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[[File:Exploration Kit menu.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Exploration Kit]], as seen in {{p2}}'s pause menu.]]
[[File:Exploration Kit menu.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Exploration Kit]], as seen in {{p2}}'s pause menu.]]
{{game help|p4|Fill in the requirements to unlock the items.}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the requirements to unlock the items.}}
{{needs translation|Chinese|Dutch|French|Italian|Korean|Spanish}}
{{needs translation|Chinese|Dutch|French|Korean|Spanish}}
{{redirects|Upgrade|the updates to the games' software|update}}
{{redirects|Upgrade|the updates to the games' software|update}}
{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}
{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}
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|GerM = Air Shild
|GerM = Air Shild
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Air armor
|Kor  = 에어 아머
|Kor  = 에어 아머
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Air armor
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|size            = x150px
|size            = x150px
|caption        = The Air Armor+'s icon.
|caption        = The Air Armor+'s icon.
|function        = Decreases the player's damage taken by 50%
|function        = Decreases the rookie Rescue Officer's damage taken by 50%
|requirements4  = Have Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 80
|requirements4  = Have Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 80
|requirementsost = Retrieve 22 [[ship part]]s
|requirementsost = Retrieve 22 [[ship part]]s
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|GerM = Air Shild+
|GerM = Air Shild+
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura +
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura +
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Air armor +
|Kor  = 에어 아머+
|Kor  = 에어 아머+
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild+
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild+
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura +
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura +
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Air armor +
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머+
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머+
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|size          = x150px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The Air Armor++'s icon.
|caption      = The Air Armor++'s icon.
|function      = Decreases the player's damage taken by 75%
|function      = Decreases the rookie Rescue Officer's damage taken by 75%
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 120, unlock Air Armor+
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 120, unlock Air Armor+
}}
}}
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|GerM = Air Shild++
|GerM = Air Shild++
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura ++
|Ita  = Aeroarmatura ++
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Air armor ++
|Kor  = 에어 아머++
|Kor  = 에어 아머++
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild++
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Air Shild++
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura ++
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Aeroarmatura ++
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Air armor ++
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머++
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 에어 아머++
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|requirements2 = Defeat the [[Giant Breadbug]], retrieve the [[Dream Material]]
|requirements2 = Defeat the [[Giant Breadbug]], retrieve the [[Dream Material]]
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 50
|requirements4 = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 50
}}
}}
The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks.
The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks.
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|GerM=Electric Protection
|GerM=Electric Protection
|Ita=Anti-shock
|Ita=Anti-shock
|ItaM=Anti-Shock
|ItaM=Anti-shock
|Kor=방전복<br>방전복 (''Pikmin 4'')
|Kor=방전복<br>방전복 (''Pikmin 4'')
|KorR=bangjinbog
|KorR=bangjinbog
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|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier's icon.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier's icon.
|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance
|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|requirements  = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}
}}


The '''{{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier''' is an upgrade for [[Oatchi]] which makes him immune to [[Electricity]] such as from an {{icon|electric gate|y|v=P3}} or from enemies like the [[shockcake]]. In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' it can be obtained from the Lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[player character]] or Oatchi takes electric [[damage]]
The '''{{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier''' is an upgrade for [[Oatchi]] which makes him immune to [[Electricity]] such as from an {{icon|electric gate|y|v=P3}} or from enemies like the [[shockcake]]. In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' it can be obtained from the Lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or Oatchi takes electric [[damage]]


;Gallery
;Gallery
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Electric Protection
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Electric Protection
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Anti-shock
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Anti-shock
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Anti-shock
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방전 목걸이
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방전 목걸이
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|caption      = The Brace Boots's icon.
|caption      = The Brace Boots's icon.
|function      = Gives resistance to [[wind]] and being sucked up
|function      = Gives resistance to [[wind]] and being sucked up
|requirements  = Have the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] hit by wind or be sucked up in a previous [[day]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|requirements  = Have the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] hit by wind or be sucked up in a previous [[day]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}
}}


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|GerM = Anchor Boots
|GerM = Anchor Boots
|Ita  = Stivali saldi
|Ita  = Stivali saldi
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Firm boots
|Kor  = 버팀목 부츠
|Kor  = 버팀목 부츠
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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}}
{{see more|Charge}}
{{see more|Charge}}
The Charging Horn grants the player the ability to charge.
The Charging Horn grants the rookie Rescue Officer the ability to charge.


;Names in other languages
;Names in other languages
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|size        = x150px
|size        = x150px
|caption      = The Extra Hand's icon.
|caption      = The Extra Hand's icon.
|function    = Allows the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] to carry objects, with a carrying weight of 1
|function    = Allows the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] to carry objects, with a carrying weight of 1
|requirements = Complete all of Louie's [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]]
|requirements = Complete all of Louie's [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]]
}}
}}
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The Extra Hand can be obtained after finishing all of [[Louie]]'s [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]], which unlock once he's rescued from the [[Ancient Sirehound]].
The Extra Hand can be obtained after finishing all of [[Louie]]'s [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]], which unlock once he's rescued from the [[Ancient Sirehound]].


It grants the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] the ability to carry objects like the Pikmin (with a carrying weight of 1).
It grants the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] the ability to carry objects like the Pikmin (with a carrying weight of 1).


;Names in other languages
;Names in other languages
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}}


The Gunk Busters affect both the player character and Oatchi. They remove the moving speed debuff when walking on mud or sticky mold.
The Gunk Busters affect both the rookie Rescue Officer and Oatchi. They remove the moving speed debuff when walking on mud or sticky mold.


;Names in other languages
;Names in other languages
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|GerM = Anti-stick Boots
|GerM = Anti-stick Boots
|Ita  = Stivali anticolla
|Ita  = Stivali anticolla
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Anti-glue boots
|Kor  = 진흙 부츠
|Kor  = 진흙 부츠
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Homecoming Signal
|GerM = Homecoming Signal
|Ita  = Richiamo nostalgico
|Ita  = Richiamo nostalgico
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Nostalgic recall
|Kor  = 귀가 피리
|Kor  = 귀가 피리
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Inactive Counter
|GerM = Inactive Counter
|Ita  = Contapigroni
|Ita  = Contapigroni
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Idle counter
|Kor  = 한량 카운터
|Kor  = 한량 카운터
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Formation Trumpet
|GerM = Formation Trumpet
|Ita  = Trombetta di adunata
|Ita  = Trombetta di adunata
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Gathering trumpet
|Kor  = 정렬 피리
|Kor  = 정렬 피리
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Pick Whistle
|GerM = Pick Whistle
|Ita  = Fischietto di raccolta
|Ita  = Fischietto di raccolta
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Harvesting whistle
|Kor  = 뽑기 피리
|Kor  = 뽑기 피리
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Portissimo-Whistle
|GerM = Portissimo-Whistle
|Ita  = Fischietto potente
|Ita  = Fischietto potente
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Powerful whistle
|Kor  = 광범위 피리
|Kor  = 광범위 피리
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|requirements2 = Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the [[Forged Courage]]
|requirements2 = Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the [[Forged Courage]]
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
|requirements4 = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}
}}
The '''Scorch Guard''' is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Emperor Bulblax]] in the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], and collecting the [[Forged Courage]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] on a ledge to the north of the strip of wood Pikmin and leaders hop to when the [[lily pad]] ride ends. The [[Burrowing Snagret]] and [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]] could stop the Pikmin from carrying this piece back. Should the [[paper bag]] outside the Snagret's arena not be pushed down, the Pikmin may take a longer route to the Drake, which involves some Desiccated Skitter Leaves, an [[Arachnode]], and a [[Flighty Joustmite]].
The '''Scorch Guard''' is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Emperor Bulblax]] in the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], and collecting the [[Forged Courage]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] on a ledge to the north of the strip of wood Pikmin and leaders hop to when the [[lily pad]] ride ends. The [[Burrowing Snagret]] and [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]] could stop the Pikmin from carrying this piece back. Should the [[paper bag]] outside the Snagret's arena not be pushed down, the Pikmin may take a longer route to the Drake, which involves some Desiccated Skitter Leaves, an [[Arachnode]], and a [[Flighty Joustmite]].
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|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|requirements  = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}
}}


The '''{{oatchi}} Scorch Guard''' is an upgrade that makes [[Oatchi]] immune to all [[fire]] [[hazard]]s. It's only in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' and can be obtained from the lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[player character]] or Oatchi take fire [[damage]].
The '''{{oatchi}} Scorch Guard''' is an upgrade that makes [[Oatchi]] immune to all [[fire]] [[hazard]]s. It's only in ''[[Pikmin 4]]'' and can be obtained from the lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or Oatchi take fire [[damage]].
With this upgrade, Oatchi doesn't need to worry about being hurt whilst attacking [[fire geyser]]s or fiery enemies such as a [[Fiery Bulblax]]. The upgrade is also able to be toggled off and on.
With this upgrade, Oatchi doesn't need to worry about being hurt whilst attacking [[fire geyser]]s or fiery enemies such as a [[Fiery Bulblax]]. The upgrade is also able to be toggled off and on.


