Editing Winged Pikmin

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|name       = Winged Pikmin

|image       = Pikmin 4 Winged Pikmin.png

|size       = 225px

|resistance = [[Crush]] (partially) [[Abyss]] (partially)

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

|mobility   = Average

|throw3     = Average

|throw4     = Above Average

|carry      = 1

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'''Winged Pikmin''' ({{j|羽ピクミン|Hane Pikumin}}) are a [[Pikmin family|Pikmin type]] that appear in {{p3}}, {{p4}}, {{hp}}, and {{pb}}, with the special ability of flight. They are pink with large blue eyes, their bodies are striped in darker pink, and they have lavender-purple [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] like [[Rock Pikmin]]. Their name comes from the transparent wings on their backs, which allow them to be airborne most of the time. This is particularly useful in [[combat]] and while [[carrying]]. Like other main Pikmin types, they are produced in an [[Onion]] and appear in all of the game's modes.

[[File:Winged Pikmin pellet P3.png|thumb|left|Winged Pikmin carrying some pink [[pellet]]s over water.]]

As their name implies, Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are constantly airborne. Winged Pikmin can also [[carry]] objects into the air, enabling them to take shortcuts, but they carry objects slower than other Pikmin types in ''Pikmin 3'' and its re-release when there are over 66 Pikmin on the field. Winged Pikmin [[Carry#Winged Pikmin|behave differently]] when they carry objects alongside other Pikmin.

Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow leaders more smoothly, as they can fly over obtrusions on the terrain, over [[water]], or over [[pit]]s. There are a few disadvantages, however. It's harder for them to take down small Pellet Posies (but still possible, with careful aim{{cite youtube|oMe5bryGCko|demonstrating how Winged Pikmin can still take down Pellet Posies}} or by throwing from below), and if their [[leader]] is underwater they cannot be [[throw]]n at all. They are also weaker than other Pikmin types in terms of attack power, but the fact that they can fly makes fighting airborne enemies and targeting specific weak points in larger enemies more convenient. Contrary to popular belief, Winged Pikmin do not cause more damage to flying enemies.

==In ''Pikmin 3''==

[[File:PinkOnionWeb.png|150px|thumb|The Winged Onion trapped in the Arachnode's web.]]

Winged Pikmin are discovered in the [[Twilight River]]. Across a river from where the leaders land is an [[Arachnode]] web, with a Winged Onion trapped in it. Scattered across the area are blue fragments for a large blue bridge, which leads to the opposite shore. Destroying the Arachnode that owns the trap will free the Winged Onion from its grasp. After doing so, it will release a single Winged Pikmin seed, allowing more Pikmin to be propagated. The ideal way to do this is with the [[flukeweed]]s in the Onion's site, and through Pellet Posies on the other sides of small ponds, which both demonstrate the Pikmin's ability to fly. The Winged Pikmin are later used in the area to allow lily pads to flow to the second half of the area. As with other Onions, the Winged Onion merges with the main Onion at the end of the day.

===Required uses===

**{{icon|Velvety Dreamdrop|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): This fruit is under a flukeweed.

**{{icon|Bamboo gate|y}}: 10 Winged Pikmin are required to lift a bamboo gate.

**{{icon|Dam|y}}: The dam that blocks [[lily pad]]s from flowing down a river in the [[Twilight River]] must be opened by lifting flukeweeds. (This technically makes all 6 fruits in the second half of the area require Winged Pikmin, but this step won't be counted in these lists.)

**{{icon|Clipboard|y}}: 8 Winged Pikmin are required to lift clipboards.

**Blue [[Onion]]: The Onion is attached to a [[flukeweed]] that needs to be pulled out of the ground.

**{{icon|Astringent Clump|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The [[elevator platforms]] are meant to be used, but it is easier to have Winged Pikmin fly up and obtain the fruit.

===Carrying properties===

When carrying an object, Winged Pikmin will fly with it through the air, making it difficult to call them back with the ground [[whistle]]. Instead, they must be called by holding {{button|wii|b|wiiu|zr|wiiu|pcr}}, which will eventually summon a cylindrical beam of light that will call the Winged Pikmin, or by simpling whistling while aiming at the object they are carrying. As stated, Winged Pikmin are capable of flying over obstacles, but are considerably slow whilst carrying if there are more than 66 Pikmin on the field. This can cause traffic in groups of Pikmin trying to return spoils to base, as Winged Pikmin slowly carrying an object in the front of the line will cause the rest of the Pikmin to get held up behind them.

 

 

 

 

In {{p4}}, these traits have been changed significantly. For example, Winged Pikmin no longer experience a carrying speed disadvantage and carry at the same speed as most Pikmin. On top of this, they will now always add speed to a carried item like any other Pikmin would, unlike in ''Pikmin 3'' where there were situations in which Winged Pikmin carrying an item would not contribute to the carry speed.

