Place to dump names and notes for several hazards, gimmicks, tools, ect. sourced from various guides and internal data.
Ultra-Spicy Spray notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“All of your Pikmin are supercharged.”
Pikmin 3 manual
“Power up your Pikmin.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Makes the Pikmin in your squad super strong.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item temporarily boosts the attack power of your Pikmin.”
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“ゲキカラスプレー
ピクミンやオッチンの動きが、一定時間素早くなるスプレー。その場にいる全員に対して効果がある。”
ピクミンやオッチンの動きが、一定時間素早くなるスプレー。その場にいる全員に対して効果がある。”
Translation
“Spicy Spray
A spray that makes Pikmin and Oatchi move faster for a certain period of time. It affects everyone present.”
A spray that makes Pikmin and Oatchi move faster for a certain period of time. It affects everyone present.”
Pack notes (Ultra-Spicy Berry)
“A red Ultra-Spicy Berry known to have a lot of ultra-spicy compounds. Ten berries will produce one bottle of spray.”
Pack notes (before first use)
“A spray consisting of red nectar infused with ultra-spicy compounds. Side effects still unknown.”
Pack notes
“This spray increases the overall speed of Pikmin and Oatchi/Moss. It affects everyone in the vicinity for a limited period of time.”
Ultra-Bitter Spray notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“All of your rival’s Pikmin become buried sprouts.”
Volatile Dweevil notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“A Volatile Dweevil drops near your opponent.”
Fiery/Watery Blowhog notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“A Fiery or Watery Blowhog drops near your opponent.”
Swooping Snitchbug notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“A Swooping Snitchbug drops near your opponent.”
Marble return notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“You recover a stolen marble.”
Boulder notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“Boulders drop near your opponent.”
Flower notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“All of your Pikmin bloom.”
+5 Sprouts notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“Your Pikmin count increases by five.”
+10 Sprouts notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“Your Pikmin count increases by 10.”
Ghost notes
Pikmin 2 Official Player's Guide
“You vanish from your opponent’s view.”
+10 Pikmin notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Gain 10 Pikmin.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Spawns 10 Pikmin sprouts from the Onion.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item adds 10 Pikmin to your team.”
+5 Rare Pikmin notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Gain 5 rare Pikmin.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Spawns five rare Pikmin sprouts from the Onion (rarity depends on the stage).”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item adds 5 rare Pikmin to your team.”
Lightning notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Attack your opponent with lightning!”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Strikes opponents with lightning, causing temporary paralysis.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item strikes your opponents with lighting, causing temporary paralysis.”
Lucky Marble notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Automatically complete one square of your bingo card.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Activates one square of your bingo card.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item activates one square of your bingo card.”
Rock Storm notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Drop rocks on your opponent!”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Drops a storm of rock around your opponent.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item drops a storm of rocks around your opponent.”
Enemy Annihilator notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Kill all enemies on screen.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Defeats all indigenous creatures on the screen (no effect on giant creatures).”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item instantly defeats all indigenous creatures on the screen.”
Bomb Rock notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Gain a Bomb Rock.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Spawns a Bomb Rock for your Pikmin. Bomb Rocks explode a short time after being thrown.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item explodes a short time after being thrown.”
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“バクダン岩
天然素材でできたバクダン。 投げると一定時間で爆発し、 その威力 は鉄筋のカベさえ破壊する。”
天然素材でできたバクダン。 投げると一定時間で爆発し、 その威力 は鉄筋のカベさえ破壊する。”
Translation
“Bomb Rock
A bomb made from natural materials. When thrown it explodes after a set amount of time with enough power to even destroy reinforced walls.”
A bomb made from natural materials. When thrown it explodes after a set amount of time with enough power to even destroy reinforced walls.”
Mine notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Plant an explosion that detonates upon player movement.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Spawns a Mine for your Pikmin. Mines activate shortly after being thrown. Once activated, Mines will explode when explorer from either team approaches. They can be planted on walls, fruit, and other objects.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item activates shortly after being thrown. Once it’s activated, a Mine will explode when a crew member from either team approaches.”