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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Flame Protection
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Flame Protection
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Parafuoco
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Parafuoco
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Fire suit
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방화 목걸이
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방화 목걸이
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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}}
}}


The '''{{oatchi}} Sniff Saver''' makes Oatchi immune to [[poison]] hazards, allowing him to take out [[poison emitter]]s, [[Poison Spotcap]]s, and [[Poison Kingcap]]s safely. As the player character is naturally immune to poison, there is no Rescue Gear equivalent.
The '''{{oatchi}} Sniff Saver''' makes Oatchi immune to [[poison]] hazards, allowing him to take out [[poison emitter]]s, [[Poison Spotcap]]s, and [[Poison Kingcap]]s safely. As the rookie Rescue Officer is naturally immune to poison, there is no Rescue Gear equivalent.


;Names in other languages
;Names in other languages
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Poison Protection
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Poison Protection
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Salvafiuto
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Salvafiuto
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Sniff saver
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 포이즌 클리너
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 포이즌 클리너
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Explarations Drone
|GerM = Explarations Drone
|Ita  = Drone sorvegliante
|Ita  = Drone sorvegliante
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Surveilling drone
|Kor  = 순찰 드론
|Kor  = 순찰 드론
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|caption      = The Thermal Defense's icon.
|caption      = The Thermal Defense's icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
|requirements  = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}
}}


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|GerM = Frost Protection
|GerM = Frost Protection
|Ita  = Termodifesa
|Ita  = Termodifesa
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Thermal defense
|Kor  = 방한복
|Kor  = 방한복
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense's icon.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense's icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|requirements  = Have had the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}
}}


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|GerM = {{oatchi}}Frost Protection
|GerM = {{oatchi}}Frost Protection
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Termodifesa
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Termodifesa
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Thermal defense
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방한복
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 방한복
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Shippart Indicator
|GerM = Shippart Indicator
|Ita  = Rilevatore di pezzi di nave
|Ita  = Rilevatore di pezzi di nave
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Ship pieces' detector
|Kor  = 우주선 부품 센서
|Kor  = 우주선 부품 센서
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = Triple-Hit
|GerM = Triple-Hit
|Ita  = Pugno tripletta
|Ita  = Pugno tripletta
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Triple punch
|Kor  = 트리플 펀치
|Kor  = 트리플 펀치
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = KP-Amplifier
|GerM = KP-Amplifier
|Ita  = Kit vitale
|Ita  = Kit vitale
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Vital kit
|Kor  = 라이프 팩
|Kor  = 라이프 팩
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}} KP-Amplifier
|GerM = {{oatchi}} KP-Amplifier
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Vital kit
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = KP-Amplifier+
|GerM = KP-Amplifier+
|Ita  = Kit vitale +
|Ita  = Kit vitale +
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Vital kit +
|Kor  = 라이프 팩+
|Kor  = 라이프 팩+
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}}KP-Amplifier+
|GerM = {{oatchi}}KP-Amplifier+
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale +
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale +
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Vital kit +
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩+
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩+
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = KP-Amplifier++
|GerM = KP-Amplifier++
|Ita  = Kit vitale ++
|Ita  = Kit vitale ++
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = Vital kit ++
|Kor  = 라이프 팩++
|Kor  = 라이프 팩++
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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|GerM = {{oatchi}} KP-Amplifier++
|GerM = {{oatchi}} KP-Amplifier++
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale ++
|Ita  = {{oatchi}} Kit vitale ++
|ItaM =  
|ItaM = {{oatchi}} Vital kit ++
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩++
|Kor  = {{oatchi}} 라이프 팩++
|KorR =  
|KorR =  
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* In the North American version of the ''New Play Control!'' game, with the language set to French, the Sphere Chart is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the [[Ship's dialogs]] and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the [[Upgrade#Solar System|Solar System]]), this is likely a [[mistake]].
* In the North American version of the ''New Play Control!'' game, with the language set to French, the Sphere Chart is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the [[Ship's dialogs]] and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the [[Upgrade#Solar System|Solar System]]), this is likely a [[mistake]].
* If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.
* If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.
* The Idler's Alert and the Homesick Signal change color based on what color [[Pikmin 4 player character|the player's]] suit is. The Idler's Alert is always red for Olimar, while the Homesick Signal looks compleatly different.
* The Idler's Alert and the Homesick Signal change color based on what color the rookie Rescue Officer's suit is. The Idler's Alert is always red for Olimar, while the Homesick Signal looks completely different.


== See also ==
== See also ==

Latest revision as of 01:18, December 3, 2024

The Exploration Kit menu.
The Exploration Kit, as seen in Pikmin 2's pause menu.

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 4.
Particularly: Fill in the requirements to unlock the items.

The following article or section needs help from someone who can translate Chinese/Dutch/French/Korean/Spanish text.

"Upgrade" redirects here. For the updates to the games' software, see update.
This article is about gear as equipment and tools. For gears that are cogs, see Gear (disambiguation).

In most Pikmin games, players are able to obtain diverse pieces of gear that empower the main characters, typically by granting immunities to some hazards, increasing stats, or unlocking new abilities. The method by which they are obtained depends on the game, and some pieces of gear appear in multiple games. Before Pikmin 4 these upgrades were not given a name, but they are specifically referred to as "gear" in various places of Pikmin 4. Also unique to Pikmin 4 is the ability to enable or disable any upgrade (besides the Survey Drone, Idler's Alert and Homesick Signal) once obtained.

Obtaining[edit]

In Pikmin 2, the player needs to retrieve certain treasures, usually guarded by bosses. When the Hocotate ship takes the treasure in, it is able to make use of it to create an upgrade. The upgrades can be found on a checklist called the Exploration Kit on the pause menu, and there is a distinction between the treasure itself and the upgrade. If the player exits the cave from the pause menu after getting the treasure instead of using a geyser, the treasure will be left behind but the leaders will keep the upgrade.

In Pikmin 3, the two important pieces of gear that allow reaching new areas are cellphones that need to be retrieved to the S.S. Drake, while the optional spacesuit upgrades can be found buried or off the beaten path in the form of Gashapon capsules; these too need to be brought back to the S.S. Drake and there isn't much of a difference between the object and the upgrade proper.

In Pikmin 4, upgrades can be obtained by purchasing them from Russ's lab, or by completing certain missions. In the case of the lab, they will have an associated raw material cost, and some only become available in the shop when certain sparklium thresholds are met or when certain things happen in-game. In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, upgrades are among the rewards that Olimar may receive for each ship part he recovered during a day.

List[edit]

Purpose Gear Pikmin 2 Pikmin 3 Pikmin 4 Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
Stat improvement Air Armor See Metal Suit Z See Metal Suit Z Yes No
Stat improvement Pup Air Armor No No Yes No
Stat improvement Air Armor+ No No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Pup Air Armor+ No No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Air Armor++ No No Yes No
Stat improvement Pup Air Armor++ No No Yes No
Hazard immunity Anti-Electrifier Yes Yes Yes No
Hazard immunity Pup Anti-Electrifier No No Yes No
Misc. Brace Boots See Rush Boots No Yes No
New ability Charging Horn No No Yes Yes
Discovering new areas Data Glutton No Yes No No
New ability Dodge Whistle No Yes No No
New ability Extra Hand No No Yes No
Discovering new areas Folded Data Glutton No Yes No No
Misc. Gunk Busters No No Yes No
Misc. Headlamp See Solar System No Yes No
Misc. Headlamp+ No No Yes No
Misc. Homesick Signal No No Yes Yes
Misc. Idle Counter No No Yes Yes
Misc. Idler's Alert No No Yes Yes
New ability Lineup Trumpet No No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Mega Tweeter Yes No See Power Whistle No
Stat improvement Metal Suit Z Yes Yes See Air Armor See Air Armor+
New ability Napsack Yes No No No
New ability Pluckaphone Yes No See Plucking Whistle No
New ability Plucking Whistle See Pluckaphone No Yes No
Stat improvement Power Whistle See Mega Tweeter No Yes No
New ability Rocket Fist Yes No See Triple Threat See Triple Threat
Stat improvement Rush Boots Yes No Yes Yes
Hazard immunity Scorch Guard Yes Yes Yes No
Hazard immunity Pup Scorch Guard No No Yes No
Hazard immunity Pup Sniff Saver No No Yes No
Misc. Solar System Yes No See Headlamp No
Discovering new areas Sphere Chart Yes No No No
Discovering new areas Survey Chart Yes No No No
Misc. Survey Drone No No Yes Yes
Hazard immunity Thermal Defense No No Yes No
Hazard immunity Pup Thermal Defense No No Yes No
Misc. Treasure Gauge Yes No Yes Yes (as Parts Detector)
Misc. Treasure Gauge+ No No Yes No
New ability Triple Threat See Rocket Fist No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Tuff Stuff No No Yes No
Stat improvement Pup Tuff Stuff No No Yes No
Stat improvement Tuff Stuff+ No No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Pup Tuff Stuff+ No No Yes Yes
Stat improvement Tuff Stuff++ No No Yes No
Stat improvement Pup Tuff Stuff++ No No Yes No

In addition, there is a list of upgrades in Hey! Pikmin.

