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==Traits and abilities==
==Traits and abilities==
[[File:Winged Pikmin pellet P3.png|thumb|left|Winged Pikmin carrying some pink [[pellet]]s over water.]]
[[File:Winged Pikmin pellet P3.png|thumb|left|Winged Pikmin carrying some pink [[pellet]]s over water.]]
As their name implies, Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are constantly airborne. Winged Pikmin can also [[Carrying|carry]] objects into the air, enabling them to take shortcuts, but they carry objects slower than other Pikmin types. Winged Pikmin [[Carrying#Winged Pikmin|behave differently]] when they carry objects alongside other Pikmin.
As their name implies, Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are constantly airborne. Winged Pikmin can also [[carry]] objects into the air, enabling them to take shortcuts, but they carry objects slower than other Pikmin types. Winged Pikmin [[Carry#Winged Pikmin|behave differently]] when they carry objects alongside other Pikmin.


Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow leaders more smoothly, as they can fly over obtrusions on the terrain, over [[water]], or over [[pit]]s. There are a few disadvantages, however. It's harder for them to take down small Pellet Posies (but still possible, with careful aim{{cite youtube|oMe5bryGCko|demonstrating how Winged Pikmin can still take down Pellet Posies}} or by throwing from below), and if their [[leader]] is underwater they cannot be [[throw]]n at all. They are also weaker than other Pikmin types in terms of attack power, but the fact that they can fly makes fighting airborne enemies and specific weakpoints in larger enemies more convenient. Contrary to popular belief, Winged Pikmin do not cause more damage to flying enemies.
Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow leaders more smoothly, as they can fly over obtrusions on the terrain, over [[water]], or over [[pit]]s. There are a few disadvantages, however. It's harder for them to take down small Pellet Posies (but still possible, with careful aim{{cite youtube|oMe5bryGCko|demonstrating how Winged Pikmin can still take down Pellet Posies}} or by throwing from below), and if their [[leader]] is underwater they cannot be [[throw]]n at all. They are also weaker than other Pikmin types in terms of attack power, but the fact that they can fly makes fighting airborne enemies and specific weakpoints in larger enemies more convenient. Contrary to popular belief, Winged Pikmin do not cause more damage to flying enemies.
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*[[Joustmite]]
*[[Joustmite]]
*[[Flukeweed]]
*[[Flukeweed]]
*[[Carrying]]
*[[Carry]]


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 17:30, February 26, 2021

Winged Pikmin
Artwork of a Winged Pikmin.
Resistance Crushing (partially)
Attack strength Below average (5)
Mobility Average
Throw Average
Digging speed Below average (≈0.5× the norm)
Carrying capacity 1
Voice actor Atsuko Asahi[1]

Winged Pikmin (羽ピクミン?) are a Pikmin type that first appears in Pikmin 3. They are pink with large blue eyes, their bodies are striped in darker pink, and they have lavender buds and flowers like Rock Pikmin. Their name comes from the transparent wings on their backs, which allows them to be airborne most of the time. This is particularly useful in combat and while carrying. Like other main Pikmin types, they are produced in an Onion, and appear in all of the game's modes.

Traits and abilities

An early screenshot of Winged Pikmin carrying pink pellets above water.
Winged Pikmin carrying some pink pellets over water.

As their name implies, Winged Pikmin are capable of flight, and are constantly airborne. Winged Pikmin can also carry objects into the air, enabling them to take shortcuts, but they carry objects slower than other Pikmin types. Winged Pikmin behave differently when they carry objects alongside other Pikmin.

Due to their constant airborne status, they can follow leaders more smoothly, as they can fly over obtrusions on the terrain, over water, or over pits. There are a few disadvantages, however. It's harder for them to take down small Pellet Posies (but still possible, with careful aim[2] or by throwing from below), and if their leader is underwater they cannot be thrown at all. They are also weaker than other Pikmin types in terms of attack power, but the fact that they can fly makes fighting airborne enemies and specific weakpoints in larger enemies more convenient. Contrary to popular belief, Winged Pikmin do not cause more damage to flying enemies.

