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|name       = Blue Pikmin
|image      = Blue Pikmin.png
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|resistance = [[Water]]
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|scientific  = ''Pikminidae caerula''
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|family      = [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]
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'''Blue Pikmin''' ({{j|青ピクミン|Ao Pikumin}}) are a blue species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] that reside on [[PNF-404]]. They have the special ability of [[water]] resistance. This type of Pikmin is present in all game modes of all {{pg}}, and is the last type to be discovered in the [[Story mode]] of {{p}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}. Besides their coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through gills, giving them the ability to breathe both underwater and on dry land. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be done by carrying [[pellet]]s or [[enemy]] carcasses to the [[Blue Onion]] (or the Master Onion), or by throwing other species into a [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]. As with the other main types of Pikmin, their buds and flowers are white.
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'''Blue Pikmin''' ({{j|青ピクミン|Ao Pikumin}}) are a blue species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] that reside on [[PNF-404]]. They have the special ability of [[water]] resistance. This type of Pikmin is present in all game modes of all {{pg}}, and is the last type to be discovered in the [[Story mode]] of {{p1}}, {{p2}}, and {{p3}}, as well as the fourth type discovered in {{p4}}. Besides their coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through gills, giving them the ability to breathe both underwater and on dry land. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be done by carrying [[pellet]]s or [[enemy]] carcasses to the [[Blue Onion]] (or the Master Onion), or by throwing other species into a [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]] or a [[Candypop Bud]]. As with [[Red Pikmin]], [[Yellow Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white.


The exact location of their gills is not consistently explained in the series, having been said to be
The exact location of their gills is not consistently explained in the series, having been said to be on the cheeks,{{cite quote|{{Notes:Blue Pikmin/voyage}}|Olimar|the [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin}}{{cite quote|At last, you have encountered them! They seem to have gill-like ducts on their cheeks. They must be blue Pikmin! Like the other types, they look to you for direction. While they are indeed surviving naturally, they still seem to long for a valiant leader.|The [[Hocotate ship]]|a dialog after Blue Pikmin are discovered}}{{cite quote|Careful observation of the Blue Pikmin has revealed that they have the ability to swim as well as attack in the water! The way they open their mouths is so cute, but I think that is their way of extracting oxygen from the water. There appear to be openings on their cheeks that resemble gills.|Brittany|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}} near the cheeks,{{cite quote|It is a <span style{{=}}"color:blue">Pikmin</span> of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out...|Olimar|[[Olimar's monologs|monolog]] after finding a Blue Pikmin}} on their mouths,{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / That's ridiculous! I saw those Blue Pikmin laughing underwater. / Right, well, they must have found it very funny that they were able to extract oxygen from the water.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}}{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / What? They're not mouths? But I thought they were laughing. / Well, whatever you want to call them, those are the organs that allow them to breathe underwater.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the European [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}} and not even visible.{{cite quote|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|Olimar|the [[Hey! Pikmin logs|Pikmin Log]] entry for Blue Pikmin}} ''Pikmin 4'' consistently says that the mouth is the gills.
on the cheeks{{cite quote|{{Notes:Blue Pikmin/voyage}}|Olimar|the [[Olimar's voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin}}{{cite quote|At last, you have encountered them! They seem to have gill-like ducts on their cheeks. They must be blue Pikmin! Like the other types, they look to you for direction. While they are indeed surviving naturally, they still seem to long for a valiant leader.|The [[Hocotate ship]]|a dialog after Blue Pikmin are discovered}}{{cite quote|Careful observation of the Blue Pikmin has revealed that they have the ability to swim as well as attack in the water! The way they open their mouths is so cute, but I think that is their way of extracting oxygen from the water. There appear to be openings on their cheeks that resemble gills.|Brittany|a [[Pikmin 3 voyage log|voyage log]] entry about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}},
near the cheeks{{cite quote|It is a <span style{{=}}"color:blue">Pikmin</span> of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out...|Olimar|[[Olimar's monologs|monolog]] after finding a Blue Pikmin}},
on their mouths{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / That's ridiculous! I saw those Blue Pikmin laughing underwater. / Right, well, they must have found it very funny that they were able to extract oxygen from the water.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the US [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}}{{cite quote|Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / What? They're not mouths? But I thought they were laughing. / Well, whatever you want to call them, those are the organs that allow them to breathe underwater.|Alph, Brittany, and Charlie|a [[check-in]] conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the European [[region|version]] of {{p3}}}},
and not even visible{{cite quote|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|Olimar|the [[Hey! Pikmin logs|Pikmin Log]] entry for Blue Pikmin}}.


==Traits and abilities==
==Traits and abilities==
[[File:Blue Pikmin discovery.png|thumb|left|150px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
[[File:Blue Pikmin discovery.png|thumb|left|200px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
Only Blue Pikmin and [[Bulbmin]] can safely traverse [[water]]y areas, as any other type will simply flail around in panic before drowning. Winged Pikmin may move and [[carry]] objects above the surface of water bodies, but if thrown into water or if hit by droplets fired by enemies, such as the [[Skeeterskate]], they will not be able to swim. While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. If they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and [[throw]] them to shore. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. At least in ''Pikmin 2'', this throw works the same as a normal leader throw, which means it can be used for things like crushing a [[Dwarf Bulborb]].{{cite web|https://www.twitch.tv/videos/441917009|Twitch clip|Twitch|published={{date|21|June|2019}}|retrieved={{date|21|June|2019}}}} In ''Pikmin 3'', this rescuing feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some [[Enemy|enemies]] that swim above the ground level.
Blue Pikmin are the only permanent Pikmin type which can safely enter [[water]] and traverse the floor underneath, as the other types (barring [[Bulbmin]] and [[Glow Pikmin]], which are immune to all hazards) will simply flail around in panic before drowning if they are immersed ([[Ice Pikmin]] can float on the surface and [[Winged Pikmin]] can fly over, but neither can go under or resist water attacks from enemies). While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. In the first two games, if they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and [[throw]] them to shore. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. At least in ''Pikmin 2'', this throw aims at the nearest [[carrying]] path waypoint{{cite web|https://clips.twitch.tv/DeliciousCallousLampThunBeast-h8VzgqK0BLgz3eEA|Video of Blue Pikmin throwing drowning Pikmin to the nearest waypoint, on dry land where the player has not gone yet|Twitch|published={{date|15|September|2023}}|retrieved={{date|23|September|2023}}}}, and works the same as a normal leader throw, which means it can be used for things like crushing a [[Dwarf Bulborb]].{{cite web|https://www.twitch.tv/videos/441917009|Twitch clip|Twitch|published={{date|21|June|2019}}|retrieved={{date|21|June|2019}}}} In ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', this rescuing feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some [[Enemy|enemies]] that swim above the ground level.


Blue Pikmin seem to be the most balanced Pikmin species; they have average [[attack]] power, durability, mobility, [[digging]] speed and throw distance. Blue Pikmin have very little utility outside of water, as most enemies that pose water hazards can easily be defeated without Blue Pikmin. Interestingly, Blue Pikmin are more likely to die than other types in ''Pikmin 2'', as noted [[Combat#Likeliness to die|here]].
Aside from their water resistance, Blue Pikmin have largely average [[attack]] power, durability, mobility, [[digging]] speed and throw distance. As such, they are not exceptional for most any activities outside of water, as most enemies that use water-based attacks can easily be defeated without Blue Pikmin. The only real exception to this is the addition of sprinkler hazards in ''Pikmin 4'' which, while on, only Blue Pikmin can safely pass through. Interestingly, Blue Pikmin are more likely to die than other types in ''Pikmin 2'', as noted [[Combat#Likeliness to die|here]].
 
In [[2-Player Battle]] in {{p2}}, Player 2's army is made up of Blue Pikmin, while Player 1's army is made up of [[Red Pikmin]]. For the sake of fairness, Blue Pikmin are given the same 1.5&times; attack power, and the only elemental hazards are from [[Fiery Blowhog]]s and [[Watery Blowhog]]s.


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==In ''Pikmin''==
==In ''Pikmin''==
===Discovery===
===Discovery===
[[File:Leaf Blue P1.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin ''.]]
[[File:Leaf Blue P1.jpg|thumb|200px|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin ''.]]
In {{p1}}, Olimar finds the dormant Blue Onion in [[The Forest Navel]], which proves to be a big help in the aquatic area, [[The Distant Spring]]. Their Onion is first found near the massive stump holding the [[Automatic Gear]], and is located inside a small pond. Like with the red and yellow Onions, a seed pops out when the Onion wakes up, which Olimar then plucks. The Blue Pikmin's ability to live underwater is immediately demonstrated, since the Onion, the seed, and the new Pikmin appear underwater during this event.
In {{p1}}, Olimar finds the dormant Blue Onion in [[The Forest Navel]], which proves to be a big help in the aquatic area, [[The Distant Spring]]. Their Onion is first found near the massive stump holding the [[Automatic Gear]], and is located inside a small pond. Like with the red and yellow Onions, a seed pops out when the Onion wakes up, which Olimar then plucks. The Blue Pikmin's ability to live underwater is immediately demonstrated, since the Onion, the seed, and the new Pikmin appear underwater during this event.


