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''Here is the page about the whistle used to call Pikmin. If you were looking for the treasure in [[Snagret Hole]], see [[Emperor Whistle]].''
[[File:Pik2 Whistle.jpg|thumb|120px|Captain Olimar using his whistle.]]
The '''whistle''' is a main part of the gameplay in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. This is the primary way of calling idle [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], the secondary way being a captain bumping into them. Embedded into the [[Leader|captain]]s' suits, it'll blow some sound waves towards the cursor when used by pressing the '''B''' button. The longer the button is held, the wider the call's radius.


[[File:Whistle.png|thumb|Captain Olimar whistling 3 idle red Pikmin.]]The '''Whistle''' is used by [[captains]] to call idle or working [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to them. This whistle is also used to rescue Pikmin from [[Obstacles|hazards]] such as fire, poison, or water. A small cursor the same color as the captain's light shows where the whistle will blow from. Holding the B button down makes the captain shoot a sound wave at the cursor, which causes a spectrum of colors to rotate around the cursor at a gradually increasing radius, and makes a whistling sound, which varies upon the captain whistling. [[Captain Olimar|Captain Olimar's]] whistle is a pea whistle, [[Louie|Louie's]] is a train whistle, and the [[The President|President's]] is a car horn. The maximum calling diameter of the whistle is about the same as the circular area an [[Onion]] lands on. This maximum can be increased in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' by collecting the [[Amplified Amplifier]] from the [[Shower Room]], which increases the range tremendously with the [[Mega Tweeter]] upgrade. Another upgrade for the whistle called the [[Pluckaphone]], which allows captains to pluck Pikmin sprouts from the ground instantly by calling at them. This upgrade can be received by collecting the [[Professional Noisemaker]] from the [[Submerged Castle]].
In ''Pikmin 2'', [[Olimar]], [[Louie]] and [[the President]] all have different sounding whistles. Olimar's sounds like a normal whistle, Louie's resembles a train whistle, and the President's resembles a truck's horn.


[[File:Whistle_Pikmin_3.png|thumb|left|Alph calling Pikmin back with his whistle in Pikmin 3.]]
In ''Pikmin 3'', whistles are integrated into [[Alph|the]] [[Brittany|three]] [[Charlie|leaders']] helmets.


In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', the cursor and whistle have taken on new looks. The cursor is now a simple circle with a dot in the center. The dot has a straight white line that leads to the captain. The whistle radius is a single color dashed line that gradually grows, and then sends a second dashed circle upwards, creating a cylindrical collumn of light. This is used to call [[Winged Pikmin]] that are flying too high for the normal whistle. The new captains in the game have visible whistles built into their helmets. [[File:3_Leaders.jpg|thumb|The whistles can clearly be seen on each captain's helmet.]]
==Improvements==
In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the following [[treasure]]s, when collected, improve the whistle:
*'''[[Pluckaphone]]''': allows the captains to uproot Pikmin using the whistle.
*'''[[Mega Tweeter]]''': allows for a wider range and longer lasting whistle.


In the Gamecube games, the whistle cursor points in the same direction the captain is facing, but on the [[New Play Control!|Wii versions]] you can move the cursor anywhere on the screen using the Wii Remote.
==In Super Smash Bros. Brawl==
In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Olimar's down special move is called '''Pikmin Order'''. When used, Olimar briefly blows his whistle around him. Any Pikmin that are stranded will quickly jump back next to Olimar, regardless of their distance to the captain. Then, all the Pikmin are grouped by type. If this move is used while they are already grouped, it'll send the next group to the back of the line. Interestingly, this move has some super armor frames, which means that, with good timing, one can use this move and suffer no knockback from powerful attacks or even Final Smashes.


In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', there is an enemy called the [[Antenna Beetle]] which makes a whistle with its wings that can attract Pikmin and lead them into hazards.
==Sound samples==
{{ToDo|Upload sounds for the missing games.}}


[[File:B_Down.jpg|thumb|Call to Order]]In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', the whistle is used to gather and sort Pikmin. The move is called "Pikmin Order", and is done by pressing down and B at the same time. Unlike the main series games, it calls Pikmin from anywhere on the stage as opposed to only within the radius. It appears much the same as it does in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', but it is smaller, without a reticule, and lasts a shorter amount of time.
===Pikmin 2===
{|
|width = 360 | {{listen|filename=P2 whistle Olimar.ogg|title=Olimar's whistle}}
|width = 360 | {{listen|filename=P2 whistle Louie.ogg|title=Louie's whistle}}
|width = 360 | {{listen|filename=P2 whistle President.ogg|title=The President's whistle}}
|}


In the ''Nintendo Land'' attraction ''[[Pikmin Adventure]]'', pressing ZL, ZR, or tapping the call icon on the Wii U gamepad will cause the Mii controlling Captain Olimar to whistle all Pikmin, including the other player Pikmin to him/her. This will cause all player Pikmin to stack on top of Olimar's head, which Olimar can now throw at enemies or other obstacles. Pikmin can refuse being called by shaking the Wii Remote. Much like ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', Pikmin can be called from anywhere.
==External links==
[[Category:Leaders]]
*[[smashwiki:Pikmin Order|SmashWiki's article on Pikmin Order]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
 
[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
[[Category:Game mechanics]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]

Revision as of 17:32, October 7, 2013

Captain Olimar using his whistle.

The whistle is a main part of the gameplay in the Pikmin games. This is the primary way of calling idle Pikmin, the secondary way being a captain bumping into them. Embedded into the captains' suits, it'll blow some sound waves towards the cursor when used by pressing the B button. The longer the button is held, the wider the call's radius.

In Pikmin 2, Olimar, Louie and the President all have different sounding whistles. Olimar's sounds like a normal whistle, Louie's resembles a train whistle, and the President's resembles a truck's horn.

In Pikmin 3, whistles are integrated into the three leaders' helmets.

Improvements

In Pikmin 2, the following treasures, when collected, improve the whistle:

  • Pluckaphone: allows the captains to uproot Pikmin using the whistle.
  • Mega Tweeter: allows for a wider range and longer lasting whistle.

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl

In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Olimar's down special move is called Pikmin Order. When used, Olimar briefly blows his whistle around him. Any Pikmin that are stranded will quickly jump back next to Olimar, regardless of their distance to the captain. Then, all the Pikmin are grouped by type. If this move is used while they are already grouped, it'll send the next group to the back of the line. Interestingly, this move has some super armor frames, which means that, with good timing, one can use this move and suffer no knockback from powerful attacks or even Final Smashes.

Sound samples

To do: Upload sounds for the missing games.
Care to do so?

Pikmin 2

Olimar's whistle

Louie's whistle

The President's whistle

External links

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