Warp notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Warp your opponent to a random location.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Warps your opponent to another location.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item transports your opponent to another location.”
Shuffle notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Randomize your opponent’s bingo card.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Scrambles your opponent’s bingo card.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item scrambles your opponent’s bingo card.”
Macaroon Recovery notes
Pikmin 3 manual
“Retrieve your Victory Macaroon.”
Pikmin 3 electronic manual
“Returns your stolen Victory Macaroon.”
Pikmin 3 Prima eGuide
“This item returns your stolen Victory Macaroon.”
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Scorch Guard notes
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“フレア・ガード
炎による攻撃を無効化してくれる。 オッチン用の「フレアガード」も。”
炎による攻撃を無効化してくれる。 オッチン用の「フレアガード」も。”
Translation
= Idler's Alert notes
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“ヒマジン笛
ヒマを持て余しているピクミンを、笛を吹いたところまで呼び集める。”
ヒマを持て余しているピクミンを、笛を吹いたところまで呼び集める。”
Translation
Treasure Gauge notes
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“オタカラセンサー
オタカラや遭難者に近づくと反応するセンサー。
Translation
Pikpik Carrot notes
Pikmin 4 Japanese website
Text
“ピクピクニンジン
原生生物に食べさせると、しびれて動けなくなる。たくさん食べさせるほど、足止めできる時間が長くなる。”
原生生物に食べさせると、しびれて動けなくなる。たくさん食べさせるほど、足止めできる時間が長くなる。”
Translation
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Tips that mentions Gloom.
| Language | Text |
|---|---|
| de | Werden Pikmin von Ekelgas eingehüllt, ist das ihr Ende. Zögere nicht und versuche, das Gas mit einem Kugelblitz zu neutralisieren! Springe, um dem Ekelgas auszuweichen, das aus seinem Maul quillt. |
| es | Tocar la ponzoña es letal para los Pikmin. Prueba a golpearla con una carga cegadora directa. Puedes saltar para evitar la ponzoña que escupe. |
| es-419 | Su ponzoña es letal para los Pikmin. Intenta atacar con una carga cegadora directa. Puedes saltar para esquivar la ponzoña que sale de su boca. |
| fr | Tout contact avec le gaz suffocant qui enveloppe son corps fera périr vos Pikmin. Tentez donc une attaque directe avec une frappe flash ! Vous pouvez sauter pour éviter le gaz suffocant qui jaillit de sa gueule. |
| fr-CA | Tout contact avec le gaz suffocant qui enveloppe son corps fera périr vos Pikmin. Tentez donc une attaque directe avec une frappe flash! Vous pouvez sauter pour éviter le gaz suffocant qui jaillit de sa gueule. |
| it | Se un Pikmin tocca la tetraggine che avvolge il suo corpo, perirà all'istante. Non esitare e colpisci frontalmente con una massa lampo! Salta per evitare la tetraggine che sputa. |
| ja | 体を包むヤミに触れると、一瞬でピクミンが やられてしまう。 恐れずに 正面から、フラッシュバーストを当てるのがよい。 口から吐き出すヤミは、ジャンプで避けることもできる。 |
| ko | 몸을 감싼 어둠에 닿으면 피크민이 순식간에 죽어 버린다. 두려워 하지 말고 정면에서 플래시 버스트를 사용하는 것이 좋다. 입에서 뱉는 어둠은 점프로도 피할 수 있다. |
| nl | Pikmin zullen in een oogwenk bezwijken als ze sneuvelgas aanraken. Aarzel niet en neutraliseer het sneuvelgas met een gloeiflits! Probeer het sneuvelgas uit zijn mond te ontwijken door te springen. |
| pt-BR | Tocar o gás sufocante é letal para os Pikmin. Não perca tempo. Tente acertá-lo de frente com um fotoataque. Você pode saltar para evitar o gás sufocante que sai da boca dele. |
| zh-CN | 一旦碰到围绕身体的暗雾，一瞬间皮克敏就会被打倒。 不要害怕，从正面使用闪光爆裂击中即可。 从嘴里吐出的暗雾可以通过跳跃躲避。 |
| zh-TW | 觸碰到包圍身體的暗霧後，皮克敏一瞬間就會犧牲掉。 不要害怕，從正面用閃光爆裂擊中即可。 對於從嘴裡吐出的暗霧，可以用跳躍閃避。 |
Names in other languages
Gloom
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
ヤミ (?)? | ||
 Chinese(traditional) |
暗霧 Àn wù |
Dark Mist | |
 Chinese(simplified) |
暗雾 Àn wù |
Dark Mist | |
 Dutch |
sneuvelgas | sneak gas | |
 French |
gaz suffocant | suffocating gas | |
 German |
Ekelgas | Disgusting gas | |
 Italian |
tetraggine | gloom | |
 Korean |
어둠 | Darkness | |
 Portuguese |
gás sufocante | suffocating gas | |
 Spanish |
ponzoña | poison |
Unused names in other languages
Names found through the game's files.
