Editing White Pikmin

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{{Infobox pikmin
|name       = White Pikmin
|image      = White Pikmin HD.png
|size       = 240px
|resistance = Poison
|strength2  = Average (10)
|strength3  = Below average (5)
|digging2   = Average (~1.0&times; the norm)
|digging3   = Below average (~0.5&times; the norm)
|mobility   = High
|throw      = Average
|carry      = 1
|}}
'''White Pikmin''' ({{j|白ピクミン|Shiro Pikumin}}) are a type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They are the third type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in ''Pikmin 2'', and are produced through [[Ivory Candypop Buds]], the first of which are found in the [[White Flower Garden]]. They are not present in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', and they are only found in the [[Mission Mode|Mission]] and [[Bingo Battle]] modes of ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. They are distinguished by their red eyes, white color, small stature, and most of all, their relation to [[poison]]. Like [[Purple Pikmin]], their flowers are magenta rather than white. In ''Pikmin 3'', they are also obtained from Ivory Candypop Buds, but can sometimes be found planted in the ground, in some stages. In this installment, their poison invulnerability is not used, and their strengths and weaknesses have been rebalanced.

==Traits and abilities==
[[File:PoisonDeath.PNG|thumb|150px|left|A Dwarf Red Bulborb dying by consuming the poisonous White Pikmin.]]
These Pikmin are smaller than other types of Pikmin. They have red eyes that allow them to locate treasures that are completely [[Digging|buried underground]], which is demonstrated shortly after discovering them in the [[White Flower Garden]]. They are the fastest of all Pikmin, such that, when flowered, they run at least as quickly as [[leader]]s equipped with [[Rush Boots]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', this is their main ability, as they are only found in Mission Mode, which requires carrying back treasures quickly. In ''Pikmin 3'', they have weaker attack power than most other Pikmin, on par with [[Winged Pikmin]], but match the strength of the standard types in ''Pikmin 2''.

White Pikmin also possess the unique ability to be able to stand through [[poison]]ous gases without choking to death, as do [[Bulbmin]]. This makes them quite important when taking out poisonous enemies and destroying [[gas pipe]]s, although other types of Pikmin might still be able to cause damage, with some difficulty. Upon being eaten, White Pikmin eject a poisonous fluid into the eater, which poisons them. This causes instant [[Health|damage]], and is often enough to kill smaller enemies, like a [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]. With that said, this does not prevent the Pikmin's death, so it should be used as a last resort. The damage dealt by poison is considerably weaker in ''Pikmin 3''. For example, one White Pikmin is enough to kill one [[Red Bulborb]] in ''Pikmin 2'', but 3-4 must be used to kill the same creature in ''Pikmin 3''. In ''Pikmin 3'', they seem to not be immune to [[ink]]{{cite youtube|SmtH-P8W4N8|demonstrating how White Pikmin are inked by a Sputtlefish in water}} or the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]'s dust{{cite youtube|zjZsrXtwiSk|demonstrating how White Pikmin are not immune to the Vehemoth Phosbat's dust}}, which are the two closest things to poison in the game.

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==Discovery==
[[File:White Pikmin.png|thumb|150px|A White Pikmin when first discovered in the White Flower Garden.]]
[[Captain Olimar]] first finds the White Pikmin in the [[White Flower Garden]]. On the 3rd sublevel, he runs across 3 [[Ivory Candypop Buds]], and throws his available Pikmin into them to turn them into White Pikmin. Once he plucks one, the [[Hocotate ship]] immediately notices that they are much smaller than the others, but appear to be faster. On their way through the sublevel's exit route, the White Pikmin stop in their tracks and automatically start digging out a buried treasure in the way, alerting Olimar and [[Louie]] of their ability. White Pikmin are never officially discovered in ''Pikmin 3'', but, as mentioned, do appear in certain Mission Mode and Bingo Battle stages. The most notable stage with White Pikmin in Mission Mode is [[Tropical Forest Remix]], where it's possible to get up to sixty two White Pikmin thanks to the Ivory Candypop Buds.

