Editing Yellow Pikmin

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|name       = Yellow Pikmin

|image       = P4 Yellow Pikmin.png

|resistance = [[Electricity]]

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

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

|throw      = High

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

|digging3   = Fast when digging an object; average otherwise^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|digging4    = Very fast^{[[#Technical information|(?)]]}

|carry       = 1

|psize       = Body length: {{mm|33}}

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

'''Yellow Pikmin''' ({{j|黄ピクミン|Ki Pikumin}}) are a yellow species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], with the special abilities of increased [[throw]] height, [[bomb-rock]] carrying (in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''), and [[electricity]] resistance. They are the second type discovered by [[Captain Olimar]] in ''Pikmin'', the fourth type identified in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the first type found with [[Charlie]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. In {{p4}}, Pikmin can be discovered in any order (with the exception to [[Red Pikmin]]). These Pikmin have lamellae which resemble large ears; these are the means by which they are primarily identifiable. Yellow Pikmin can be thrown higher – an ability that is needed to retrieve certain elevated [[ship part]]s, [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s – and are immune to [[electricity]]. Additionally, Yellow Pikmin appear to like being in elevated places, such as trees – this can be concluded from the places they are first found in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3''. Their main method of production is through the [[Yellow Onion]] (or the Master Onion), and like [[Red Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white. Like Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin, they appear in all games of the series, and the only game mode they are missing from in comparison to the other two, is [[2-Player Battle]].

[[File:P4 Yellow Pikmin showcase.png|thumb|left|Yellow Pikmin showcasing their ability to conduct electricity.]]

Unlike other Pikmin types, the abilities and role of Yellow Pikmin have not always been consistent. Despite this, in all four main-series games, they have large ears and can be [[throw]]n higher than other Pikmin, which is useful for collecting high-up objects, latching on to enemies like [[Beady Long Legs]], or other such purposes.

In ''Pikmin'', Yellow Pikmin are uniquely able to carry and toss [[bomb-rock]]s (though digging into the game's files has revealed that all Pikmin were originally supposed to be able to wield bomb-rocks).{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin#Bomb-rock_Textures|''Pikmin''|The Cutting Room Floor}} Having this role makes Yellow Pikmin arguably much more situational than Red or Blue Pikmin, and as a result, it is not typically necessary to have more than a handful of them in Olimar's squad at any given time.

 

In ''Pikmin 3'', Yellow Pikmin once again exhibit their immunity to electricity and their ability to be thrown high. They can also carry bomb-rocks again, but this is no longer a distinct feature of Yellow Pikmin, since all Pikmin types can carry them now. Yellow Pikmin also show a new ability – they can [[dig]] faster than other Pikmin (although Rock Pikmin can [[Tunnel#Digging speeds|dig tunnels]] even faster). This is because the lamellae act as a shovel.{{fact}} This ability is rather helpful, since a number of objects in the game are buried. In addition, Yellow Pikmin can form a wire and conduct electricity to link a [[Electrode|circuit]] together, which is required to progress through the game in certain points. When completing a circuit, the Yellow Pikmin involved will become flowered if they were not already. While electricity is not nearly as dangerous or prevalent a hazard in ''Pikmin 3'' as it was in ''2'', Yellow Pikmin are still useful for dealing with electrical hazards and gates.

 

Yellow Pikmin return with the same abilities in ''Pikmin 4'', though they are now unrivaled by other Pikmin types in digging speed, being outmatched only by [[Oatchi]] with enough upgrades. Additionally, as attack power does not influence digging speed in this game, Yellow Pikmin are now the only type that can dig faster, making them uniquely suited to that role. Though electricity as a hazard is more dangerous in this title than it was in ''Pikmin 3'', there are overall fewer electric enemies and hazards in ''Pikmin 4'' than previous games, so Yellow Pikmin are likely to mainly see use for their digging and throw height. The latter ability is somewhat nullified by Oatchi's ability to knock many objects off of ledges, but overall, this does not render Yellow Pikmin obsolete, since Oatchi is only ever one unit in the squad.