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The following [[ship part]]s and [[Enemy|enemies]] are intended to be retrievable or beatable only with Blue Pikmin, but can be done without them using exploits.
The following [[ship part]]s and [[Enemy|enemies]] are intended to be retrievable or beatable only with Blue Pikmin, but can be done without them using exploits.
*Ship parts
*Ship parts
**{{icon|Positron Generator|y}}: The ship is inside a Pearly Clamclamp on a beach, and defeating the enemy will drop the ship part in the water. But by using small islands on the beach, it is possible to attack the Pearly Clamclamp using Red or Yellow Pikmin, and the ship part can then be pushed out of the water with the object nudging glitch.{{cite youtube|cB2E8pCVqco|showing the Positron Generator being recovered using only Red Pikmin}}
**{{icon|Positron Generator|y}}: The ship part is inside a Pearly Clamclamp on a beach, and defeating the enemy will drop the ship part in the water. But by using small islands on the beach, it is possible to attack the Pearly Clamclamp using Red or Yellow Pikmin, and the ship part can then be pushed out of the water with the object nudging glitch.{{cite youtube|cB2E8pCVqco|showing the Positron Generator being recovered using only Red Pikmin}}
**{{icon|Radiation Canopy|y}}: The path that Olimar needs to cross to reach this part is blocked by a gate inside a body of water. However, with precise [[throw]]s, it's possible to throw [[bomb-rock]] Yellow Pikmin to the top of the gate, and destroy it without needing Blue Pikmin.
**{{icon|Radiation Canopy|y}}: The path that Olimar needs to cross to reach this part is blocked by a gate inside a body of water. However, with precise [[throw]]s, it's possible to throw [[bomb-rock]] Yellow Pikmin to the top of the gate, and destroy it without needing Blue Pikmin.
**{{icon|Geiger Counter|y}}: In order to reach the [[Burrowing Snagret]] that holds the ship part, a [[cardboard box]] must be pushed out of the way, and Blue Pikmin need to be guided from a puddle to the backside of the box. However, it is possible to use other Pikmin to throw the box, either with [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throws]] or by throwing them to the top of the box and [[swarm|guiding them]] to the back.
**{{icon|Geiger Counter|y}}: In order to reach the [[Burrowing Snagret]] that holds the ship part, a [[cardboard box]] must be pushed out of the way, and Blue Pikmin need to be guided from a puddle to the backside of the box. However, it is possible to use other Pikmin to throw the box, either with [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throws]] or by throwing them to the top of the box and [[swarm|guiding them]] to the back.
**{{icon|Sagittarius|y}}: Two bridges must be built to reach the part, but one of them can only be reached by tossing Pikmin while in a large pond. Luckily, there is a small protrusion on the island that allows non-Blue Pikmin to shore on, and from there, they can be thrown at the bridge. To reach the bit of land, the Pikmin can just swim towards it from the mainland.
**{{icon|Sagittarius|y}}: Two bridges must be built to reach the part, but one of them can only be reached by tossing Pikmin while in a large pond. Luckily, there is a small protrusion on the island that allows non-Blue Pikmin to shore on, and from there, they can be thrown at the bridge. To reach the bit of land, the Pikmin can just swim towards it from the mainland.
**{{icon|Analog Computer|y}}: This ship part is submerged in water, although it can be taken out using the object nudging glitch.
**{{icon|Analog Computer|y}}: This ship part is submerged in water, although it can be taken out using the object nudging glitch.
**{{icon|Number 1 Ionium Jet|y}}: This ship part is submerged in water. It can be pushed out with the object nudging glitch, but it is too resistant to the pushes to do so effectively. By luring a [[Male Sheargrub]] and using its corpse or a pellet, Olimar can push the pellet, which in turn pushes the ship part. By bringing it close to the bodies of water in the higher levels and ending the day, it is possible for the Ionium Jet to appear in the next body of water by the next day. Eventually, the ship part can be brought to land.{{cite youtube|RMBsv9rcRPU|showing how to obtain the #1 Ionium Jet using only Red Pikmin}}
**{{icon|Number 1 Ionium Jet|y|n=#1 Ionium Jet}}: This ship part is submerged in water. It can be pushed out with the object nudging glitch, but it is too resistant to the pushes to do so effectively. By luring a [[Male Sheargrub]] and using its corpse or a pellet, Olimar can push the pellet, which in turn pushes the ship part. By bringing it close to the bodies of water in the higher levels and ending the day, it is possible for the Ionium Jet to appear in the next body of water by the next day. Eventually, the ship part can be brought to land.{{cite youtube|RMBsv9rcRPU|showing how to obtain the #1 Ionium Jet using only Red Pikmin}}
**{{icon|Libra|y}}: Blue Pikmin are needed to activate the geyser that gives Olimar access to the first high ledge. However, it is possible to have other Pikmin types open the geyser; if they are [[swarm|guided]] towards it, they might land one or two hits before starting their drowning sequence. They can just be called back, and the process can be repeated until the geyser is enabled.{{cite youtube|Bbr4KygCuHA|showing how the Libra can be obtained using only Red Pikmin}} Alternatively, one can use a [[pellet]] from a [[Shearwig]] to clip to the railing wall, and from there, walk up to the ship part and push it down.{{cite youtube|UfqG2lc36lw|showing how to get Captain Olimar up to the Libra}}
**{{icon|Libra|y}}: Blue Pikmin are needed to activate the geyser that gives Olimar access to the first high ledge. However, it is possible to have other Pikmin types open the geyser; if they are [[swarm|guided]] towards it, they might land one or two hits before starting their drowning sequence. They can just be called back, and the process can be repeated until the geyser is enabled.{{cite youtube|Bbr4KygCuHA|showing how the Libra can be obtained using only Red Pikmin}} Alternatively, one can use a [[pellet]] from a [[Shearwig]] to clip to the railing wall, and from there, walk up to the ship part and push it down.{{cite youtube|UfqG2lc36lw|showing how to get Captain Olimar up to the Libra}}
**{{icon|Anti-Dioxin Filter|y}}: The part is on a large pool of water, but with the object nudging glitch, it is possible to take it out without Blue Pikmin. Wollywog corpses can be used to help push the part, and a [[Breadbug]] dragging a [[Male Sheargrub]] corpse can be used to push the part mostly onto dry land.{{cite youtube|ai0En69n56s|of the Anti-Dioxin Filter being collected with Red Pikmin only|published={{date|6|July|2018}}|retrieved={{date|10|July|2018}}}}
**{{icon|Anti-Dioxin Filter|y}}: The part is on a large pool of water, but with the object nudging glitch, it is possible to take it out without Blue Pikmin. Wollywog corpses can be used to help push the part, and a [[Breadbug]] dragging a [[Male Sheargrub]] corpse can be used to push the part mostly onto dry land.{{cite youtube|ai0En69n56s|of the Anti-Dioxin Filter being collected with Red Pikmin only|published={{date|6|July|2018}}|retrieved={{date|10|July|2018}}}}
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**{{icon|Repair-type Bolt|y}}: This part is on top of a ledge. When it falls off, it will almost immediately land in the water. It can be nudged to dry land, however.{{cite youtube|rname=isrtbmm}}
**{{icon|Repair-type Bolt|y}}: This part is on top of a ledge. When it falls off, it will almost immediately land in the water. It can be nudged to dry land, however.{{cite youtube|rname=isrtbmm}}
**{{icon|Chronos Reactor|y}}: This part is located a long way across a pool of water. As part of the puzzle, the Blue Pikmin carrying this part must first become Yellow Pikmin. By using the [[Spotty Bulbear]] near the maze, Olimar can be pushed to the ledges out of bounds, and from there, lure a [[Swooping Snitchbug]] near where the Chronos Reactor is. Its corpse or pellets can be used to bring Olimar to the ship part's ledge, where it can then be pushed all the way out of the water section of the area and onto regular dry land.{{cite youtube|jqcRTYmF9iA|showing how to obtain the Chronos Reactor with Red Pikmin only}}
**{{icon|Chronos Reactor|y}}: This part is located a long way across a pool of water. As part of the puzzle, the Blue Pikmin carrying this part must first become Yellow Pikmin. By using the [[Spotty Bulbear]] near the maze, Olimar can be pushed to the ledges out of bounds, and from there, lure a [[Swooping Snitchbug]] near where the Chronos Reactor is. Its corpse or pellets can be used to bring Olimar to the ship part's ledge, where it can then be pushed all the way out of the water section of the area and onto regular dry land.{{cite youtube|jqcRTYmF9iA|showing how to obtain the Chronos Reactor with Red Pikmin only}}
**{{icon|Number 2 Ionium Jet|y}}: This part is on top of a tall ledge that opens into water. By bringing Pikmin to the ship part's shore using the drowning reset glitch, it's possible to bring enough Pikmin to take the part out of the ledge. From there, it can be pushed to near the [[Pilot's Seat]] section, which will make it appear right next to the Pilot's Seat the next day. Since it takes too long to push normally, a [[Water Dumple]] corpse must be pushed instead, which in turn pushes the Ionium Jet.{{cite youtube|vs5DMBHSYF0|showing how to collect the #2 Ionium Jet using Red Pikmin only}}
**{{icon|Number 2 Ionium Jet|y|n=#2 Ionium Jet}}: This part is on top of a tall ledge that opens into water. By bringing Pikmin to the ship part's shore using the drowning reset glitch, it's possible to bring enough Pikmin to take the part out of the ledge. From there, it can be pushed to near the [[Pilot's Seat]] section, which will make it appear right next to the Pilot's Seat the next day. Since it takes too long to push normally, a [[Water Dumple]] corpse must be pushed instead, which in turn pushes the Ionium Jet.{{cite youtube|vs5DMBHSYF0|showing how to collect the #2 Ionium Jet using Red Pikmin only}}
**{{icon|Gluon Drive|y}}: This part is opposite a wide river, and a bridge must be built from the other side. However, Pikmin can be tossed from the [[Zirconium Rotor]]'s location.
**{{icon|Gluon Drive|y}}: This part is opposite a wide river, and a bridge must be built from the other side. However, Pikmin can be tossed from the [[Zirconium Rotor]]'s location.
**{{icon|Zirconium Rotor|y}}: This part is behind a gate that is difficult to destroy without Blue Pikmin, but it can be done without them.
**{{icon|Zirconium Rotor|y}}: This part is behind a gate that is difficult to destroy without Blue Pikmin, but it can be done without them.
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==In ''Pikmin 2''==
==In ''Pikmin 2''==
===Discovery===
===Discovery===
In {{p2}}, 5 Blue Pikmin are found in the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin]] on the field. They are found chasing a few [[Wogpoles]] beyond an [[electric gate]] guarded by a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] at the north of the map. To obtain them, Olimar and [[Louie]] break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to [[whistle]] them to take them under their command. Once again, their underwater prowesses are instantly noticeable, since they are found in a large lake.
In {{p2}}, 5 Blue Pikmin are found in the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out [[Pikmin limit|100 Pikmin]] on the field. They are found chasing a few [[Wolpole]]s beyond an [[electric gate]] guarded by a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] at the north of the map. To obtain them, Olimar and [[Louie]] break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to [[whistle]] them to take them under their command. Once again, their underwater prowesses are instantly noticeable, since they are found in a large lake.


===Required uses===
===Required uses===
[[File:Clog Shower Room.png|thumb|right|200px|[[Clog]]s are used to restrict certain areas to Blue Pikmin.]]
[[File:Clog Shower Room.png|thumb|200px|[[Clog]]s are used to restrict certain areas to Blue Pikmin.]]
Blue Pikmin are required to collect these treasures or enter these caves, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.
Blue Pikmin are required to collect these treasures or enter these caves, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.
*Caves
*Caves
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**[[Subterranean Complex]]
**[[Subterranean Complex]]
**[[Frontier Cavern]]
**[[Frontier Cavern]]
**{{icon|Pink Menace|y}}
**{{icon|Spiny Alien Treat|y}}
**{{icon|Fossilized Ursidae|y}}
**{{icon|Fossilized Ursidae|y}}
**{{icon|Temporal Mechanism|y}}
**{{icon|Temporal Mechanism|y}}
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*Treasures
*Treasures
**{{icon|Air Brake|y}}: Only Blue Pikmin can use the [[seesaw block]]s that are underwater. With [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throws]] and/or the [[Throw#High ledge glitch|high ledge glitch]], Yellow or Purple Pikmin can access the ledge the treasure is on and carry it back safely.
**{{icon|Air Brake|y}}: Only Blue Pikmin can use the [[seesaw block]]s that are underwater. With [[Throw#Longer throw trick|long throws]] and/or the [[Throw#High ledge glitch|high ledge glitch]], Yellow or Purple Pikmin can access the ledge the treasure is on and carry it back safely.
**{{icon|Decorative Goo|y}}: The path to carry the treasure back to the ship goes through water, but by using a certain glitch{{cite youtube|AmqzPQkyvFo|demonstrating how to retrieve treasures without Blue Pikmin}}, it's possible for treasures to be carried in water with non-Blue Pikmin during [[cutscenes]]. Another glitch called [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|charging]] also helps minimize how long the treasure is underwater for, meaning the treasure can be carried through the water in the duration of just one cutscene.
**{{icon|Spiny Alien Treat|y}}: Despite being near a lake that can only be drained with the help of Blue Pikmin, the carrying path taken by the Pikmin carrying the Spiny Alien Treat just skims the side of the lake and only some of the Pikmin carrying it will touch the water. Alternatively, the Decorative Goo method can be used so no Pikmin start drowning.
**{{icon|Decorative Goo|y}}: The path to carry the treasure back to the ship goes through water, but by using a certain glitch,{{cite youtube|AmqzPQkyvFo|demonstrating how to retrieve treasures without Blue Pikmin}} it's possible for treasures to be carried in water with non-Blue Pikmin during [[cutscenes]]. Another glitch called [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|charging]] also helps minimize how long the treasure is underwater for, meaning the treasure can be carried through the water in the duration of just one cutscene.
**{{icon|Pink Menace|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Onion Replica|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Onion Replica|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Optical Illustration|y}} (US) / {{icon|Abstract Masterpiece|y|v=EU}} (Europe): Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Optical Illustration|y}} (US) / {{icon|Abstract Masterpiece|y|v=EU}} (Europe): Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Massage Girdle|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.
**{{icon|Massage Girdle|y}}: Same as the Decorative Goo.
*Enemies
*Enemies
**{{icon|Wogpole|y}}: Although this aquatic enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
**{{icon|Wolpole|y}}: Although this aquatic enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
*Caves
*Caves
**None
**None
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==In ''Pikmin 3''==
==In ''Pikmin 3''==
===Discovery===
===Discovery===
[[File:BlueOnionP3.png|thumb|right|200px|The Blue Onion activating in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
[[File:BlueOnionP3.png|thumb|200px|The Blue Onion activating in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
In {{p3}}, the Blue Onion is found in the [[Garden of Hope]], but can only be found after [[Louie]] has ran away from the Koppaites after being rescued in the [[Twilight River]]. The explorers chase after him, but instead find an Onion trapped under a [[Flukeweed]]. From this, the Blue Onion is found, and after it ejects a seed that is then plucked, the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie again. As with the previous games, the Blue Pikmin are instantly shown to be able to withstand being underwater, since the Onion, seed, and newly-plucked Pikmin are underwater.
In {{p3}}, the Blue Onion is found in the [[Garden of Hope]], but can only be found after [[Louie]] has ran away from the Koppaites after being rescued in the [[Twilight River]]. The explorers chase after him, but instead find an Onion trapped under a [[Flukeweed]]. From this, the Blue Onion is found, and after it ejects a seed that is then plucked, the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie again. As with the previous games, the Blue Pikmin are instantly shown to be able to withstand being underwater, since the Onion, seed, and newly-plucked Pikmin are underwater.


===Required uses===
===Required uses===
Blue Pikmin are required to collect these fruits or defeat these enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.
Blue Pikmin are meant to be used to obtain numerous different fruits and defeat many enemies, but as a result of ''Pikmin 3''{{'s}} many [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|glitches]] and exploits, they are only needed for one objective:
 
*{{icon|Wayward Moon|y}}: A pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater must be built to access the boss that contains the fruit normally, but [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|sequence-breaking techniques]] can be used to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with [[Winged Pikmin]]. However, an invisible wall will block off the path to the arena until at least one Blue Pikmin has been plucked. Once this Pikmin is plucked, the entire game can be completed without any further need of Blue Pikmin.
 
===Near-required uses===
 
Blue Pikmin are intended to be used to collect these fruits and defeat these enemies, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, these tasks can be completed without them.
 
