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Dialogs from the Hocotate ship in the North American, British English, and Japanese versions of Pikmin 2, Pikmin 2, and Pikmin 2


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Challenge Mode introduction

US/EU GCN/Wii

Welcome to Challenge Mode! Find the key on each level and take it to the research pod.
Try to reach the geyser on the final level within the time limit.
Points are calculated based on the treasures you collect and the time you have remaining.
Earn as many points as you can to achieve fame, fortune, and glory!

Collecting one ultra-spicy berry

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

Astounding! This red berry contains an ultra-spicy essence.

It does not appear to have any monetary value, but I shall research potential uses for it.

Bring me another specimen.

EU Wii, NS

Astounding! This red berry contains an ultra-spicy essence.

It does not appear to have any monetary value, but I shall research potential uses for it.

Bring me some more specimens.

Collecting one ultra-bitter berry

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

Astonishing! This purple berry contains an ultra-bitter essence.

It does not appear to have any monetary value, but I shall research potential uses for it.

Bring me another specimen.

EU Wii, NS

Astonishing! This purple berry contains an ultra-bitter essence.

It does not appear to have any monetary value, but I shall research potential uses for it.

Bring me some more specimens.

Collecting Brute Knuckles

US GCN

This object seems to replicate a humanoid fist. A glove much like it once lay in my junk hold...

...And here is that very glove! I have just found the missing Rocket Punch in my junk hold!

Tap   three times to launch it!
One, two, PUNCH!!!

EU GCN

This object seems to replicate a humanoid fist. A glove much like it once lay in my junk hold...

...And here is that very glove! I have just found the missing Rocket Fist in my junk hold!
Tap   three times to launch it!
One, two, PUNCH!!!

US/EU Wii

This object seems to replicate a humanoid fist. A glove much like it once lay in my junk hold...

...And here is that very glove! I have just found the missing Rocket Fist in my junk hold!
Tap   three times to launch it!
One, two, PUNCH!!!

Nintendo Switch

This object seems to replicate a humanoid fist. A glove much like it once lay in my junk hold...

...And here is that very glove! I have just found the missing Rocket Fist in my junk hold!
Tap   three times to launch it!
One, two, PUNCH!

Collecting Dream Material

US/EU GCN/Wii

This intriguing material does not conduct electricity.

It is far more advanced than the material I was researching.
...How frustrating.

A space suit made from this wonder alloy would insulate the wearer from electric shocks.

Excellent! This new material has allowed me to complete my Anti-electrifier!

It is my own invention, with only the smallest iota of outside inspiration.

I have reconfigured your suits with this new material. They will now protect you from electricity!

Nintendo Switch

This intriguing material does not conduct electricity.

It is far more advanced than the material I was researching.
How frustrating.

A space suit made from this wonder alloy would insulate the wearer from electric shocks.

Excellent! This new material has allowed me to complete my Anti-electrifier!

It is my own invention, with only the smallest iota of outside inspiration.

I have reconfigured your suits with this new material. They will now protect you from electricity!

Collecting Amplified Amplifier

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

This shape is well suited for the emission and amplification of sound waves. A moment, please.

I shall use this as the final part in my new sound equipment. The Mega Tweeter is done!

Captain Olimar, this device has increased the acoustic range of your whistle!

Collecting Professional Noisemaker

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

How insulting... This object's coloring is more eye-catching than my own hull!

I shall connect it to the alarm clock our esteemed president was so fond of.

Processing...complete. I have refitted both objects into a Pluckaphone.

Now, simply blowing your whistle will inspire Pikmin sprouts to pop up out of the ground.

Collecting Stellar Orb

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

If I combine this glass sphere with the synthetic sun I have been secretly developing...

Processing...complete.
I have manufactured a Solar System.

The artificial sunlight it emanates will brighten underground areas.

Collecting Justice Alloy

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Brrrzzt! Does not compute! A metal this dense defies the fundamental laws of physics!

And yet...if I use this to rework our president's treasured space suit...

Processing...complete.
Fabrication of the Metal Suit Z is now concluded.