Interestingly, Winged Pikmin cannot be crushed, except by the crystal cubes released from the final boss. Whenever they get hit by an attack that would crush regular Pikmin, Winged Pikmin are merely thrown backwards.[3]

It's possible for a Winged Pikmin to walk on the ground like any other Pikmin instead of flying. This can happen while building a bridge, digging, drinking nectar, going back to the Onion, pushing an obstacle such as an iron ball, attacking a gate, after being thrown away by an attack (if they are not called back and can't find an enemy to attack), after being inked or set ablaze (they will either fly or run), or when rescued from drowning (if the player whistles the Pikmin, it will fly, but if the Pikmin manages to escape alone, it will set foot on ground). They will also set foot on ground after sliding or using a geyser (in which case they will stay on ground until their leader moves).

In Hey! Pikmin, Winged Pikmin behave similarly to Pikmin 3, but have the ability to carry Olimar until he hits the ground if he falls from a certain distance, similar to gliding. Whilst Olimar is being carried, holding down on the Circle Pad on the 3DS allows him to descend faster, and upwards will make him perform a short hop, increasing the amount of air time. The left and right walking commands are the same while gliding and don't have any perks. Certain areas have a "wind effect" which pushes Olimar in the direction the wind is blowing; using a short hop allows the player to get slightly more height depending on which direction the wind blows. Notably Winged Pikmin also fly straight to the point the player taps on the screen without arching like other Pikmin.

Discovery

The Winged Onion trapped in an Arachnode's web.
The Winged Onion trapped in the Arachnode's web.

Winged Pikmin are discovered in the Twilight River. Across a river from where the leaders land is an Arachnode web, with a Winged Onion trapped in it. Scattered across the area are blue fragments for a large blue bridge, which leads to the opposite shore. Destroying the Arachnode that owns the trap will free the Winged Onion from its grasp. After doing so, it will release a single Winged Pikmin seed, allowing more Pikmin to be propagated. The ideal way to do this is with the flukeweeds in the Onion's site, and through Pellet Posies on the other sides of small ponds, which both demonstrate the Pikmin's ability to fly. The Winged Pikmin are later used in the area to allow lily pads to flow to the second half of the area. As with other Onions, the Winged Onion merges with the main Onion at the end of the day.

Mandatory uses

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Winged Pikmin must be used for the collection of the following fruits and the completion of the following tasks. There are no known exploits or ways for other Pikmin to complete these goals.

Recommended uses

Winged Pikmin are recommended for the following tasks, but are not strictly mandatory.

  • Fruits
    • Searing Acidshock Searing Acidshock (Tropical Wilds): With the one obtained from the Calcified Crushblat, either Winged or Blue Pikmin must be present to carry the fruit back.
    • Stellar Extrusion Stellar Extrusion (Tropical Wilds): It can be obtained using Yellow Pikmin and the scales in the Tropical Wilds, but it is much easier to obtain by manipulating the camera and swarming Winged Pikmin at it.
    • Astringent Clump Astringent Clump (Garden of Hope): The elevator platforms are meant to be used, but it is easier to have Winged Pikmin fly up and obtain the fruit.
    • Delectable Bouquet Delectable Bouquet (Twilight River): The fruit is too high up for Yellow Pikmin to adequately reach until the second half of the area is discovered. Winged Pikmin can easily collect it beforehand.
    • Dusk Pustules Dusk Pustules: The ones in the Twilight River are more convenient to obtain with Winged Pikmin, as the paths Blue Pikmin must take are harder to figure out on first glance. The ones in the Garden of Hope normally require a scale puzzle to be properly collected, a puzzle that Winged Pikmin bypass entirely.
    • Portable Sunset Portable Sunset (Twilight River): The safest method of obtaining this requires that a bamboo gate be lifted. Alternatively, three Orange Bulborbs can be fought.
  • Enemies
    • Flighty Joustmite Flighty Joustmite: When airborne, charging Winged Pikmin at it will send it crashing to the ground.
    • Arachnode Arachnode: Any type of Pikmin can attack the creature, but Winged Pikmin can reach it more easily.
    • Scornet Scornet: Winged Pikmin can most easily reach a swarm and take each Scornet out, sometimes before the swarm can even attack.
    • Scornet Maestro Scornet Maestro: Winged Pikmin are needed to ground the creature, although it can be defeated by Rock Pikmin, as they can damage it while it's airborne, whereas all other Pikmin types get shaken off.
    • Burrowing Snagret Burrowing Snagret: Although any Pikmin type can be used to defeat Burrowing Snagrets, Winged Pikmin are the only type that can charge at it, and by charging at it with a large number of Winged Pikmin, it can be defeated in a few seconds.