Air Armor[edit]

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 4.
Particularly: How much defense does Air Armor provide?

Air Armor Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor in Pikmin 4.
The Air Armor's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Increases defense
How to obtain Own Tuff Stuff, then buy for Raw material × 40
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー?
Ea Āmā		 Air Armor
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Atmosfeerpantser Atmosphere Armor
Flag of France French Aéroblindage Airshielding
Flag of Germany German Luftschild Air Shild
Flag of Italy Italian Aeroarmatura Air armor
Flag of South Korea Korean 에어 아머
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo

Pup Air Armor[edit]

Pup Air Armor Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Air Armor's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 25%
How to obtain Own Pup Tuff Stuff, then buy for Raw material × 80

A decent if expensive strategy is to feed Oatchi 5 Scrummy Bones, nearly doubling his HP. All tiers of Air Armor also apply the damage reduction percentage to the temporary HP, making Oatchi much harder to knock down than he already is.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー Pup?
Ea Āmā		 Air Armor Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Atmosfeerpantser Pup Atmosphere Armor
Flag of France French Aéroblindage Pup Pup Airshielding
Flag of Germany German PupLuftschild PupAir Shild
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Aeroarmatura Pup Air armor
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 에어 아머
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec Pup -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo Pup

Air Armor+[edit]

Air Armor+ Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor+ in Pikmin 4.
The Air Armor+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Decreases the rookie Rescue Officer's damage taken by 50%
How to obtain Have Air Armor, have reached Sparklium × 6000, then buy for Raw material × 80
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 22 ship parts
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー＋?
Ea Āmā +		 Air Armor +
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Atmosfeerpantser 2.0 Atmosphere Armor 2.0
Flag of France French Aéroblindage +
Flag of Germany German Luftschild+ Air Shild+
Flag of Italy Italian Aeroarmatura + Air armor +
Flag of South Korea Korean 에어 아머+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec + -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo +

Pup Air Armor+[edit]

Pup Air Armor+ Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor+ for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Air Armor+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 50%
How to obtain Have Pup Air Armor, have reached Sparklium × 6000, then buy for Raw material × 120
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Have met Moss, retrieve 18 ship parts
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー＋ Pup?
Ea Āmā +		 Air Armor + Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲＋ Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲＋ Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Atmosfeerpantser 2.0 Pup Atmosphere Armor 2.0
Flag of France French Aéroblindage + Pup
Flag of Germany German PupLuftschild+ PupAir Shild+
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Aeroarmatura + Pup Air armor +
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 에어 아머+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec Pup + -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo Pup +

Air Armor++[edit]

Air Armor++ Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor++ in Pikmin 4.
The Air Armor++'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Decreases the rookie Rescue Officer's damage taken by 75%
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 120, unlock Air Armor+
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー＋＋?
Ea Āmā ++		 Air Armor ++
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲＋＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲＋＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Atmosfeerpantser 3.0 Atmosphere Armor 3.0
Flag of France French Aéroblindage ++
Flag of Germany German Luftschild++ Air Shild++
Flag of Italy Italian Aeroarmatura ++ Air armor ++
Flag of South Korea Korean 에어 아머++
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec ++ -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo ++

Pup Air Armor++[edit]

Pup Air Armor++ Icon.
Icon for the Air Armor++ for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Air Armor++'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 75%
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 160, unlock Pup Air Armor+
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese エアアーマー＋＋ Pup?
Ea Āmā ++		 Air Armor ++ Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 空氣裝甲＋＋ Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 空气装甲＋＋ Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Atmosfeerpantser 3.0 Pup Atmosphere Armor 3.0
Flag of France French Aéroblindage ++ Pup
Flag of Germany German PupLuftschild++ PupAir Shild++
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Aeroarmatura ++ Pup Air armor ++
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 에어 아머++
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Eoliprotec Pup ++ -
Flag of Spain Spanish Eoloscudo Pup ++

Anti-Electrifier[edit]

Anti-Electrifier Icon.
Icon for the Anti-Electrifier in Pikmin 4.
The Anti-Electrifier's icon in Pikmin 4.
Games Pikmin 2,  Pikmin 3,  Pikmin 4
Function Gives electricity resistance
How to obtain Pikmin 2:  Defeat the Giant Breadbug, retrieve the Dream Material
Pikmin 3:  Retrieve the capsule
Pikmin 4:  Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi take electric damage, then buy for Raw material × 50

The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the leaders' suits immune to electricity, including electrical attacks.

In Pikmin 2, it is obtained by defeating the Giant Breadbug in the Glutton's Kitchen, and collecting the Dream Material. Although leaders become invulnerable to electrical attacks, the Titan Dweevil's Shock Therapist will still manage to stun them, despite not causing any damage.

In Pikmin 3, it can be found buried near the place where Charlie crashed onto the planet's surface in the Distant Tundra, guarded by an Arctic Cannon Larva. The capsule has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. This device is particularly useful when trying to pass by electrical hazards with a group of Yellow Pikmin.

Gallery
  • The Dream Material.

    The Dream Material.

  • The Anti-Electrifier's capsule in Pikmin 3.

    The Anti-Electrifier's capsule in Pikmin 3.

  • Analysis of the Anti-Electrifier.

    Analysis of the Anti-Electrifier.

  • Close up of the Anti-Electrifier after being dug up.

    Close up of the Anti-Electrifier after being dug up.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese アンチ・エレキ?
Anchi Ereki		 Anti Electric
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 抗電装 Anti-electric equipment
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 抗电装 Anti-electric equipment
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Schokisolator Shock Isolator
Flag of France French Anti-choc Anti-shock
Flag of Germany German Elektroschutz Electric Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Anti-shock Anti-shock
Flag of South Korea Korean 방전복
방전복 (Pikmin 4)
bangjinbog
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antichoque Anti-shock
Flag of Spain Spanish Anti-eléctric (Pikmin 2)
Antieléctrico (Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4)		 Anti-"electric"
Anti-electric

Pup Anti-Electrifier[edit]

Pup Anti-Electrifier Icon.
Icon for the Anti-Electrifier for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Anti-Electrifier's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Gives electricity resistance
How to obtain Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi take electric damage, then buy for Raw material × 100

The Pup Anti-Electrifier is an upgrade for Oatchi which makes him immune to Electricity such as from an electric gate electric gate or from enemies like the shockcake. In Pikmin 4 it can be obtained from the Lab for Raw material x 100 but only after the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi takes electric damage

Gallery
  • Oatchi before and after equipping the Pup Anti-Electrifier.

    Oatchi before and after equipping the Pup Anti-Electrifier.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese アンチ・エレキ Pup?
Anchi Ereki		 Anti Electric Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 抗電裝 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 抗电装 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Schokafweerhalsband Pup Shock-repellent collar
Flag of France French Antichoc Pup
Flag of Germany German PupElektroschutz PupElectric Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Anti-shock Pup Anti-shock
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 방전 목걸이
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antichoque Pup Anti-shock Pup
Flag of Spain Spanish Antieléctrico Pup

Brace Boots[edit]

Brace Boots Icon.
Icon for the Brace Boots in Pikmin 4.
The Brace Boots's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Gives resistance to wind and being sucked up
How to obtain Have the rookie Rescue Officer hit by wind or be sucked up in a previous day, then buy for Raw material × 80
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ふんばりブーツ?
Funbari Būtsu		 Standing-firm Boots
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 站穩靴
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 站稳靴
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Ankerlaarzen Anchor Boots
Flag of France French Bottes à crampons Cleats boots
Flag of Germany German Ankerstiefel Anchor Boots
Flag of Italy Italian Stivali saldi Firm boots
Flag of South Korea Korean 버팀목 부츠
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Agarrabotas Grip-boots
Flag of Spain Spanish Agarrabotas Grip-boots

Charging Horn[edit]

Charging Horn Icon.
Icon for the Charging Horn in Pikmin 4.
The Charging Horn's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Unlocks the ability to charge
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 450, then buy for Raw material × 20
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 1 ship part
See more: Charge.

The Charging Horn grants the rookie Rescue Officer the ability to charge.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese トツゲキ笛?
Totsugeki Fue		 Charge Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 突擊哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 突击哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Aanvalshoorn Attack Horn
Flag of France French Cor d'assaut Charge horn
Flag of Germany German Aussendehorn Send Horn
Flag of Italy Italian Corno d'attacco Attack horn
Flag of South Korea Korean 돌격 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Corneta de investidas Charge horn
Flag of Spain Spanish Cuerno de embestida Charge horn

Data Glutton[edit]

Data Glutton Icon.
Artwork of the Data Glutton from Pikmin 3.
The Data Glutton.
Games Pikmin 3
Function Unlocks the Distant Tundra
How to obtain Defeat the Armored Mawdad, retrieve the cellphone

The Data Glutton is an old cellphone, and is found within the belly of the Armored Mawdad in the Garden of Hope. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. It emits a signal that Alph and Brittany first assume to be Charlie. Upon collecting the device, Alph uses its technology to boost the signal strength of the S.S. Drake, allowing them to access the Distant Tundra.