This suit is extremely durable. Getting gnawed or stepped on will now produce minimal pain.

Collecting Justice Alloy

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

This material has perplexing properties. I will try fusing it with this spare space suit.

Processing...complete. Success! Behold my latest invention, the Scorch Guard!

Thanks to the heat-resistant alloy, this suit is now impervious to fire!

EU Wii

This material has perplexing properties. I will try fusing it with this spare space suit.

Processing...complete.
Success! Behold my latest invention, the Scorch Guard!

Thanks to the heat-resistant alloy, this suit is now impervious to fire!

Nintendo Switch

This material has perplexing properties. I will try fusing it with this spare space suit.

Processing...complete.
Success! Behold my latest invention, the Scorch Guard!

Thanks to the heat-resistant alloy, this suit is now impervious to fire!

Collecting Justice Alloy

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

This object has pockets of air under its surface. It is perfect for the boots I am making.

Processing...complete.
Nano-assemblage of the Rush Boots is concluded!

These nullify wind resistance by circulating air beneath the soles.

You'll move faster and you'll no longer be blown away by puffy blowhogs' nasal blasts!

Collecting Prototype Detector

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

This contraption seems to react when it approaches treasure. I will connect it to my radar.

Processing...complete. The Treasure Gauge is now fully operational!

It will now appear on your monitor. The needle will move right as you approach treasure.

Collecting Five-man Napsack

US/EU GCN

This material looks comfortable. I will use it to patch the boss's favorite sleeping bag.

Seam test...conclusive.
Cross-stitching...successful.
The Napsack is complete!

When you have an unoccupied time interval, press and hold   to take a nap!

US/EU Wii

This material looks comfortable. I will use it to patch the boss's favorite sleeping bag.

Seam test...conclusive.
Cross-stitching...successful.
The Napsack is complete!

When you have an unoccupied time interval, press and hold   to take a nap!

Nintendo Switch

This material looks comfortable. I will use it to patch the boss's favorite sleeping bag.

Seam test...conclusive.
Cross-stitching...successful.
The Napsack is complete!

When you have an unoccupied time interval, press   to take a nap!

Collecting Spherical Atlas

US GCN

There is a device resembling a microchip embedded inside this sphere. Retrieving data...

...Error. I could only decode a portion of the data, but I did retrieve new geographic charts.

I will input this data into my planetary database and name it the Sphere Chart.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and access the Explorer Kit on the radar screen with  .

Now that we have this new data, you should explore the decoded territory tomorrow.

EU GCN

There is a device resembling a microchip embedded inside this sphere. Retrieving data...

...Error. I could only decode a portion of the data, but I did retrieve new geographic charts.

I will input this data into my planetary database and name it the Sphere Chart.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and access the Exploration Kit on the radar screen with  .

Now that we have this new data, you should explore the decoded territory tomorrow.

US/EU Wii

There is a device resembling a microchip embedded inside this sphere. Retrieving data...

...Error. I could only decode a portion of the data, but I did retrieve new geographic charts.

I will input this data into my planetary database and name it the Sphere Chart.

Press   to contact me and go to the Exploration Kit on the radar screen by pressing Left on  .

Now that we have this new data, you should explore the decoded territory tomorrow.

Nintendo Switch,,,

There is a device resembling a microchip embedded inside this sphere. Retrieving data...

...Error. I could only decode a portion of the data, but I did retrieve new geographic charts.

I will input this data into my planetary database and name it the Sphere Chart.

Press   to contact me and go to the Exploration Kit on the radar screen by pressing left on  .

Now that we have this new data, you should explore the decoded territory tomorrow.

Collecting Geographic Projection

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

This hemisphere also contains a hidden microchip! I will attempt to decrypt the stored data...

Decoding complete! As I surmised, this chip contains additional topographic data.

The data has been inputted into my database. I shall name it the Survey Chart!

Collecting The Key

US/EU GCN/Wii

This object seems familiar. I will combine it with the president's parallel-dimension controller.

ALERT!!! Sensors indicate a massive dimensional shift at a distant location.

I'm receiving a message from a far-flung dimension.
Displaying the message now...