*Fruits
*Fruits
**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is fully submerged in water next to the [[metal box]].
**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is fully submerged in water next to the [[metal box]], but can be retrieved by employing the [[Glitches in Pikmin 3#Invincible Pikmin|invincible Pikmin glitch]] with a [[Fiery Blowhog]].
**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Twilight River]]): The fruit is also fully submerged in water near the landing site.
**{{icon|Citrus Lump|v=FF|y}} ([[Twilight River]]): The fruit is fully submerged in water near the landing site. However, using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a [[Skeeterskate]], it is possible to collect it with Winged Pikmin.
**{{icon|Crunchy Deluge|y}}: Like the previous Citrus Lump, this fruit is located underwater at the far end of the [[Twilight River]].
**{{icon|Crunchy Deluge|y}}: Like the previous Citrus Lump, this fruit is located underwater at the far end of the [[Twilight River]], and can be collected in the same way, though it notably takes 10 Pikmin to carry, the most out of any fruit that requires the invincible Pikmin glitch to retrieve without Blues.
**{{icon|Portable Sunset|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): This fruit is on a low branch above a pool of water. Upon throwing 8 Pikmin on it, it will fall into the water. Winged Pikmin can also be used to detach the fruit, but it'll land in the water regardless.
**{{icon|Portable Sunset|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): This fruit is on a low branch above a pool of water. Upon throwing 8 Pikmin on it, it will fall into the water. Winged Pikmin can also be used to detach the fruit, but it'll land in the water regardless. It can then be retrieved by using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a [[Fire geyser|fire geyser]], Fiery Blowhog, [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]], or Skeeterskate.
**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is held by a [[Calcified Crushblat]], and to access the enemy, an underwater [[Gate#Dirt wall|dirt wall]] must be destroyed.
**{{icon|Scaly Custard|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is within a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] on an area of land that can only be reached by building a pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater. However, using [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|a sequence break]], it is possible to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin.
**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], near the Blue Onion): This fruit is fully underwater next to a dirt wall.
**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the crystal): Normally, a bridge must be built using fragments, some of which are underwater, but it is possible to build half the bridge and throw [[Rock Pikmin]] and Winged Pikmin across the gap, allowing the crystal to be broken and the fruit to be carried back.
**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is held by a [[Calcified Crushblat]], and to access the enemy, an underwater [[Gate#Dirt wall|dirt wall]] must be destroyed. This can be done with any type of Pikmin by using the invincible Pikmin glitch.
**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=FF|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], near the Blue Onion): This fruit is fully underwater next to a dirt wall, but can be collected by using Winged Pikmin via the invincible Pikmin glitch with any of the area's [[fire]] hazards.
 
*Enemies
*Enemies
**{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}}: These enemies always remain underwater, so they must be defeated by Blue Pikmin.
**{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y}}: These enemies usually remain underwater, but can be harmed if they jump out to snatch a Winged Pikmin or onto land.
**{{icon|Sputtlefish|y}}: These enemies are also underwater enemies.
**{{icon|Sputtlefish|y}}: These enemies are also underwater enemies, and can only be defeated without Blue Pikmin by employing the invincible Pikmin glitch.
**{{icon|Toady Bloyster|v=P3|y}}: These enemies are always found underwater in Story Mode.
**{{icon|Toady Bloyster|v=P3|y}}: These enemies are always found underwater in Story Mode, but can be slowly taken out with a leader's [[Punch|punches]].
 
===Near-required uses===
Blue Pikmin are intended to be used to collect these fruits, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, the fruits can be collected without Blue Pikmin.
*{{icon|Scaly Custard|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]]): The fruit is within a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] on an area of land that can only be reached by building a pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater. However, using [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|sequence-breaking techniques]], it is possible to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin.
*{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the crystal): Normally, a bridge must be built using fragments, some of which are underwater, but it is possible to build half the bridge and throw [[Rock Pikmin]] and [[Winged Pikmin]] across the gap, allowing the crystal to be broken and the fruit to be carried back.
*{{icon|Wayward Moon|y}}: Like with the [[Scaly Custard]] above, a pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater must be built to access the boss that contains the fruit normally, but [[Sequence break#Early Quaggled Mireclops|sequence-breaking techniques]] can be used to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin. (Note that at least 1 Blue Pikmin must be plucked to remove an invisible wall before the boss, but that Pikmin doesn't have to be used after that.)


===Recommended uses===
===Recommended uses===
Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these fruits or defeat these enemies, though they can be done with other types.
Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these fruits or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with other types.
*Fruits
*Fruits
**{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|v=FF|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is on a small island surrounded by water. It is possible to lock onto the fruit with [[Winged Pikmin]] and charge them on, but it is easier to throw a Blue Pikmin onto it.
**{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|v=FF|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): The fruit is on a small island surrounded by water. It is possible to [[charge]] a [[Winged Pikmin]] towards the fruit, but it is easier to throw a Blue Pikmin onto it.
**{{icon|Face Wrinkler|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): This fruit can be collected with Blue Pikmin or Winged Pikmin, and there is not much difference between the 2 in collecting this fruit.
**{{icon|Face Wrinkler|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): This fruit can be collected with Blue Pikmin or Winged Pikmin, and there is not much difference between the 2 in collecting this fruit.
**{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|y}} ([[Twilight River]], group of 3): It is possible to get the fruits with Winged Pikmin, but using Blue Pikmin will not require defeating the [[Arachnode]].
**{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|y}} ([[Twilight River]], group of 3): It is possible to get the fruits with Winged Pikmin, but using Blue Pikmin will not require defeating the [[Arachnode]].
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**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]]): Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin are the only types capable of accessing this mini-boss on an island, and while it can be defeated with just Winged Pikmin, Blue Pikmin are better for combat.
**{{icon|Searing Acidshock|y}} ([[Garden of Hope]], inside the [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]]): Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin are the only types capable of accessing this mini-boss on an island, and while it can be defeated with just Winged Pikmin, Blue Pikmin are better for combat.
**{{icon|Slapstick Crescent|y}}: Only Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin can dig out and carry this fruit, and Blue Pikmin are faster at digging. Alternatively, a [[bomb rock]] can be used to unearth the fruit.
**{{icon|Slapstick Crescent|y}}: Only Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin can dig out and carry this fruit, and Blue Pikmin are faster at digging. Alternatively, a [[bomb rock]] can be used to unearth the fruit.
**{{icon|Stellar Extrusion|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): The fruit is held by a [[Shaggy Long Legs]] which frequently steps over water. Blue Pikmin are recommend to avoid Pikmin losses from the water. In addition, it's possible for the fruit to drop in positions where only Blue Pikmin can retrieve it, so they are also recommended for that reason.
**{{icon|Stellar Extrusion|y}} ([[Distant Tundra]]): The fruit is held by a [[Shaggy Long Legs]] which frequently steps over water. Rock Pikmin or Winged Pikmin are far more efficient and safe attackers, but having 10 Blue Pikmin on standby is recommended in case the fruit falls into the water after defeating the beast.
**{{icon|Zest Bomb|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): This fruit is held by a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] that normally walks in a pool of water. It is possible to defeat the enemy such that it drops the fruit over land, however.
**{{icon|Zest Bomb|y}} ([[Tropical Wilds]]): This fruit is held by a [[Peckish Aristocrab]] that normally walks in a pool of water. It is possible to defeat the enemy such that it drops the fruit over land, however.
*Enemies
*Enemies
**{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y}}: Both instances of this miniboss in [[Story mode]] appear near water, so Blue Pikmin are useful to avoid Pikmin deaths.
**{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y}}: Both instances of this miniboss in [[story mode]] appear near water, so Blue Pikmin are useful to avoid Pikmin deaths.
**{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}: Some of this boss's [[Elemental Plasm]]s are made of water, and these are the only elemental plasms that can only be destroyed with their intended Pikmin type. It is possible to ignore them though.
**{{icon|Plasm Wraith|y}}: Some of this boss's [[Elemental Plasm]]s are made of water, and these are the only elemental plasms that can only be destroyed with their intended Pikmin type. It is possible to ignore them though.
**{{icon|Quaggled Mireclops|y}}: When it stomps its feet, it makes puddles of water. Using Blue Pikmin to attack the feet is recommended, as they cannot drown in the puddles of water.
**{{icon|Quaggled Mireclops|y}}: When it stomps its feet, it makes puddles of water. Using Blue Pikmin to attack the feet is recommended, as they cannot drown in the puddles of water.
**{{icon|Skeeterskate|y}}: Skeeterskates can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.
**{{icon|Skeeterskate|y}}: Skeeterskates can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.
**{{icon|Water Dumple|v=P3|y}}: Although this underwater enemy can go onto land, the chances of this happening are quite low.
**{{icon|Water Dumple|v=P3|y}}: Although this underwater enemy can go onto land, the chances of this happening are quite low.
**{{icon|Wogpole|v=P3|y}}: Although this underwater enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
**{{icon|Wolpole|v=P3|y}}: Although this underwater enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
**{{icon|Watery Blowhog|v=P3|y}}: This enemy shoots bubbles of water, but can be defeated by any type of Pikmin.
**{{icon|Watery Blowhog|v=P3|y}}: This enemy shoots bubbles of a water-like liquid that only Blue Pikmin are immune to, but can be defeated by any type of Pikmin.
 
==In ''Pikmin 4''==
===Discovery===
In {{p4}}, Blue Pikmin can first be found hidden away in the [[Sun-Speckled Terrace]] or in the [[Blossoming Arcadia]], with their Onion in the [[Serene Shores]]. Once the Blue Onion is brought to the Master Onion for the first time, it will be absorbed and will fuse with the Onion, and spit out a single blue seed.
 
In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], there are Blue Onions in the Blossoming Arcadia and Serene Shores.
 
===Required uses===
Due to one of [[Oatchi#Doggy-Paddle|Oatchi's skills]] allowing him to swim and dive in water, Blue Pikmin are not strictly required to collect all treasures or [[castaway]]s or to defeat any enemies. Oatchi's Doggy-Paddle ability at level 3 allows him to dive underwater to collect objects negating the use of Blue Pikmin. However, they are given as the starting Pikmin for certain [[Dandori Challenge]]s which are nearly impossible to get a platinum medal without the use of them.
 
*[[Test Tubs]]
*[[Ice-Cross Course]]
*[[Planning Pools]]
 
===Recommended uses===
Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these treasures/castaways or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with Oatchi or other Pikmin types.
 
;Treasures
*{{icon|Astringent Clump|y|v=P4}} ([[Doppelgänger's Den]]): The treasure is fully submerged in water near the center of sublevel 1 of the Doppelgänger's Den. It is guarded by two [[Skeeterskate]]s.
*{{icon|Astringent Clump|y|v=P4}} ([[Secluded Courtyard]]): The treasure is hanging from a cobweb near the central north point of sublevel 3 of the Secluded Courtyard. There is a [[water spout]] underneath it.
*{{icon|Birdy Bed|y|v=P4}}: It is located near a body of water on a ledge. 7 Blue Pikmin can be used to carry the treasure if they can drain the pool of water allowing all Pikmin types to carry back the treasure.
*{{icon|Blonde Impostor|y|v=P4}} ([[Cavern for a King]], sublevel 19): Located in a body of water which Blue Pikmin can be used to carry it out.
*{{icon|Bright Sword|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Cavern for a King, sublevel 9): The two swords are found inside the [[Man-at-Legs]]. The arena for the fight is surrounded by water.
*{{icon|Chance Totem|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 ([[Serene Shores]]): The treasures are found inside some [[jar]]s. To carry the treasures back, they need to go through a small body of water which is guarded by a Skeeterskate.
*{{icon|Crew-Cut Gourd|y|v=P4}} ([[Giant's Hearth]]): It is located half submerged in a pool of water near a [[Bug-Eyed Crawmad]] at the south part of the map.
*{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|y|v=P4}} &times; 3 (Cavern for a King, sublevel 19): The 3 treasures are all found in the large body of water.
*{{icon|Dapper Blob|y|v=P4}} ([[Seafloor Resort]]): The treasure is found in the small body of water near the [[Peckish Aristocrab]].
*{{icon|Dapper Rubber Cutie|y|v=P4}}: Found on a ledge inside a [[hydro jelly]] surrounded by a body of water and two [[Pricklepuff]]s. Blue Pikmin can drain the body of water allowing any Pikmin type to carry it or they can just carry it from the start.
*{{icon|Dawn Pustules|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): Located submerged near the [[Zest Bomb]] treasure guarded by a Pricklepuff and 4 [[Puckering Blinnow]]s.
*{{icon|Don't-See-It Specs|y|v=P4}}: The treasure is located inside the [[Sovereign Bulblax]]. The arena is surrounded by water.
*{{icon|False Lollipop|y|v=P4}}: It is located on a small island surrounded by water. You need 5 Pikmin to pull it from the [[fishing rope]].
*{{icon|Fish-Bed Snack|y|v=P4}} (Giant's Hearth): Located in the Bug-Eyes Crawmad near the Crew-Cut Gourd. The enemy is in a body of water.
*{{icon|Giant's Fossil|y|v=P4}}: Located across the [[Clay bridge]] at the east of the map, where Blue Pikmin can carry it during high tide/first half of the day. Otherwise all Pikmin can carry it at low tide.
*{{icon|Gold Nugget|y|v=P4}}: (''See'' [[Gold Nugget#Collecting the treasure|Gold Nugget Locations]])
*{{icon|Greed-Inducement Device|y|v=P4}}: Located inside the [[Masterhop]], which the arena for the fight is surrounded by water. Additionally, the Masterhop's jumps will sink and submerge the ground once it lands.
*{{icon|Heroic Sword|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Cavern for a King): Like the Bright Swords, these 2 treasures are found in the Man-at-Legs with the arena being full of water.
*{{icon|Ice Sword|y|v=P4}} ([[Engulfed Castle]]): Found in a pool of water next to a [[Juicy Gaggle]] and a [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]].
*{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|y|v=P4}} (Engulfed Castle): See above.
*{{icon|Maestro of Flavor|y|v=P4}} &times; 2: These two treasures are on the same island the False Lollipop is located. They are also guarded by 2 [[Fiery Blowhog]]s.
*{{icon|Mama Doll Head|y|v=P4}}: Located on a high ledge which is surrounded by water.
*{{icon|Maternal Sculpture|y|v=P4}}: The treasure is found hanging from a cobweb above a small platform surrounded by bodies of water.
*{{icon|Mock Bottom|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): It is found on a low ledge surrounded by a body of water as well as a Pricklepuff and 2 Skeeterskates.
*{{icon|Monster Teeth|y|v=P4}}: The path to carry this treasure back takes it through a body of water, as well as both members of the [[Onionshell family]].
*{{icon|Mystery Squish Fish|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): The path to the treasure takes you through water, but the path to carry back the treasure doesn't.
*{{icon|Mystery Squish Fish|y|v=P4}} &times; 3 (Seafloor Resort): All 3 are found submerged underwater.
*{{icon|Newtolite Shell|y|v=P4}}: It is found submerged underwater and buried under a sand mound in the northeastern corner of the Serene Shores.
*{{icon|Octoplus|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Seafloor Resort): They are both found at the northwestern most wall of the sub level.
*{{icon|Orb of Destruction|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): Access to the treasure during high tide is blocked by water. It is accessible during low tide however.
*{{icon|Planetary Rubber Cutie|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Seafloor Resort): They are both being worn by [[Fiery Dweevil]]s on a small island surrounded by water.
*{{icon|Ring-of-Return Shield|y|v=P4}}: Located inside of a different [[Pearly Clamclamp]] and is surrounded by water during high tide.
*{{icon|Seed Hive|y|v=P4}}: It is inside of the Bug-Eyed Crawmad which is near the sprinkler which is spraying water. You can deactivate the sprinkler by building the [[Clay valve]].
*{{icon|Slapstick Crescent|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): The treasure is found on a ledge at the easternmost lake of the overworld, a bit to the northeast of the lake's center. It is submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide, but is always surrounded by water.
*{{icon|Spirit Sword|y|v=P4}} &times; 3: They are all located underwater, hidden in the blades of grass.
*{{icon|Stately Rubber Cutie|y|v=P4}} &times; 2 (Serene Shores): They are completely submerged in the center of the area, to the east of the entrance to the sand castle. They become exposed when the tide is low.
*{{icon|Sunseed Berry|y|v=P4}} (Seafloor Resort): Found on a ledge which blocks non-Blue Pikmin from reaching due to the sprinkler.
*{{icon|Trap Lid|y|v=P4}} (Seafloor Resort): It is submerged in the corner of the sublevel.
*{{icon|Trap Lid|y|v=P4}} &times; 10 (Cavern for a King): They are all found inside of the [[Baldy Long Legs]], which is walking over a body of water.
*{{icon|Unfloatable Boat|y|v=P4}}: Located half submerged in a body of water guarded by a [[Yellow Wollyhop]].
*{{icon|Universal Rubber Cutie|y|v=P4}} (Giant's Hearth): Stuck in an [[Arachnode]]'s web which is above a small body of water.
*{{icon|Zest Bomb|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): Located near the Dawn Pustules.
*{{icon|Zest Bomb|y|v=P4}} (Cavern for a King): Located in the pool of water alongside the 3 Cupid's Grenades and the Blond Impostor.
 