Dusty Mushroom
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ホコリタケ? Hokori take |
Dust mushroom | |
| French |
Champoussière | ||
| German |
Staubpilz | ||
| Italian |
Prataiolo | ||
| Spanish |
Hongo polvoriento |
Electrode (Pikmin 3)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
電極? Denkyoku |
Electrode | |
| French |
Électrode | ||
| German |
Elektroden | ||
| Italian |
Elettrodo | ||
| Spanish |
Electrodo |
Stubborn Rocks
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ゆるぎない石垣? Yurugi nai ishigaki |
Unshakable stone wall | |
| French |
Mur obstiné | ||
| German |
Geröllbarriere | ||
| Italian |
Parete cocciuta | ||
| Spanish |
Muro terco |
Air geyser
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
間欠風? Kanketsufū |
Wind geyser | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
間歇風 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
间歇风 | ||
| Dutch |
Luchtgeiser | ||
| French |
geyser d'air | ||
| German |
Luft-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Geyser d'aria | ||
| Korean |
간헐풍 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser de vento | ||
| Spanish |
géiser de aire |
Fire geyser (Pikmin 4)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
間欠炎? Kanketsuen |
Fire geyser | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
間歇焰 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
间歇焰 | ||
| Dutch |
Vuurgeiser | ||
| French |
geyser de feu | ||
| German |
Schock-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Geyser di fuoco | ||
| Korean |
간헐염 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser de fogo | ||
| Spanish |
géiser de fuego |
Electrode (Pikmin 4; currently known as electricity generator)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
電極? Denkyoku |
Electrode | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
電極 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
电极 | ||
| Dutch |
Elektrode | ||
| French |
électrode | ||
| German |
Feuer-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Elettrodo | ||
| Korean |
전극 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser elétrico | ||
| Spanish |
electrodo |
Ice geyser (Pikmin 4; currently known as ice vent)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
冷却口? Reikyakuguchi |
Cooling hole | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
冷卻口 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
冷却口 | ||
| Dutch |
IJsgeiser | ||
| French |
geyser de glace | ||
| German |
Eis-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Geyser di ghiaccio | ||
| Korean |
냉각구 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser de gelo | ||
| Spanish |
géiser de hielo |
Geyser (Pikmin 4; currently known as water spout)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
噴水? Funsui |
Water fountain | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
噴泉 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
喷泉 | ||
| Dutch |
Watergeiser | ||
| French |
geyser | ||
| German |
Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Geyser | ||
| Korean |
분수 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser de água | ||
| Spanish |
géiser de agua |
Gaseous spring (Pikmin 4; currently known as poison emitter)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ガス泉? Gasu izumi |
Gas spring | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
毒氣噴泉 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
毒气喷泉 | ||
| Dutch |
Gifgeiser | ||
| French |
vapeurs toxiques | ||
| German |
Gas-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Fonte tossica | ||
| Korean |
가스 온천 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser tóxico | ||
| Spanish |
fumarola tóxica |
Bubble spout (Pikmin 4; currently known as bubble blower)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
アワ穴? Awa ana |
Bubble hole | |
| Chinese (traditional) |
泡泡洞穴 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
泡泡洞穴 | ||
| Dutch |
Bubbelgeiser | ||
| French |
source de bulles | ||
| German |
Blasen-Geysir | ||
| Italian |
Sparabolle | ||
| Korean |
거품 구멍 | ||
| Portuguese |
gêiser de bolhas | ||
| Spanish |
borbotón |
Bumbershroom (Pikmin 4; currently known as potted mushroom)
| Language | Name | Meaning | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
オオカサタケ? | ||
| Chinese (traditional) |
大傘菇 | ||
| Chinese (simplified) |
大伞菇 | ||
| Dutch |
Uitvouwzwam | ||
| French |
champiombrelle | ||
| German |
Schirmkäppchen | ||
| Italian |
Fungombrello | ||
| Korean |
거대우산버섯 | ||
| Portuguese |
sombrumelo | ||
| Spanish |
champaraguas |
Strategy guide names
Names taken from strategy guides alongside machine translations.