==In ''Pikmin 4''==

In {{p4}}, Winged Pikmin can be found as early as the [[Below-Grade Discotheque]] in [[Serene Shores]]. Their onion, however, is found far within the final area: The [[Primordial Thicket]].

* {{icon|Skin of the Phoenix|y|v=P4}} ([[The Mud Pit]]): This treasure is found submerged in [[mud]], so it is physically impossible for any type besides Winged Pikmin to grab onto it in this state. To forgo using them, the mud can be frozen using 100 [[Ice Pikmin]], then the treasure must be slowly pushed out of the frozen mud using Oatchi's Rush several times, either from the ice or from the bridge.

* {{icon|Straight-and-Narrow Track|v=P4|y}} ([[Ultimate Testing Range]]): On a lower ledge, there is no path grounded Pikmin types can use to carry it out. Oatchi also cannot carry it back without using exploits in his pathing.

* {{icon|Telekinesis Detector|v=P4|y}} ([[Ultimate Testing Range]]): As it is in a dead end guarded by a gate, Winged Pikmin are the only type that can carry it (through normal means) to the [[S.S. Beagle]]. By exploiting a glitch using Oatchi's Rush several times, the treasure can be pushed off its ledge and through the gate.

 

These treasures or obstacles do not necessarily require Winged Pikmin, but they're useful to have.

* {{icon|Divine Balloon|y|v=P4}} ([[Dream Home]]): This treasure is behind a wall that Winged Pikmin can fly over, but since it's pretty light, [[Oatchi]] can rush into it.

 

Winged Pikmin are first encountered in [[Fragrant Forest]]. During exploration, their flying ability allows them to follow Olimar in places that only he can reach with a [[jetpack]], and in [[Pikmin Park]], they can remove rubble that the other types cannot reach.

 

In {{pb}}, Winged Pikmin are the sixth Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 10. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 5 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 5000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 1 and a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 0.2 when only Winged Pikmin are used and 1 otherwise. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 2.

 

 

{{transcript|These peculiar little fliers look like they're wearing goggles. Don't be put off by their odd appearance though. Places that seem like dead ends, such as treacherous roads, lakes, swamps, and sheer cliffs, are nothing to them when they're not carrying anything. With a few flaps of their tiny wings, they flit through the air like fierce fairies.|block=y}}

 

{{transcript|The wings on the back of this flying Pikmin species closely resemble the wings you would find on a flying creature. It's possible that an ancient Winged Onion somehow absorbed a flying creature's DNA, which then resulted in the precursor to the Winged Pikmin transforming into the species we recognize today.

 

 

 

{{transcript|Those wings aren’t just for show! They can follow me even when I hover, or help me if I fall off tall places. I do worry about how much power this gives them. What if they decided to let go? No, no, Olimar… stay positive…|block=y}}

{{transcript|Winged Pikmin have large eyes, a striped belly, and most importantly, wings! They can fly from place to place quickly, but they’re not very strong.|block=y}}

 

 

 

 

A pink Pikmin with a round face and light blue glasses. It has a pair of wings on its back that allow it to fly freely in the air, but in exchange it is small and light, and its attack power is weak.

 

 

:It is small and its striking power is weak, but it does not give up and continues to face its prey even if it is shaken off.

Winged Pikmin appear in ''[[Smash 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate|Ultimate]]'' as part of Olimar's up special, '''Winged Pikmin'''. This is Olimar's main recovery method, and when used, two Winged Pikmin instantly spawn and grab Olimar, carrying him upwards. Olimar will also carry any Pikmin that were in his party prior to the start of the move, but the more Pikmin that are being carried, the harder the Winged Pikmin have to fly, and the less distance they cover before giving up. Winged Pikmin also appear in both versions of ''Smash 4'' as a trophy.

Winged pikmin gif.gif|The introduction cutscene for when the first Winged Pikmin are found.

Winged Pikmin leaf P3 first.png|Finding the first Winged Pikmin (leaf).

Winged P intro2.jpeg|Finding the first Winged Pikmin (bud).

Winged Pikmin flying P3.png|Some Winged Pikmin follow Alph, flying over a body of water.

Winged Pikmin fight P3.png|Winged Pikmin fighting a [[Swooping Snitchbug]].

Winged Pikmin ground 2.jpg|A Winged Pikmin setting foot on the ground. This can happen while they are building a bridge.

Winged Pikmin's spirit.png|The [[soul]] of a Winged Pikmin. Note the wings.

WingedPikminDataFile2.jpg|The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's ability to pull [[Flukeweed]].

WingedPikminDataFile4.jpg|The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's advantage against airborne targets.

Winged Pikmin.png|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.

pikmin 3 a-10.jpg|Artwork of Winged Pikmin flying.