;Ship parts
In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, [[Moss]] only has Doggy-Paddle Lv. 2, so she can't dive. However, it's possible to get everything anyway.
*{{icon|Bowsprit|v=P4|y}}: The Bowsprit is located where the [[Slapstick Crescent]] is normally, use [[ice blast]]s and rushes.
*{{icon|Repair-Type Bolt|y|v=P4}} ([[Serene Shores]]): This part is on an island surrounded by water during high tide, but during low tide, the water's gone.
*{{icon|Repair-Type Bolt|y|v=P4}} ([[Hero's Hideaway]]): This part is submerged in water and is near a steep slope that needs to be climbed, but with enough patience, it is possible to [[Oatchi#Rush|rush]] up it.
*{{icon|Libra|v=P4|n=Sagittarius|l=Sagittarius|y}}: This part is surrounded with water during high tide, so it's required to either lower the [[clipboard]] or to wait for low tide.
 
;Enemies
*{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|y|v=P4}}: In Cavern for a King, this enemy is fought above pools of water and mud, moving between the two. When over the water, Blue Pikmin are advisable to ensure that no Pikmin drown when shaken off.
*{{icon|Bug-Eyed Crawmad|y|v=P4}}: The two Bug-Eyed Crawmads found in the Giant's Hearth are in a pool of water, so Blue Pikmin should be used for superior mobility, control, and safety.
*{{icon|Hydro Dweevil|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays a watery liquid to attack. This liquid is hazardous to all Pikmin in contact with it except for Blue Pikmin and Glow Pikmin, so those have the advantage in combat against it.
*{{icon|Man-at-Legs|y|v=P4}}: The Man-at-Legs' Cavern for a King appearance is in a large pool of water. Blue Pikmin can be used to attack for the sake of not drowning when thrown off.
*{{icon|Masterhop|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can jump on sandy floors to create puddles of water. Blue Pikmin may be advisable because they are not vulnerable to this hazard.
*{{icon|Pricklepuff|y|v=P4}}: These enemies are almost only found underwater so Blue Pikmin are recommended.
*{{icon|Puckering Blinnow|y|v=P4}}: These are also underwater enemies.
*{{icon|Skeeterskate|y|v=P4}}: These enemies can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.
*{{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|y|v=P4}}: Just like the Masterhop, the Bulblax's jumps can create watery puddles.
*{{icon|Watery Blowhog|y|v=P4}}: This enemy sprays water at Pikmin, which is dangerous to all Pikmin save the Blue and Glow variety, making those optimal for use when fighting the beast.
*{{icon|Wolpole|y|v=P4}}: This creature generally resides under the water but does jump up onto land for a bit.
 
;Other
*[[Trial of the Sage Leaf#4th Story: Dandori Seas|4th Story: Dandori Seas]]: Without Blue Pikmin, there are many less Pikmin to work with. However, it{{'s}} still possible to get a platinum medal, albeit very difficult.
*{{icon|Flarlic|y|v=P4}} ([[Serene Shores]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]])): It's hanging near a small body of [[water]], but [[Ice Blast]]s or [[Oatchi#Rush|Rushes]] will get it past it.
*{{icon|Flarlic|y|v=P4}} ([[Serene Shores]] ([[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]])): It's in a big body of water, but a lot of [[ultra-spicy spray|Ultra-Spicy Sprays]] and [[Oatchi#Infinite Rush|Infinite Rushes]] at low tide, it's just barely possible.


==In ''Hey! Pikmin''==
==In ''Hey! Pikmin''==
===Discovery===
===Discovery===
[[File:Foaming Lake Puckering Blinnow cutscene.jpg|thumb|right|The first appearance of Blue Pikmin in ''Hey! Pikmin''.]]
[[File:Foaming Lake Puckering Blinnow cutscene.jpg|thumb|The first appearance of Blue Pikmin in ''Hey! Pikmin''.]]
In {{hp}}, Blue Pikmin are first found in [[Foaming Lake]], in the second sector, [[Verdant Waterfront]]. Whilst Olimar is swimming in the lake a group of Blue Pikmin are chased into a pile of moss by a [[Puckering Blinnow]]. Upon whistling at them the Blue Pikmin join Olimar and are used for the majority of each water area from then on, breaking underwater walls and allowing him to progress. After the area is complete they join the [[Pikmin Park]] like any other Pikmin type.
In {{hp}}, Blue Pikmin are first found in [[Foaming Lake]], in the second sector, [[Verdant Waterfront]]. Whilst Olimar is swimming in the lake a group of Blue Pikmin are chased into a pile of moss by a [[Puckering Blinnow]]. Upon whistling at them the Blue Pikmin join Olimar and are used for the majority of each water area from then on, breaking underwater walls and allowing him to progress. After the area is complete they join the [[Pikmin Park]] like any other Pikmin type.


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;Treasures in areas with multiple Pikmin types
;Treasures in areas with multiple Pikmin types
[[File:Below the Ice 2.jpg|thumb|right|The Scoot-Over Bench in [[Below the Ice]].]]
[[File:Below the Ice 2.jpg|thumb|The Scoot-Over Bench in [[Below the Ice]].]]
Note that indirect uses (using Blue Pikmin to access a later part of the area that contains a treasure that doesn't require Blue Pikmin) don't count.
Note that indirect uses (using Blue Pikmin to access a later part of the area that contains a treasure that doesn't require Blue Pikmin) are not counted here.
*{{icon|Almighty Ruiner|y}}: This treasure is behind an underwater [[dirt block]].
*{{icon|Almighty Ruiner|y}}: This treasure is behind an underwater [[dirt block]].
*{{icon|Bond Impressor|y}}: This treasure is behind an underwater dirt block.
*{{icon|Bond Impressor|y}}: This treasure is behind an underwater dirt block.
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==In ''Pikmin Bloom''==
==In ''Pikmin Bloom''==
In {{pb}}, Blue Pikmin are the third type obtained, and are unlocked at [[level]] 7. They have no special features, being a standard type that can carry 1 weight unit and takes 1000 steps to grow from a [[seedling]].
In {{pb}}, Blue Pikmin are the third Pikmin type unlocked, at [[level]] 4. Their [[seedling]]s require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In [[expedition]]s, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a [[Expedition#Speed|time modifier]] of 1. In [[mushroom battle]]s, they have a base [[Mushroom battle#Attack power|attack power]] of 3 and are the only Pikmin that can battle Water Mushrooms.


{{notes|voyage=y}}
{{notes|voyage=y}}
=== Olimar's Voyage Log (''Pikmin 4'') ===
[[File:P4 Voyage Log Olimar 17.png|left|200px]]
{{transcript|At a glance, the {{color|Blue Pikmin|darkorange}} appear to have mouthlike gills and are notably able to function even underwater. Thanks to their {{color|water resistance|darkorange}} and {{color|swimming talents|darkorange}}, I can now transport things found in the water.|block=y}}
{{clear}}
=== Dalmo's notes ===
{{transcript|It wouldn't be overstating to say that watching these Pikmin navigate the water with the grace of a fish is one of the most lovely things to behold on this whole planet! But if you really want to see them swimming, you'll need to offer them some live bait!|block=y}}
=== Olimar's notes ===
{{transcript|The accepted theory is that Pikmin evolved from terrestrial root vegetables, and so would be unable to breathe underwater and subsequently drown. Yet the Blue Pikmin possess a gill resembling a mouth on their head, which enables them to be active underwater. While on land, they leaf and flower like other Pikmin species, and they breathe through the stomata on their skin, indicating they must be naturally amphibious.
Pigment proteins on the surface of their body essentially perform the same photosynthetic process as cyanobacteria, for example, which is what gives them their striking color.|block=y}}
=== Louie's notes ===
{{transcript|I look at that mouth and want to put my hand in it. Just to see what would happen.|block=y}}
===''Hey! Pikmin'' logs===
===''Hey! Pikmin'' logs===
{{transcript|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can’t see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that’s not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|block=y}}
;{{US|y}}:
{{transcript|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures water isn't a danger to me either, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|block=y}}
 
;{{EU|y}}:
{{transcript|This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.|block=y}}
 
===''Pikmin Bloom'' description===
===''Pikmin Bloom'' description===
{{transcript|Blue Pikmin have special gills that let them breathe underwater. Unsurprisingly, they love the water and are excellent swimmers.|block=y}}
{{transcript|Blue Pikmin have special gills that let them breathe underwater. Unsurprisingly, they love the water and are excellent swimmers.|block=y}}
===Pikmin Garden===
'''Text'''
{{transcript|
への字口が、何とも言えない表情の青ピクミン。歩根類は水が苦手なものも多い中、水陸どちらでも呼吸ができ、活動範囲が広い。
〇歩根類とは?
進化の過程で、根っこが変化して歩けるようになった生物。ピクミン以外にも、いくつか種類が確認されている。
特徴 その1 おぼれない
:頭部に口のような形状のエラがあり、水中でもおぼれることはない。
特徴 その2 泳ぎが得意
:水中にいる獲物を見つけると、上手に泳いで追いかける。
|block=y}}
'''Translation'''
{{transcript|
The Blue Pikmin has an indescribable expression with a へ-shaped mouth. While many members of the Ambuloradicis class are averse to water, it can breathe both on land and in water, and has a wide range of activities.
〇 What is the Ambuloradicis class?
Organisms whose roots have been transformed during the process of evolution to enable them to walk. In addition to Pikmin, a few other species have been identified.
Feature #1: Does not drown
:It has a gill resembling a mouth on its head, and it does not drown even in water.
Feature #2: Good swimmer
:When it finds prey in the water, it skillfully swims after it.
|block=y}}


==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
{{external|Pikmin as fighters|[[smashwiki:Pikmin (species)|SmashWiki]]|SmashWiki.png}}
{{external|Pikmin as fighters|[[smashwiki:Pikmin (species)|SmashWiki]]|SmashWiki.png}}
Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck &ndash; his standard special move &ndash; as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, and are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides [[Purple Pikmin]]). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack. They can withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's water gun. In ''Brawl'', Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice.
Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck &ndash; his standard special move &ndash; as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, and are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides [[Purple Pikmin]]). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack (a possible reference to their lifeguarding ability), but otherwise have below average attack power. They can withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's water gun. In ''Brawl'', Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice. In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'', Blue Pikmin do not have higher health than other types, but keep their water immunity. Their attacks now have the water element, and they deal standard damage compared to the previous entries.


