White Pikmin

White Pikmin
Resistance	Poison
Attack strength	Average (10)
Mobility	High
Throw	Average
Digging speed	Unknown
Carrying capacity	1

White Pikmin are a type of Pikmin, found in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3. They are the third type of Pikmin found in Pikmin 2, and are produced through Ivory Candypop Buds, the first of which are found the White Flower Garden. Like Purple Pikmin, their flowers are magenta rather than white. They are not present in Pikmin, and they are only found in the Mission and Bingo Battle modes of Pikmin 3. They are distinguished by their red eyes, pale color, and small stature. In Pikmin 3, they are obtained from Ivory Candypop Buds, but can sometimes be found planted in the ground, in some areas. In this installment, they have some noticeable differences.

Traits and abilities

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A Dwarf Red Bulborb dying by consuming the poisonous White Pikmin.

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These Pikmin are smaller than other types of Pikmin. They have red compound eyes devoid of pupils, that allow them to locate treasures that are completely buried underground, which is demonstrated shortly after discovering them in the White Flower Garden. They are the fastest of all Pikmin, such that, when flowered, they run at least as quickly as captains equipped with Rush Boots. In Pikmin 3, this is their main ability, as they are only found in Mission Mode, which requires carrying back treasures quickly. In Pikmin 3, they are somewhat weaker than normal.

White Pikmin also possess the unique ability to be able to stand through poisonous gases without choking. This makes them essential to destroying poison pipes, although other types of Pikmin can still damage them, with some difficulty. Upon being eaten, White Pikmin eject a poisonous fluid into the eater, which poisons them. This poison causes instant damage, and is often enough to kill larger enemies, like an Orange Bulborb. With that said, this does not prevent the Pikmin's death, so it should be used as a last resort. The damage dealt by poison is considerably weaker in Pikmin 3. For example, one White Pikmin is enough to kill one Red Bulborb in Pikmin 2, but 3-4 must be used to kill the same creature in Pikmin 3. In Pikmin 3, it is unknown if they are still immune to poisonous gas or can dig buried treasure, as neither problems are present in the game.

Discovery

A White Pikmin when first discovered in the White Flower Garden.

Olimar first finds the White Pikmin in the White Flower Garden. On the 3rd sublevel, he runs across 3 Ivory Candypop Buds, and throws his available Pikmin into them to turn them into White Pikmin. Once he plucks one, the Hocotate Ship immediately notices that they are much smaller than the others, but appear to be faster. As they leave for the next sublevel, the White Pikmin spot a buried treasure, alerting Olimar and Louie of their ability. White Pikmin are never officially discovered in Pikmin 3, but, as mentioned, do appear in certain Mission Mode and Bingo Battle stages.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

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White Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U as a kind of Pikmin that Olimar is able to pull from the ground via his standard special move, Pikmin Pluck. They also appears as a trophy. They have the lowest vitality, and deliver the lowest amount of damage and knockback if Olimar uses them for his aerials and smashes, but when they latch onto an enemy, they deal poison damage, which is much more damaging than the pummeling of other Pikmin. White Pikmin can be thrown the farthest, despite this not being the case in the Pikmin games.

The Brawl trophy description is as follows:

"A type of Pikmin. White Pikmin are resistant to poisons and are themselves toxic to creatures that eat them. Their low weight makes them very speedy, and they can also dig up buried items. White and purple Pikmin do not live inside Onions, so you must change other Pikmin into them by tossing them into ivory candypop buds and violet candypop buds."

The Smash 4 trophy description is as follows:

File:NAFlag.png: "These tiny, white Pikmin have bright-red eyes. They are the fastest of the Pikmin, perfect for finding and retrieving hidden treasure. In Smash Bros., you can use them to poison your enemies. Since they can fly the farthest of any Pikmin when thrown, use them to poison enemies from afar."

File:EuropeFlag.png: "These small, fast-footed Pikmin are white with red eyes. That ominous look they have might give you the chills, and you'd be right to be scared - the little blighters are poisonous! In this game, they'll hang on to any enemy you throw them at and generously share their venom with them."

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  Brawl trophy.

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  Smash 3DS trophy.

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  Smash Wii U trophy.

Gallery

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  White Pikmin digging up buried treasure.

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  Louie, about to throw a White Pikmin.

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  A White Pikmin.

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  A White Pikmin and a Purple Pikmin carrying a red berry.

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  A White Pikmin and a Purple Pikmin carrying the Time Capsule.

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  Clay artwork of a Purple and a White Pikmin from Pikmin 2.

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  Clay art of a fully-flowered White Pikmin.

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  A White and a Purple Pikmin.

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  A White Pikmin on the expanded version of the Pikmin 3 box art.

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  The three stages of the White Pikmin: leaf, bud, and flower.

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  Alph and four White Pikmin in Pikmin 3's Mission Mode.

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  Pikmin 3 artwork.

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  Pikmin 3 artwork.

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  Pikmin 3 artwork.

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  Pikmin 3 artwork.

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  Pikmin 3 artwork.

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  A White Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

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  The White Pikmin trophy in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

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  A White Pikmin sticker from Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

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  White Pikmin as seen in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS.

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  A plushie of a White Pikmin.

Trivia

• While carrying an object, White Pikmin will become slightly larger, about as large as any other Pikmin type. They revert to their original size once they stop carrying said object. This will occur in both Pikmin 2 and New Play Control! Pikmin 2.
• In-game in Pikmin 2, White Pikmin have a subtle shift from white to a purplish tint at the end of their limbs. This trait of color-shifting is uncommon in most Pikmin types, although it is much more noticeable in Winged Pikmin.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
German	Weiße Pikmin