| Red Pikmin | |
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| Resistance | Fire |
| Attack strength |  : Above average (15)  : Above average (15)
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| Mobility | Average |
| Throw | Average |
| Digging speed | Unknown |
| Carrying capacity | 1 |
| Size | Body length: 33mm |
Red Pikmin (赤ピクミン?) are the first variety of Pikmin identified in Pikmin and Pikmin 2, and the second in Pikmin 3. They are usually considered the "main" type of Pikmin due to their relatively simple traits and early discovery. Aside from their color, the distinguishing feature of Red Pikmin is their pointed noses and their high attack power. Same as most other types of Pikmin, their buds and flowers are white, and they are cultivated via the red Onion (or the Master Onion). In 2-Player Battle, they belong to player 1's army, although their strength is reduced for the sake of fairness.
Traits and abilities
Red Pikmin have spiked noses, giving them an attack stat slightly above average, at 1.5×. This gives them the highest attack stat of any "normal" Pikmin type, when latched onto an enemy, making them especially useful in battle.
Red Pikmin also exhibit an immunity to fire, though no explanation to their immunity is ever revealed. This invulnerability is most useful in Pikmin and Pikmin 3, mostly because of the Fiery Blowhogs and the fact that fire geysers are indestructible. Their ability is less useful in Pikmin 2, where the geysers can be destroyed by any Pikmin, and Fiery Blowhogs can easily be defeated with Purple Pikmin. Their main use in the second game is for taking care of Fiery Bulblaxes, though this task doesn't always require them.
Discovery
In Pikmin, Red Pikmin are the first type of Pikmin ever discovered, and they keep this trait in the sequel. They are discovered in The Impact Site, along with their Onion, and is the first time Olimar ever saw a Pikmin, just a small walk away from the landing zone. Here, 25 Red Pikmin must be grown in order to carry back the Main Engine, so that Olimar can exit the planet's surface during the night.
In Pikmin 2, the first Red Pikmin are found by Captain Olimar. There are 5 Pikmin fighting a Dwarf Red Bulborb in the Valley of Repose right next to where Olimar lands. Afterwards, once Louie has regained consciousness, he walks a short distance and finds the red Onion. From there, Louie builds up the population in order to reunite with Olimar and collect the Courage Reactor.
In Pikmin 3, the story begins with Charlie discovering Yellow Pikmin and ending up captured by the Vehemoth Phosbat. After this prologue, Alph wakes up in a small puddle at the Tropical Wilds. He walks a short distance before seeing a Red Pikmin, which surprises both of them. He finds the red Onion and frees it from a branch. He proceeds to grow his army up to 20 (21 if the one sitting on the pot is obtained), so that he can push the cardboard box and get back to the S.S. Drake, as well as try to rescue Brittany.
Mandatory uses
Red Pikmin must be used in the collection of the following objects and in the defeat of the following enemies. These Pikmin are mandatory, seeing as there is no way whatsoever for other Pikmin to undergo these tasks, not even with exploits. This list will only contain uses in the main story mode.
Pikmin
- Ship parts
Main Engine: Red Pikmin are only mandatory for this piece because there are no other Pikmin the player can use.
- Enemies
- None
Pikmin 2
- Treasures
Courage Reactor: Red Pikmin are only mandatory for this treasure because there are no other Pikmin the player can use.
- Enemies
- None
- Caves
- Emergence Cave: There is a paper bag between the landing site and the part of the area where the cave is. It requires 35 Pikmin to push down, and Red Pikmin are all the player has at this moment.
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- Fruits
- Enemies
- None
Recommended uses
Red Pikmin are important, but not required, for the completion of the following tasks. Although for some tasks, Red Pikmin are optional on purpose, others rely on exploits.
Pikmin
- Ship parts
Libra: They are needed to carry the piece through fire geysers, unless careful timing, whistles, and a large number of carriers are used.
Analog Computer: Same as the Libra.
Omega Stabilizer: Same as the Libra.
Bowsprit: Same as the Libra, but if a nearby bridge is extended and the gate that is out of the path of any other ship part is destroyed, the Pikmin will carry it that way instead, and avoid the geysers.
Secret Safe: Red Pikmin are the only ones that can cross the path of fire geysers, but with accurate aiming and a long throw, one can throw Yellow Pikmin from the northern bridge onto the end of the geyser path.
- Enemies
- None
Pikmin 2
- Treasures
Gyroid Bust: They are needed to carry the piece through fire geysers, unless careful timing, whistles, and a large number of carriers are used.
Essence of Despair: There is no water around to defeat the Fiery Bulblax with Blues, so Reds are needed. However, it can be killed with Purples, but it is hard.