Blue Pikmin also have a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]] of them in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Blue Pikmin also have a [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl#Stickers|sticker]] of them in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''. They have a trophy in all games that trophies appear in, although, in ''Super Smash Bros. Melee'', they are part of the Pikmin trophy. They also have a spirit in ''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate'', where their spirit battle consists of 10, weak and tiny Squirtles with water and ice resistance, as well as increased water attack power. They can also be obtained from the Spirit Board or by scanning the [[amiibo|Pikmin amiibo]]. Equipping the spirit increases the distance and power of thrown items.


===''Brawl'' trophy===
===''Brawl'' trophy===
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|box    = 60. Pikmin
|box    = 60. Pikmin
|obtain = Random appearance.
|obtain = Random appearance.
}}
===''Ultimate'' spirit===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
! colspan="4" | Spirit info || colspan="6" | Augmented Fighter info
|-
! Name || Type || Class || Slot cost || Fighter(s) || Stage || Music || Rules/Hazards || Conditions || Image
|-
| [[Blue Pikmin]]
| Shield || ★★ || 1 || Tiny Squirtle Team (×12)|| [[Distant Planet]] || Main Theme - Pikmin (Original) || N/A || • The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power<br> • Timed stamina battle<br> • Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy || [[File:Blue Pikmin spirit SSBU.jpg|150px]]
|}
==Technical information==
{{pikmin technical
|game = p1
|attack = 1&times; the norm
|carry = 1
}}
{{pikmin technical
|game = p2
|attack = 10
|carry = 1
|run_speed = 120 leaf, 140 bud, 170 flower
|dig_speed = 1&times; the norm
}}
{{pikmin technical
|game = p3
|attack = 10
|carry = 1
|run_speed = Unknown
|dig_speed = 1&times; the norm
}}
{{pikmin technical
|game = p4
|attack = 10
|carry = 1
|run_speed = 140 leaf, 170 bud, 200 flower, 220 spicy
|dig_speed = ≈1&times; the norm
}}
{{pikmin technical
|game = hp
|attack = 1&times; the norm (exact value unknown)
|carry = 1
}}
{{pikmin technical
|game = pb
|pb_attack = 3
|carry = 1
|time_modifier = 1
}}
==Naming==
{{see more|Pikmin family#Naming}}
{{naming
|common    = Blue Pikmin.
|jpcommon  = {{j|青ピクミン|Ao Pikumin|Blue Pikmin}}.
|jpname    = {{j|ミズアオイピクミン|Mizu Aoi Pikumin|Water Blue Pikmin}}. {{j|ミズアオイ|Mizuaoi}} is also the Japanese name of ''{{w|Monochoria korsakowii}}'', a plant with blue flowers that lives near water.
|scientific = ''Pikminidae caerula''. ''Caerula'' is Latin for "blue".
}}
===Names in other languages===
{{foreignname
|Jap  = 青ピクミン
|JapR = Ao Pikumin
|JapM = Blue Pikmin
|ChiTrad  = 藍色皮克敏
|ChiTradR = Lánsè Píkèmǐn
|ChiTradM = Blue Pikmin
|ChiSimp  = 蓝色皮克敏
|ChiSimpR = Lánsè Píkèmǐn
|ChiSimpM = Blue Pikmin
|Dut  = Blauwe Pikmin
|DutM = Blue Pikmin
|Fra  = Pikmin bleu
|FraM = Blue Pikmin
|Ger  = Blaues Pikmin<br>Blaue Pikmin (''Pikmin 4'')
|GerM = Blue Pikmin
|Ita  = Pikmin blu
|ItaM = Blue Pikmin
|Kor  = 파랑피크민
|KorR = Parang-Pikeumin
|KorM = Blue Pikmin
|Spa  = Pikmin azul
|SpaM = Blue Pikmin
|Por  = Pikmin azul
|PorM = Blue Pikmin
|Rus  = Синий пикмин
|RusR = Siniy pikmin
|RusM = Dark Blue Pikmin
|Cze  = Modrý Pikmin
|CzeM = Blue Pikmin
|CzeN = Name taken from ''Hey! Pikmin'' launch trailer
|Dan  = Blå Pikmin
|DanM = Blue Pikmin
|DanN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Fin  = Sininen Pikmin
|FinM = Blue Pikmin
|FinN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Heb  = פיקמין כחול
|HebR = Pikmin Kahol
|HebM = Blue Pikmin
|HebN = Used in official media{{cite youtube|3iG6iuZIxRs|a ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' trailer by Nintendo Israel|published={{date|7|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|1|June|2021}}}}
|Hun  = Kék Pikmin
|HunM = Blue Pikmin
|HunN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Nor  = Blå Pikmin
|NorM = Blue Pikmin
|NorN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Pol  = Niebieski Pikmin
|PolM = Blue Pikmin
|PolN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Swe  = Blå Pikmin
|SweM = Blue Pikmin
|SweN = Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|notes = y
}}
}}


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
===''Pikmin''===
===''Pikmin''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Leaf Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (leaf).
Bud Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (bud).
Bud Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (bud).
Flower Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (flower).
Flower Blue P1.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin '' (flower).
P1 HUD Blue Leaf Pikmin.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the leaf stage.
P1 HUD Blue Bud Pikmin.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the bud stage.
P1 HUD Blue Flower Pikmin.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the flower stage.
Blue Leaf Pikmin P1S icon.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the leaf stage in [[Pikmin 1 (Nintendo Switch)|the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 1'']].
Blue Bud Pikmin P1S icon.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the bud stage in the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 1''.
Blue Flower Pikmin P1S icon.png|The icon for a Blue Pikmin in the bud stage in the Nintendo Switch version of ''Pikmin 1''.
Blue Pikmin thrown P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin being thrown.
Blue Pikmin thrown P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin being thrown.
Blue Pikmin runs P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin running.
Blue Pikmin runs P1 art.png|A Blue Pikmin running.
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===''Pikmin 2''===
===''Pikmin 2''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Blue Pikmin in water P2.jpg|A Blue Pikmin in the water.
Blue Pikmin leaf P2 art.png|Clay art of a shocked Blue Pikmin.
Blue Pikmin leaf P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin.
Blue Pikmin stage two P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin in its second stage of maturity.
Blue Pikmin stage two P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin in its second stage of maturity.
Blue Pikmin thrown P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin being thrown.
Blue Pikmin thrown P2 art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin being thrown.
P2 Website Clay Blue Pikmin.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin in distress.
Blue Pikmin Clay Art.png|Clay art of a Blue Pikmin about to fall over.
Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a pellet.
Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a blue 1 [[pellet]].
Blue+Yellow.jpg|A Blue and a Yellow Pikmin carrying a pellet.
Blue and Yellow Pikmin with Pellet.png|A Blue and a Yellow Pikmin carrying a blue 1 pellet.
Normal bluepikmins.jpg|The three stages of a Blue Pikmin's maturity.
Normal bluepikmins.jpg|The three stages of a Blue Pikmin's maturity.
Blue Pikmin height.png|The height of a Blue Pikmin, as seen in ''Pikmin 2'''s manual.
Blue Pikmin E-Card Wrapper.jpg|A Blue Pikmin [[e-card]] pack.
Blue Pikmin E-Card.jpg|The Pikmin's [[e-card]], #00 (1<sup>st</sup> blue card).
</gallery>
</gallery>


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Pikmin carry Juicy Gaggle P3 art.png|A Blue Pikmin and a [[Yellow Pikmin]] carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]].
Pikmin carry Juicy Gaggle P3 art.png|A Blue Pikmin and a [[Yellow Pikmin]] carrying a [[Juicy Gaggle]].
Blue-Pikmin-artwork.png|Artwork.
Blue-Pikmin-artwork.png|Artwork.
Pikmin3IridFlintBeetle.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin riding atop an [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]].
P3 Iridescent Flint Beetle Artwork.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin riding atop an [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]].
P3 Blue Leaf Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (leaf).
P3 Blue Leaf Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (leaf).
P3 Blue Bud Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (bud).
P3 Blue Bud Discovery Cutscene.jpg|Finding the first Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' (bud).
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BluePikminDataFile2.jpg|The data file explaining Blue Pikmin's swimming.
BluePikminDataFile2.jpg|The data file explaining Blue Pikmin's swimming.
Blue Pikmin constellation.png|A Blue Pikmin constellation on the [[Menu/Day selection|day selection screen]].
Blue Pikmin constellation.png|A Blue Pikmin constellation on the [[Menu/Day selection|day selection screen]].
</gallery>
===''Pikmin 4''===
<gallery>
P4 Blue Bud Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its bud stage.
P4 Blue Pikmin Sitting.png|Artwork of a Blue in its bud stage sitting down.
Pikmin 4 Blue Bud Pikmin Posing.png|Artwork of a Blue in its bud stage lying down.
Pikmin 4 Blue Pikmin Posing.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its flower stage lying down.
P4 Blue Pikmin Falling Leaf.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its leaf stage tripping.
P4 Blue Pikmin Falling Bud.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in its bud stage tripping.
P4 Blue Pikmin on Chance Totem.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin on a Chance Totem.
P4 Throwing.png|Artwork of the [[rookie Rescue Officer]] throwing a Blue Pikmin.
P4 Blue Pikmin showcase.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin swimming.
Pikmin Garden Blue Pikmin render.png|A render of the Blue Pikmin from the [[Pikmin Garden]] Piklopedia.
Blue Pikmin P4 icon.png|The Piklopedia icon of the Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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===''Pikmin Bloom''===
===''Pikmin Bloom''===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Blue Pikmin PB icon.png|In-game sprite.
Pikmin Bloom Blue Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin carrying a cherry.
Pikmin Bloom Blue Pikmin.png|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin carrying a cherry.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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===Other===
===Other===
<gallery>
<gallery>
Blue Pikmin E-Card.jpg|The Pikmin's [[e-card]], #00 (1<sup>st</sup> blue card).
Blue Pikmin E-Card Wrapper.jpg|Blue Pikmin cards pack.
Blue Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Blue Pikmin Brawl.jpg|A Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
Blue Pikmin height.png|The height of a Blue Pikmin.
Blue pikmin manual.png|Blue Pikmin's abilities explained in the manuals of ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
Blue pikmin manual.png|Blue Pikmin's abilities explained in the manuals of ''Pikmin'', ''Pikmin 2'', ''Pikmin 3'', ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' and ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''.
Play Nintendo Pikmin Blue.png|An animation of a Blue Pikmin from the Play Nintendo website.
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
|Jap=青ピクミン
|JapR=Ao Pikumin
|JapM=Blue Pikmin
|ChiTrad=藍色皮克敏
|ChiTradR=
|ChiTradM=Blue Pikmin
|ChiSimp=蓝色皮克敏
|ChiSimpR=
|ChiSimpM=Blue Pikmin
|Dut=Blauwe Pikmin
|DutM=Blue Pikmin
|Fra=Pikmin bleu
|FraM=Blue Pikmin
|Ger=Blaues Pikmin
|GerM=Blue Pikmin
|Ita=Pikmin blu
|ItaM=Blue Pikmin
|Kor=파랑 피크민
|KorR=Parang Pikeumin
|KorM=Blue pikmin
|Spa=Pikmin azul
|SpaM=Blue Pikmin
|PorP=Pikmin azul
|PorPM=Blue Pikmin
|Rus=Синий пикмин
|RusR=Siniy pikmin
|RusM=Dark Blue Pikmin
|Cze=Modrý Pikmin
|CzeM=Blue Pikmin
|CzeN=Name taken from ''Hey! Pikmin'' launch trailer
|Dan=Blå Pikmin
|DanM=Blue Pikmin
|DanN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Fin=Sininen Pikmin
|FinM=Blue Pikmin
|FinN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Heb=פיקמין כחול
|HebR=pikmin kahol
|HebM=Blue Pikmin
|HebN=Used in official media{{cite youtube|3iG6iuZIxRs|a ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'' trailer by Nintendo Israel|published={{date|7|October|2020}}|retrieved={{date|1|June|2021}}}}
|Hun=Kék Pikmin
|HunM=Blue Pikmin
|HunN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Nor=Blå Pikmin
|NorM=Blue Pikmin
|NorN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Pol=Niebieski Pikmin
|PolM=Blue Pikmin
|PolN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|Swe=Blå Pikmin
|SweM=Blue Pikmin
|SweN=Name taken from Nintendo's official website
|notes=y
}}


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

Latest revision as of 17:37, December 17, 2024

Blue Pikmin In-game icon.
A Blue Pikmin from Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Pikminidae caerula
Family Pikmin
Resistance Water
Attack strength Average(?)
Mobility Average(?)
Throw Average
Digging speed Average(?)
Carrying capacity 1
Size Body length: 33mm
Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number 113
Voice actor Hajime Wakai[1]

The following article or section is in need of assistance from someone who plays Pikmin 4.

Blue Pikmin (青ピクミン?) are a blue species of Pikmin that reside on PNF-404. They have the special ability of water resistance. This type of Pikmin is present in all game modes of all Pikmin games, and is the last type to be discovered in the Story mode of Pikmin, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 3, as well as the fourth type discovered in Pikmin 4. Besides their coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through gills, giving them the ability to breathe both underwater and on dry land. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be done by carrying pellets or enemy carcasses to the Blue Onion (or the Master Onion), or by throwing other species into a Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud or a Candypop Bud. As with Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin and Bulbmin, their buds and flowers are white.