Gallery
  • The Data Glutton being scanned.

    The Data Glutton being scanned.

  • The Data Glutton is rewarded for defeating the Armored Mawdad.

    The Data Glutton is rewarded for defeating the Armored Mawdad.

  • Carrying the Data Glutton.

    Carrying the Data Glutton.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese いにしえのパケシス?
Inishie no Pakeshisu		 Ancient Packet System
Flag of Germany German Datenarchiv Data archive
Flag of Italy Italian Archivio trasmittente Transmitter archive
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Fósil de datos Data fossil

Dodge Whistle[edit]

Dodge Whistle Icon.
Image of the Dodge Whistle capsule.
The Dodge Whistle's capsule.
Games Pikmin 3
Function Allows leaders and Pikmin to dodge
How to obtain Retrieve the capsule
See more: Dodge.

The Dodge Whistle can be found on a small cliff a short distance away from the exit to the Vehemoth Phosbat cave, where the Pikmin will carry the spoils of the battle through. It can be obtained by throwing Pikmin onto the Bouncy Mushroom between it and the path. There are some enemies in the way, however: two Swooping Snitchbugs are guarding the object, and Joustmites, Skeeterskates, and Bearded Amprats can be found on the route the Pikmin will use to take it to the Drake. However, this all can be bypassed by having Winged Pikmin carry it. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin.

Collecting it allows the leaders to dodge left or right, guiding the Pikmin. It is done in a straight line normally, or in an arc around a lock-on target (in the original Pikmin 3 only). When rolling, the leaders do not lose height, making certain sequence breaks possible.

Gallery
  • Closeup of the Dodge Whistle's capsule.

    Closeup of the Dodge Whistle's capsule.

  • Analysis of the Dodge Whistle.

    Analysis of the Dodge Whistle.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヨケ笛?
Yoke Fue		 Dodge Whistle

Extra Hand[edit]

Extra Hand Icon.
Icon for the Extra Hand in Pikmin 4.
The Extra Hand's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Allows the rookie Rescue Officer to carry objects, with a carrying weight of 1
How to obtain Complete all of Louie's side missions
See more: Carry.
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The Extra Hand can be obtained after finishing all of Louie's side missions, which unlock once he's rescued from the Ancient Sirehound.

It grants the rookie Rescue Officer the ability to carry objects like the Pikmin (with a carrying weight of 1).

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese おてつだいアーム?
O-tetsudai Āmu		 Helping arm
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 幫助手臂
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 帮助手臂
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Helpende hand Helping Hand
Flag of France French Bras de soutien Support Arm
Flag of Germany German Zusatzhand Additive Hand
Flag of Italy Italian Braccio ausiliare Auxiliary arm
Flag of South Korea Korean 도움의 손길
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Mãozinha Helping hand
Flag of Spain Spanish Brazo de transporte

Folded Data Glutton[edit]

Folded Data Glutton Icon.
Artwork of the Folded Data Glutton from Pikmin 3.
The Folded Data Glutton.
Games Pikmin 3
Function Unlocks the Twilight River
How to obtain Defeat the Sandbelching Meerslug, retrieve the cellphone

The Folded Data Glutton is a folding cellphone, found within the belly of the Sandbelching Meerslug in the Tropical Wilds. It emits a signal that the leaders first assume to be Olimar. Upon collecting the device, Alph uses its technology to boost the signal strength of the Drake, allowing them to access the Twilight River. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin.

This cellphone has an image of two ferrets on its display. Despite its supposed lack of recent use, the interface on the phone claims that its current battery life is quite high, implying that it was either recently charged, or has been only recently turned back on after a long period of dormancy.

One can throw Pikmin at it when it is first found and have them dig it out without triggering the cutscene where the boss awakens. This is possible if the leaders are positioned just far away enough to not trigger the event, but still close enough for the Pikmin throw to reach. However, the Pikmin will never make any progress towards digging it out, forcing the player to face the boss. Alternatively, using a sequence break involving the Dodge Whistle, it is possible to observe this behavior regardless of proximity, by reaching the Meerslug's arena before rescuing Charlie from the Vehemoth Phosbat.

Gallery
  • The Folded Data Glutton being scanned.

    The Folded Data Glutton being scanned.

  • The Folded Data Glutton buried in the sand.

    The Folded Data Glutton buried in the sand.

  • The Folded Data Glutton next to a deceased Sandbelching Meerslug.

    The Folded Data Glutton next to a deceased Sandbelching Meerslug.

  • Pikmin carrying the Folded Data Glutton.

    Pikmin carrying the Folded Data Glutton.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese 折れたパケシス?
Oreta Pakeshisu		 Folded Packet System
Flag of Germany German Klapparchiv Folding archive
Flag of Italy Italian Archivio pieghevole Folding archive

Gunk Busters[edit]

Gunk Busters Icon.
Icon for the Gunk Busters in Pikmin 4.
The Gunk Buster's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Allows normal movement on sticky mold and shallow mud
How to obtain Have gone through sticky mold or shallow mud, then buy for Raw material × 240

The Gunk Busters affect both the rookie Rescue Officer and Oatchi. They remove the moving speed debuff when walking on mud or sticky mold.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ネバー・ノロノロ?
Nebā Noronoro		 Never Slow
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 抗黏裝
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 抗粘装
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Antiplaklaarzen Anti-stick Boots
Flag of France French Bottes antigadoue Anti-mud boots
Flag of Germany German Antihaftstiefel Anti-stick Boots
Flag of Italy Italian Stivali anticolla Anti-glue boots
Flag of South Korea Korean 진흙 부츠
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Botas antigosma Anti-goo boots
Flag of Spain Spanish Botas antiadherentes

Headlamp[edit]

Headlamp Icon.
Icon for the Headlamp in Pikmin 4.
The Headlamp's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Gives some light to dark caves
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 2000, then buy for Raw material × 30

The Headlamp dramatically increases the amount of light given off by leaders in caves. The Sightless Passage and Below-Grade Discotheque are considered "dark" and will warn the player to not enter without a Headlamp, though this warning may be disregarded. Exploring either cave without a Headlamp will result in nothing at all being revealed on the radar map and the Go Here! function will be unavailable.

Some sublevels of other caves, such as sublevel 2 of The Mud Pit and sublevel 11 of Cavern for a King, have incredibly poor visibility without a Headlamp, and members of the Rescue Corps may even comment on the wisdom of having the Headlamp equipped. However, these sublevels are not subject to the same radar penalties.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヘッドランプ?
Heddoranpu		 Headlamp
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 頭燈
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 头灯
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Hoofdlamp Headlamp
Flag of France French Projecteur Projector
Flag of Germany German Stirnlampe Headlamp
Flag of Italy Italian Torcia frontale Front torch
Flag of South Korea Korean 헤드램프
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Lanterna de cabeça Head-lamp
Flag of Spain Spanish Linterna para la cabeza

Headlamp+[edit]

Headlamp+ Icon.
Icon for the Headlamp+ in Pikmin 4.
The Headlamp+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Increases the light in dark caves
How to obtain Own Headlamp and have reached Sparklium × 5500, then buy for Raw material × 100
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヘッドランプ＋?
Heddoranpu +		 Headlamp +
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 頭燈＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 头灯＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Hoofdlamp 2.0 Headlamp 2.0
Flag of France French Projecteur + Projector +
Flag of Germany German Stirnlampe+ Headlamp+
Flag of Italy Italian Torcia frontale + Front torch +
Flag of South Korea Korean 헤드램프+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Lanterna de cabeça + Head-lamp +
Flag of Spain Spanish Tesorímetro +

Homesick Signal[edit]

Homesick Signal Icon.
Icon for the Homesick Signal in Pikmin 4.
The Homesick Signal's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Calls all Pikmin not with a leader towards the base
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 4500, then buy for Raw material × 80
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 6 ship parts

The Homesick Signal summons all Pikmin that are not with a leader towards the current location of the base. Unlike the Idler's Alert, Pikmin will abandon their current task to respond to the signal. If the base moves, Pikmin in motion will not redirect to the new location.

Gallery
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ホームシック笛?
Hōmushikku Fue		 Homesick Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 思鄉哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 思乡哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Terugkeersignaal Return Signal
Flag of France French Signal de rapatriement Return signal
Flag of Germany German Heimkehrsignal Homecoming Signal
Flag of Italy Italian Richiamo nostalgico Nostalgic recall
Flag of South Korea Korean 귀가 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Sinal de base Base signal
Flag of Spain Spanish Antena de llamada a base

Idle Counter[edit]

Idle Counter Icon.
Icon for the Idle Counter in Pikmin 4.
The Idle Counter's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Shows an indicator of how many Pikmin are idling
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 2500, then buy for Raw material × 40
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: None

This adds an element to the HUD which shows how many Pikmin are idle at the current moment.