"Challenge Mode can now be accessed from the title screen."

It appears to be total gibberish.
Hopefully the message has reached its intended recipient.

I will name this apparently worthless device the Key.

Nintendo Switch

This object seems familiar. I will combine it with the president's parallel-dimension controller.

ALERT! Sensors indicate a massive dimensional shift at a distant location.

I'm receiving a message from a far-flung dimension.
Displaying the message now...

"Challenge Mode can now be accessed from the title screen."

It appears to be total gibberish.
Hopefully the message has reached its intended recipient.

I will name this apparently worthless device the Key.

Collecting 10 ultra-spicy berries

US/EU GCN

Captain Olimar, my research on the red berries you discovered has yielded a powerful potion!

Behold the ultra-spicy spray!
Although it is untested, I believe it will have spectacular results.

Spray it on all your Pikmin by pressing Down on  .

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and confirm your berry count. Look at   on the radar screen.

US Wii

Captain Olimar, my research on the red berries you discovered has yielded a powerful potion!

Behold the ultra-spicy spray!
Although it is untested, I believe it will have spectacular results.

Spray it on all your Pikmin by pressing  .

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press   to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on  .

EU Wii

Captain Olimar, my research on the red berries you discovered has yielded a powerful potion!

Behold the ultra-spicy spray! Although it is untested, I believe it will have spectacular results.

Spray it on all your Pikmin by pressing  . Give it a try!

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press   to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on  .

Nintendo Switch

Captain Olimar, my research on the red berries you discovered has yielded a powerful potion!

Behold the ultra-spicy spray!
Although it is untested, I believe it will have spectacular results.

Spray it on all your Pikmin by pressing down on  .

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press   to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing left on  .

Collecting 10 ultra-bitter berries

US GCN

Captain Olimar, I have completed my research on the purple berries you discovered.

Behold the ultra-bitter spray!
It's untested, but I believe it will be highly effective.

Approach enemies and press Up on   to spray them.

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and confirm your berry count. Look at   on the radar screen.

EU GCN

Captain Olimar, I have completed my research on the purple berries you discovered.

Behold the ultra-bitter spray!
It's untested, but I believe it will be highly effective.

Approach enemies and press Up on   to spray them.

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press START/PAUSE to contact me and confirm your berry count. Look at   on the radar screen.

US/EU Wii

Captain Olimar, I have completed my research on the purple berries you discovered.

Behold the ultra-bitter spray!
It's untested, but I believe it will be highly effective.

Approach enemies and press   to spray them.

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press   to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on  .

Nintendo Switch

Captain Olimar, I have completed my research on the purple berries you discovered.

Behold the ultra-bitter spray!
It's untested, but I believe it will be highly effective.

Approach enemies and press up on   to spray them.

When necessary, I can produce
1 bottle of spray from
10 berries.

Press   to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on  .

Pikmin Extintion

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Disaster averted! All your Pikmin were wiped out yesterday, but their Onion just released a seed!

If Pikmin were machines, they could simply be repaired, but...

This single Pikmin is a precious rarity. I advise you to take better care of it.

Discovered Brute Knuckles

US/EU GCN/Wii

Processing... How strange. This atypical metal object came from inside that bizarre being.

...It appears to be a giant metal hand. Perhaps it is an ancient work of art?

Discovered Dream Material

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Processing... How bizarre. An item appears to have fallen out of that freakish creature.

It must have been a greedy beast to swallow something like this.

Discovered Amplified Amplifier

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

Processing... How odd. The gooey creature dissolved, leaving this curious item behind.

It appears to be coated in slime. Are you sure you want to collect this? ...Absolutely sure?

You'll toss just about anything in my hold! It would be nice if you cleaned occasionally!

EU Wii

Processing... How odd. The gooey creature dissolved, leaving this curious item behind.

It appears to be coated in slime. Are you sure you want to collect this? ...Absolutely sure?

You'll throw just about anything in my hold! It would be nice if you cleaned occasionally!

Discovered Professional Noisemaker

US/EU GCN/Wii

Processing... How curious. The wraith completely vanished! But what was it?