==Mandatory uses==
White Pikmin are needed for the following treasures and tasks, as no other Pikmin type is up for the job, not even if exploits are used.

*Treasures
**Any and all fully buried treasures. Such a list can be found '''[[Digging#Fully buried treasures|here]]'''.
*Enemies
**None
*Caves
**None

==Recommended uses==
White Pikmin are recommended for the following tasks, although they are not strictly necessary.

*Treasures
**{{icon|Geographic Projection|y}}: There is a [[gate]] covered in [[gas pipe]]s blocking the way to the treasure. Other Pikmin are able to destroy the gate as well, however, with persistent throws.
**{{icon|Seed of Greed|y}}: The section of the [[Wistful Wild]] with this treasure is blocked off by two gates with gas pipes, each on different exits. The pipes can be destroyed with other Pikmin or the [[Gatling Groink]]'s shots, though.
*Enemies
**None
*Caves
**[[Subterranean Complex]]: The entrance is locked by a poison gate, although it is possible to get a leader onto the ledge by using a [[Path oversights#Valley of Repose|carrying path oversight]]. Other Pikmin types can also take down the gas pipes on certain throws.
**[[Snagret Hole]]: To reach the section of the map with the entrance to the Snagret Hole, a bridge must be built that has [[gas pipe]]s around them. However, the gas pipes can be destroyed with other Pikmin types, although hardly, and it is also possible to use a [[Path oversights#Awakening Wood|carrying path oversight]] to get a leader to the top of the ledge where the [[Sunseed Berry]] is, from the landing site.
**[[Dream Den]]: Same as the Seed of Greed.
*Other
**The yellow [[Onion]] is in a room closed off by a gate with gas pipes. It is, however, possible to use a [[Path oversights#Perplexing Pool|carrying path oversight]] to get to that room and bypass the gate. In addition, other Pikmin types can also, if ineffectively, destroy the gas pipes.

==Venom and poison==
[[File:White acid.jpg|300px|right|thumb|A White Pikmin spewing some form of acid in ''[[Occupational Hazards]]''.]]
White Pikmin are poisonous; if ingested by an enemy, they will poison their foe (with different enemies requiring different doses before dying). However, it is possible that White Pikmin may be venomous as well. Venom must be injected with a wound from the attacker, and although White Pikmin do not do that directly in any [[canon]] game, some hints in non-canon media indicate that they might be able to expel some hazardous material and use it similarly to venomous creatures.

On ''[[Occupational Hazards]]'', a White Pikmin spews some form of acid at one point. The contents of the liquid are not known, but the fact that the Pikmin can expel it might mean that it is possible for White Pikmin to attack enemies by injecting this liquid, making them partially venomous. In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]], when a White Pikmin pummels an enemy (either via Olimar's grab or side special attack), some "poison" particles are emitted and extra damage is caused, compared to a normal Pikmin strike. Once again, this could be an ability White Pikmin have to stab venom into their prey while attacking.

Although those points are ambiguous at best, the European version of their trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]'' does mention that they have venom.{{cite quote|{{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb43dseu}}|Trophy description|''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]''}}

Even though this information only applies to non-canon media, White Pikmin do emit a cloud of "poison" from their mouth area on their introduction [[cutscene]]. This could be a sign of a potential venom injection ability that goes unused by the Pikmin in the canon games.

==Locations in ''Pikmin 3''==
White Pikmin, like [[Purple Pikmin]], are only present in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]], in ''Pikmin 3'', and even then, only in some of the levels. This list contains all stages where White Pikmin can be found, either ready to use, or obtainable through [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]s.

