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[[File:The first Crystal.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The first crystal found in ''Pikmin 3'', in the [[Distant Tundra]].]]
[[File:The first Crystal.jpg|300px|thumb|right|The first crystal found in ''Pikmin 3'', in the [[Distant Tundra]].]]


'''Crystals''' are obstacles that appear only in ''Pikmin 3''. Crystals can contain objects like [[fragments]], [[pellet]]s and also [[fruit]]s, but their main purpose is to serve as blockades. Different types of crystal appear in the game, but all of them need [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[bomb-rock]]s to be broken – other Pikmin types will just tap away, only to give up after a bit.
'''Crystals''' are obstacles that appear only in ''Pikmin 3''. Although there are [[#Other types|several objects made of crystal-like materials]] in the game, the standard crystal obstacle is a see-through rock. Crystals can contain objects inside, like [[fragments]], [[pellet]]s, and also [[fruit]]s, but their main purpose is to serve as blockades. Despite there being different types of crystal-related objects, all of them need [[Rock Pikmin]] or [[bomb-rock]]s to be broken – other Pikmin types will just tap away, only to give up after a bit.


==Large crystal==
==Large crystal==
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*A large crystal can be found near the [[Burgeoning Spiderwort]] in the second half of the area, and it holds a [[Searing Acidshock]].
*A large crystal can be found near the [[Burgeoning Spiderwort]] in the second half of the area, and it holds a [[Searing Acidshock]].
'''[[Distant Tundra]]'''
'''[[Distant Tundra]]'''
*A large crystal is present in the room where the yellow [[Onion]] is discovered, and contains a [[Disguised Delicacy]].  
*A large crystal is present in the room where the yellow [[Onion]] is discovered, and contains a [[Disguised Delicacy]].
*Two large crystals are found in the area with the 2 [[Joustmite]]s and the flower pot. Both are used to create paths to and from the fragments to avoid the Joustmites.
*Two large crystals are found in the area with the 2 [[Joustmite]]s and the flower pot. Both are used to create paths to and from the fragments to avoid the Joustmites.
*The [[Zest Bomb]] is encased in a large crystal, and is guarded by an [[Arctic Cannon Larva]] on a high ledge.  
*The [[Zest Bomb]] is encased in a large crystal, and is guarded by an [[Arctic Cannon Larva]] on a high ledge.
*A large crystal is located near the [[Fiery Blowhog]], and holds a [[data file]].
*A large crystal is located near the [[Fiery Blowhog]], and holds a [[data file]].
*There is a large crystal in the area where Charlie crashed. It simply acts as a roadblock so Charlie cannot escape that area, and must be broken if the player wants to take anything in that area back to the Drake.
*There is a large crystal in the area where Charlie crashed. It simply acts as a roadblock so Charlie cannot escape that area, and must be broken if the player wants to take anything in that area back to the Drake.
'''[[Twilight River]]'''
'''[[Twilight River]]'''
*A pile of 20 fragments are encased in a large crystal, near an [[electric gate]].  
*A pile of 20 fragments are encased in a large crystal, near an [[electric gate]].
*The [[Dapper Blob]] is found across a small pond with a [[Yellow Wollywog]] in it. It also is encased in a large crystal.  
*The [[Dapper Blob]] is found across a small pond with a [[Yellow Wollywog]] in it. It also is encased in a large crystal.
*The [[Blonde Impostor]] is found in a large crystal on a high area accessible via [[Bouncy Mushroom]].  
*The [[Blonde Impostor]] is found in a large crystal on a high area accessible via [[Bouncy Mushroom]].
'''[[Formidable Oak]]'''
'''[[Formidable Oak]]'''
*A large crystal blocks off a small area with a pile of 30 red fragments, causing the Pikmin to go around.  
*A large crystal blocks off a small area with a pile of 30 red fragments, causing the Pikmin to go around.
*Another large crystal blocks off the path to the area with the [[reinforced wall]].
*Another large crystal blocks off the path to the area with the [[reinforced wall]].