Surface-object scans indicate the presence of a bright red component!

Discovered Stellar Orb

US/EU GCN/Wii

That mechanized monstrosity is no longer functional!

An insect and a machine forming a symbiotic relationship? Life-forms here are beyond odd!

Initiating area scan... Glass sphere detected!

Discovered Justice Alloy

US/EU GCN/Wii

You've done it! That bird-beast will trouble you no more!

Processing... How curious. What's that impressive, mechanized masterpiece?

Discovered Forged Courage

US/EU GCN/Wii

My initial report indicates that the giant bulblax spat out some sort of object.

It looks fascinating, but it's drenched in that creature's internal juices. Disgusting!

... ... ... ... Oh, don't roll your eyes at me. I'll store it for you...

Nintendo Switch

My initial report indicates that the giant bulblax spat out some sort of object.

It looks fascinating, but it's drenched in that creature's internal juices. Disgusting!

...Oh, don't roll your eyes at me. I'll store it for you...

Discovered Repugnant Appendage

US/EU GCN/Wii

Ervvt! Olfactory sensors overloading! Approaching outer stink limits!

The stench must be emanating from that object...

Discovered Prototype Detector

US/EU GCN/Wii

How bizarre. This device is emitting black light. It must have been ingested by that creature.

What an absolutely repulsive life-form. Our return to Hocotate cannot come soon enough.

Discovered Five-man Napsack

US/EU GCN/Wii

Well done, Captain Olimar! You've defeated that freakish half-bird, half-serpent hybrid!

Oh, no. Don't tell me...
That treasure was ingested by that beast, wasn't it?

Discovered Spherical Atlas

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

It's inconceivable that such an immense object has been buried here for so long.

The design on the outer shell resembles the surface of the planet as seen from space!

Perhaps this can be used for something other than salvage.

But how will we ever lift it? I fear that even 100 red Pikmin will be unable to lift it!

Discovered Geographic Projection

US/EU GCN/Wii

Fascinating! This object is highly similar to the one you found in the Valley of Repose.

By examining this further, I may be able to extrapolate new planetary data!

Discovered The Key

US/EU GCN/Wii

Sweet victory! That giant insect's body has crumbled to dust!

I am quite relieved to know I won't have to store such an enormous bug.

...Analyzing soil samples.
... ... ... ...Anomaly detected. What's that glittering widget?

Nintendo Switch

Sweet victory! That giant insect's body has crumbled to dust!

I am quite relieved to know I won't have to store such an enormous bug.

Analyzing soil samples...
...Anomaly detected. What's that glittering widget?

Discovered The Key (Challenge Mode)

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

You have found a remarkable object! My analysis concludes it is a key to the next floor!

It looks oddly familiar...
Have I observed it before?
Perhaps I am mistaken.

It seems this treasure detects geomagnetic fields. It must have some geological effect.


Discovered The Key

US/EU GCN/Wii

Sweet victory! That giant insect's body has crumbled to dust!

I am quite relieved to know I won't have to store such an enormous bug.

...Analyzing soil samples.
... ... ... ...Anomaly detected. What's that glittering widget?

Nintendo Switch

Sweet victory! That giant insect's body has crumbled to dust!

I am quite relieved to know I won't have to store such an enormous bug.

Analyzing soil samples...
...Anomaly detected. What's that glittering widget?

Day 1 crash landing

US/EU GCN/Wii

Brrrzzzzzt! That was close.
I have averted a crash landing.
Running diagnostics...

Alert! Danger! Louie is missing.
He must have somehow fallen out of his cockpit.

...He is not responding via his communicator. He is either flouting protocol...or in danger!

Olimar! You must find Louie before he freezes to death in the cold of this planet!

Wait a moment! Look!

Nintnedo Switch

Brrrzzzzzt! That was close.
I have averted a crash landing.
Running diagnostics...

Alert! Danger! Louie is missing.
He must have somehow fallen out of his cockpit.

...He is not responding via his communicator. He is either flouting protocol...or in danger!

Olimar! You must find Louie before he freezes to death in the cold of this planet!