Carrying properties

Main article: Winged Pikmin carrying properties.

Because carrier Winged Pikmin are in constant flight, they have unique carrying properties that differ from the other Pikmin types.

When carrying an object, Winged Pikmin will fly with it through the air, making it difficult to call them back with the ground whistle. Instead, they must be called by holding the B Button on the Wii Remote / the ZR Button on the Wii U GamePad / the R Button on the Wii U Pro Controller, which will eventually summon a cylindrical beam of light that will call the Winged Pikmin, or by simpling whistling while aiming at the object they are carrying. As stated, Winged Pikmin are capable of flying over obstacles, but are considerably slow whilst carrying. This can cause traffic in groups of Pikmin trying to return spoils to base, as Winged Pikmin slowly carrying an object in the front of the line will cause the rest of the Pikmin to get held up behind them.

If multiple types of Pikmin are carrying something that a Winged Pikmin is also carrying, the Winged Pikmin will carry it closer to the ground and will not fly with it. However, if the number of Winged Pikmin carrying is the number of Pikmin required to lift the object, they will lift it into the air, causing any ground-based Pikmin trying to carry the object to let go, or to cling on for a few seconds before falling off.

Due to this behavior, and combined with the fact that idle Pikmin are prone to assisting nearby Pikmin who are carrying an item, idle Winged Pikmin are known to "steal" spoils from other types of Pikmin by unintentionally snatching them away from the other Pikmin as they try to fly with it.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

Winged Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U as a trophy and as part of one of Olimar's moves: "Winged Pikmin". This is Olimar's main recovery method, and when used, two Winged Pikmin instantly spawn and grab Olimar, carrying him upwards. Olimar will also carry any Pikmin that were in his party prior to the start of the move, but the more Pikmin that are being carried, the harder the Winged Pikmin have to fly, and the less distance they cover before giving up.

3DS trophy
The trophy for Winged Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, showing 2 Pikmin around a Juicy Gaggle. US version US description:
“These pink Pikmin have big, blue eyes and nice wings to help them fly. In Smash Bros., they show up to carry Olimar and friends through the air. However, how high and far they can fly is affected by how many friends they have to carry. More Pikmin will weigh them down.”
European version EU description:
“This particular type of Pikmin has a pink body, blue eyes and...wings? Yep, they can fly, and in this game, they can even give Olimar a lift. The only thing is they'll get tired very easily, especially if they're carrying lots of other Pikmin at the same time. Go easy on them, OK?”
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter
Wii U trophy
The trophy for Winged Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, showing 2 Pikmin around a Juicy Gaggle. US version US description:

“These pink Pikmin have big, blue eyes and nice wings to help them fly. In Smash Bros., they show up to carry Olimar and friends through the air. However, how high and far they can fly is affected by how many friends they have to carry. More Pikmin will weigh them down.
Appears in:

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

“This particular type of Pikmin has a pink body, blue eyes and...wings? Yep, they can fly, and in this game, they can even give Olimar a lift. The only thing is they'll get tired very easily, especially if they're carrying lots of other Pikmin at the same time. Go easy on them, OK?
Related Games

Wii U Pikmin 3 (07/2013)”
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter Trophy Box: 60. Pikmin

Gallery

  • The introduction cutscene for when the first Winged Pikmin are found.

