikmin.

 

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

In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Olimar's down special move is called '''Pikmin Order'''. When used, Olimar briefly blows his whistle around him. Any Pikmin that are stranded will quickly jump back next to Olimar, regardless of their distance to the leader. In ''Brawl'', the Pikmin are then grouped by type. If this move is used while they are already grouped, it'll send the next group to the back of the line. From ''Smash 4'' onward, the Pikmin are no longer grouped by type, and using it when the Pikmin are with Olimar will move the Pikmin at the front of the group to the back. Interestingly, this move has some super armor frames, which means that, with good timing, one can use this move and suffer no knockback from powerful attacks or even Final Smashes.

== Sound samples ==

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=== ''Pikmin 2'' ===

== Gallery ==

Pik2 Whistle.jpg|The whistle in ''Pikmin 2''.

Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|The whistles can clearly be seen on each leader's helmet.

== Names in other languages ==

|Jap=フエ<br>笛

|JapR=Fue

|JapM=Whistle

|ChiTrad=哨音

|SpaA=Llamar

|SpaAM=Call

== Trivia ==

* In {{p3d}}, when playing in co-op, when one player whistles, the other's controller will vibrate slightly.

== References ==