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'''[[Distant Tundra]]'''
'''[[Distant Tundra]]'''
*There is a small crystal near two [[Crimson Candypop Bud]]s and two [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]es. It blocks a [[geyser]].
*There is a small crystal near two [[Crimson Candypop Bud]]s and two [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]es. It blocks a [[geyser]].
*There are two small crystals which block a [[geyser]] near the two [[Arctic Cannon Larva|Arctic Cannon Larvae]].
*There are two small crystals which block a [[geyser]] near the two [[Arctic Cannon Larva]]e.
*There are five small crystals in front of three [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]]. They are generally the first small crystals found in the Story mode. Three of them contain a [[pellet]]: one red, another gray, and the final yellow.
*There are five small crystals in front of three [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]]. They are generally the first small crystals found in the Story mode. Three of them contain a [[pellet]]: one red, another gray, and the final yellow.
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==Other types==
==Other types==
The crystal on the [[Quaggled Mireclops]] is referred to as a "Mireclops Crystal", and needs 40 hits from Rock Pikmin to take down. While not given any specific name, the bodies of the [[Calcified Crushblat]] and [[Armored Mawdad]] are also covered in a thin layer of crystal. In addition, the [[Peckish Aristocrab]]'s larger claw is made out of crystal. Finally, the [[Plasm Wraith]] can spit out an Elemental Plasm that transforms into a huge crystal cube, which must be broken down bit by bit until it collapses into a pool of plasm.
The crystal on the [[Quaggled Mireclops]] is referred to as a "Mireclops Crystal" specifically, and needs 40 hits from thrown Rock Pikmin to take down. [[Crystal wall]]s block the way with a crystalline wall. While not given any specific names, the [[Peckish Aristocrab]]'s claw as well as the shells covering the bodies of the [[Calcified Crushblat]] and the [[Armored Mawdad]] are all made of a crystal-like material. Finally, the [[Plasm Wraith]] can spit out an Elemental Plasm that transforms into a huge crystal cube, which must be broken down bit by bit until it collapses into a pool of plasm.


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
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File:Nodule Breaking.jpg|Alph breaking a crystal nodule with a Rock Pikmin.
File:Nodule Breaking.jpg|Alph breaking a crystal nodule with a Rock Pikmin.
File:Ultra-Spicy Spray in Crystal.jpg|A drop of [[ultra-spicy spray]] in a large crystal, in [[Clockwork Chasm]].
File:Ultra-Spicy Spray in Crystal.jpg|A drop of [[ultra-spicy spray]] in a large crystal, in [[Clockwork Chasm]].
File:Mireclops_Crystal.jpg|The Mireclops Crystal.
File:Mireclops Crystal.jpg|The Mireclops Crystal.
File:Crystal.png|A large crystal holding a Golden Sunseed in an [[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|early version]] of the game.
File:Crystal.png|A large crystal holding a Golden Sunseed in an [[Pikmin 3 prerelease information|early version]] of the game.
File:CrystalNod.png|A crystal nodule.
File:CrystalNod.png|A crystal nodule.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the E3 2012 demo of ''Pikmin 3'', all crystals were referred to as crystal nodules. In addition, large crystals back then were translucent, while the ones in the final version are roughly opaque.
*In the E3 2012 demo of ''Pikmin 3'', all crystals were referred to as crystal nodules. In addition, large crystals back then were translucent, while the ones in the final version are roughly opaque.
*In the [[Silver Lake Remix]], there are two abnormally big large crystals – their size is due to them storing 50 [[nuggets]], which would be too much for a "normal" large crystal. However, it still takes 10 hits from a Rock Pikmin to break, regardless of size.  
*In the [[Silver Lake Remix]], there are two abnormally big large crystals – their size is due to them storing 50 [[nuggets]], which would be too much for a "normal" large crystal. However, it still takes 10 hits from a Rock Pikmin to break, regardless of size.
*In the Battle enemies! version of [[Twilight Hollow#Battle enemies!|Twilight Hollow]], a large crystal blocks a [[geyser]]; this is the only large crystal in the game to do this, which normally, only small crystals do.
*In the Battle enemies! version of [[Twilight Hollow#Battle enemies!|Twilight Hollow]], a large crystal blocks a [[geyser]]; this is the only large crystal in the game to do this, which normally, only small crystals do.


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The first crystal found in Pikmin 3, in the Distant Tundra.

Crystals are obstacles that appear only in Pikmin 3. Although there are several objects made of crystal-like materials in the game, the standard crystal obstacle is a see-through rock. Crystals can contain objects inside, like fragments, pellets, and also fruits, but their main purpose is to serve as blockades. Despite there being different types of crystal-related objects, all of them need Rock Pikmin or bomb-rocks to be broken – other Pikmin types will just tap away, only to give up after a bit.

Large crystal

A large crystal with 3 gray pellet inside it.
Three gray pellets inside a large crystal.

Large crystals are relatively big crystals. This the most common type of crystal; it appears in every area, except the Tropical Wilds. By throwing 10 Rock Pikmin at them, they will break. They can contain fruit, fragments, data files, and even blobs of ultra-spicy spray in Mission Mode. In addition, the gray Onion is found in a large crystal.

Locations

Garden of Hope

  • There are 3 large crystals in the cave with the Rock Pikmin. One holds a data file, another holds some pellets, and the final holds the Rock Pikmin's Onion.
  • One large crystal is near the red bridge, and holds the remaining 20 fragments to the bridge.
  • There are two crystals before both the Armored Mawdad and Quaggled Mireclops, each containing 20 fragments for their respective blue bridges.
  • A large crystal can be found near the Burgeoning Spiderwort in the second half of the area, and it holds a Searing Acidshock.