Wait a moment! Look!

Day 1 Louie discovers Pikmin sprout

US/EU GCN/Wii

Louie! The sprout that recently emerged is emitting a strange light and swaying hypnotically.

According to Olimar's exploration report, you should be able to pluck this sprout with  .

US/EU Wii

Louie! The sprout that recently emerged is emitting a strange light and swaying hypnotically.

According to Olimar's exploration report, you should be able to pluck this sprout with  .

Nintendo Switch

Louie! The sprout that recently emerged is emitting a strange light and swaying hypnotically.

According to Olimar's exploration report, you should be able to pluck this sprout with  .

Day 1 Louie discovers red Pikmin

US/EU GCN

Louie, this must be one of the Pikmin creatures from Olimar's report. It is staring at you.

You can use   to issue objectives to your Pikmin squad and even direct their movement.

You can disband your squad with  . Interesting...

Olimar's description of the creatures resembling Pikpik carrots was strikingly accurate.

Louie... My sensors have detected drool in the corner of your mouth. Are you all right?

US Wii

Louie, this must be one of the Pikmin creatures from Olimar's report. It is staring at you.

You can press Down on   to issue objectives to your Pikmin squad and direct their movement.

You can disband your squad with  . Interesting...

Olimar's description of the creatures resembling Pikpik carrots was strikingly accurate.

Louie... My sensors have detected drool in the corner of your mouth. Are you all right?

EU Wii

Louie, this must be one of the Pikmin creatures from Olimar's report. It is staring at you.

You can use   to throw a Pikmin and issue orders to it. Press   to call it back to you.

You can disband your squad with  . Interesting...

Olimar's description of the creatures resembling Pikpik carrots was strikingly accurate.

Louie... My sensors have detected drool in the corner of your mouth. Are you all right?

Nintendo Switch

Louie, this must be one of the Pikmin creatures from Olimar's report. It is staring at you.

You can use   to throw a Pikmin where you want it to take action. A squad of them can do a lot!

You can disband a squad of Pikmin that's following you by pressing  . Interesting...

Olimar's description of the creatures resembling Pikpik carrots was strikingly accurate.

Louie... My sensors have detected drool in the corner of your mouth. Are you all right?

Day 1 Louie discovers Courage Reactor

US/EU GCN

Perhaps this object is one of the treasures that we are searching for!

The only reason we found it here is because this is where you crash-landed. How fortunate!

I would like to appraise it, but you must regroup with Olimar first. Can you see him?

Press   to move the camera behind you,   to zoom, and   to change angles.

US Wii

Perhaps this object is one of the treasures that we are searching for!

The only reason we found it here is because this is where you crash-landed. How fortunate!

I would like to appraise it, but you must regroup with Olimar first. Can you see him?

Press   to move the camera behind you.

You can also press Left or Right on   to zoom and Up on   to change angles.

EU Wii

Perhaps this object is one of the treasures that we are searching for!

The only reason we found it here is because this is where you crash-landed. How fortunate!

I would like to appraise it, but you must regroup with Olimar first. Can you see him?

Press   to move the camera behind you.

You can also press Left or Right on   to zoom, and Up on   to change angles.

Nintendo Switch

Perhaps this object is one of the treasures that we are searching for!

The only reason we found it here is because this is where you crash-landed. How fortunate!

I would like to appraise it, but you must regroup with Olimar first. Can you see him?

Press   to move the camera behind you.

Also, press   to zoom in or out and up or down on   to change angles.

Oh! And press left or right on   to rotate the camera.

First time entering Emergence Cave

US/EU GCN

Intriguing... My heat sensors indicate that this hole's interior is warmer than on the surface.

Analysis suggests subterranean areas may support different life-forms than the surface.

If you wish to check underground terrain, press START/PAUSE to communicate with me.

I am not just a ship... I am an all-purpose support pod!

US/EU Wii

Intriguing... My heat sensors indicate that this hole's interior is warmer than on the surface.

Analysis suggests danger lies ahead, but the promise of treasure is tantalizing.

If you wish to check underground terrain, press   to communicate with me.