There is no task in the game that mandatorily requires Yellow Pikmin. Although only their bomb-rocks can be used to take down [[reinforced wall]]s, all of the walls in the way of [[ship part]]s can be circumvented through the use of glitches. Those, and other ship parts that would normally require Yellow Pikmin, are explained in the near-required uses section below.

===Near-required uses===

Yellow Pikmin are intended to be used to collect the following ship parts, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, they can be collected without Yellow Pikmin.

*{{icon|Whimsical Radar|y}}: The area it is in is behind reinforced walls. But by using a [[pellet]] dropped by a [[Dwarf Bulborb]] near the Yellow Onion, it is possible to clip out of bounds and onto the ledge with the ship part. From there, the player can push the part past the reinforced wall and have it recovered from there. Using the nearby Red Bulborb to push the part helps.{{cite youtube|PkuwCFaBtic|showing how to obtain the Whimsical Radar and the Geiger Counter without Yellow Pikmin|rname = wrgc}}

[[File:YellowPikminDiscovered.png|thumb|200px|The Yellow Pikmin resting on a tree in ''Pikmin 2''.]]

There is no task in ''Pikmin 2'' that requires Yellow Pikmin exclusively. Even if Yellow Pikmin are required to destroy [[electric gate]]s, none need to be taken down for a full completion. All treasures can be collected with other Pikmin types with the use of exploits, detailed in the near-required uses section below.

===Near-required uses===

Yellow Pikmin are intended to be used to complete these tasks, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, the tasks can be completed without Yellow Pikmin.

**{{icon|Healing Cask|y}} (US) / {{icon|Hypnotic Platter|y|v=EU}} (Europe) / {{icon|Seat of Enlightenment|y}} (Japan): It is on a high ledge, though with exploits, [[Throw#High ledge trick|other Pikmin can reach it]] as well.

**{{icon|Gherkin Gate|y}} (US and Europe) / {{icon|Idea Assistant|y}} (Japan): The treasure is on top of a high ledge, requiring Yellow Pikmin to reach it. The [[Throw#High ledge glitch|high ledge trick]] can also be used to get it with any other Pikmin type.

**{{icon|Impediment Scourge|y}} (US and Europe) / {{icon|Lightning Bolt|y}} (Japan): Same as the Gherkin Gate.

**{{icon|Optical Illustration|y}} (US) / {{icon|Abstract Masterpiece|y|v=EU}} (Europe) / {{icon|Yell Battery|y}} (Japan): The treasure is in a room closed by an electric gate. By using the [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|carrying charge glitch]], it can be carried past the gate, though.{{cite web|http://www.nicovideo.jp/watch/sm33858895|Niconico video|Niconico|published={{date|15|September|2018}}|retrieved={{date|6|October|2018}}}}

**{{icon|Conifer Spire|y}}: There is an [[electric gate]] blocking the path towards this treasure. The player can [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|charge]] the treasure and make it go past the electric gate.{{cite youtube|uDuzv3sDqRg|of the Conifer Spire being carried beyond the electric gate with the carrying charge glitch|published={{date|21|September|2018}}|retrieved={{date|23|September|2018}}}} Alternatively, the player can reach the Conifer Spire in the same way they can reach Hole of Heroes (see below). Then, they can move the treasure up the bamboo chute towards Hole of Heroes by exploiting a strange treasure mechanic.{{cite youtube|i5Y1SAYeWEM|of how treasures can move without being carried}} At some point, the treasure must clip through the floor, which happens for unknown reasons. Then, once the treasure is located by Hole of Heroes, the Pikmin will carry Conifer Spire in a path that does not go through the electric gate.{{cite youtube|jJ9ITk0oTao|Part 1 of collecting Conifer Spire without Yellow Pikmin}}{{cite youtube|WjMpxNyPZvo|Part 2 of collecting Conifer Spire without Yellow Pikmin}}