The exact location of their gills is not consistently explained in the series, having been said to be on the cheeks,[2][3][4] near the cheeks,[5] on their mouths,[6][7] and not even visible.[8] Pikmin 4 consistently says that the mouth is the gills.

Traits and abilities[edit]

Discovering a Blue Pikmin in Pikmin 2.
Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in Pikmin 2.

Blue Pikmin are the only permanent Pikmin type which can safely enter water and traverse the floor underneath, as the other types (barring Bulbmin and Glow Pikmin, which are immune to all hazards) will simply flail around in panic before drowning if they are immersed (Ice Pikmin can float on the surface and Winged Pikmin can fly over, but neither can go under or resist water attacks from enemies). While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. In the first two games, if they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and throw them to shore. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. At least in Pikmin 2, this throw aims at the nearest carrying path waypoint[9], and works the same as a normal leader throw, which means it can be used for things like crushing a Dwarf Bulborb.[10] In Pikmin 3 and Pikmin 4, this rescuing feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some enemies that swim above the ground level.

Aside from their water resistance, Blue Pikmin have largely average attack power, durability, mobility, digging speed and throw distance. As such, they are not exceptional for most any activities outside of water, as most enemies that use water-based attacks can easily be defeated without Blue Pikmin. The only real exception to this is the addition of sprinkler hazards in Pikmin 4 which, while on, only Blue Pikmin can safely pass through. Interestingly, Blue Pikmin are more likely to die than other types in Pikmin 2, as noted here.

In 2-Player Battle in Pikmin 2, Player 2's army is made up of Blue Pikmin, while Player 1's army is made up of Red Pikmin. For the sake of fairness, Blue Pikmin are given the same 1.5× attack power, and the only elemental hazards are from Fiery Blowhogs and Watery Blowhogs.

In Pikmin[edit]

Discovery[edit]

Finding the first Blue Pikmin on leaf stage in Pikmin.
Finding the first Blue Pikmin in Pikmin .

In Pikmin, Olimar finds the dormant Blue Onion in The Forest Navel, which proves to be a big help in the aquatic area, The Distant Spring. Their Onion is first found near the massive stump holding the Automatic Gear, and is located inside a small pond. Like with the red and yellow Onions, a seed pops out when the Onion wakes up, which Olimar then plucks. The Blue Pikmin's ability to live underwater is immediately demonstrated, since the Onion, the seed, and the new Pikmin appear underwater during this event.

Required uses[edit]

There are glitches and exploits that make it so that Blue Pikmin are not required to collect any ship parts or defeat any enemies. There are two main ones: the object nudging glitch allows one to push ship parts out of the water, while the drowning reset glitch allows Pikmin to travel large bodies of water without drowning. Other minor exploits and glitches include ending the day to make a ship part appear on the closest carrying waypoint in the following day, which can place ship parts in unintended places, and the ability to place a lying Olimar between a treasure and a wall to make him pop up on top of the wall, and going out of bounds.

Recommended uses[edit]

The following ship parts and enemies are intended to be retrievable or beatable only with Blue Pikmin, but can be done without them using exploits.

  • Ship parts
    • Positron Generator Positron Generator: The ship part is inside a Pearly Clamclamp on a beach, and defeating the enemy will drop the ship part in the water. But by using small islands on the beach, it is possible to attack the Pearly Clamclamp using Red or Yellow Pikmin, and the ship part can then be pushed out of the water with the object nudging glitch.[11]
    • Radiation Canopy Radiation Canopy: The path that Olimar needs to cross to reach this part is blocked by a gate inside a body of water. However, with precise throws, it's possible to throw bomb-rock Yellow Pikmin to the top of the gate, and destroy it without needing Blue Pikmin.
    • Geiger Counter Geiger Counter: In order to reach the Burrowing Snagret that holds the ship part, a cardboard box must be pushed out of the way, and Blue Pikmin need to be guided from a puddle to the backside of the box. However, it is possible to use other Pikmin to throw the box, either with long throws or by throwing them to the top of the box and guiding them to the back.
    • Sagittarius Sagittarius: Two bridges must be built to reach the part, but one of them can only be reached by tossing Pikmin while in a large pond. Luckily, there is a small protrusion on the island that allows non-Blue Pikmin to shore on, and from there, they can be thrown at the bridge. To reach the bit of land, the Pikmin can just swim towards it from the mainland.
    • Analog Computer Analog Computer: This ship part is submerged in water, although it can be taken out using the object nudging glitch.
    • Number 1 Ionium Jet #1 Ionium Jet: This ship part is submerged in water. It can be pushed out with the object nudging glitch, but it is too resistant to the pushes to do so effectively. By luring a Male Sheargrub and using its corpse or a pellet, Olimar can push the pellet, which in turn pushes the ship part. By bringing it close to the bodies of water in the higher levels and ending the day, it is possible for the Ionium Jet to appear in the next body of water by the next day. Eventually, the ship part can be brought to land.[12]
    • Libra Libra: Blue Pikmin are needed to activate the geyser that gives Olimar access to the first high ledge. However, it is possible to have other Pikmin types open the geyser; if they are guided towards it, they might land one or two hits before starting their drowning sequence. They can just be called back, and the process can be repeated until the geyser is enabled.[13] Alternatively, one can use a pellet from a Shearwig to clip to the railing wall, and from there, walk up to the ship part and push it down.[14]
    • Anti-Dioxin Filter Anti-Dioxin Filter: The part is on a large pool of water, but with the object nudging glitch, it is possible to take it out without Blue Pikmin. Wollywog corpses can be used to help push the part, and a Breadbug dragging a Male Sheargrub corpse can be used to push the part mostly onto dry land.[15]
    • Interstellar Radio Interstellar Radio: The Puffy Blowhog containing this ship part is over water and the path to carry the ship part back to the ship goes through the large lake of water. By going out of bounds on the south using the Massage Machine, and attacking the Blowhog from dry land, and by nudging the ship part out of the water, it can be collected.[16]
    • Repair-type Bolt Repair-type Bolt: This part is on top of a ledge. When it falls off, it will almost immediately land in the water. It can be nudged to dry land, however.[16]
    • Chronos Reactor Chronos Reactor: This part is located a long way across a pool of water. As part of the puzzle, the Blue Pikmin carrying this part must first become Yellow Pikmin. By using the Spotty Bulbear near the maze, Olimar can be pushed to the ledges out of bounds, and from there, lure a Swooping Snitchbug near where the Chronos Reactor is. Its corpse or pellets can be used to bring Olimar to the ship part's ledge, where it can then be pushed all the way out of the water section of the area and onto regular dry land.[17]
    • Number 2 Ionium Jet #2 Ionium Jet: This part is on top of a tall ledge that opens into water. By bringing Pikmin to the ship part's shore using the drowning reset glitch, it's possible to bring enough Pikmin to take the part out of the ledge. From there, it can be pushed to near the Pilot's Seat section, which will make it appear right next to the Pilot's Seat the next day. Since it takes too long to push normally, a Water Dumple corpse must be pushed instead, which in turn pushes the Ionium Jet.[18]
    • Gluon Drive Gluon Drive: This part is opposite a wide river, and a bridge must be built from the other side. However, Pikmin can be tossed from the Zirconium Rotor's location.
    • Zirconium Rotor Zirconium Rotor: This part is behind a gate that is difficult to destroy without Blue Pikmin, but it can be done without them.
    • Massage Machine Massage Machine: This part is across a large lake, with the bridge that must be built located on the opposite shore. However, by throwing Red Pikmin or Yellow Pikmin to the water and whistling them to the other shore, it is possible to have them build the bridge.[16]
    • Secret Safe Secret Safe: The island with the bridges is in the middle of the lake, meaning Blue Pikmin must traverse it to reach it. That said, it is not too hard to guide Red or Yellow Pikmin to the island, by whistling them to it while they're drowning.
  • Enemies
    • Goolix Goolix: Only Blue Pikmin can touch its body, but it's still possible to defeat the creature without them by throwing Pikmin when it stretches.

In Pikmin 2[edit]

Discovery[edit]

In Pikmin 2, 5 Blue Pikmin are found in the Awakening Wood. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out 100 Pikmin on the field. They are found chasing a few Wolpoles beyond an electric gate guarded by a Cloaking Burrow-nit at the north of the map. To obtain them, Olimar and Louie break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to whistle them to take them under their command. Once again, their underwater prowesses are instantly noticeable, since they are found in a large lake.

Required uses[edit]

A clog blocking the entrance to the Shower Room.
Clogs are used to restrict certain areas to Blue Pikmin.

Blue Pikmin are required to collect these treasures or enter these caves, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

Recommended uses[edit]

Blue Pikmin are recommended for these treasures, caves, or enemies, though these tasks can be done without the type by using glitches or exploits.

  • Treasures
    • Air Brake Air Brake: Only Blue Pikmin can use the seesaw blocks that are underwater. With long throws and/or the high ledge glitch, Yellow or Purple Pikmin can access the ledge the treasure is on and carry it back safely.
    • Spiny Alien Treat Spiny Alien Treat: Despite being near a lake that can only be drained with the help of Blue Pikmin, the carrying path taken by the Pikmin carrying the Spiny Alien Treat just skims the side of the lake and only some of the Pikmin carrying it will touch the water. Alternatively, the Decorative Goo method can be used so no Pikmin start drowning.
    • Decorative Goo Decorative Goo: The path to carry the treasure back to the ship goes through water, but by using a certain glitch,[20] it's possible for treasures to be carried in water with non-Blue Pikmin during cutscenes. Another glitch called charging also helps minimize how long the treasure is underwater for, meaning the treasure can be carried through the water in the duration of just one cutscene.
    • Pink Menace Pink Menace: Same as the Decorative Goo.
    • Onion Replica Onion Replica: Same as the Decorative Goo.
    • Optical Illustration Optical Illustration (US) / Abstract Masterpiece Abstract Masterpiece (Europe): Same as the Decorative Goo.
    • Massage Girdle Massage Girdle: Same as the Decorative Goo.
  • Enemies
    • Wolpole Wolpole: Although this aquatic enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
  • Caves
    • None
  • Other
    • The clog near the landing site of the Awakening Wood can be destroyed with any type of Pikmin by throwing them at a specific spot near the center of the clog. They will be able to damage it before slipping off and entering the water, which means they can slowly but surely destroy it.[21]
    • In order to access the southern part of the Wistful Wild, an underwater clog must be taken down. The only way to bring things back to the landing site is to build the bridge on the other side of a lake; provided the player has destroyed the clog, they can go around and build it with any Pikmin type, but if not, Blue Pikmin will have to cross the lake and build it.

In Pikmin 3[edit]

Discovery[edit]

A Blue Onion activating in Pikmin 3.
The Blue Onion activating in Pikmin 3.

In Pikmin 3, the Blue Onion is found in the Garden of Hope, but can only be found after Louie has ran away from the Koppaites after being rescued in the Twilight River. The explorers chase after him, but instead find an Onion trapped under a Flukeweed. From this, the Blue Onion is found, and after it ejects a seed that is then plucked, the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie again. As with the previous games, the Blue Pikmin are instantly shown to be able to withstand being underwater, since the Onion, seed, and newly-plucked Pikmin are underwater.

Required uses[edit]

Blue Pikmin are meant to be used to obtain numerous different fruits and defeat many enemies, but as a result of Pikmin 3's many glitches and exploits, they are only needed for one objective:

  • Wayward Moon Wayward Moon: A pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater must be built to access the boss that contains the fruit normally, but sequence-breaking techniques can be used to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin. However, an invisible wall will block off the path to the arena until at least one Blue Pikmin has been plucked. Once this Pikmin is plucked, the entire game can be completed without any further need of Blue Pikmin.

Near-required uses[edit]

Blue Pikmin are intended to be used to collect these fruits and defeat these enemies, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, these tasks can be completed without them.

  • Fruits
    • Citrus Lump Citrus Lump (Garden of Hope): The fruit is fully submerged in water next to the metal box, but can be retrieved by employing the invincible Pikmin glitch with a Fiery Blowhog.
    • Citrus Lump Citrus Lump (Twilight River): The fruit is fully submerged in water near the landing site. However, using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a Skeeterskate, it is possible to collect it with Winged Pikmin.
    • Crunchy Deluge Crunchy Deluge: Like the previous Citrus Lump, this fruit is located underwater at the far end of the Twilight River, and can be collected in the same way, though it notably takes 10 Pikmin to carry, the most out of any fruit that requires the invincible Pikmin glitch to retrieve without Blues.
    • Portable Sunset Portable Sunset (Distant Tundra): This fruit is on a low branch above a pool of water. Upon throwing 8 Pikmin on it, it will fall into the water. Winged Pikmin can also be used to detach the fruit, but it'll land in the water regardless. It can then be retrieved by using the invincible Pikmin glitch with a fire geyser, Fiery Blowhog, Pyroclasmic Slooch, or Skeeterskate.
    • Scaly Custard Scaly Custard (Garden of Hope): The fruit is within a Peckish Aristocrab on an area of land that can only be reached by building a pot-shaped bridge with some of its fragments underwater. However, using a sequence break, it is possible to bypass the building of this bridge and collect the fruit with Winged Pikmin.
    • Searing Acidshock Searing Acidshock (Garden of Hope, inside the crystal): Normally, a bridge must be built using fragments, some of which are underwater, but it is possible to build half the bridge and throw Rock Pikmin and Winged Pikmin across the gap, allowing the crystal to be broken and the fruit to be carried back.
    • Searing Acidshock Searing Acidshock (Tropical Wilds): The fruit is held by a Calcified Crushblat, and to access the enemy, an underwater dirt wall must be destroyed. This can be done with any type of Pikmin by using the invincible Pikmin glitch.
    • Sunseed Berry Sunseed Berry (Garden of Hope, near the Blue Onion): This fruit is fully underwater next to a dirt wall, but can be collected by using Winged Pikmin via the invincible Pikmin glitch with any of the area's fire hazards.
  • Enemies
    • Puckering Blinnow Puckering Blinnow: These enemies usually remain underwater, but can be harmed if they jump out to snatch a Winged Pikmin or onto land.
    • Sputtlefish Sputtlefish: These enemies are also underwater enemies, and can only be defeated without Blue Pikmin by employing the invincible Pikmin glitch.
    • Toady Bloyster Toady Bloyster: These enemies are always found underwater in Story Mode, but can be slowly taken out with a leader's punches.