I am not just a ship... I am an all-purpose support pod!


Nintendo Switch

Intriguing... My heat sensors indicate that this hole's interior is warmer than on the surface.

Analysis suggests danger lies ahead, but the promise of treasure is tantalizing.

If you wish to check underground terrain, press   to communicate with me.

I am not just a ship... I am an all-purpose support pod!

First time resurfacing

US GCN/Wii/NS, EU GCN

You have successfully returned to the planet's surface! Excellent decision making, gentlemen!

We must celebrate your first successful spelunking expedition!

You've gathered a large amount of data that needs in-depth analysis.

I shall send a report back to the president tonight detailing your progress.

EU Wii

You have successfully returned to the planet's surface! Excellent decision making, gentlemen!

We must celebrate the success of your spelunking expedition!

You've gathered a large amount of data that needs in-depth analysis.

I shall send a report back to the president tonight detailing your progress.

First evening

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Olimar! Louie! The sun will be setting soon. Call all of the Pikmin to you!

This planet's native nocturnal life-forms are ferocious, and therefore dangerous.

Load your Pikmin into the Onion and yourselves into my hull so we can take refuge in low orbit.

Pikmin in your squad will enter the Onion on their own at day's end, so call them all to you.

Discovering sublevel entrance

US/EU GCN

This hole appears to be quite deep. My sensors indicate more treacherous terrain ahead.

Louie, you do recall that you can adjust the camera with  ,  , and  , correct?

Your expression suggests you do. Excellent! Then approach the hole and press   to enter it!

US/EU Wii

This hole appears to be quite deep. My sensors indicate more treacherous terrain ahead.

Louie, you do recall that you can adjust the camera with   and Up, Left, and Right on  , correct?

Your expression suggests you do. Excellent!

Don't worry, all your Pikmin will follow you. Approach the hole and press   to enter it!

Nintendo Switch

This hole appears to be quite deep. My sensors indicate more treacherous terrain ahead.

Louie, you do recall that you can adjust the camera with   and up, down, left, and right on  , yes?

Your expression suggests you do. Excellent!

Don't worry, all your Pikmin will follow you. Approach the hole and press   to enter it!

Discovering exit geyser

US/EU GCN

Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!

Sensors indicate it has enough power to launch you into the air. Approach it and press   to try!

US/EU Wii

Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!

Sensors indicate it has enough power to launch you into the air. Approach it and press   to try!

Nintendo Switch

Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!

Sensors indicate it has enough power to launch you into the air. Approach it and press   to try!

Discovering 100 Pikmin field limit

US/EU GCN/Wii

Olimar! We have a crisis! The Onion has stopped producing Pikmin seeds! Is it a malfunction?

Wait... Intriguing! Readings show an increase in the number of Pikmin inside the Onion.

Apparently the Onion will not allow more than 100 Pikmin on the planet's surface at one time.

Captain Olimar! Your report from your previous visit seems to be lacking some important details!

Sustained leader damage

US GCN

Your space suit has sustained damage! Excessive damage to the suit could be life threatening.

If you sustain too much damage, I'm afraid to say the day's operations will end immediately.

I have no suit-repair facilities, so you must repair your suit yourself at the end of each day.

Your space suit power meter is the round gauge on the bottom-left. Pay close attention to it.

Day 2 first wooden gate destroyed

US/EU GCN

How could Pikmin destroy such a massive wall? When massed, their might is ferocious!

Louie! Did Olimar instruct you on proper Pikmin-commanding protocol?

Apparently not. Olimar!
You are failing in your duty as a superior! Allow me to explain...

Press   to grab Pikmin and release to throw them. Call them into a group with  .

Press   to disband the group. Use   to issue orders and objectives to the group.

  is useful for swarming Pikmin around treasure and enemies, or making them march in a line!

US/EU Wii

How could Pikmin destroy such a massive wall? When massed, their might is ferocious!

Louie! Did Olimar instruct you on proper Pikmin-commanding protocol?

Apparently not. Olimar! You are failing in your duty as a superior! Allow me to explain.

Press   to grab Pikmin and release to throw them. Call them into a group with  .

