Editing Yellow Pikmin

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'''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]].

==Traits and abilities==

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.

===Required uses===

===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.

*Treasures

**{{icon|Decorative Goo|y}}: To reach the treasure, the [[electric gate]] blocking the northern section of the map needs to be cleared. But by using the [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|carrying charge glitch]], the treasure can be sped up behind the gate, and carried over the wall next to the gate.{{cite youtube|govlosZaj-0|of the Awakening Wood being completed in a single day, with the Decorative Goo carried over the wall}}

**{{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}}

*Caves

==In ''Pikmin 4''==

===Discovery===

In {{P4}}, Yellow Pikmin can be first discovered in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]], typically first in the [[Crackling Cauldron]], but they can also be found in the [[Industrial Maze]]. Alternatively, collecting the Yellow Onion will cause the Master Onion to produce a Yellow seed. They are typically the third type discovered, after [[Ice Pikmin]]. Their introductory cutscene has the Yellow Pikmin leap high in the air with crackles of electricity zapping out of their body, demonstrating their higher throwing range and immunity to electricity.

===Required uses===

===Recommended uses===

Although not mandatory, Yellow Pikmin are important in the completion of the following tasks.

*Treasures

**{{icon|Disguised Delicacy|y|v=P4}} ([[Secluded Courtyard]]): The treasure is guarded by an [[Anode Dweevil]].

**{{icon|Floral Instigator|y|v=P4}}: To ensure the safe transportation of the treasure back, the nearby [[Bearded Amprat]] should be defeated.

**{{icon|Mechanical Harp (Memory Song)|y|v=P4}}: The treasure is too high for normal Pikmin to reach and can't be knocked down by Oatchi's rush, however it is possible to reach by rapidly throwing Pikmin causing them to push each other upwards and into the ledge.

**{{icon|Time Marker|y|v=P4}}: The treasure is inhabited by an Anode Dweevil.

*Ship parts

**{{icon|Automatic Gear|y|v=P4}} (Blossoming Arcadia): Yellow Pikmin are the easiest to throw at the ship part.

**{{icon|Radiation Canopy|y|v=P4}}: The ship part is inside a [[Baldy Long Legs]], which is best fought with Yellow Pikmin.

*Onions

**{{icon|Flarlic|y|v=P4}} (Sun-Speckled Terrace): It is partially buried on a high ledge, meaning it can't be knocked down by Oatchi. Alternatively, Winged Pikmin can reach it.

*Enemies

**{{icon|Anode Beetle|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can create an electrical current which can be connected to another Anode Beetle if one is nearby, but it can be defeated by any Pikmin type.

**{{icon|Anode Dweevil|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can electrocute a large group of Pikmin at once, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

**{{icon|Bearded Amprat|y|v=P4}}: They can stroke their fur to create an electrical charge which shocks all Pikmin, but otherwise can be attacked by all.

**{{icon|Shockcake|y|v=P4}}: When it lands on its electric underside, a shockwave is expelled around itself in a small radius.

**{{icon|Ancient Sirehound|y|v=P4}}: One phase of this [[boss]]'s attack includes electrical attacks.

*Obstacles

**{{icon|Electric gate|y|v=P4}}: While Yellow Pikmin are the only Pikmin type that can destroy electric gates, they can also be destroyed by Oatchi when equipped with the Anti-Electrifier.

*Others

==In ''Hey! Pikmin''==

===Discovery===

[[File:Cavern of Confusion first Yellows.jpg|thumb|The first appearance of Yellow Pikmin in ''Hey! Pikmin''.]]

===Required uses===

==Notes==

{{transcript|Look at the extraordinarily big, pointy ears on the adorable Yellow Pikmin! I doubt you can whisper a secret they won't hear. Try throwing one. They can easily retrieve objects for you from places you can't reach! Also, electricity doesn't faze them at all. They're shockingly useful little guys!|block=y}}

{{transcript|When I look at it, all I see is ears.|block=y}}

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{{transcript|Their ears may be big, but their bones are very light, so they can be thrown to great heights where other Pikmin can't reach. Their other unique strength is the ability to shrug off anything that can shock or zap them.|block=y}}

{{transcript|Their ears may be big, but their bones are very light, so they can be thrown to great heights that other Pikmin can't reach. Their other unique strength is the ability to shrug off anything that can shock or zap them.|block=y}}

{{transcript|Yellow Pikmin have ear-like membranes on the sides of their heads, and they love electricity so much you can sometimes hear them buzzing.|block=y}}

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==Technical information==

===''Pikmin''===

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Yellow Pikmin shocked P1 art.png|A shocked Yellow Pikmin.

Relaxing Pikmin.jpg|A relaxing Yellow Pikmin.

Pikmin-3-11.jpg|Artwork of a Yellow Pikmin next to a crystallized [[Sunseed Berry]].

Yellow-P intro.jpeg|Finding the first Yellow Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3''.

Pikmin3ScreenND9.jpg|A screenshot of ''Pikmin 3'' featuring some Yellow Pikmin sitting on a rock, along with a few [[White Spectralids]].

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

===''Pikmin 4''===

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Yellow Pikmin PB icon.png|In-game sprite.

Pikmin Bloom Yellow Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Yellow Pikmin with some flowers.

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