{{columns|0|
; Mission Mode
* [[Silver Lake]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!
* [[Thirsty Desert]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!
* [[Shaded Garden]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!
* [[Tropical Forest Remix]]
* [[Silver Lake Remix]]
* [[Thirsty Desert Remix]]
* [[Fortress of Festivity]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!
* [[Beastly Caverns]] &ndash; Collect Treasure!
|
; Bingo Battle
* [[Twisted Cavern]]
* [[Corroded Maze]]
* [[Jigsaw Colosseum]]
}}

==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
White Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]'' as a kind of Pikmin that Olimar is able to pull from the ground via his standard special move, Pikmin Pluck. They also appears as a trophy. They have the lowest vitality, and deliver the lowest amount of damage and knockback if Olimar uses them for his aerials and smashes, but when they latch onto an enemy, they deal poison damage, which is much more damaging than the pummeling of other Pikmin. White Pikmin can be [[throw]]n the farthest, despite this not being the case in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. In ''Brawl'', they also appear as a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]].

===''Brawl'' trophy===
{{smash trophy
|image  = WhitePikTrophy.jpg
|desc   = {{Notes:White Pikmin/ssbb}}
|type   = Fighter
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}

===''Smash 4'' trophy===
;3DS:
{{smash trophy
|image  = WhitePik3DSTrophy.png
|usdesc = {{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb43dsus}}
|eudesc = {{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb43dseu}}
|type   = Fighter
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}

;Wii U:
{{smash trophy
|image  = WhitePikminTrophySSBU.png
|usdesc = {{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb4wiiuus}}
|eudesc = {{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb4wiiueu}}
|type   = Fighter
|box    = 60. Pikmin
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}

==Gallery==
<gallery>
White Pikmin Dig.png|White Pikmin digging up buried treasure.
Louie Whimin.png|[[Louie]], about to throw a White Pikmin.
White Pikmin artwork-P2.jpg|Artwork of some White Pikmin from ''Pikmin 2''.
White!.jpg|A White Pikmin.
Specialpikmin.JPG|A White Pikmin and a Purple Pikmin carrying a [[Ultra-spicy spray|red berry]].
Whitepurple2.jpg|A White Pikmin and a Purple Pikmin carrying the [[Time Capsule]].
PurpleWhitePikmin.png|Clay artwork of a Purple and a White Pikmin from ''[[Pikmin 2]]''.
White Pikmin abilities.png|White Pikmin's abilities explained in the manual of ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
White.jpeg|Clay art of a fully-flowered White Pikmin.
WPikminPik3.PNG|A White Pikmin on the expanded version of the ''Pikmin 3'' box art.
White Piks.jpg|The three [[Maturity|stages]] of the White Pikmin: leaf, bud, and flower.
Jpweb3.png|Alph and four White Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'''s [[Mission Mode]].
Brawl White.PNG|A White Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Olimar and Pikmin Smash pic 4.jpg|White Pikmin as seen in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for 3DS]]''.
SSBBWhiPikTrophy.jpg|The White Pikmin trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
White Pikmin Stickers.jpg|A White Pikmin sticker from ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
White Pikmin 3 Artwork 00.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
White Pikmin 3 Artwork 02.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
White Pikmin 3 Artwork 03.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
White Pikmin 3 Artwork 06.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
White Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
White Pikmin Plush.jpg|A plushie of a White Pikmin.
Ad campaign.jpg|Concept art.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
[[File:Pikmin carry size change.png|thumbnail|The White Pikmin carrying the [[Massage Girdle]] is larger than the one standing behind [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]].]]
*While carrying an object, White Pikmin will become slightly larger, about as large as any other Pikmin type. They revert to their original size once they stop carrying said object. This will occur in both ''Pikmin 2'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
*White Pikmin have a subtle shift from white to a purplish tint at the end of their limbs. This trait of color-shifting is uncommon in most Pikmin types, although it is much more noticeable in [[Winged Pikmin]].
*Another similarity to Winged Pikmin is that White Pikmin have smaller leafs, buds, and flowers.

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Ger   = Weiße Pikmin
|GerM  = White Pikmin
|Fra   = Pikmin Blanc
|FraM  = White Pikmin
|Spa   = Pikmin Blanco
|SpaM  = White Pikmin
|PorP  = Pikmin Branco
|PorPM = White Pikmin
|PorPN = Name taken from ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U''
|notes = y
}}

==See also==
*[[Poison]]
*[[Digging]]
*[[Winged Pikmin]]

==References==
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