Purple Pikmin
Pikminicus puniceus
Purple Pikmin are found in Pikmin 2 and you first find them in the Emergence Cave. You need them to get 3 treasures, and are useful for defeating enemies. They are very heavy, but like ants, they carry several times their weight! They can carry things that 10 Pikmin can! They also weigh ten times as much as an ordinary Pikmin, but the unit of measure is unknown, (i.e. 10 [insert unit here]) due to the fact that there is no way to prove such data. Their weight however slows them down when they move or carry items. Their battle abilities are superb because when you throw them, they make enemies bounce and may stun them for 8-10 seconds. When they land, their weight also causes damage, and their attacks are good as well. They are good for killing the mature Bulborbs as well, especially the Emperor Bulblax. You may find 3 Violet Candypop Buds on Sublevel 8 of the Subterranean Complex (Valley of Repose) if you need more.