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{{Infobox character
|name      = Alph
|image      = P3 Alph Artwork.png
|size      = 170px
|gender    = Male
|age        = Unknown
|eyecolor  = Black
|haircolor  = Cerulean blue
|homeplanet = Koppai
|related    = [[Minor characters#Drake|Drake]] (grandfather), [[Yorke]] (eldest brother), [[Minor characters#Alph's sister|1 sister]], [[Minor characters#Alph's other siblings|12 other siblings]]
|firstgame  = {{p3}}
|latestgame = {{p3d}}
|height    = ~1.6 cm (0.64 inches)
}}
'''Alph''' ({{j|アルフ|Arufu}}) is one of the three [[leader]]s in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. He visits [[PNF-404]] along with [[Brittany]] and [[Charlie]] in search of food to remedy the famine afflicting their home planet of [[Koppai]]. Alph serves as the engineer of the ship, the [[S.S. Drake]], which his [[Minor characters#Drake|grandfather]], also named Drake, designed. He is very bright and positive in character, and greatly respects [[Captain Charlie]].
==Appearance==
He wears a white spacesuit with a cerulean blue lapel, has cerulean blue-colored hair similar to [[Captain Olimar]]'s in shape, an average sized nose, freckles on his cheeks and pointy ears. His wide, round eyes are always open, much like when other characters such as Olimar or [[Louie]] are surprised. He is by far the shortest of all the playable [[leader]]s, and likely the youngest as well. Like the other crew members, he wears a bulky space suit with a transparent helmet and an antenna. His gloves and boots are the same shade of cerulean blue as his hair, as is the light atop the antenna.
==Personality==
Alph is kind, positive and gentle, as he shows genuine concern over the safety and well-being of every [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and crew member. Based off his interactions with Brittany, he may be rather absentminded. Alph is also very interested in technological devices; on a related note, he is intelligent and a very capable engineer who configures objects and fruit found on PNF-404 for the crew to use on their quest for food. In the different regional versions of the game, Alph's personality remains largely intact, barring some particular lines of dialogue.
==Biography==
{{spoiler}}
Alph is the second youngest of his siblings, being older than one brother, and younger than twelve brothers and one sister.{{cite quote|Day _ for me on this planet. I was so excited to explore this place, but now I'm just feeling homesick. I miss my big sister, especially. She always shared her food with me, even when it was scarce. I can't wait to pay her kindness back when we show up with a ship full of seeds!|Alph|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]]}} He grew up with his grandfather, an engineer named Drake. He learned a lot from him, and his time spent with him is what led Alph towards being an engineer. He also is known to write, and the other Koppaites seem to have read some of his poems.{{cite quote|I just noticed that Alph's follicle design bears a striking resemblance to that of our captain. I knew of Alph's poems lauding the captain, but I was unaware that he was also attempting to mimic his physical appearance. Alph has matured on this mission, but he still has room for growth. Soon, he will need to start nurturing himself rather than seeking it from others.|[[Brittany]]|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]]}}{{cite quote|Oh Captain Charlie— Wait—I sound like one of Alph's poems. Dear Captain Charlie, I hope— No, that's still too casual. Captain: Alph and I are well. We hope to find you soon. Brittany out. Was that too formal?|[[Brittany]]|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]]}}{{cite quote|I Am Found in You, Rubber Ducky / Eyes like gleaming algae whisper as my worries fall away like water crashing in rushes within thrushes off your back... Your bill, mischievous as slick stone, cups a subtle pout inside a wry smile. One look at you, rubber ducky, and I am lost... Nay. One look at you, I am found. Wow. Alph is really rubbing off on me!|[[Captain Charlie]]|[[Pikmin 3 voyage log|a voyage log]]}}{{cite quote|I'm marking this as Day _ since we touched down. It still seems unreal that we are 279,000 light-years away from home. This is exactly the kind of experience I've been longing for! I think that saving my home planet is going to be really good for my poetry writing.|Alph|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log]]|voyage log]]}}
When the crew first attempts to land on [[PNF-404]], they encounter difficulties and all three members are ejected from the [[S.S. Drake]]. They all crash-land in different areas. Alph happens to fall into the [[Tropical Wilds]], the same area in which the Drake also landed with its auto-pilot. With the help of some local Pikmin, he builds a bridge and is able to reunite with his [[KopPad]] and the Drake. It is then up to him to rescue his coworkers by flying to the other areas with the Drake. Alph also seems a little talkative, as he gives the most Notes at the end of each day. In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', there is a castaway named [[Yorke]] who is also Dr. [[Drake]]'s grandson and is implied to be Alph's eldest brother.