In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, Olimar has the Idle Counter from the start, and it is listed as such by his tablet.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヒマジンカウンター?
Himajin Kauntā		 Idler Counter
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 閒人統計器
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 闲人统计器
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Nikserteller Nothing Doer Counter
Flag of France French Détecteur d'inactifs Idlers detector
Flag of Germany German Untätigkeitszähler Inactive Counter
Flag of Italy Italian Contapigroni Idle counter
Flag of South Korea Korean 한량 카운터
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Continativos From "conta inativos" (idler counter)
Flag of Spain Spanish Cuentaociosos

Idler's Alert[edit]

Idler's Alert Icon.
Icon for the Idler's Alert in Pikmin 4.
The Idler's Alert's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Calls all idle Pikmin to wherever it was used
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 3500, then buy for Raw material × 80
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 10 ship parts

The Idler's Alert is a piece of gear which calls all idle Pikmin to the location it was used. It does not cure status effects from Pikmin, and does not affect Oatchi.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヒマジン笛?
Himajin Fue		 Idler Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 閒人哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 闲人哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Nikserssignaal Nothing Doers Signal
Flag of France French Rappel des inactifs Idlers' recall
Flag of Germany German Untätigkeitsalarm Inactive Alarm
Flag of Italy Italian Allarme antipigrizia Anti-laziness alert
Flag of South Korea Korean 한량 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Alerta de inativos Idlers' alert
Flag of Spain Spanish Antena de llamada a ociosos

Lineup Trumpet[edit]

Lineup Trumpet Icon.
Icon for the Lineup Trumpet in Pikmin 4.
The Lineup Trumpet's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Unlocks the ability to swarm
How to obtain Complete all of Frisé's side missions
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 3 ship parts
See more: Swarm.

The Lineup Trumpet grants the player the ability to swarm.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese セイレツ笛?
Seiretsu Fue		 Lineup Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 列隊哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 列队哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Formatietrompet Formation Trumpet
Flag of France French Trompette d'alignement Line-up trumpet
Flag of Germany German Formationstrompete Formation Trumpet
Flag of Italy Italian Trombetta di adunata Gathering trumpet
Flag of South Korea Korean 정렬 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Trombeta de formação Formation trumpet
Flag of Spain Spanish Trompeta de formación Formation trumpet

Mega Tweeter[edit]

Mega Tweeter
Artwork of the Amplified Amplifier.
The Amplified Amplifier.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Increases the whistle's range
How to obtain Retrieve the Amplified Amplifier

The Mega Tweeter (メガ・スピーカー?, lit.: "Mega Speaker") is obtained by defeating the Ranging Bloyster in the Shower Room, and collecting the Amplified Amplifier. This upgrade increases the range of the whistles of all leaders. The diameter of the visible circle projected on the ground increases to about 144% of its original size, thus more than doubling the area the whistle affects. This makes it easier to call scattered Pikmin to the leader's side.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese メガ・スピーカー?
Mega Supīkā		 Mega Speaker
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Haut-parleur d'aigus High-pitched sound (producing) loudspeaker
Flag of France French (NoE) Méga Tweeter Mega Tweeter
Flag of Germany German Mega-Pleife Mega-Whistle
Flag of Italy Italian Megaspeaker Mega Speaker
Flag of Spain Spanish Megabocina Mega-horn

Metal Suit Z[edit]

Metal Suit Z Icon.
Artwork of the Metal Suit Z.
The Metal Suit Z's capsule in Pikmin 3.
Games Pikmin 2,  Pikmin 3
Function Gives higher defense
How to obtain Pikmin 2:  Defeat the Pileated Snagret, retrieve the Justice Alloy
Pikmin 3:  Retrieve the capsule

The Metal Suit Z increases the integrity of the leaders' suits, reducing damage taken by half. In Pikmin 2, it is obtained by defeating the Pileated Snagret in the Snagret Hole, and collecting the Justice Alloy. In Pikmin 3, it can be found on a strip of path that connects the shore near the Mock Bottom and the place where Alph crash-landed, and must be reached by throwing leaders up either side. To note is that the Hermit Crawmad near the bridge could interfere with the carrier Pikmin.

This upgrade is useful for attempts in defeating a large Bulborb or Spotty Bulbear with leaders alone without coming to much harm. The Hocotate ship in Pikmin 2 claims that it will make enemy bites and being stepped on produce minimal pain. This is a gross simplification on its part, intended to avoid having to explain the intricacies in detail. In reality, all sources of pain will be reduced dramatically, not just those two, and enemies like Shearwigs and Wollywogs will still produce a significant amount of damage.

Gallery
  • The Justice Alloy.

    The Justice Alloy.

  • Close up of the Metal Suit Z in Pikmin 3.

    Close up of the Metal Suit Z in Pikmin 3.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese メタルスーツZ?
Metarusūtsu Z		 Metal Suit Z
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 金屬装Z Metal Pack Z
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 金属装Z Metal Pack Z
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Combinaison Z Z Suit
Flag of France French (NoE) Combifer Ironsuit Portmanteau of "combinaison" (suit) and "fer" (iron).
Flag of Germany German Metallanzug Z Metal Suit z
Flag of Italy Italian Tuta metallo Z Metal Suit z
Flag of South Korea Korean 강철복 Z
gangcheolbog Z		 Stel Suit Z
Flag of Spain Spanish Armadura Z Armor Z

Napsack[edit]

Napsack
Artwork of the Five-man Napsack.
The Five-man Napsack.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Allows leaders to lie down
How to obtain Defeat the Burrowing Snagret, retrieve the Five-Man Napsack
See more: Lie down.

The Napsack can be obtained by defeating the Burrowing Snagret in the White Flower Garden, and collecting the Five-Man Napsack. This upgrade provides a quick method of returning to the Pikmin Onions above ground or the Research Pod when underground, which is achieved by holding the X Button on the GameCube controller / the C Button on the Nunchuk once it has been obtained. When used, the leader in control falls asleep, and any nearby Pikmin, up to a maximum of four, carry him to their associated Onion (or Research Pod), a minimum of just one being required. The Napsack can also be used to do many glitches. For example, you can use it to get the Blue Onion without discovering Yellow Pikmin.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese たんけんねぶくろ?
Tanken Nebukuro		 Expedition Sleeping Bag
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Sacdodo Napsack
Flag of France French (NoE) Sac Zzzz Zzzz sack
Flag of Germany German Schlafsack Sleep Bag
Flag of Italy Italian Sacconanna Sleepy Time Bag
Flag of Spain Spanish Saco de dormir Sleeping bag

Pluckaphone[edit]

Pluckaphone
Artwork of the Professional Noisemaker.
The Professional Noisemaker.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
How to obtain Defeat the Waterwraith, retrieve the Professional Noisemaker

The Pluckaphone is obtained by defeating the Waterwraith in the Submerged Castle and collecting the Professional Noisemaker. It is an upgrade that allows the leaders' whistles to call buried Pikmin out from the ground, saving precious time that would otherwise be spent plucking them out. As well as picking newly produced Pikmin at the Onions, this is useful for calling out Pikmin that were planted by a Mamuta or a Swooping Snitchbug, as well as transformed by Candypop Buds.

In the first trailer for Pikmin, Olimar is seen calling Pikmin from the ground, so the Pluckaphone may be an implementation of a prerelease element from the first Pikmin game. The Pluckaphone was originally going to be called "Pluck Megaphone", judging from the early English script left inside the final version of Pikmin 2.[1]

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ひきぬきメガホン?
Hikinuki Megahon		 Plucking Megaphone
Flag of France French Déterraphone Pluckaphone
Flag of Germany German Pflückerfon Pluckaphone
Flag of Italy Italian Sradicofono Pluckaphone
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) Cosecháfono Harvestphone

Plucking Whistle[edit]

Plucking Whistle Icon.
Icon for the Plucking Whistle in Pikmin 4.
The Plucking Whistle's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
How to obtain Have completed Russ's "An Ode to Science" side mission, then buy for Raw material × 240

The Plucking Whistle is Russ's final upgrade, available for purchase once all other gear is bought. It works identical to the Pluckaphone from Pikmin 2, uprooting Pikmin from the ground by using the whistle. This is particularly useful for several Dandori Challenge stages and Trial of the Sage Leaf floors, as some Pikmin can be called from a distance and save precious time.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ヒッコヌキ笛?
Hikkonuki Fue		 Plucking Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 拔起哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 拔起哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Oogstfluitje Harvest Whistle
Flag of France French Sifflet de déterrage Plucking whistle
Flag of Germany German Pflückpfeife Pick Whistle
Flag of Italy Italian Fischietto di raccolta Harvesting whistle
Flag of South Korea Korean 뽑기 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Apito de colheita Hervest whistle
Flag of Spain Spanish Silbato de arranque

Power Whistle[edit]

Power Whistle Icon.
Icon for the Power Whistle in Pikmin 4.
The Power Whistle's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Increases the whistle's range
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 120, further requirements unknown
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ワイド笛?
Waido Fue		 Wide Whistle
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 廣域哨子
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 广域哨子
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Volumefluitje Volume Whistle
Flag of France French Sifflet longue portée Long range whistle
Flag of Germany German Fortissimo-Pfeife Portissimo-Whistle
Flag of Italy Italian Fischietto potente Powerful whistle
Flag of South Korea Korean 광범위 피리
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Apito de longo alcance Long range whistle
Flag of Spain Spanish Silbato de largo alcance

Rocket Fist[edit]

Rocket Fist
Artwork of the Brute Knuckles.
The Brute Knuckles.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Gives leaders a punch combo
How to obtain Defeat the Mamuta, retrieve the Brute Knuckles
See more: Punch.