Distant Tundra

  • A large crystal is present in the room where the yellow Onion is discovered, and contains a Disguised Delicacy.
  • Two large crystals are found in the area with the 2 Joustmites and the flower pot. Both are used to create paths to and from the fragments to avoid the Joustmites.
  • The Zest Bomb is encased in a large crystal, and is guarded by an Arctic Cannon Larva on a high ledge.
  • A large crystal is located near the Fiery Blowhog, and holds a data file.
  • There is a large crystal in the area where Charlie crashed. It simply acts as a roadblock so Charlie cannot escape that area, and must be broken if the player wants to take anything in that area back to the Drake.

Twilight River

Formidable Oak

  • A large crystal blocks off a small area with a pile of 30 red fragments, causing the Pikmin to go around.
  • Another large crystal blocks off the path to the area with the reinforced wall.

Small crystal

Two Pikmin in front of a small crystal, which blocks a geyser.

Small crystals are crystals that only need 3 hits from a Rock Pikmin to break. These crystals don't contain major objects, usually just pellets, but they can block geysers.

Locations

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Garden of Hope

  • There is a small crystal in the cave where the Rock Pikmin are found, and it contains a gray Pellet.

Distant Tundra

Crystal nodule

Three Red Pikmin trying to break a crystal nodule.

Crystal nodules aren't like other crystals: they don't block paths, contains objects or block geysers, but are the main weapon of Skutterchucks. Crystal nodules are very small, white crystals, and only need one single hit from a Rock Pikmin to break.

Locations

Tropical Wilds

Garden of Hope

  • There are 5 crystal nodules near the two Skutterchucks in front of the red bridge which connects the S.S. Drake and the area where Brittany is found.

Formidable Oak

  • There are 6 crystal nodules near the two Skutterchucks in the part where the Nectarous Dandelfly is found.

Other types

The crystal on the Quaggled Mireclops is referred to as a "Mireclops Crystal" specifically, and needs 40 hits from thrown Rock Pikmin to take down. Crystal walls block the way with a crystalline wall. While not given any specific names, the Peckish Aristocrab's claw as well as the shells covering the bodies of the Calcified Crushblat and the Armored Mawdad are all made of a crystal-like material. Finally, the Plasm Wraith can spit out an Elemental Plasm that transforms into a huge crystal cube, which must be broken down bit by bit until it collapses into a pool of plasm.

Gallery

Trivia

  • In the E3 2012 demo of Pikmin 3, all crystals were referred to as crystal nodules. In addition, large crystals back then were translucent, while the ones in the final version are roughly opaque.
  • In the Silver Lake Remix, there are two abnormally big large crystals – their size is due to them storing 50 nuggets, which would be too much for a "normal" large crystal. However, it still takes 10 hits from a Rock Pikmin to break, regardless of size.
  • In the Battle enemies! version of Twilight Hollow, a large crystal blocks a geyser; this is the only large crystal in the game to do this, which normally, only small crystals do.
  • One of the two large crystals that contain 50 fragments.

    One of the two large crystals that contain 50 fragments.

  • Large Small Crystal.jpg

    A large crystal blocking a geyser.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Noducristal Portmanteau of "nodulo" (nodule) and "cristal" (crystal)

See also

Obstacles

Arachnode web Arachnode web • Bag Bag • Bamboo gate Bamboo gate • Bomb rock Bomb rock • Boulder Boulder • Bramble gate (White bramble gate White •Black bramble gate Black) • Breakable pot Breakable pot • Buried Buried object • Cardboard box Cardboard box (Tin box Tin box) • Clipboard Clipboard • Clog Clog • Cobblestone block Cobblestone block • Cold air Cold air • Crystals (Small crystal Small •Large crystal Large •Crystal nodule Crystal nodule •Icicle-like crystal Icicle) • Crystal wall Crystal wall • Dam Dam • Dirt block Dirt block (Solid dirt block) • Dirt wall Dirt wall • Dried plant Dried plant • Electric gate Electric gate • Electrical wire Electrical wire • Flames Flames • Hazard generator (Bubble blower Bubble blower •Electricity generator Electricity generator •Fire geyser Fire geyser •Ice vent Ice vent •Poison emitter Poison emitter •Water spout Water spout) • High ledge High ledge • Hydro jelly Hydro jelly • Hydroe bramble Hydroe bramble • Ice block Ice block • Ice wall Ice wall • Iron block Iron block • Iron fence (Iron fence Rusty •Iron fence White) • Kingcap Kingcap (Poison Kingcap Poisonous) • Mud pool Mud pool • Numbered gate Numbered gate • Paper bag Paper bag • Potted plant Potted plant • Purples neededPurple Pikmin needed • Reinforced wall Reinforced wall (White reinforced wall White •Gray reinforced wall Gray •Black reinforced wall Black) • Sizzling floor Sizzling floor • Spotcap Spotcap (Poison Spotcap Poisonous) • Sprinkler Sprinkler • Sticky mold Sticky mold • [icon] Stubborn rocks • Switch gate (White gate White •Red gate Red •Blue gate Blue) • Trowel Trowel • Tunnel Tunnel (Narrow tunnel Narrow •Pup tunnel Pup) • Water body Water body • Wooden stake Wooden stake

Minor obstacles
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