{{Template:Infobox leader
|name = Alph
|image = Alph.png
|gender = Male
|home_planet = Koppai|height = Approx. 1.6 cm (0.64 inches)
|weight = Unknown|pikmin3 = y}}'''Alph''' (アルフ) is one of three explorers in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. He is the blue-suited [[captain]] that has teal hair similar to [[Captain Olimar|Captain Olimar's]] in shape, an average sized nose, and freckles on his cheeks. His eyes are always open, much like when other characters like Olimar or [[Louie]] are surprised. He is the engineer of the[[S.S. Drake|"S.S. Drake"]], the group's spaceship. He is bright and positive in character. He looks up to [[Charlie]] for some reason.
==Quotes==
==Quotes==
===Non-Specific===
{{main|Alph quotes}}
Collected a new fruit
 
*''"We have some new kinds of fruit!"''
==In ''Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS'' and ''Wii U''==
Low on juice
Alph appears as an alternate character alongside [[Captain Olimar]] in {{ssb4}}. Due to being a palette swap character instead of a wholly separate fighter, he is in no way different from Olimar apart from appearance and name. The game does, however, make other subtle distinctions, such as the voice clips for the announcer, and the alias on the Boxing Ring stage. Like Olimar, Alph has three alternate colored costumes of his own; in Alph's case, his alternate costumes are based on Charlie, Brittany, and Olimar himself. Alph also has a trophy of himself in both versions of the game.
*''"Uh-oh... We're running out of supplies. We'd better find more edible matter soon!"''
 
Reached target location
;3DS trophy:
*''"I'm here and awaiting orders!"''
{{smash trophy
Pikmin are suffering
|image  = Alph3DSTrophy.png
*''"Oh, no! Poor Pikmin!"''
|usdesc = {{Notes:Alph/ssb43dsus}}
Pikmin are suffering (other location)
|eudesc = {{Notes:Alph/ssb43dseu}}
*''"Oh no! We're losing Pikmin somewhere!"''
|type  = Fighter
Runs from enemy
|obtain = Buy it from the store after getting the Olimar trophy.
*"''Oh, no! Oh, no! Oh, no! "''
}}
*''"I'm under attack here!"''
 
Finds soft dirt
;Wii U trophy:
*''"This dirt looks pretty soft..."''
{{smash trophy
*''"Maybe we can dig through it..."''
|image  = AlphTrophySSBU.png
===Scripted===
|usdesc = {{Notes:Alph/ssb4wiiuus}}
Waking up from crash
|eudesc = {{Notes:Alph/ssb4wiiueu}}
*''"It's a miracle! I'm alive, and I seem to be all in one piece."''
|type  = Fighter
*''"Just as the SS Drake was about to land, we lost control and had to make an emergency escape."''
|box    = 62. Space Explorer
*''"I got separated from the other two team members in the commotion."''
|obtain = Buy it from the store after getting the Olimar trophy.
*''"I hope the other two are safe! I need to find them, and the SS Drake too!"''
}}
Finds [[Red Pikmin]]
{{clear}}
*''"What was that?"''
 
*''"It's the creature I saw just now! Looks like it's got friends!"''
==Profiles==
*''"And what's that thing caught on the branch?"''
===''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' official website bio===
*''"Is there any (text interrupted)''
{{transcript|His grandfather designed the S.S. Drake, which explains why Alph’s a mechanical wiz.}}
*''"They responded to my whistle!"''
===''Pikmin Bloom'' social media accounts' bio===
*''"What friendly little guys!"''
{{transcript|Alph is the young engineer of the S.S. Drake. An honest fellow with a positive attitude, Alph happens to be the crew member with the most common sense. After some landing troubles cause the team to be separated, he sets off to rescue the other members with the help of the Pikmin.}}{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1592759377240674304/photo/1|Twitter post|Twitter}}{{cite web|https://www.facebook.com/PikminBloom/photos/a.105397305277089/198944792589006/|Facebook post|Facebook}}{{cite web|https://www.instagram.com/p/ClAs-mHt5G5/|Instagram post|Instagram}}
Salvaging the [[Onion]]
===''Pikmin 3'' official Japanese website bio===
*''"Wow!"''
*'''Text''': {{transcript|宇宙船「ドレイク号」の若きエンジニア。明るく前向きで、いつだって仕事に熱心。なぜかチャーリーに憧れている。}}
*''"Just need to throw one more!"''
*'''Translation''': {{transcript|A young engineer on the spaceship "S.S. Drake". He is cheerful, positive, and always enthusiastic about his work. For some reason, he admires Charlie.}}
*''"Nice!"''
===''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' official Japanese website bio===
*''"What's this then?"''
*'''Text''': {{transcript|明るく前向きで、いつだって仕事に熱心。なぜかチャーリーに憧れている。}}
*''"I was hoping it was fruit, but I don't think it's anything edible."''
*'''Translation''': {{transcript|He is cheerful, positive, and always enthusiastic about his work. For some reason, he admires Charlie.}}
*''"Still, the little red guys seem pretty happy now we've freed it."''
 
