Editing White Pikmin

{{game icons|pikmin2=y|pikmin3=y|pikmin4=y|pikminbloom=y}}

|name       = White Pikmin

|image       = Pikmin 4 White Flower Pikmin.png

|size       = 150px

|scientific  = ''Pikminidae venalbius''

|resistance = [[Poison]]

|strength2   = Average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strength3   = Below average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strength4   = Below average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|strengthb   = Below average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

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

|throw       = Average

|digging2    = Average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|carry       = 1

'''White Pikmin''' ({{j|白ピクミン|Shiro Pikumin}}) are a type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in {{p2}}, {{p4}}, {{pb}}, and non-story game modes in {{p3}}. They are the third type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] found in ''Pikmin 2'', the first of which are found in the [[White Flower Garden]]. Their most noteworthy characteristics are their faster speed compared to other Pikmin, ability to find [[Dig#Digging out objects|buried objects]] that are completely hidden underground, and their immunity to [[poison]]. Their defining physical characteristics are their red eyes, white color, and smaller size.

 

In ''Pikmin 2'', White Pikmin share a number of similarities with [[Purple Pikmin]]. Firstly, they can only be obtained via certain [[Candypop Bud]]s, in this case [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]s in ''Pikmin 2'', and [[Candypop Bud]]s in ''Pikmin 4''. Their flowers (as well as buds) are magenta rather than white. In addition, at the [[Day#Sunset|end of each day]], they are stored in the [[Hocotate ship]]. In ''Pikmin 4'', they are stored in the Master Onion instead, and a White Onion can be obtained to produce White Pikmin by completing the 5th floor of the [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]].

[[File:Dwarf Red Bulborb P3 dies.png|thumb|200px|left|A Dwarf Red Bulborb dying by consuming the poisonous White Pikmin.]]

White Pikmin are smaller than other types of Pikmin. They have red eyes that in ''Pikmin 2'' allow them to locate treasures that are completely [[Dig|buried underground]], unlike other Pikmin, 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'' and ''Pikmin 4'', 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''.

 

 

 

 

 

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. That being said, it is also possible that the Pikmin's poison is simply absorbed through an enemy's skin and that the particle effects are purely aesthetic, or otherwise meant to illustrate their abilities without having to allow a Pikmin to be eaten first. This is further supported by multiple reports of aconite poisoning being caused by handling the plant without protective gloves.

===Discovery===

[[Captain Olimar]] first finds the White Pikmin in the [[White Flower Garden]]. On the 3rd sublevel, he runs across 3 [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]s, 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.

===Mandatory uses===

**Any and all fully buried treasures. Such a list can be found '''[[Dig#Fully buried treasures|here]]'''.

===Recommended uses===

**{{icon|Geographic Projection|y}}: There is a [[gate]] covered in poison emitters blocking the way to the treasure. However, it's possible to ignore the gate and build the [[bridge]] by the treasure instead by going out of bounds, or by using Blue Pikmin (the early Blue Pikmin glitch is required for this latter method).

**{{icon|Seed of Greed|y}}: The section of the [[Wistful Wild]] with this treasure is blocked off by two gates with poison emitters, each on different exits. The emitters can be destroyed with the [[Gatling Groink]]'s shots, though.

**{{icon|Anti-hiccup Fungus|y}}: Same as Seed of Greed.

**[[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 poison emitters 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 [[poison emitter]]s around them. However, it is 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.

**The [[Yellow Onion]] is in a room closed off by a gate with poison emitters. 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 poison emitters.

==In ''Pikmin 3''==

White Pikmin appear in {{ssbb}}, {{ssb4}}, and {{ssbu}} as a kind of Pikmin that Olimar is able to pull from the ground via his standard special move, Pikmin Pluck. They also appear as a trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'' and ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''. 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]].

|image  = White Pikmin trophy SSBB.png

 

===''Pikmin 3''===

White Pikmin 3 bud.png|A bud White Pikmin from ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} artwork.

White pikmin 3.png|A flower White Pikmin from ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} artwork.

 

Pikmin 4 White Pikmin.png|Artwork of a White Pikmin in the bud stage.

P4 White Pikmin piklopedia.jpg|A group of White Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4'''s [[Piklopedia (Pikmin 4)|Piklopedia]], along with a [[Moldy Slooch]].

 

 

White Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A White Pikmin as seen in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.

Olimar and Pikmin Smash pic 4.jpg|White Pikmin as seen in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Wii U]]''.

White Pikmin Plush.jpg|A {{w|Stuffed toy|plush}} of a White Pikmin.

[[File:Pikmin carry size change.png|thumb|The White Pikmin carrying the [[Massage Girdle]] is larger than the one standing behind [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]].]]

*[[Dig]]