The Rocket Fist can be obtained by defeating one of the Mamuta in the Frontier Cavern, and collecting the Brute Knuckles. It enables a new, stronger punching combo attack for use by the leaders, which makes defeating enemies with leaders alone much easier and more efficient. Without the upgrade, the the A Button on the GameCube controller / the A Button on the Wii Remote button will produce a simple right punch. Once this treasure has been collected, pressing the A Button on the GameCube controller / the A Button on the Wii Remote a second time will perform a left-hook, and a third time launches a devastating wind-up punch. Due to a glitch, punching while moving makes the attacks come out faster, which greatly boosts the Rocket Fist's effectiveness.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ロケットパンチ?
Roketto Panchi		 Rocket Punch
Flag of France French Poing Fusée Rocket Fist
Flag of Germany German Raketenfaust Rocket Fist
Flag of Italy Italian Pugno razzo Rocket punch
Flag of Spain Spanish Puño volador Flying fist

Rush Boots[edit]

Rush Boots Icon.
Icon for the Rush Boots in Pikmin 4.
The Rush Boots' icon in Pikmin 4.
Games Pikmin 2,  Pikmin 4
Function Makes leaders run faster
How to obtain Pikmin 2:  Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the Repugnant Appendage
Pikmin 4:  Have reached Sparklium × 5100, buy for Raw material × 120
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 8 ship parts

The Rush Boots can be obtained by defeating the Empress Bulblax in the Frontier Cavern, and collecting the Repugnant Appendage. It is a modification to the leaders' footwear that allows them to run more quickly, around 1.3 times faster,[2] or at around the same speed as flowered White Pikmin. The Rush Boots also renders the blowing attack of Puffy and Withering Blowhogs ineffective against leaders (in Pikmin 2 only; this effect requires the Brace Boots in Pikmin 4). The ship explains both functions as the result of lowered air resistance. It can provide to be a minor hindrance however, as the Pikmin's speed is not increased alongside the leader's, so they fall behind, are harder to control and often get stuck when going around corners.

Gallery
  • The Repugnant Appendage.

    The Repugnant Appendage.

  • The Rush Boots in the Lab.

    The Rush Boots in the Lab.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ダッシュブーツ?
Dasshu Būtsu		 Dash Boots
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 衝刺靴
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 冲刺靴
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Hardloopschoenen Running Shoes
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Bottes grand V High speed boots
Flag of France French (NoE) Bottes Grand V (Pikmin 2)
Bottes grand V (Pikmin 4)		 High Speed Boots
High speed boots
Flag of Germany German Flinkstiefel Fast Boots
Flag of Italy Italian Stivali lesti Ready boots
Flag of South Korea Korean 대시 부츠
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Velocibotas Speed-boots
Flag of Spain Spanish Velocibotas Speed-boots

Scorch Guard[edit]

Scorch Guard Icon.
Icon for the Scorch Guard in Pikmin 4.
The Scorch Guard's icon in Pikmin 4.
Games Pikmin 2,  Pikmin 3,  Pikmin 4
Function Gives fire resistance
How to obtain Pikmin 2:  Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the Forged Courage
Pikmin 3:  Retrieve the capsule
Pikmin 4:  Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi take fire damage, buy for Raw material × 50

The Scorch Guard is an armor upgrade that makes all leaders' suits impervious to fire. In Pikmin 2, it is obtained by defeating the Emperor Bulblax in the Bulblax Kingdom, and collecting the Forged Courage. In Pikmin 3, it can be found buried on a ledge to the north of the strip of wood Pikmin and leaders hop to when the lily pad ride ends. The Burrowing Snagret and Desiccated Skitter Leaves could stop the Pikmin from carrying this piece back. Should the paper bag outside the Snagret's arena not be pushed down, the Pikmin may take a longer route to the Drake, which involves some Desiccated Skitter Leaves, an Arachnode, and a Flighty Joustmite.

With this upgrade, there is no need to worry about being hurt when destroying fire geysers, or fighting enemies such as the Fiery Blowhog or Fiery Bulblax. However, the Titan Dweevil's Flare Cannon will still be able to stun leaders, even if it does not harm them.

In Pikmin 4, both the Scorch Guard and the Pup Scorch Guard must be equipped in order to enter the Frozen Inferno, making them one of the few pieces of gear required to 100% explore the game.

Gallery
  • The Forged Courage.

    The Forged Courage.

  • The Scorch Guard's capsule in Pikmin 3.

    The Scorch Guard's capsule in Pikmin 3.

  • Location of the Scorch Guard.

    Location of the Scorch Guard.

  • Closeup of the Scorch Guard in Pikmin 3, after being dug out.

    Closeup of the Scorch Guard in Pikmin 3, after being dug out.

  • Blue Pikmin carry the Scorch Guard.

    Blue Pikmin carry the Scorch Guard.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese フレア・ガード?
Furea Gādo		 Flare Guard
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 防火装 Fire Guard
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 防火装
Fire Guard
Flag of France French Para-brûlure
Parabrûlure (Pikmin 4)		 Burn counter
Flag of Germany German Flammschutz Flame Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Parafuoco Fire suit
Flag of South Korea Korean 방화복
banghwabog		 Fire Suit
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antichamas Anti-flames
Flag of Spain Spanish Antillamas Anti-flames

Pup Scorch Guard[edit]

Pup Scorch Guard Icon.
Icon for the Scorch Guard for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Scorch Guard's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Gives fire resistance
How to obtain Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi take fire damage, buy for Raw material × 100

The Pup Scorch Guard is an upgrade that makes Oatchi immune to all fire hazards. It's only in Pikmin 4 and can be obtained from the lab for Raw material x 100 but only after the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi take fire damage. With this upgrade, Oatchi doesn't need to worry about being hurt whilst attacking fire geysers or fiery enemies such as a Fiery Bulblax. The upgrade is also able to be toggled off and on.

In Pikmin 4, both the Scorch Guard and the Pup Scorch Guard must be equipped in order to enter the Frozen Inferno, making them one of the few pieces of gear required to 100% explore the game.

Gallery
  • When the Pup Scorch Guard appears in the Lab.

    When the Pup Scorch Guard appears in the Lab.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese フレア・ガード Pup?
Furea Gādo		 Flare Guard Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 防火裝 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 防火装 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Vuurafweerhalsband Pup Fire-repellent Collar
Flag of France French Parabrûlure Pup
Flag of Germany German PupFlammschutz PupFlame Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Parafuoco Pup Fire suit
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 방화 목걸이
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antichamas Pup Anti-flames Pup
Flag of Spain Spanish Antillamas Pup Anti-flames Pup

Pup Sniff Saver[edit]

Pup Sniff Saver Icon.
Icon for the Sniff Saver for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Sniff Saver's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Grants poison immunity
How to obtain Have had Oatchi take poison damage, buy for Raw material × 100

The Pup Sniff Saver makes Oatchi immune to poison hazards, allowing him to take out poison emitters, Poison Spotcaps, and Poison Kingcaps safely. As the rookie Rescue Officer is naturally immune to poison, there is no Rescue Gear equivalent.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ポイズン・クリーナー Pup?
Poizun Kurīnā		 Poison Cleaner Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 抗毒劑 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 抗毒剂 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Giffilter Pup Poison Filter
Flag of France French Garde-odorat Pup Pup Smell protector
Flag of Germany German PupGiftschutz PupPoison Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Salvafiuto Pup Sniff saver
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 포이즌 클리너
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Salva-faro Pup Smell-saver Pup
Flag of Spain Spanish Antiveneno Pup

Solar System[edit]

Solar System
Artwork of the Stellar Orb.
The Stellar Orb.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Increases lighting
How to obtain Defeat the Man-at-Legs, retrieve the Stellar Orb

The Solar System can be collected by defeating the Man-at-Legs in the Subterranean Complex, and collecting the Stellar Orb. It is a device that will illuminate any sort of darkness inside a cave's sublevels. This way, it is possible to see things that are very far away when underground. Although the name refers to a system that produces solar-like light, it is also a play on words on the system that planet Earth is located in.

When it is collected, the game gradually changes the cave's lighting to fit the new, brighter settings. This lasts around 3 seconds, and can be seen on the retrieved treasure analysis cutscene.

Gallery
  • The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.

    The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.

  • Same sublevel, after retrieving the Stellar Orb.