*''"Hey! They're following (text interrupted)''
===Pikmin Garden bio===
Located KopPad
'''Text'''
*''"My KopPad! Thanks goodness I found it! I can use it to locate the SS Drake!"''
{{transcript|
Try climbing to KopPad
ドレイク号の若きエンジニア
*''"Hmm... Doesn't look like I can climb up here..."''
 
Finds [[Fragments]]
アルフ
*''"What's this pile of rubble?"''
 
Carrying Fragments
出身星 コッパイ星
*''"What's going on?"''
 
*''"I might need more helpers..."''
素直で前向きな性格のコッパイ星の{{color|2=#fab400|若きエンジニア}}。祖父はドレイク号の設計者で、その背中を見て育った。{{color|2=#fab400|15人兄弟の13男}}。
Bridge complete
 
*''"Wonderful! The bridge is complete!"''
関係者 15人の兄弟、祖父のドレイク
Obtain KopPad
 
*''"Great! It still works!"''
趣味 機械いじり
*''"Of course, I'd expect nothing less from Koppaite engineering."''
 
*''"I'll check my surroundings by touching and sliding the KopPad screen."''
夢 宇宙船を設計すること
*''"Where's the Drake?"''
|block=y}}
*''(text interrupted)''
'''Translation'''
*''"Aha! The SS Drake isn't that far from here!"''
{{transcript|
*''"Maybe the other crew members are there as well. I'd best head in that direction."''
Young Engineer of the S.S. Drake
Finds [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]]
 
*''"Is that red thing...food?"''
Alph
Bring Pellet to the Onion
 
*''"It produced sprouts!"''
Home planet: Koppai
Plucks Pikmin
 
*''Oh, I see... So this is where those little creatures come from. What a strange thing!"''
A {{color|2=#fab400|young engineer}} from the planet Koppai with an honest and positive personality. His grandfather was the designer of the S.S. Drake and he grew up watching his back. {{color|2=#fab400|13th son of 15 siblings}}.
Female Sheargrubs appear
 
*''"Woah!"''
Related persons: 15 siblings, grandfather Drake
Finds 5 Pellet Posy
 
*''"This one is even bigger!"''
Hobbies: tinkering with machines
Finds box
 
*''"What is this enormous thing?"''
Dreams: designing a spaceship
*''"The Drake must be somewhere on the other side of it..."''
|block=y}}
Finds first Exploration Note
 
*''"Something's in here!"''
==Naming==
*''"It looks like someone's left a data file here. Perhaps the KopPad will be able to read it."''
Alph is short for "Alpha", the term used for the letter A in the phonetic alphabet. This makes sense as Charlie is also used for letter C in the military alphabet; the initial of his name is also the same letter of his prototype name ("Character A"), just like [[Charlie]] and [[Brittany]].
*''"Excellent! The KopPad can read the data file."''
 
*''"So these creatures are called Pikmin?"''
Alph is given the pet name "Alphie" by Brittany on multiple occasions in the US [[region|version]].
*''"This information might come in handy later on. I'll save it in the KopPad's Exploration Notes."''
 