Bloominous Stemple (Hey! Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ヒカリワタゲ? Hikari Watage |
Light Fluff |
Bouncy Mushroom (Hey! Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ジャンプキノコ? Janpukinoko |
Jumping mushroom |
Climbing Stick (Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
棒? Bō |
Stick |
Cobblestone block
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
鉄くずブロック? Tetsu-kuzu burokku |
Scrap iron block |
Crystal
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
水晶? Suishō |
Crystal |
Dirt block
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
壊せるブロック? Kowaseru burokku |
Breakable block |
Electric Gate
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
電撃ゲート(Pikmin 2) 電気の壁 (Hey! Pikmin)? Dengeki gēto (Pikmin 2) Denki no kabe (Hey! Pikmin) |
Electric gate (Pikmin 2) Electric wall (Hey! Pikmin) |
Electric glowcap
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
パルスタケ? Parusutake |
Pulse mushroom |
Elevator Platform (Hey! Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
天秤? Tenbin |
Scale |
Electrode (Hey! Pikmin))
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
デンキュウバラ? Denkyū bara |
Light bulb rose |
Flames
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
炎? Honō |
Flame |
Fragments
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ガレキ? Gareki |
Rubble |
Geyser (Hey! Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
間欠泉? Kanketsusen |
Geyser |
Iron block
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
移動ブロック? Idō burokku |
Moving block |
Hydroe bramble
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
触手? Shokushu |
Tentacle |
Leaf platform
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
パタパタ草? Patapata kusa |
Flapping grass |
Nectar weed (Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
草? Kusa |
Grass |
Pulley rock
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
持ち上げ岩? Mochiage iwa |
Lifting rock |
Reinforced wall (Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
白い岩のカベ? shiroi iwa no kabe |
White rock wall |
Rubble (Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
小石? Koishi |
Pebble |
Seeding Dandelion (Hey! Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
錦? Nishiki |
Brocade |
Ship part (Pikmin)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
パーツ? pātsu |
Part |
Sparklium flower
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
キラの花? Kira no hana |
Kira flower |
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
キラの花(大)? Kira no hana (ō) |
Kira flower (large) |
Spiked pine cone
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
トゲボックリ? Togebokkuri |
? |
Trowel
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
スコップ? Sukoppu |
Scoop |
Vine stick
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
ぶら下がりツタ? Burasagari tsuta |
Hanging ivy |
Water sac
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
スケナスビ? Suke nasu bi |
Millimeter eggplant |
Wooden stake
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
クイ? Kui |
? |
Wooden gate (Pikmin 1/2)
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
白い土のカベ (White) 黒い土のカベ (Black)? shiroi do no kabe (White) kuroi do no kabe (Black) |
White dirt wall Black dirt wall |
Unknown
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese |
スパークタンポポ? Supākutanpopo |
Spark dandelion |