    The introduction cutscene for when the first Winged Pikmin are found.

  • Finding the first Winged Pikmin (leaf).

    Finding the first Winged Pikmin (leaf).

  • Finding the first Winged Pikmin (bud).

    Finding the first Winged Pikmin (bud).

  • Finding the first Winged Pikmin (flower).

    Finding the first Winged Pikmin (flower).

  • Some Winged Pikmin follow Alph, flying over a body of water.

    Some Winged Pikmin follow Alph, flying over a body of water.

  • Winged Pikmin fighting a Swooping Snitchbug.

    Winged Pikmin fighting a Swooping Snitchbug.

  • A Winged Pikmin setting foot on the ground.

    A Winged Pikmin setting foot on the ground.

  • A Winged Pikmin setting foot on the ground. This can happen while they are building a bridge.

    A Winged Pikmin setting foot on the ground. This can happen while they are building a bridge.

  • Some Winged Pikmin attacking a gate. Notice they walk instead of flying in this case.

    Some Winged Pikmin attacking a gate. Notice they walk instead of flying in this case.

  • The spirit of a Winged Pikmin. Note the wings.

    The spirit of a Winged Pikmin. Note the wings.

  • Artwork.

    Artwork.

  • If a Winged Pikmin sets foot on ground (by being thrown) before attacking an enemy, and then it is set ablaze, it will start running. Otherwise, it will fly.

    If a Winged Pikmin sets foot on ground (by being thrown) before attacking an enemy, and then it is set ablaze, it will start running. Otherwise, it will fly.

  • Like the previous image, if it starts drowning instead, it will run. Otherwise, it will fly.

    Like the previous image, if it starts drowning instead, it will run. Otherwise, it will fly.

  • Like the previous images, but with ink.

    Like the previous images, but with ink.

  • If the player whistles a drowning Winged Pikmin, it will escape from the water by flying. If the Pikmin manages to escape alone, it will walk instead.

    If the player whistles a drowning Winged Pikmin, it will escape from the water by flying. If the Pikmin manages to escape alone, it will walk instead.

  • Digging Winged.jpeg

    A Winged Pikmin setting foot on ground while digging.

  • Winged Pikmin sliding and then setting foot on ground.

    Winged Pikmin sliding and then setting foot on ground.

  • After using a geyser, Winged Pikmin will stay on the ground until a leader moves again.

    After using a geyser, Winged Pikmin will stay on the ground until a leader moves again.

  • Winged Pikmin can walk while drinking nectar.

    Winged Pikmin can walk while drinking nectar.

  • Winged-Pikmin-walking.jpeg

    Winged Pikmin walking after a sequence break has been performed. (see Trivia section for more information).

  • A Winged Pikmin going back to its Onion. Note that it is running instead of flying.

    A Winged Pikmin going back to its Onion. Note that it is running instead of flying.

  • The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's flying ability.

    The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's flying ability.

  • The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's ability to pull Flukeweed.

    The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's ability to pull Flukeweed.

  • The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's lackluster attack strength.

    The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's lackluster attack strength.

  • The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's advantage against airborne targets.

    The data file explaining Winged Pikmin's advantage against airborne targets.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Artwork of Winged Pikmin flying.

    Artwork of Winged Pikmin flying.

  • Artwork of Winged Pikmin flying.

    Artwork of Winged Pikmin flying.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Pikmin 3 artwork.

    Pikmin 3 artwork.

  • Hey! Pikmin artwork.

    Hey! Pikmin artwork.

  • In an early version of Pikmin 3, Winged Pikmin had blue flowers.

    In an early version of Pikmin 3, Winged Pikmin had blue flowers.

  • The Winged Pikmin aircraft in the Red Bull Flugtag event.

    The Winged Pikmin aircraft in the Red Bull Flugtag event.