*''"It's strange, though... I wonder who created this data file?"''
===Names in other languages===
*''"Could there be other intelligent life forms on this planet?"''
{{foreignname
Searching for the SS Drake
|Jap=アルフ
*''"According to the Radar...the Drake should be through here."''
|JapR=Arufu
*''"I hope they're both OK!"''
|JapM=Alph
Finds [[Kingcap]]s
|ChiTrad=阿爾福
*''"Wow! Those are enormous! But they don't look edible..."''
|ChiTradR=
Finds [[Wall#Dirt Wall|Dirt Wall]]
|ChiTradM=Alph
*''"What's this wall doing here?"''
|ChiSimp=阿尔福
*''"Could it be the work of an intelligent life form?"''
|ChiSimpR=
Finds the SS Drake
|ChiSimpM=Alph
*''"Here it is! The SS Drake!"''
|Fra=Alph
*''"The KopPad isn't picking up any signs of life in the immediate area."''
|FraM=-
*''"What am I supposed to do now?"''
|Ger=Alph
Call from Brittany
|GerM=-
*''Alph: "Incoming call! Who's it from?"''
|Ita=Alph
*''Brittany: "Alph! It's me, Brittany! Do you copy?"''
|ItaM=-
*''Brittany: "Thank goodness! You're with the SS Drake, right?"''
|Kor=알프
*''Brittany: "I made it through the landing in one piece. The thing is, I'm trapped somewhere."''
|KorR=Alfeu
*''Brittany: "And I'm starv-"''
|KorM=Alph
*''Alph: "Oh, no! We've been cut off! I wonder how far Brittany is."''
|Spa=Alph
*''Alph: "In any case, I'm glad that she seems to be safe and sound."''
|SpaM=-
End of first day
|Rus=Альф
*''"What was that strange cry?"''
|RusR=Al'f
*''"The sun is setting, which could mean that nocturnal predators are starting to wake up."''
|RusM=Alph
*''"I should probably get off the planet's surface for now."''
|RusN=Name taken from ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''<ref>[https://vk.com/wall-115527361_52291 Мир Nintendo on vk.com]</ref>
*''"Most of the supploes we brought with us from Koppai were ruined in the crash-landing..."''
|Heb=אלְף
*''"So we now only have 3 days' worth of edible provisions left..."''
|HebR=alf
*''"From tomorrow, I'll have to work on sourcing food locally..."''
|HebM=Alph
Locate the [[Garden of Hope]]
|HebN=Used in official media<ref>[https://www.nintendo.co.il/items/3103298 ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''] on nintendo.il</ref>
*''"Brittany's signal seems to be coming from over there!"''
|notes=y
*''"Right now, meeting up with her has got to be my top priority."''
}}
*''"Having said that, I'm also quite worried by the loss of our cosmic drive key."''
*''"Without it, the Drake can't reach a high enough speed to get us home."''
Landing in the Garden of Hope
*''"Brittany should be around here somewhere!"''
*''"We're running out of food, so I'd better find her before it's too late."''
Taking Pikmin out of the Onion
*''"It looks like the Onion has followed me here. So where are the Pikmin?"''
*''"Ah, I see. That Onion vessel is a Pikmin nest."''
*''"I'm going to configure the KopPad so we can use it to check Pikmin status."''
Encounter first [[Red Bulborb|Bulborb]]
*''"Shhh...it's asleep."''
*''"I think we can sneak up on it!"''
Located Brittany
*''Alph: "Brittany's just lying there! I hope I'm not too late!"''
*''''Alph: ''"Pick up, Brittany! Pick up! Please be OK!"''
*''''Alph: ''"......"''
*''Brittany: "Alph?! Sorry about that. I was just taking a little nap. So, you're close by?"''
*''Brittany: "Why wasn't I moving, you ask? Hee hee, well, you know me. I can sleep anywhere."''
*''Brittany: "But never mind that. Listen, I discovered what looks like a huge piece of fruit! It's over there!"''
*''Brittany: "But I'm stuck here for the time being. Could you go and check it out for me?"''
Finds first fruit
*''"Wow! It's even bigger than I thought it would be!"''
*''"If this really is fruit, then it's a major discovery!"''
*''"I'd like to analyze it at the Drake, but how can I move it?"''
Obtaining first fruit
*''Drake: "Recovering..."''
*''Alph: "Oh! There's an incoming transmission from the Drake!"''
*''Drake: "Analysing the recovered plant!"''
*''Drake: "Large quantities of Piktamin U detected!"''
*''Drake: "This is a seed-bearing fruit, making cultivation on Koppai possible."''
*''Drake: "Juice from this fruit is safe for consumption by crew members."''
*''Alph: "I'll add a Fruit File to the KopPad, where we can store the results of our analysis."''
*''Alph: "But I don't know much about plants at all."''
*''Alph: "I'll ask Brittany to write reports later, since she's the botanist."''
Discover Rock Onion
*''"What is that thing?!"''
Finding Rock Pikmin
*''"Is there something inside that thing?!"''
*''"Are these creatures Pikmin too? They're giving me a funny look..."''
*''"What in the-?"''
*''"These ones seem friendly too!"''
*''"Wow, they really pack a punch!"''
*''"Seems like they really want to smash it up..."''
*''"There! That's all of it!"''
*''"So their Onion was trapped inside that crystal."''
*''"Since I have two types of Pikmin now, I can select the ones I want to use with C."''
*''"When I want to split them up by type, I'll use (nunchuck shake) to dismiss the squad."''
Collects [[Medusal Slurker]]
*''"Yesterday's foe is today's food."''
*''"Wow... Nature is unforgiving."''
Searching for Brittany
*''"Brittany is on the other side of this wall."''
[[Armored Mawdad]] charges
*''"Here it comes!"''
Pikmin's path is abstructed
*''"The Pikmin seem to be having problems carrying their load back. I'd better do something...''"
Brittany exits cave
*''Brittany: "Phew! It's good to be outside again. I was getting claustrophobic in that cave!"''
*''Brittany: "Hey, there's Alph! And the SS Drake is there, too!"''
*''Brittany: "Alph! I'm over here!"''
*''Alph: "Ah, Brittany! Thank goodness you're OK!"''
*''Alph: "I see you're on the other side of the river!"''
*''Alph: "Our first priority is to reunite, so let's work together! Press Y when you want to hand over control!"''
*''Brittany: "Got it!"''
*''Brittany: "This place is absolutely freezing! If we stay too long, I'm afraid we're going to die of exposure."''
*''Brittany: "That is, if we don't die of starvation first."''
*''Alph: "Hey Brittany!"''
*''Alph: "Did you find something interesting over there?"''
*''Brittany: "Yes, actually! A new type of Pikmin!"''
*''Alph: "Really?!"''
*''Brittany: Yep, they're yellow and have big ears!"''
*''Alph: "Wow! I want to meet them too!"''
*''Brittany: "OK!"''
*''Brittany: "I'll have to find a place where I can throw them across to you."''
Finished bridge to Brittany
*''"That's as far as I can build!"''
*''"The rest is up to Brittany!"''
Juice consumption (when separated from Brittany)
*''"Sorry, Brittany, but you'll have to hold out for one more day."''