**[[Hole of Heroes]]: The path towards Hole of Heroes is obstructed by an electric gate, but the player can go around it while out of bounds. To get out of bounds, the player can utilize the knockback from a [[Fiery Blowhog]],{{cite youtube|dpHRx-VQ0bM|of a player getting out of bounds in Wistful Wild from a Fiery Blowhog}} a [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]],{{cite youtube|5nBUQVSfXw8|of a player getting out of bounds in Wistful Wild from a Chrysanthemum}} or a [[Gatling Groink]].{{cite youtube|1zme0ZgocSA|of a player getting out of bounds in Wistful Wild from a Gatling Groink}}

**Blue [[Onion]]: The electric gate that blocks the path to the Blue Onion can only be destroyed by Yellows. Despite that, one can reach the Onion by using the seesaw block glitch, and this trick is used to save a day in the [[5 day run]].

 

**{{icon|Titan Dweevil|y}}: One weapon this [[Boss]] has produces lines of electrical currents which can instantly kill most Pikmin types.

**{{icon|Astringent Clump|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): This fruit is in an area closed off by an electric gate.

**{{icon|Dusk Pustules|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): This fruit is in a cave blocked by an electric gate. However, there is a glitch that allows the gate to be bypassed.{{cite youtube|iDllXlhs64U|of a method to bypass destruction of the electric gates|m=1|s=44|published={{date|21|December|2020}}|retrieved={{date|4|July|2022}}}}

**{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): A [[Bouncy Mushroom]] that can only be reached with Yellow Pikmin must be used to access the cave with this fruit by normal means, however, an exploit can also be used.{{cite youtube|TxdReh7pcMQ|of the trick used to obtain the Gaggle without use of Yellow Pikmin|m=3|s=25|published={{date|8|June|2022}}|retrieved={{date|4|July|2022}}}}

 

In {{hp}}, Yellow Pikmin are first found in the [[Cavern of Confusion]], in the first sector, [[Brilliant Garden]]. Upon entering the area, Olimar is stuck due to a [[dirt block]] until he calls a group of Yellow Pikmin using his whistle. The rest of the area shows off their higher throw height. After the area is complete they join the Pikmin Park like any other Pikmin type.

 

===Required uses===

 

In the [[Pikmin Park]], electrical wire-type clutter can only be destroyed by Yellow Pikmin.

*{{icon|Consolation Prize|y}}

 

**{{icon|Electric Cottonade|y}}: Yellow Pikmin are the only Pikmin able to defeat it.

**{{icon|Electripede|y}}: Even though this enemy can only be activated, not defeated, Yellow Pikmin are the only ones able to activate it.

**{{icon|Widemouthed Anode Beetle|y}}: It is covered in electricity, so only Yellow Pikmin can defeat it.

**{{icon|Electric glowcap|y}}: Electric glowcaps can only be deactivated by Yellow Pikmin.

In {{pb}}, Yellow Pikmin are the second Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 2. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 1. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 3.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

=== ''Hey! Pikmin'' logs ===

=== ''Pikmin Bloom'' description ===

Yellow Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as a trophy, and a kind of Pikmin Olimar can pull from the ground using his Pikmin Pluck special move. Yellow Pikmin, like in ''Pikmin 2'', are immune to electrical moves like Pikachu's Thunder or forward smash, and can attack with electric properties. They are also thrown higher and longer than other Pikmin.

 

Yellow Pikmin also have a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]] of them in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. They also have a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where their spirit battle consists of 10, weak and tiny Donkey Kongs that favor neutral air attacks. The floor is electrified during the battle. They can also be obtained from the Spirit Board or by scanning the [[amiibo|Pikmin amiibo]].

Yellow Pikmin holds bomb rock P1 art.png|A Yellow Pikmin holding a [[bomb-rock]].

P2 Lost Toy Box Sublevel 2.png|Yellow Pikmin in the [[Lost Toy Box]] of [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]].

Charlie YellowPikmin.png|[[Captain Charlie]] finds some Yellow Pikmin on top of a can in ''Pikmin 3''.

Yellow Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A Yellow Pikmin in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''.