Recommended uses[edit]

Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these fruits or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with other types.

  • Fruits
    • Cupid's Grenade Cupid's Grenade (Tropical Wilds): The fruit is on a small island surrounded by water. It is possible to charge a Winged Pikmin towards the fruit, but it is easier to throw a Blue Pikmin onto it.
    • Face Wrinkler Face Wrinkler (Distant Tundra): This fruit can be collected with Blue Pikmin or Winged Pikmin, and there is not much difference between the 2 in collecting this fruit.
    • Juicy Gaggle Juicy Gaggle (Twilight River, group of 3): It is possible to get the fruits with Winged Pikmin, but using Blue Pikmin will not require defeating the Arachnode.
    • Mock Bottom Mock Bottom: This fruit is intended to be carried with Blue Pikmin into a pool of water. It is possible to charge Winged Pikmin onto it, but this can be difficult.
    • Searing Acidshock Searing Acidshock (Garden of Hope, inside the Bug-Eyed Crawmad): Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin are the only types capable of accessing this mini-boss on an island, and while it can be defeated with just Winged Pikmin, Blue Pikmin are better for combat.
    • Slapstick Crescent Slapstick Crescent: Only Blue Pikmin and Winged Pikmin can dig out and carry this fruit, and Blue Pikmin are faster at digging. Alternatively, a bomb rock can be used to unearth the fruit.
    • Stellar Extrusion Stellar Extrusion (Distant Tundra): The fruit is held by a Shaggy Long Legs which frequently steps over water. Rock Pikmin or Winged Pikmin are far more efficient and safe attackers, but having 10 Blue Pikmin on standby is recommended in case the fruit falls into the water after defeating the beast.
    • Zest Bomb Zest Bomb (Tropical Wilds): This fruit is held by a Peckish Aristocrab that normally walks in a pool of water. It is possible to defeat the enemy such that it drops the fruit over land, however.
  • Enemies
    • Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad: Both instances of this miniboss in story mode appear near water, so Blue Pikmin are useful to avoid Pikmin deaths.
    • Plasm Wraith Plasm Wraith: Some of this boss's Elemental Plasms are made of water, and these are the only elemental plasms that can only be destroyed with their intended Pikmin type. It is possible to ignore them though.
    • Quaggled Mireclops Quaggled Mireclops: When it stomps its feet, it makes puddles of water. Using Blue Pikmin to attack the feet is recommended, as they cannot drown in the puddles of water.
    • Skeeterskate Skeeterskate: Skeeterskates can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.
    • Water Dumple Water Dumple: Although this underwater enemy can go onto land, the chances of this happening are quite low.
    • Wolpole Wolpole: Although this underwater enemy can jump onto land and become vulnerable, the chances of this happening are quite slim.
    • Watery Blowhog Watery Blowhog: This enemy shoots bubbles of a water-like liquid that only Blue Pikmin are immune to, but can be defeated by any type of Pikmin.

In Pikmin 4[edit]

Discovery[edit]

In Pikmin 4, Blue Pikmin can first be found hidden away in the Sun-Speckled Terrace or in the Blossoming Arcadia, with their Onion in the Serene Shores. Once the Blue Onion is brought to the Master Onion for the first time, it will be absorbed and will fuse with the Onion, and spit out a single blue seed.

In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, there are Blue Onions in the Blossoming Arcadia and Serene Shores.

Required uses[edit]

Due to one of Oatchi's skills allowing him to swim and dive in water, Blue Pikmin are not strictly required to collect all treasures or castaways or to defeat any enemies. Oatchi's Doggy-Paddle ability at level 3 allows him to dive underwater to collect objects negating the use of Blue Pikmin. However, they are given as the starting Pikmin for certain Dandori Challenges which are nearly impossible to get a platinum medal without the use of them.

Recommended uses[edit]

Blue Pikmin are recommended to collect these treasures/castaways or defeat these enemies, though these tasks can be done with Oatchi or other Pikmin types.

Treasures
  • Astringent Clump Astringent Clump (Doppelgänger's Den): The treasure is fully submerged in water near the center of sublevel 1 of the Doppelgänger's Den. It is guarded by two Skeeterskates.
  • Astringent Clump Astringent Clump (Secluded Courtyard): The treasure is hanging from a cobweb near the central north point of sublevel 3 of the Secluded Courtyard. There is a water spout underneath it.
  • Birdy Bed Birdy Bed: It is located near a body of water on a ledge. 7 Blue Pikmin can be used to carry the treasure if they can drain the pool of water allowing all Pikmin types to carry back the treasure.
  • Blonde Impostor Blonde Impostor (Cavern for a King, sublevel 19): Located in a body of water which Blue Pikmin can be used to carry it out.
  • Bright Sword Bright Sword × 2 (Cavern for a King, sublevel 9): The two swords are found inside the Man-at-Legs. The arena for the fight is surrounded by water.
  • Chance Totem Chance Totem × 2 (Serene Shores): The treasures are found inside some jars. To carry the treasures back, they need to go through a small body of water which is guarded by a Skeeterskate.
  • Crew-Cut Gourd Crew-Cut Gourd (Giant's Hearth): It is located half submerged in a pool of water near a Bug-Eyed Crawmad at the south part of the map.
  • Cupid's Grenade Cupid's Grenade × 3 (Cavern for a King, sublevel 19): The 3 treasures are all found in the large body of water.
  • Dapper Blob Dapper Blob (Seafloor Resort): The treasure is found in the small body of water near the Peckish Aristocrab.
  • Dapper Rubber Cutie Dapper Rubber Cutie: Found on a ledge inside a hydro jelly surrounded by a body of water and two Pricklepuffs. Blue Pikmin can drain the body of water allowing any Pikmin type to carry it or they can just carry it from the start.
  • Dawn Pustules Dawn Pustules (Serene Shores): Located submerged near the Zest Bomb treasure guarded by a Pricklepuff and 4 Puckering Blinnows.
  • Don't-See-It Specs Don't-See-It Specs: The treasure is located inside the Sovereign Bulblax. The arena is surrounded by water.
  • False Lollipop False Lollipop: It is located on a small island surrounded by water. You need 5 Pikmin to pull it from the fishing rope.
  • Fish-Bed Snack Fish-Bed Snack (Giant's Hearth): Located in the Bug-Eyes Crawmad near the Crew-Cut Gourd. The enemy is in a body of water.
  • Giant's Fossil Giant's Fossil: Located across the Clay bridge at the east of the map, where Blue Pikmin can carry it during high tide/first half of the day. Otherwise all Pikmin can carry it at low tide.
  • Gold Nugget Gold Nugget: (See Gold Nugget Locations)
  • Greed-Inducement Device Greed-Inducement Device: Located inside the Masterhop, which the arena for the fight is surrounded by water. Additionally, the Masterhop's jumps will sink and submerge the ground once it lands.
  • Heroic Sword Heroic Sword × 2 (Cavern for a King): Like the Bright Swords, these 2 treasures are found in the Man-at-Legs with the arena being full of water.
  • Ice Sword Ice Sword (Engulfed Castle): Found in a pool of water next to a Juicy Gaggle and a Pyroclasmic Slooch.
  • Juicy Gaggle Juicy Gaggle (Engulfed Castle): See above.
  • Maestro of Flavor Maestro of Flavor × 2: These two treasures are on the same island the False Lollipop is located. They are also guarded by 2 Fiery Blowhogs.
  • Mama Doll Head Mama Doll Head: Located on a high ledge which is surrounded by water.
  • Maternal Sculpture Maternal Sculpture: The treasure is found hanging from a cobweb above a small platform surrounded by bodies of water.
  • Mock Bottom Mock Bottom (Serene Shores): It is found on a low ledge surrounded by a body of water as well as a Pricklepuff and 2 Skeeterskates.
  • Monster Teeth Monster Teeth: The path to carry this treasure back takes it through a body of water, as well as both members of the Onionshell family.
  • Mystery Squish Fish Mystery Squish Fish (Serene Shores): The path to the treasure takes you through water, but the path to carry back the treasure doesn't.
  • Mystery Squish Fish Mystery Squish Fish × 3 (Seafloor Resort): All 3 are found submerged underwater.
  • Newtolite Shell Newtolite Shell: It is found submerged underwater and buried under a sand mound in the northeastern corner of the Serene Shores.
  • Octoplus Octoplus × 2 (Seafloor Resort): They are both found at the northwestern most wall of the sub level.
  • Orb of Destruction Orb of Destruction (Serene Shores): Access to the treasure during high tide is blocked by water. It is accessible during low tide however.
  • Planetary Rubber Cutie Planetary Rubber Cutie × 2 (Seafloor Resort): They are both being worn by Fiery Dweevils on a small island surrounded by water.
  • Ring-of-Return Shield Ring-of-Return Shield: Located inside of a different Pearly Clamclamp and is surrounded by water during high tide.
  • Seed Hive Seed Hive: It is inside of the Bug-Eyed Crawmad which is near the sprinkler which is spraying water. You can deactivate the sprinkler by building the Clay valve.
  • Slapstick Crescent Slapstick Crescent (Serene Shores): The treasure is found on a ledge at the easternmost lake of the overworld, a bit to the northeast of the lake's center. It is submerged during high tide and exposed during low tide, but is always surrounded by water.
  • Spirit Sword Spirit Sword × 3: They are all located underwater, hidden in the blades of grass.
  • Stately Rubber Cutie Stately Rubber Cutie × 2 (Serene Shores): They are completely submerged in the center of the area, to the east of the entrance to the sand castle. They become exposed when the tide is low.
  • Sunseed Berry Sunseed Berry (Seafloor Resort): Found on a ledge which blocks non-Blue Pikmin from reaching due to the sprinkler.
  • Trap Lid Trap Lid (Seafloor Resort): It is submerged in the corner of the sublevel.
  • Trap Lid Trap Lid × 10 (Cavern for a King): They are all found inside of the Baldy Long Legs, which is walking over a body of water.
  • Unfloatable Boat Unfloatable Boat: Located half submerged in a body of water guarded by a Yellow Wollyhop.
  • Universal Rubber Cutie Universal Rubber Cutie (Giant's Hearth): Stuck in an Arachnode's web which is above a small body of water.
  • Zest Bomb Zest Bomb (Serene Shores): Located near the Dawn Pustules.
  • Zest Bomb Zest Bomb (Cavern for a King): Located in the pool of water alongside the 3 Cupid's Grenades and the Blond Impostor.
Ship parts

In Olimar's Shipwreck Tale, Moss only has Doggy-Paddle Lv. 2, so she can't dive. However, it's possible to get everything anyway.

Enemies
  • Baldy Long Legs Baldy Long Legs: In Cavern for a King, this enemy is fought above pools of water and mud, moving between the two. When over the water, Blue Pikmin are advisable to ensure that no Pikmin drown when shaken off.
  • Bug-Eyed Crawmad Bug-Eyed Crawmad: The two Bug-Eyed Crawmads found in the Giant's Hearth are in a pool of water, so Blue Pikmin should be used for superior mobility, control, and safety.
  • Hydro Dweevil Hydro Dweevil: This enemy sprays a watery liquid to attack. This liquid is hazardous to all Pikmin in contact with it except for Blue Pikmin and Glow Pikmin, so those have the advantage in combat against it.
  • Man-at-Legs Man-at-Legs: The Man-at-Legs' Cavern for a King appearance is in a large pool of water. Blue Pikmin can be used to attack for the sake of not drowning when thrown off.
  • Masterhop Masterhop: This enemy can jump on sandy floors to create puddles of water. Blue Pikmin may be advisable because they are not vulnerable to this hazard.
  • Pricklepuff Pricklepuff: These enemies are almost only found underwater so Blue Pikmin are recommended.
  • Puckering Blinnow Puckering Blinnow: These are also underwater enemies.
  • Skeeterskate Skeeterskate: These enemies can be killed by any Pikmin type, but non-Blue Pikmin will fall in the water and start to drown right after.
  • Sovereign Bulblax Sovereign Bulblax: Just like the Masterhop, the Bulblax's jumps can create watery puddles.
  • Watery Blowhog Watery Blowhog: This enemy sprays water at Pikmin, which is dangerous to all Pikmin save the Blue and Glow variety, making those optimal for use when fighting the beast.
  • Wolpole Wolpole: This creature generally resides under the water but does jump up onto land for a bit.
Other

In Hey! Pikmin[edit]

Discovery[edit]

Puckering Blinnow cutscene in the Foaming Lake.
The first appearance of Blue Pikmin in Hey! Pikmin.