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
Pikmin 3 characters copy.png|Early concept art of Alph.
 
Alph Fallen.png|Alph waking up in a body of water after being ejected from the ship.
Alph Pikmin 3 Artwork 01.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Captain A front.png|A screenshot of Alph.
Bulborb Ambush.jpg|Artwork of Alph being ambushed by a [[Bulborb]].
movie09.jpg|Alph finding the KopPad.
Pikmin3Promo2.png|Alternate artwork of Alph being ambushed by a Red Bulborb.
Pikmin 3 OnionScrn.png|Alph using the Red Pikmin to salvage the newly designed [[Onion]].
Pikmin 3 Artwork 05.jpg|Alph leading a group of Pikmin.
Pikmin 3 Artwork 06.jpg|Alph leading Pikmin away from a Bulborb.
Pikmin 3 Artwork 15.jpg|Alph leading a smaller group of Pikmin.
Demo leaders.png|Early concept art of Alph (labeled "A") and the other leaders.
P3 Alph Screenshot.jpg|Alph sitting down.
Alph Awakening.png|Alph waking up in a pond after being ejected from the ship.
Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|Alph and the other two leaders.
Alph finds KopPad P3 screenshot.png|Alph finding the KopPad.
Pikmin 3 OnionScrn.png|Alph using the Red Pikmin to salvage the [[Onion]].
Alph Finds Red Pikmin.png|Alph encountering the [[Red Pikmin]] for the first time.
Alph Finds Red Pikmin.png|Alph encountering the [[Red Pikmin]] for the first time.
Hornet Enemies.png|Alph is seen watching bee-like creatures fly past him.
Hornet Enemies.png|Alph watching [[Scornets]] fly past him.
Alph Found Drake.png|Alph reuniting with [[Drake]].
Alph Found Drake.png|Alph reuniting with the [[S.S. Drake]].
Bulborb Ambush.jpg|An artwork of Alph being ambushed by a [[Red Bulborb]].
AlphColors.png|Alph and his colors schemes in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''.
AlphMiiverse.jpg|Alph walking underwater.
AlphSSB4.jpg|Photo from Sakurai's Miiverse post where he reveals Alph in ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U''.
AlphCharacterSelect.jpg|Picture on the secondary comment, posted on the previous image's message.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Alph.png|''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'' artwork.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Alph was the only character playable in the E3 2012 ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' demo.
*Alph was the only character playable in the E3 2012 ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' demo. In the demo, he had a very basic model with no elaborate facial features, but retained his blue spacesuit.
*According to Brittany's fruit notes, Alph is allergic to the [[Heroine's Tear]] (a mango), and the [[Scaly Custard]] (an avocado). However, this does not change the way the juice is distributed and consumed by the characters. According to a [[talk]] conversation, Alph is also allergic to some other plants.{{cite quote|Oh, that's kind of you, Captain, but I'm allergic to a lot of plants.|[[Alph]]|a [[Talk/Small talk#Small talk 44|conversation]]}}
*Alph has [[Minor Characters#Alph's Siblings|12 older brothers, an older sister, and a younger brother]]. In ''[[Pikmin 4]]'', it is heavily implied that [[Yorke]] is his eldest brother.
 