Press   to disband the group. Point at the screen and press Down on   to issue orders.

Press Down on   to swarm Pikmin on treasure and enemies or make them march in a line!

Nintendo Switch

How could Pikmin destroy such a massive wall? When massed, their might is ferocious!

Louie! Did Olimar instruct you on proper Pikmin-commanding protocol?

Apparently not. Olimar! You are failing in your duty as a superior! Allow me to explain.

Press   to grab Pikmin and release to throw them. Call them into a group with  .

Press   to disband the group.

To give orders, hold   while moving  . It's handy for giving orders to groups!

You can review these directions anytime by pressing  .

Discover Spiderwort mold

US GCN/Wii/NS, EU GCN

What is this? A strange, moldlike botanical entity has spread across the ground here.

Interesting. I am detecting other plant life suffocating beneath it.

EU Wii

What is this? A strange, mold-like botanical entity has spread across the ground here.

Interesting. I am detecting other plant life suffocating beneath it.

Discover ultra-spicy spray effects

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Astounding! The heads of the Pikmin are glowing, and they seem extremely agitated.

The ultra-spicy spray appears to increase Pikmin speed and attack power! What a discovery!

Discover ultra-bitter spray effects

US/EU GCN/Wii

Most impressive! This fierce beast became as hard as stone in a mere instant!

The ultra-bitter extract seems to have a side effect that stops beasts in their tracks!!!

Nintendo Switch

Most impressive! This fierce beast became as hard as stone in a mere instant!

The ultra-bitter extract seems to have a side effect that stops beasts in their tracks!

Yellow Onion awakening (unused?)

US GCN

The yellow Onion has awakened! You should pluck the seeds it released as soon as they sprout!

Meeting yellow Pikmin

US GCN/Wii/NS, EU GCN

The yellow Pikmin have climbed down the tree and are staring in this direction!

They appear to like high places and seem to be quite light.
They also have very large ears.

If I had named them, they would be called ear Pikmin, but I will use the name Olimar gave them.

Curious... My static electricity sensors are reacting violently. What could this mean?

EU Wii

A yellow Pikmin has climbed down the tree and is staring in this direction!

They appear to like high places and seem to be quite light.
They also have very large ears.

If I had named them, they would be called ear Pikmin, but I will use the name Olimar gave them.

Curious... My static electricity sensors are reacting violently. What could this mean?

Blue Onion awakening (unused?)

US GCN

The blue Onion has awakened! Pluck the seeds it released as soon as they sprout!

Meeting Blue Pikmin

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

At last, you have encountered them! They seem to have gill-like ducts on their cheeks.

They must be blue Pikmin!
Like the other types, they look to you for direction.

While they are indeed surviving naturally, they still seem to long for a valiant leader.

Meeting Purple Pikmin

US GCN/Wii, EU GCN

Amazing! A purple Pikmin! It has hair...and is quite stocky. It seems very heavy and strong.

This kind of Pikmin was not mentioned in your report, Olimar. It must be an entirely new type!

Transforming Pikmin by tossing them into flowers? Intriguing... Perhaps there are others...?


NS/EU Wii

Amazing! A purple Pikmin! It has hair...and is quite stocky. It seems very heavy and strong.

This kind of Pikmin was not mentioned in your report, Olimar. It must be an entirely new type!

Transforming Pikmin by throwing them into flowers? Intriguing... Perhaps there are others...?

Purple Pikmin in the hull

US/EU GCN

Good morning! It should please you to know the purple Pikmin are lodged safely in my hull.

The confines of my interior seem to suit them perfectly, though they do occasionally tickle me.

Stand in the ring of light below me and press   to call the purple Pikmin out.

US Wii

Good morning! It should please you to know the purple Pikmin are lodged safely in my hull.

The confines of my interior seem to suit them perfectly, though they do occasionally tickle me.

Stand in the ring of light below me and press   to call the purple Pikmin out.

EU Wii

Greetings! It should please you to know the purple Pikmin are lodged safely in my hull.

The confines of my interior seem to suit them perfectly, though they do occasionally tickle me.

