Editing White Pikmin

|name       = White Pikmin

|image       = Pikmin 4 White Flower Pikmin.png

|size       = 150px

|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|(?)]]}

|digging3   = Below average^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|carry       = 1

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

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]].

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''.

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 [[poison emitter]]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 varies per game and [[difficulty]] mode. 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. In ''Pikmin 4'', White Pikmin are no longer the only Pikmin type that can unearth completely buried objects and deal less poison damage to enemies that eat them than in ''Pikmin 2''. However, they make up for this with their swift movement and carry speed (particularly useful in [[Dandori Challenge]]s) and their ability to deal with the greater number of poison-spewing enemies and hazards, particularly within the final area of the game: the [[Primordial Thicket]].

[[File:White acid.jpg|200px|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). The poison itself is described by Olimar as being similar to {{w|aconitine}}, which matches with the speed at which the poison affects anything exposed to it.  

 

In the short movie ''[[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. The liquid itself is highly corrosive and can melt metal objects. 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.  

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.

[[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.

[[File:Poison.jpg|250px|thumb|[[Poison emitter]]s are hazardous obstacles that often block treasures and can only be destroyed by White Pikmin.]]

**{{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.

**[[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 {{pb}}, White Pikmin are the fifth Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 9. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 3 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 3000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 0.5. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 2.

 

;1 White Pikmin ingestion to kill

{{columns|3|* {{icon|Arachnode|y4}}*

* {{icon|Desiccated Skitter Leaf|y4}}

* {{icon|Dwarf Bulbear|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Dwarf Bulborb|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Male Sheargrub|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Phosbat|y4}}*

* {{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y4}}*

* {{icon|Pyroclasmic Slooch|y4}}

* {{icon|Scornet|y4}}*

* {{icon|Shearwig|y4|v=P3}}*

* {{icon|Sputtlefish|y4}}

* {{icon|Water Dumple|y4|v=P3}}

 

;3 White Pikmin ingestions to kill

{{columns|3|* {{icon|Bearded Amprat|y4}}*

* {{icon|Flighty Joustmite|y4}}*

* {{icon|Joustmite|y4}}

 

;5 White Pikmin ingestions to kill:

{{columns|3|* {{icon|Bulborb|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Orange Bulborb|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Peckish Aristocrab|y4}}*

* {{icon|Spotty Bulbear|y4|v=P3}}

* {{icon|Toady Bloyster|y4|v=P3}}*

* {{icon|Whiptongue Bulborb|y4}}

 

;10 White Pikmin ingestions to kill:

{{columns|3|* {{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y4}}

* {{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y4|v=P3}}*

 

Note that some of these values are [[Unused content in Pikmin 3|unused]], as White Pikmin are only found in a few Mission Mode and Bingo Battle stages. Asterisks denote enemies that cannot be seen with White Pikmin under normal circumstances.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

P2 Louie With White Pikmin Artwork.jpg|[[Louie]] running while holding a White Pikmin.

White.jpg|A White Pikmin waving while walking.

White Pikmin P2 art.png|A White Pikmin striking a pose.

Pikmin with Quenching Emblem.jpg||A White Pikmin and a Purple Pikmin carrying the [[Quenching Emblem]].

Purple and White Pikmin Clay Art.png|A White Pikmin sitting on top of a [[Ultra-spicy spray|red berry]] that a Purple Pikmin is carrying.

PurpleWhitePikmin.png|A White Pikmin on top of a Purple Pikmin.

 

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

 

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

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]].]]