In Hey! Pikmin, Blue Pikmin are first found in Foaming Lake, in the second sector, Verdant Waterfront. Whilst Olimar is swimming in the lake a group of Blue Pikmin are chased into a pile of moss by a Puckering Blinnow. Upon whistling at them the Blue Pikmin join Olimar and are used for the majority of each water area from then on, breaking underwater walls and allowing him to progress. After the area is complete they join the Pikmin Park like any other Pikmin type.

Uses[edit]

Hey! Pikmin does not let players choose which types to bring to a task, and while many treasures require Blue Pikmin to collect, Blue Pikmin will always be present when this is the case.

In the Pikmin Park, plant-type clutter can only be destroyed by Blue Pikmin.

Treasures in areas with Blue Pikmin only
Treasures in areas with multiple Pikmin types
Location of the Scoot-Over Bench in Below the Ice.
The Scoot-Over Bench in Below the Ice.

Note that indirect uses (using Blue Pikmin to access a later part of the area that contains a treasure that doesn't require Blue Pikmin) are not counted here.

In Pikmin Bloom[edit]

In Pikmin Bloom, Blue Pikmin are the third Pikmin type unlocked, at level 4. Their seedlings require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In expeditions, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a time modifier of 1. In mushroom battles, they have a base attack power of 3 and are the only Pikmin that can battle Water Mushrooms.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

Deep in the cave I discovered in the forest, I encountered blue Pikmin. These blue fellows have something resembling gills on their cheeks, and they appear to be amphibious, surviving both in water and on land. The wonders of nature never cease to stun me, even in this alien land!

Olimar's Voyage Log (Pikmin 4)[edit]

The image accompanying Olimar's voyage log #17 "The Blue Pikmin".
At a glance, the Blue Pikmin appear to have mouthlike gills and are notably able to function even underwater. Thanks to their water resistance and swimming talents, I can now transport things found in the water.

Dalmo's notes[edit]

It wouldn't be overstating to say that watching these Pikmin navigate the water with the grace of a fish is one of the most lovely things to behold on this whole planet! But if you really want to see them swimming, you'll need to offer them some live bait!

Olimar's notes[edit]

The accepted theory is that Pikmin evolved from terrestrial root vegetables, and so would be unable to breathe underwater and subsequently drown. Yet the Blue Pikmin possess a gill resembling a mouth on their head, which enables them to be active underwater. While on land, they leaf and flower like other Pikmin species, and they breathe through the stomata on their skin, indicating they must be naturally amphibious.

Pigment proteins on the surface of their body essentially perform the same photosynthetic process as cyanobacteria, for example, which is what gives them their striking color.

Louie's notes[edit]

I look at that mouth and want to put my hand in it. Just to see what would happen.

Hey! Pikmin logs[edit]

US version US version
This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures water isn't a danger to me either, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.
European version European version
This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful.

Pikmin Bloom description[edit]

Blue Pikmin have special gills that let them breathe underwater. Unsurprisingly, they love the water and are excellent swimmers.

Pikmin Garden[edit]

Text

への字口が、何とも言えない表情の青ピクミン。歩根類は水が苦手なものも多い中、水陸どちらでも呼吸ができ、活動範囲が広い。

〇歩根類とは?

進化の過程で、根っこが変化して歩けるようになった生物。ピクミン以外にも、いくつか種類が確認されている。

特徴 その1 おぼれない

頭部に口のような形状のエラがあり、水中でもおぼれることはない。

特徴 その2 泳ぎが得意

水中にいる獲物を見つけると、上手に泳いで追いかける。

Translation

The Blue Pikmin has an indescribable expression with a へ-shaped mouth. While many members of the Ambuloradicis class are averse to water, it can breathe both on land and in water, and has a wide range of activities.

〇 What is the Ambuloradicis class?

Organisms whose roots have been transformed during the process of evolution to enable them to walk. In addition to Pikmin, a few other species have been identified.

Feature #1: Does not drown

It has a gill resembling a mouth on its head, and it does not drown even in water.

Feature #2: Good swimmer

When it finds prey in the water, it skillfully swims after it.

In the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

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Blue Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck – his standard special move – as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, and are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides Purple Pikmin). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack (a possible reference to their lifeguarding ability), but otherwise have below average attack power. They can withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's water gun. In Brawl, Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice. In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Blue Pikmin do not have higher health than other types, but keep their water immunity. Their attacks now have the water element, and they deal standard damage compared to the previous entries.

Blue Pikmin also have a sticker of them in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. They have a trophy in all games that trophies appear in, although, in Super Smash Bros. Melee, they are part of the Pikmin trophy. They also have a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, where their spirit battle consists of 10, weak and tiny Squirtles with water and ice resistance, as well as increased water attack power. They can also be obtained from the Spirit Board or by scanning the Pikmin amiibo. Equipping the spirit increases the distance and power of thrown items.

Brawl trophy[edit]

The Blue Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Description:

A type of Pikmin, which are curious creatures that follow and obey the person who picks them. If you take advantage of this trait, you can get them to help Capt. Olimar and Louie. The blue Pikmin are at home in water and cannot drown. Need to retrieve an object underwater or cross a water hazard to disarm a trap? Blue Pikmin are just the allies you need.

GameCube Pikmin
GameCube Pikmin 2
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter

Smash 4 trophy[edit]

3DS
The trophy for a Blue Pikmin in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, walking through water and beside a pink petal. US version US description:
This blue Pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros., blue Pikmin have defense second only to purple Pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes.
European version EU description:
The things that make blue Pikmin different from all the other Pikmin are that they have mouths and that they're pretty good swimmers. They're slightly hardier than most other Pikmin, and they do more damage when you throw them. So, as soon as you get one of these, make sure to throw it right at someone straight away!
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter
Wii U
The trophy for a Blue Pikmin in the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, walking through water and beside a pink petal. US version US description:

This blue Pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros., blue Pikmin have defense second only to purple Pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes.
Appears in:

GameCube Pikmin (12/2001)
GameCube Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
European version EU description:

The things that make blue Pikmin different from all the other Pikmin are that they have mouths and that they're pretty good swimmers. They're slightly hardier than most other Pikmin, and they do more damage when you throw them. So, as soon as you get one of these, make sure to throw it right at someone straight away!
Related Games

GameCube Pikmin (06/2002)
GameCube Pikmin 2 (10/2004)
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter Trophy Box: 60. Pikmin

Ultimate spirit[edit]

Spirit info Augmented Fighter info
Name Type Class Slot cost Fighter(s) Stage Music Rules/Hazards Conditions Image
Blue Pikmin Shield ★★ 1 Tiny Squirtle Team (×12) Distant Planet Main Theme - Pikmin (Original) N/A • The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power
• Timed stamina battle
• Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
The Blue Pikmin spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, from the Collection.

Technical information[edit]

Pikmin technical information (?)
Attack strength 1× the norm
Carrying strength 1
Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Attack strength 10
Carrying strength 1
Running speed 120 leaf, 140 bud, 170 flower
Digging speed 1× the norm
Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Attack strength 10
Carrying strength 1
Running speed Unknown
Digging speed 1× the norm
Pikmin 4 technical information (?)
Attack strength 10
Carrying strength 1
Running speed 140 leaf, 170 bud, 200 flower, 220 spicy
Digging speed ≈1× the norm
Hey! Pikmin technical information (?)
Attack strength 1× the norm (exact value unknown)
Carrying strength 1
Pikmin Bloom technical information (?)
Base attack strength 3
Carrying strength 1
Expedition time modifier 1

Naming[edit]

See more: Pikmin family#Naming.
  • Common name: Blue Pikmin.
  • Japanese nickname: 青ピクミン?, lit.: "Blue Pikmin".
  • Japanese name: ミズアオイピクミン?, lit.: "Water Blue Pikmin". ミズアオイ? is also the Japanese name of Monochoria korsakowii, a plant with blue flowers that lives near water.
  • Scientific name: Pikminidae caerula. Caerula is Latin for "blue".
  • Internal names: Unknown.
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese 青ピクミン?
Ao Pikumin
Blue Pikmin
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)
藍色皮克敏
Lánsè Píkèmǐn
Blue Pikmin
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)
蓝色皮克敏
Lánsè Píkèmǐn
Blue Pikmin
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Blauwe Pikmin Blue Pikmin
Flag of France French Pikmin bleu Blue Pikmin
Flag of Germany German Blaues Pikmin
Blaue Pikmin (Pikmin 4)
Blue Pikmin
Flag of Italy Italian Pikmin blu Blue Pikmin
Flag of South Korea Korean 파랑피크민
Parang-Pikeumin
Blue Pikmin
Flag of Brazil Portuguese Pikmin azul Blue Pikmin
Flag of Spain Spanish Pikmin azul Blue Pikmin
Flag of Russia Russian Синий пикмин
Siniy pikmin
Dark Blue Pikmin
Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Modrý Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Hey! Pikmin launch trailer
Flag of Denmark Danish Blå Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Finland Finnish Sininen Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Israel Hebrew פיקמין כחול
Pikmin Kahol
Blue Pikmin Used in official media[22]
Flag of Hungary Hungarian Kék Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Norway Norwegian Blå Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Poland Polish Niebieski Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Sweden Swedish Blå Pikmin Blue Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website

Gallery[edit]

Pikmin[edit]

Pikmin 2[edit]

Pikmin 3[edit]

Pikmin 4[edit]

Hey! Pikmin[edit]

Pikmin Bloom[edit]

Other[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube video of the sound test in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  2. ^ Deep in the cave I discovered in the forest, I encountered blue Pikmin. These blue fellows have something resembling gills on their cheeks, and they appear to be amphibious, surviving both in water and on land. The wonders of nature never cease to stun me, even in this alien land! – Olimar in the voyage log entry about Blue Pikmin
  3. ^ At last, you have encountered them! They seem to have gill-like ducts on their cheeks. They must be blue Pikmin! Like the other types, they look to you for direction. While they are indeed surviving naturally, they still seem to long for a valiant leader. – The Hocotate ship in a dialog after Blue Pikmin are discovered
  4. ^ Careful observation of the Blue Pikmin has revealed that they have the ability to swim as well as attack in the water! The way they open their mouths is so cute, but I think that is their way of extracting oxygen from the water. There appear to be openings on their cheeks that resemble gills. – Brittany in a voyage log entry about Blue Pikmin, in the US version of Pikmin 3
  5. ^ It is a Pikmin of yet another color. Near this one's cheeks is what appears to be a set of gills. This trait suggests to me that this blue type of Pikmin can enter the water without any trouble whatsoever. There's only one way to find out... – Olimar in monolog after finding a Blue Pikmin
  6. ^ Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / That's ridiculous! I saw those Blue Pikmin laughing underwater. / Right, well, they must have found it very funny that they were able to extract oxygen from the water. – Alph, Brittany, and Charlie in a check-in conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the US version of Pikmin 3
  7. ^ Unlike other Pikmin, Blue Pikmin have mouths. Did you notice that? / Those are gills, actually. Not mouths. / What? They're not mouths? But I thought they were laughing. / Well, whatever you want to call them, those are the organs that allow them to breathe underwater. – Alph, Brittany, and Charlie in a check-in conversation about Blue Pikmin, in the European version of Pikmin 3
  8. ^ This variety of Pikmin thrives in the water. I can't see gills on them, but they must be there. (Probably?) My suit ensures I can get by in the water too, but that's not true of the rest of the Pikmin, so I need to be careful. – Olimar in the Pikmin Log entry for Blue Pikmin
  9. ^ Video of Blue Pikmin throwing drowning Pikmin to the nearest waypoint, on dry land where the player has not gone yet on Twitch, published on September 15th, 2023, retrieved on September 23rd, 2023
  10. ^ Twitch clip on Twitch, published on June 21st, 2019, retrieved on June 21st, 2019
  11. ^ YouTube video showing the Positron Generator being recovered using only Red Pikmin
  12. ^ YouTube video showing how to obtain the #1 Ionium Jet using only Red Pikmin
  13. ^ YouTube video showing how the Libra can be obtained using only Red Pikmin
  14. ^ YouTube video showing how to get Captain Olimar up to the Libra
  15. ^ YouTube video of the Anti-Dioxin Filter being collected with Red Pikmin only, published on July 6th, 2018, retrieved on July 10th, 2018
  16. ^ a b c YouTube video showing how to collect the Interstellar Radio, Repair-type Bolt, and Massage Machine using only Red Pikmin
  17. ^ YouTube video showing how to obtain the Chronos Reactor with Red Pikmin only
  18. ^ YouTube video showing how to collect the #2 Ionium Jet using Red Pikmin only
  19. ^ YouTube video with attempts to bring non-Blue Pikmin into the Submerged Castle
  20. ^ YouTube video demonstrating how to retrieve treasures without Blue Pikmin
  21. ^ YouTube video of Purple Pikmin destroying the clog in the Awakening Wood, published on April 25th, 2020, retrieved on April 28th, 2020
  22. ^ YouTube video a Pikmin 3 Deluxe trailer by Nintendo Israel, published on October 7th, 2020, retrieved on June 1st, 2021


Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

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Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.