==External links==
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20171017180515/https://miiverse.nintendo.net/posts/AYMHAAACAADMUKmA_UkTgA Masahiro Sakurai's post on Miiverse] where he unveils Alph's inclusion in ''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U''.
 
==References==
{{refs}}


* Alph is also short for Alpha, the term used for the letter A in the phoenetic alphabet. This makes sense as Charlie is also used for C in the military alphabet, also the initial of his name is the same letter of his prototype name (Character A), just like [[Charlie]] and [[Brittany]].
{{characters}}
*Alph is the Technical expert of the crew,which is explained by his grandfather designing the SS Drake.
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Latest revision as of 21:14, July 27, 2024

Alph
Official artwork of Alph, from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Name Alph
Gender Male
Age Unknown
Eye color Black
Hair color Cerulean blue
Home planet Koppai
Known related characters Drake (grandfather), Yorke (eldest brother), 1 sister, 12 other siblings
Height ~1.6 cm (0.64 inches)
First game Pikmin 3
Latest game Pikmin 3 Deluxe

Alph (アルフ?) is one of the three leaders in Pikmin 3. He visits PNF-404 along with Brittany and Charlie in search of food to remedy the famine afflicting their home planet of Koppai. Alph serves as the engineer of the ship, the S.S. Drake, which his grandfather, also named Drake, designed. He is very bright and positive in character, and greatly respects Captain Charlie.

Appearance[edit]

He wears a white spacesuit with a cerulean blue lapel, has cerulean blue-colored hair similar to Captain Olimar's in shape, an average sized nose, freckles on his cheeks and pointy ears. His wide, round eyes are always open, much like when other characters such as Olimar or Louie are surprised. He is by far the shortest of all the playable leaders, and likely the youngest as well. Like the other crew members, he wears a bulky space suit with a transparent helmet and an antenna. His gloves and boots are the same shade of cerulean blue as his hair, as is the light atop the antenna.

Personality[edit]

Alph is kind, positive and gentle, as he shows genuine concern over the safety and well-being of every Pikmin and crew member. Based off his interactions with Brittany, he may be rather absentminded. Alph is also very interested in technological devices; on a related note, he is intelligent and a very capable engineer who configures objects and fruit found on PNF-404 for the crew to use on their quest for food. In the different regional versions of the game, Alph's personality remains largely intact, barring some particular lines of dialogue.

Biography[edit]

Warning: the following article or section contains major spoilers.

Alph is the second youngest of his siblings, being older than one brother, and younger than twelve brothers and one sister.[1] He grew up with his grandfather, an engineer named Drake. He learned a lot from him, and his time spent with him is what led Alph towards being an engineer. He also is known to write, and the other Koppaites seem to have read some of his poems.[2][3][4][5]

When the crew first attempts to land on PNF-404, they encounter difficulties and all three members are ejected from the S.S. Drake. They all crash-land in different areas. Alph happens to fall into the Tropical Wilds, the same area in which the Drake also landed with its auto-pilot. With the help of some local Pikmin, he builds a bridge and is able to reunite with his KopPad and the Drake. It is then up to him to rescue his coworkers by flying to the other areas with the Drake. Alph also seems a little talkative, as he gives the most Notes at the end of each day. In Pikmin 4, there is a castaway named Yorke who is also Dr. Drake's grandson and is implied to be Alph's eldest brother.

Quotes[edit]

Main article: Alph quotes.

In Super Smash Bros for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U[edit]

Alph appears as an alternate character alongside Captain Olimar in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U. Due to being a palette swap character instead of a wholly separate fighter, he is in no way different from Olimar apart from appearance and name. The game does, however, make other subtle distinctions, such as the voice clips for the announcer, and the alias on the Boxing Ring stage. Like Olimar, Alph has three alternate colored costumes of his own; in Alph's case, his alternate costumes are based on Charlie, Brittany, and Olimar himself. Alph also has a trophy of himself in both versions of the game.