    Same sublevel, after retrieving the Stellar Orb.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ソーラーシステム?
Sōrā Shisutemu		 Solar System
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Système solaire Solar system
Flag of France French (NoE) Système Solaire Solar System
Flag of Germany German Sonnensystem Solar System
Flag of Italy Italian Sistema solare Solar System
Flag of Spain Spanish Sistema solar Solar system

Cavern of Chaos 10[edit]

Oddly, the upgrade has an opposite effect on sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos: the sublevel will be darker if the Stellar Orb was retrieved. The reason for this is because this sublevel uses the lighting configuration file light.ini, which is both only used on this sublevel, and the only configuration file that is in the version 0000 format (besides any unused files and settings in the disc). All other sublevels use a file in the 0001 version. Version 0000 has no support for different lighting with and without the Solar System; it only has one set of data for lighting instead of two. When a lighting file on this version is loaded into the final game, the values that are there are used to light up the cave when the Solar System is present, and because there is no data for what lighting to use when the upgrade is missing, it uses some default values. These default values make the tenth sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos look lighter when the upgrade has not been collected yet.

  • Sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos before collecting the Stellar Orb.

    Sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos before collecting the Stellar Orb.

  • The same sublevel after collecting the Stellar Orb.

    The same sublevel after collecting the Stellar Orb.

Sphere Chart[edit]

Sphere Chart
Artwork of the Spherical Atlas.
The Spherical Atlas.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Unlocks the Awakening Wood
How to obtain Retrieve the Spherical Atlas

The Sphere Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the Spherical Atlas. By collecting the Spherical Atlas from the Emergence Cave, the ship is able to create charts of the Awakening Wood, allowing the player to explore that area.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese わくせいデータ?
Wakusei Dēta		 Planet Data
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Carte Sphérique (Ship's dialogs)
Système solaire (pause menu)		 Spherical map
Solar system
Flag of France French (NoE) Pôle Nord North Pole
Flag of Germany German Sphärenkarte Sphere Map
Flag of Italy Italian Mapposfera Sphere Map
Flag of Spain Spanish Carta esférica Spherical map

Survey Chart[edit]

Survey Chart
Artwork of the Geographic Projection.
The Geographic Projection.
Games Pikmin 2
Function Unlocks the Perplexing Pool
How to obtain Retrieve the Geographic Projection

The Survey Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the Geographic Projection. By collecting the Geographical Projection from the Awakening Wood, the ship is able to create charts of the Perplexing Pool, allowing the player to explore that area.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese たんさデータ?
Tansa Dēta		 Search Data
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Carte topographique Topographical map
Flag of France French (NoE) Pôle Sud South Pole
Flag of Germany German Übersichtskarte Overlook Map
Flag of Italy Italian Mappa rilievo Overlook Map
Flag of Spain Spanish Mapa de cotas Heightmap

Survey Drone[edit]

Survey Drone Icon.
Icon for the Survey Drone in Pikmin 4.
The Survey Drone's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Allows a birds-eye view of the area, and can place beacons over points of interest
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 600, buy for Raw material × 10
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 2 ship parts

The Survey Drone switches the player's perspective to a fully-controllable flying camera, allowing scoping out of the entire map and the placing of beacons. Areas revealed by the Survey Drone do not get revealed on the radar map; they must still be travelled to on foot. By default, time is paused while flying the drone, but it can be unpaused and re-paused freely.

The game does not prevent the Pebble Pitcher from being used while the Survey Drone is in operation when time is unpaused. This can allow the second player to do many (seemingly unintended) things, like attacking enemies when the first player is nowhere nearby, ultimately suffering no consequence.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese みまわしドローン?
Mimawashi Dorōn		 Survey Drone
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 巡視無人機
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 巡视无人机
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Verkenningsdrone Exploration Drone
Flag of France French Drone d'observation Observation drone
Flag of Germany German Erkundungsdrohne Explarations Drone
Flag of Italy Italian Drone sorvegliante Surveilling drone
Flag of South Korea Korean 순찰 드론
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Drone explorador Exploring drone
Flag of Spain Spanish Dron explorador

Thermal Defense[edit]

Thermal Defense Icon.
Icon for the Thermal Defense in Pikmin 4.
The Thermal Defense's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Grants ice immunity
How to obtain Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi freeze/take ice damage, buy for Raw material × 50
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese サーモ・カイロ?
Sāmo Kairo		 Thermo Body-warmer
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 溫熱暖暖包
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 温热暖暖包
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Kou-isolator Cold Isolator
Flag of France French Antigel Antifreeze
Flag of Germany German Frostschutz Frost Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Termodifesa Thermal defense
Flag of South Korea Korean 방한복
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antigeada Anti-frost
Flag of Spain Spanish Anticongelante

Pup Thermal Defense[edit]

Pup Thermal Defense Icon.
Icon for the Thermal Defense for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Thermal Defense's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Grants ice immunity
How to obtain Have had the rookie Rescue Officer or Oatchi freeze/take ice damage, buy for Raw material × 100
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese サーモ・カイロ Pup?
Sāmo Kairo		 Thermo Body-warmer Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 溫熱暖暖包 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 温热暖暖包 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Kou-isolator Pup Cold Isolator
Flag of France French Antigel Pup Pup Antifreeze
Flag of Germany German PupFrostschutz PupFrost Protection
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Termodifesa Pup Thermal defense
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 방한복
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Antigeada Pup Anti-frost Pup
Flag of Spain Spanish Anticongelante Pup

Treasure Gauge[edit]

Treasure Gauge Icon.
Icon for the Treasure Gauge in Pikmin 4.
The Treasure Gauge's icon in Pikmin 4.
Games Pikmin 2,  Pikmin 4
Function Shows a treasure and castaway proximity indicator
How to obtain Pikmin 2:  Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the Prototype Detector
Pikmin 4:  Have reached Sparklium × 1000, buy for Raw material × 40
See more: HUD.

The Treasure Gauge is a device found in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 4 that helps with tracking down every treasure in the game, no matter if is out in the open, an enemy has it or it is buried. It detects castaways, including conscious or unconscious leaflings, in the same manner in Pikmin 4. In Pikmin 2, it is obtained by collecting the Prototype Detector from the Empress Bulblax in the Hole of Beasts. When it is in the Exploration Kit, a gauge appears on the HUD. In the device's Pikmin 2 iteration, there is a needle that wiggles continuously when a treasure is in the current field or cave, and the closer the current leader is to a treasure, the farther to the right it goes, and the harder it beeps. In Pikmin 4, the needle is replaced by a row of lights that light up, starting from the left, as the leader approaches whatever the device has detected. If there are no treasures or castaways in a given area or sublevel, a chime will sound shortly after collecting the last relevant item. In Pikmin 2, the needle goes to the left edge while the gauge grays out; in Pikmin 4, the entire display goes black. It can be interfered with by the Antenna Beetle, Gildemandwee, and Gildemander, the only Exploration Kit upgrade to be specifically targeted in gameplay.

In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale in Pikmin 4, the reward for recovering 12 ship parts is a device called the Parts Detector. It shares its icon with the Treasure Gauge and works exactly the same as the Treasure Gauge+ except it detects Olimar's lost ship parts instead of treasure.

Gallery
  • The Prototype Detector.

    The Prototype Detector.

Names in other languages
Treasure Gauge
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese おたからセンサー (Pikmin 2)
オタカラセンサー (Pikmin 4)?
Otakara Sensā		 Treasure Sensor
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 寶物感應器
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 宝物感应器
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Schatdetector Treasure Detector
Flag of Québec French (NoA) Jauge à trésors (Pikmin 2)
Senseur (Pikmin 4)		 Treasure gauge
Sensor
Flag of France French (NoE) Senseur Sensor
Flag of Germany German Schatzanzeiger Treasure Indicator
Flag of Italy Italian Tesorometro Treasuremeter
Flag of South Korea Korean 보물 센서
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Tesourímetro Treasuremeter
Flag of Spain Spanish Tesorímetro Treasuremeter
Parts Detector
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese 宇宙船パーツセンサー?
Uchūsen Pātsu Sensā		 Spaceship Parts Sensor
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 宇宙船零件感應器
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 宇宙船零件感应器
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Onderdelendetector Parts Detector
Flag of France French Détecteur de pièces Part detector
Flag of Germany German Schiffsteilanzeiger Shippart Indicator
Flag of Italy Italian Rilevatore di pezzi di nave Ship pieces' detector
Flag of South Korea Korean 우주선 부품 센서
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Detector de peças Part detector
Flag of Spain Spanish Detector de piezas Part detector

Treasure Gauge+[edit]

Treasure Gauge+ Icon.
Icon for the Treasure Gauge+ in Pikmin 4.
The Treasure Gauge+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Shows the total amount and location of treasures
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 100, further requirements unknown


The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 4.
Particularly: How does it detect buried treasures, treasures eaten by enemies, or treasures in unexplored areas?

The Treasure Gauge+ is an upgraded version of the Treasure Gauge, and improves the radar's capacity to detect treasure in an area other than being directly observed. This upgrade is also necessary for area and cave totals to display the total number of available treasures ahead of time.

Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese オタカラセンサー＋?
Otakara Sensā +		 Treasure Sensor +
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 寶物感應器＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 宝物感应器＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Schatdetector 2.0 Treasure Detector 2.0
Flag of France French Senseur + Sensor +
Flag of Germany German Schatzanzeiger+ Treasure Indicator+
Flag of Italy Italian Tesorometro + Treasuremeter +
Flag of South Korea Korean 보물 센서+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Tesourímetro + Treasuremeter +
Flag of Spain Spanish Tesorímetro + Treasuremeter +

Triple Threat[edit]

Triple Threat Icon.
Icon for the Triple Threat in Pikmin 4.
The Triple Threat's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Gives leaders a punch combo
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 8500, then buy for Raw material × 40
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 20 ship parts
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese サミダレパンチ?
Samidare Panchi		 Early-summer Rain Punch
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 細雨拳擊
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 细雨拳击
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Drieklapper Three Slapper
Flag of France French Poing à répétition
Flag of Germany German Dreifach-Schlag Triple-Hit
Flag of Italy Italian Pugno tripletta Triple punch
Flag of South Korea Korean 트리플 펀치
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Tribofetes Tri-slaps
Flag of Spain Spanish Trigolpe

Tuff Stuff[edit]

Tuff Stuff Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff in Pikmin 4.
The Tuff Stuff's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Adds approximately 33% more health to the Leader
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 3200, buy for Raw material × 40
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック?
Raifu Pakku		 Life Pack
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Fitheidsmodule Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module
Flag of France French Module de vitalité
Flag of Germany German KP-Verstärker KP-Amplifier
Flag of Italy Italian Kit vitale Vital kit
Flag of South Korea Korean 라이프 팩
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit -

Pup Tuff Stuff[edit]

Pup Tuff Stuff Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Tuff Stuff's icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Adds approximately 25% more health to Oatchi
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 3200, buy for Raw material × 80
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック Pup?
Raifu Pakku		 Life Pack Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包 Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包 Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Fitheidsmodule Pup Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module
Flag of France French Pup Module de vitalité
Flag of Germany German Pup KP-Verstärker Pup KP-Amplifier
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Kit vitale Pup Vital kit
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 라이프 팩
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac Pup -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit Pup -

Tuff Stuff+[edit]

Tuff Stuff+ Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff+ in Pikmin 4.
The Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Adds approximately 66% more health to the Leader
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 6000, then buy for Raw material × 80
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Retrieve 16 ship parts
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック＋?
Raifu Pakku +		 Life Pack +
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Fitheidsmodule 2.0 Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module 2.0
Flag of France French Module de vitalité +
Flag of Germany German KP-Verstärker+ KP-Amplifier+
Flag of Italy Italian Kit vitale + Vital kit +
Flag of South Korea Korean 라이프 팩+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac + -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit + -

Pup Tuff Stuff+[edit]

Pup Tuff Stuff+ Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff+ for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Adds approximately 50% more health to Oatchi
How to obtain Have reached Sparklium × 6000 then buy for Raw material × 120
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale: Have met Moss, retrieve 14 ship parts
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック＋ Pup?
Raifu Pakku +		 Life Pack Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包＋ Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包＋ Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Fitheidsmodule 2.0 Pup Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module 2.0
Flag of France French Module de vitalité + Pup
Flag of Germany German PupKP-Verstärker+ PupKP-Amplifier+
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Kit vitale + Pup Vital kit +
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 라이프 팩+
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac Pup + -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit Pup + -

Tuff Stuff++[edit]

Tuff Stuff++ Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff++ in Pikmin 4.
The Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Approximately doubles health for the Leader
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 120, further requirements unknown
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック＋＋?
Raifu Pakku ++		 Life Pack ++
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包＋＋
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包＋＋
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Fitheidsmodule 3.0 Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module 3.0
Flag of France French Module de vitalité ++
Flag of Germany German KP-Verstärker++ KP-Amplifier++
Flag of Italy Italian Kit vitale ++ Vital kit ++
Flag of South Korea Korean 라이프 팩++
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac ++ -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit ++ -

Pup Tuff Stuff++[edit]

Pup Tuff Stuff++ Icon.
Icon for the Tuff Stuff++ for Oatchi in Pikmin 4.
The Pup Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
Games Pikmin 4
Function Adds approximately 100% more health to Oatchi
How to obtain Buy for Raw material × 240, further requirements unknown
Names in other languages
Language Name Meaning
Flag of Japan Japanese ライフパック＋＋ Pup?
Raifu Pakku ++		 Life Pack ++ Pup
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 生命包＋＋ Pup
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 生命包＋＋ Pup
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Pup Fitheidsmodule 3.0 Pup Fitness (as in how fit you are) Module 3.0
Flag of France French Module de vitalité ++ Pup
Flag of Germany German Pup KP-Verstärker++ Pup KP-Amplifier++
Flag of Italy Italian Pup Kit vitale ++ Pup Vital kit ++
Flag of South Korea Korean Pup 라이프 팩++
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Biopac Pup ++ -
Flag of Spain Spanish Biokit Pup ++ -

Hey! Pikmin upgrades[edit]

In Hey! Pikmin, upgrades are provided by the S.S. Dolphin II, after the player collects certain amounts of Sparklium. These become unlocked at the specified levels of Sparklium, and don't decrease the Sparklium count when doing so.

Feature Sparklium Description
Radar 2,000 Allows the player to toggle the radar on the top screen with the L Button on the 3DS / the R Button on the 3DS.
4 health bars 6,000 Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
Creature Log 10,000 Allows access to the Creature Log.
Extended jetpack duration 14,000 Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
5 health bars 18,000 Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
Maximum jetpack duration 22,000 Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
6 health bars 26,000 Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.

In Pikmin[edit]

While Pikmin does not have an upgrade system, some ship parts change the appearance of the S.S. Dolphin, and one ship part, the Whimsical Radar, does provide a change to gameplay by unlocking the radar.

Badges[edit]

In Pikmin 3 Deluxe, there are two badges the player can gain from collecting upgrades:

  • Evasive Action: Acquire the Dodge Whistle.
  • Strong on the Inside: Acquire the Metal Suit Z, Anti-Electrifier, or Scorch Guard.
  • Evasive Action. The badge shows the Dodge Whistle emerging from its capsule.

    Evasive Action. The badge shows the Dodge Whistle emerging from its capsule.

  • Strong on the Inside. The badge shows a space suit emerging from a capsule, with symbols representing each of the three suit upgrades.

    Strong on the Inside. The badge shows a space suit emerging from a capsule, with symbols representing each of the three suit upgrades.

Gallery[edit]

  • A different angle of Olimar using the Rocket Fist.

    A different angle of Olimar using the Rocket Fist.

  • The Pluckaphone being used.

    The Pluckaphone being used.

  • The Napsack being used.

    The Napsack being used.

  • Alph encounters the Dodge Whistle.

    Alph encounters the Dodge Whistle.

  • The Metal Suit Z is encountered by Charlie.

    The Metal Suit Z is encountered by Charlie.

  • Brittany finds the Anti-Electrifier.

    Brittany finds the Anti-Electrifier.

  • Brittany finds the Scorch Guard.

    Brittany finds the Scorch Guard.

  • The Dodge Whistle once returned to the Drake.

    The Dodge Whistle once returned to the Drake.

  • The Metal Suit Z once returned to the Drake.

    The Metal Suit Z once returned to the Drake.

  • The Anti-Electrifier once returned to the Drake.

    The Anti-Electrifier once returned to the Drake.

  • The Scorch Guard once returned to the Drake.

    The Scorch Guard once returned to the Drake.

  • Location of the Dodge Whistle.

    Location of the Dodge Whistle.

  • Location of the Metal Suit Z. In this case, it is on a ledge next to Charlie.

    Location of the Metal Suit Z. In this case, it is on a ledge next to Charlie.

  • Location of the Anti-Electrifier.

    Location of the Anti-Electrifier.

  • Location of the Scorch Guard. In this case, it is on the ledge right next to Alph.

    Location of the Scorch Guard. In this case, it is on the ledge right next to Alph.

  • The data file for the Dodge Whistle.

    The data file for the Dodge Whistle.

  • The data file that corresponds with the Metal Suit Z.

    The data file that corresponds with the Metal Suit Z.

  • The data file that explains the Anti-Electrifier.

    The data file that explains the Anti-Electrifier.

  • The data file for the Scorch Guard.

    The data file for the Scorch Guard.

Trivia[edit]

  • In the North American version of the New Play Control! game, with the language set to French, the Sphere Chart is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the Ship's dialogs and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the Solar System), this is likely a mistake.
  • If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.
  • The Idler's Alert and the Homesick Signal change color based on what color the rookie Rescue Officer's suit is. The Idler's Alert is always red for Olimar, while the Homesick Signal looks completely different.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Pikmin 2/Early English Script on The Cutting Room Floor
  2. ^ YouTube video comparing the same trek with and without the Rush Boots, published on April 12th, 2019, retrieved on April 12th, 2019
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