Trivia

  • Winged Pikmin are internally labeled piki_p3_orange[4]. This heavily implies Winged Pikmin were originally planned to be orange. Something similar can be seen with Pikmin 2 and the early Bulborbs.
  • If Winged Pikmin are dismissed over an abyss, they raise up a bit before finally becoming idle. They can be whistled back and re-dismissed to raise continuously higher, to the point where the whistle cannot reach them any more.[5]
  • It's actually possible for a Sputtlefish to ink a Winged Pikmin in the Garden of Hope. This is unlikely to occur in normal gameplay, though it's not a glitch.[6]
  • Using a sequence break, it's possible to unlock Winged Pikmin without building a certain bridge. If, however, Winged Pikmin are told to construct this bridge, they will not take a path in the air, but instead will take the same path as the other Pikmin types, and so they will walk instead of flying[7]. Finally, this can also happen if the main bridges in the Distant Tundra were skipped.[8]
  • They were revealed in a Nintendo Direct broadcast on April 17th, 2013 as the eighth Pikmin type in the series.
  • To help advertise Pikmin 3, Nintendo of Canada participated in the 2013 Red Bull Flugtag event, with some representatives dressed in Pikmin and leader suits riding a Winged Pikmin aircraft.[9] The aircraft didn't hover much and dipped right away, awarding the participants a total score of 16.24.[10]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Japan Japanese 羽ピクミン?
Hane Pikumin		 Feather Pikmin
Flag of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Chinese
(traditional)		 羽翅皮克敏 Wing Pikmin
Flag of China Chinese
(simplified)		 羽翅皮克敏 Wing Pikmin
Flag of the Netherlands Dutch Gevleugelde Pikmin Winged Pikmin
Flag of France French Pikmin ailé Winged Pikmin
Flag of Germany German Flügel-Pikmin Wing-Pikmin
Flag of Italy Italian Pikmin alato Winged Pikmin
Flag of South Korea Korean 날개피크민
Nalgae Pikeumin		 Wing Pikmin
Flag of Portugal Portuguese (NoE) Pikmin alado Winged Pikmin
Flag of Spain Spanish Pikmin alado Winged Pikmin
Flag of Russia Russian Крылатый пикмин
Krylatyy pikmin		 Winged Pikmin
Flag of the Czech Republic Czech Okřídlený Pikmin Winged Pikmin Name taken from Hey! Pikmin launch trailer
Flag of Denmark Danish Bevinget Pikmin Winged Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Finland Finnish Siivekäs Pikmin Winged Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Israel Hebrew פיקמין מכונפים
pikmin mkhonpim		 Wing Pikmin Used in official media[11]
Flag of Hungary Hungarian Szárnyas Pikmin
Repülő Pikmin		 Winged Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Norway Norwegian Flygende Pikmin Flying Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
Flag of Sweden Swedish Bevingad Pikmin Winged Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website

See also

References

  1. ^ YouTube video of the sound test in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (at 23:43)
  2. ^ YouTube video demonstrating how Winged Pikmin can still take down Pellet Posies
  3. ^ YouTube video demonstrating how Winged Pikmin cannot get crushed, except against the Plasm Wraith
  4. ^ Imgur image showing the sub-model names for the Pikmin models on {{{3}}}
  5. ^ YouTube video showing Winged Pikmin rising as they get dismissed over a bottomless pit
  6. ^ YouTube video showing how a Sputtlefish can poison a Winged Pikmin.
  7. ^ YouTube video showing Winged Pikmin walking instead of flying in the Twilight River.
  8. ^ YouTube video showing Winged Pikmin walking in the Distant Tundra.
  9. ^ Winged Pikmin aircraft to fly at Red Bull Flugtag Ottawa-Gatineau on Polygon, published on July 22nd, 2013, retrieved on September 13th, 2017
  10. ^ YouTube video of the Winged Pikmin aircraft on Red Bull Flugtag 2013
  11. ^ פיקמין 3 דלוקס - טריילר בעברית on Nintendo Israel's official YouTube account


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