3DS trophy
The trophy for Alph in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, being followed by a Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin. US version US description:
“Alph is a young explorer who crashed on the planet PNF-404. As the engineer of the S.S. Drake, he feels responsible for finding the missing crew and the ship after the crash. Waking up in a pond, Alph quickly encounters a tiny creature—it's a Pikmin!”
European version EU description:
“A member of the crew that crash-landed on PNF-404. This young engineer is separated from the rest of his team during landing, but as an engineer, he's just as worried about their ship, the SS Drake. While looking for his crewmates and ship, Alph encounters some strange yet helpful little creatures...”
How to obtain: Buy it from the store after getting the Olimar trophy. Type: Fighter
Wii U trophy
The trophy for Alph in the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, being followed by a Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin. US version US description:

“Alph is a young explorer who crashed on the planet PNF-404. As the engineer of the S.S. Drake, he feels responsible for finding the missing crew and the ship after the crash. Waking up in a pond, Alph quickly encounters a tiny creature—it's a Pikmin!
Appears in:

Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)”
European version EU description:

“A member of the crew that crash-landed on PNF-404. This young engineer is separated from the rest of his team during landing, but as an engineer, he's just as worried about their ship, the SS Drake. While looking for his crewmates and ship, Alph encounters some strange yet helpful little creatures...
Related Games

Wii U Pikmin 3 (07/2013)”
How to obtain: Buy it from the store after getting the Olimar trophy. Type: Fighter Trophy Box: 62. Space Explorer

Profiles[edit]

Pikmin 3 Deluxe official website bio[edit]

“His grandfather designed the S.S. Drake, which explains why Alph’s a mechanical wiz.”

Pikmin Bloom social media accounts' bio[edit]

“Alph is the young engineer of the S.S. Drake. An honest fellow with a positive attitude, Alph happens to be the crew member with the most common sense. After some landing troubles cause the team to be separated, he sets off to rescue the other members with the help of the Pikmin.”[6][7][8]

Pikmin 3 official Japanese website bio[edit]

  • Text: “宇宙船「ドレイク号」の若きエンジニア。明るく前向きで、いつだって仕事に熱心。なぜかチャーリーに憧れている。”
  • Translation: “A young engineer on the spaceship "S.S. Drake". He is cheerful, positive, and always enthusiastic about his work. For some reason, he admires Charlie.”

Pikmin 3 Deluxe official Japanese website bio[edit]

  • Text: “明るく前向きで、いつだって仕事に熱心。なぜかチャーリーに憧れている。”
  • Translation: “He is cheerful, positive, and always enthusiastic about his work. For some reason, he admires Charlie.”

Pikmin Garden bio[edit]

Text

“ドレイク号の若きエンジニア

アルフ

出身星 コッパイ星

素直で前向きな性格のコッパイ星の若きエンジニア。祖父はドレイク号の設計者で、その背中を見て育った。15人兄弟の13男。

関係者 15人の兄弟、祖父のドレイク

趣味 機械いじり

夢 宇宙船を設計すること”

Translation

“Young Engineer of the S.S. Drake

Alph

Home planet: Koppai

A young engineer from the planet Koppai with an honest and positive personality. His grandfather was the designer of the S.S. Drake and he grew up watching his back. 13th son of 15 siblings.

Related persons: 15 siblings, grandfather Drake

Hobbies: tinkering with machines

Dreams: designing a spaceship”

Naming[edit]

Alph is short for "Alpha", the term used for the letter A in the phonetic alphabet. This makes sense as Charlie is also used for letter C in the military alphabet; the initial of his name is also the same letter of his prototype name ("Character A"), just like Charlie and Brittany.

Alph is given the pet name "Alphie" by Brittany on multiple occasions in the US version.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese アルフ?
Arufu		 Alph
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 阿爾福 Alph
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 阿尔福 Alph
Flag of France French Alph -
Flag of Germany German Alph -
Flag of Italy Italian Alph -
Flag of South Korea Korean 알프
Alfeu		 Alph
Flag of Spain Spanish Alph -
Flag of Russia Russian Альф
Al'f		 Alph Name taken from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[9]
Flag of Israel Hebrew אלְף
alf		 Alph Used in official media[10]

Gallery[edit]

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Artwork of Alph being ambushed by a Bulborb.

    Artwork of Alph being ambushed by a Bulborb.

  • Alternate artwork of Alph being ambushed by a Red Bulborb.

    Alternate artwork of Alph being ambushed by a Red Bulborb.