Frosty Bauble: Same as the Essence of Despair.
Gemstar Wife: Same as the Essence of Despair.
Dimensional Slicer (US) / 
Patience Tester (Europe): Same as the Essence of Despair.
Insect Condo: Same as the Essence of Despair. Alternatively, one can guide the Bulblax towards falling into the abyss instead.
- Enemies
Fiery Bulblax: Only Red Pikmin can withstand its flames. However, if the enemy is submerged, its fire goes out, and even with the fire active, Purple Pikmin can damage it. Finally, the enemy can also eat White Pikmin and die that way, or be lured into walking into the abyss.
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- Fruits
Sunseed Berry: The one in the Distant Tundra is inside of a Pyroclasmic Slooch. This Slooch is not near any water, so Red Pikmin must be used. Rock Pikmin can damage the enemy, but the Pikmin will catch on fire.
- Enemies
Pyroclasmic Slooch: The Pyroclasmic Slooch is a slug that is cloaked in flames. By luring one into water, however, its flames temporarily go out while it remains in the water, and can be attacked by any Pikmin type. Rock Pikmin deal impact damage to Slooches even if they are cloaked in fire, although the player should whistle them right afterwards to save them.
In the Super Smash Bros. series
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Red Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U as a trophy and a type of Pikmin Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck. Red Pikmin, like in the games, deal a high amount of damage; Purple Pikmin only have higher knockback, but do less damage to foes than Red Pikmin. Also, Red Pikmin have fire effects on their attacks, and are immune to fire attacks such as Bowser's Fire Breath or Mario's Fireballs. In Brawl, two stickers exist with Red Pikmin on them, one with a reclining Pikmin, and one with a posing Pikmin.
Brawl trophy
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“A type of Pikmin—which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous foes. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.
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| How to obtain: Clear the "Sproutage of the Flower Pikmin" event. | Type: Fighter | |
Smash 4 trophy
- 3DS
- Red Pikmin
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 US description:
“This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.”
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 EU description:
“Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noises. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.”
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| How to obtain: Random appearance. | Type: Fighter | |
- Wii U
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US description:
“This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.
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| EU description:
“Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noses. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
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| How to obtain: Random appearance. | Type: Fighter | Trophy Box: 60. Pikmin | |
Gallery
Louie when he first sees a Red Pikmin.
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Red Pikmin hiding from a Whiptongue Bulborb.
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Official art of a Red Pikmin from the first Pikmin game.
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Olimar guiding a group of three Red Pikmin.
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A Red Pikmin being thrown.
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An idle Red Pikmin.
The stages of Pikmin represented by the Red Pikmin.
A Red Pikmin carrying a purple berry.
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Red Pikmin as depicted in Pikmin 3 official 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.
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The Red Pikmin costume from Nintendo Land's Pikmin Adventure.
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A Red Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
A Red Pikmin seen in the Greninja and Charizard reveal video for Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U.
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The Pikmin's e-card, #00 (1st red card).
The data file on Red Pikmin's fire-proof nature.
The data file on Red Pikmin's superior attack power.
Trivia
- The first piece of downloadable content in Animal Crossing: City Folk was a hat item called "Red Pikmin". The item covers all of the character's head except the face, and stems out into a leaf. It could be sent to other regions through befriending Japanese players. The same item was later made available in Europe and then North America (March 25th, 2009 as the second DLC item). It is worth 360 Bells.
- A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in Animal Crossing: City Folk. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.
- A Red Pikmin Hat can be found in Streetpass Mii Plaza by playing Find Mii.
- Red Pikmin become obsolete early in Pikmin 2, as all manner of fire hazards in the game can be easily destroyed without the use of Red Pikmin. Their greater attack strength also becomes negligible, as Purple Pikmin can also be brought to any area that Red Pikmin can go to.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
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 Portuguese (NoE) |
Pikmin Vermelho | Red "Pikmin" | Translation taken from the Pikmin instruction manual. |
| Pikmin | |
|---|---|
| Types | Red Pikmin • Yellow Pikmin • Blue Pikmin • Purple Pikmin • White Pikmin Rock Pikmin • Winged Pikmin • Ice Pikmin • Bulbmin • Glow Pikmin |
| Biology | Candypop Bud • Idle • Maturity • Onion • Flarlic • Pellet Pikmin extinction • Trip • Sprout • Seedling • Soul • Squad |
| Abilities | Carry • Dig • Dodge • Fight • Hide |
| Controls | Charge • Dismiss • Swarm • Pluck • Throw • Whistle |
| Other | Decor Pikmin • Leafling • Mushroom Pikmin • Pikpik carrot |