  • Alph leading a group of Pikmin.

    Alph leading a group of Pikmin.

  • Alph leading Pikmin away from a Bulborb.

    Alph leading Pikmin away from a Bulborb.

  • Alph leading a smaller group of Pikmin.

    Alph leading a smaller group of Pikmin.

  • Early concept art of Alph (labeled "A") and the other leaders.

    Early concept art of Alph (labeled "A") and the other leaders.

  • Alph sitting down.

    Alph sitting down.

  • Alph waking up in a pond after being ejected from the ship.

    Alph waking up in a pond after being ejected from the ship.

  • Alph and the other two leaders.

    Alph and the other two leaders.

  • Alph finding the KopPad.

    Alph finding the KopPad.

  • Alph using the Red Pikmin to salvage the Onion.

    Alph using the Red Pikmin to salvage the Onion.

  • Alph encountering the Red Pikmin for the first time.

    Alph encountering the Red Pikmin for the first time.

  • Alph watching Scornets fly past him.

    Alph watching Scornets fly past him.

  • Alph reuniting with the S.S. Drake.

    Alph reuniting with the S.S. Drake.

  • Alph and his colors schemes in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

    Alph and his colors schemes in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U.

  • Photo from Sakurai's Miiverse post where he reveals Alph in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

    Photo from Sakurai's Miiverse post where he reveals Alph in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U.

  • Picture on the secondary comment, posted on the previous image's message.

    Picture on the secondary comment, posted on the previous image's message.

  • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate artwork.

    Super Smash Bros. Ultimate artwork.

Trivia[edit]

  • Alph was the only character playable in the E3 2012 Pikmin 3 demo. In the demo, he had a very basic model with no elaborate facial features, but retained his blue spacesuit.
  • According to Brittany's fruit notes, Alph is allergic to the Heroine's Tear (a mango), and the Scaly Custard (an avocado). However, this does not change the way the juice is distributed and consumed by the characters. According to a talk conversation, Alph is also allergic to some other plants.[11]
  • Alph has 12 older brothers, an older sister, and a younger brother. In Pikmin 4, it is heavily implied that Yorke is his eldest brother.

External links[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ “Day _ for me on this planet. I was so excited to explore this place, but now I'm just feeling homesick. I miss my big sister, especially. She always shared her food with me, even when it was scarce. I can't wait to pay her kindness back when we show up with a ship full of seeds!” – Alph in a voyage log
  2. ^ “I just noticed that Alph's follicle design bears a striking resemblance to that of our captain. I knew of Alph's poems lauding the captain, but I was unaware that he was also attempting to mimic his physical appearance. Alph has matured on this mission, but he still has room for growth. Soon, he will need to start nurturing himself rather than seeking it from others.” – Brittany in a voyage log
  3. ^ “Oh Captain Charlie— Wait—I sound like one of Alph's poems. Dear Captain Charlie, I hope— No, that's still too casual. Captain: Alph and I are well. We hope to find you soon. Brittany out. Was that too formal?” – Brittany in a voyage log
  4. ^ “I Am Found in You, Rubber Ducky / Eyes like gleaming algae whisper as my worries fall away like water crashing in rushes within thrushes off your back... Your bill, mischievous as slick stone, cups a subtle pout inside a wry smile. One look at you, rubber ducky, and I am lost... Nay. One look at you, I am found. Wow. Alph is really rubbing off on me!” – Captain Charlie in a voyage log
  5. ^ “I'm marking this as Day _ since we touched down. It still seems unreal that we are 279,000 light-years away from home. This is exactly the kind of experience I've been longing for! I think that saving my home planet is going to be really good for my poetry writing.” – Alph in a Pikmin 3 voyage log
  6. ^ Twitter post on Twitter
  7. ^ Facebook post on Facebook
  8. ^ Instagram post on Instagram
  9. ^ Мир Nintendo on vk.com
  10. ^ Pikmin 3 Deluxe on nintendo.il
  11. ^ “Oh, that's kind of you, Captain, but I'm allergic to a lot of plants.” – Alph in a conversation
Characters
Leaders Captain Olimar • Louie • The President • Alph • Brittany • Charlie • Pikmin 4 player character
Rescue Corps Oatchi • Collin • Shepherd • Russ • Dingo • Yonny • Bernard
Ships S.S. Dolphin • Hocotate ship • S.S. Drake • S.S. Dolphin II • SPERO • S.S. Beagle • S.S. Shepherd
Other Castaway • Leafling • Minor characters • Moss • Pikmin
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