Stand in the ring of light below me and press   to call the purple Pikmin out.

Nintendo Switch

Good morning! It should please you to know the purple Pikmin are lodged safely in my hull.

The confines of my interior seem to suit them perfectly, though they do occasionally tickle me.

Stand in the ring of light below me and press   to call the purple Pikmin out.

Meeting White Pikmin

US/EU GCN/Wii/NS

Incredible! A white Pikmin! It is tiny, but looks distinctly swift. Its eyes are an unseemly red.

This type of Pikmin was not mentioned in your notes, Olimar. It must be an entirely new type!

Our data record on this type is a blank page, since a certain captain never documented them.

You must experiment and make detailed observations for the benefit of future generations.

White Pikmin in the hull

US/EU GCN

Good morning! The white Pikmin are lodged with the purple ones in my hull.

The two types are sleeping well, and do not quarrel. I have made them most comfortable.

You can call out the white Pikmin by standing in the light beneath me and pressing  .

On a separate note, be wary of overworking yourselves. Taking a break can be courageous, too.

To retire early for the day, press START/PAUSE to access the radar screen, then press  .

US Wii

Good morning! The white Pikmin are lodged with the purple ones in my hull.

The two types are sleeping well and do not quarrel. I have made them most comfortable.

You can call out the white Pikmin by standing in the light beneath me and pressing  .

On a separate note, be wary of overworking yourselves. Taking a break can be courageous, too.

To retire early for the day, press   and then press Right on  .

EU Wii

The white Pikmin are safely lodged in my hull.

It provides most comfortable quarters for white and purple Pikmin alike.

You can call out the white Pikmin by standing in the light beneath me and pressing  .

On a separate note, be wary of overworking yourselves. Taking a break can be courageous, too.

To retire early for the day, press   and then press Right on  .

Nintendo Switch

Good morning! The white Pikmin are lodged with the purple ones in my hull.

The two types are sleeping well and do not quarrel. I have made them most comfortable.

You can call out the white Pikmin by standing in the light beneath me and pressing  .

On a separate note, be wary of overworking yourselves. Taking a break can be courageous, too.

To retire early for the day, press   and then press right on  .

First White Pikmin eaten

US/EU GCN/Wii

Intriguing! The creature showed symptoms of poisoning after consuming the white Pikmin.

Perhaps white Pikmin excrete a poisonous substance when chewed. How fascinating.

Day 2 introduction

US/EU GCN

Good morning, workers! Ready for another day of toiling for the profit of your company?

The Pikmin seem to still be asleep inside their Onion. What lazy creatures!

No wonder they lack survival skills. Stand beneath the Onion and press   to call them out.

US/EU Wii

Good morning, workers! Ready for another day of toiling for the profit of your company?

The Pikmin seem to still be asleep inside their Onion. What lazy creatures!

No wonder they lack survival skills. Stand beneath the Onion and press   to call them out.

Nintendo Switch

Good morning, workers! Ready for another day of toiling for the profit of your company?

The Pikmin seem to still be asleep inside their Onion. What lazy creatures!

No wonder they lack survival skills. Stand beneath the Onion and press   to call them out.

Discovering ultra-spicy nectar

US/EU GCN

The red liquid you see contains refined ultra-spicy essence. One drop contains one dose.

Press Down on   to spray this extract on your entire group.

US/EU Wii

The red liquid you see contains refined ultra-spicy essence. One drop contains one dose.

Press   to spray this extract on your entire group.

Have you tried it yet?

Nintendo Switch

The red liquid you see contains refined ultra-spicy essence. One drop contains one dose.

Press down on   to spray this extract on your entire group.

Have you tried it yet?

Discovering ultra-bitter nectar

US/EU GCN

The purple drop you see contains refined ultra-bitter essence. One drop contains one dose.

Use it on hostile creatures. Approach the creatures and press Up on   to spray.

US/EU Wii

The purple drop you see contains refined ultra-bitter essence. One drop contains one dose.

Use it on hostile creatures. Approach the creatures and press   to spray.

Have you tried it yet?

Sublevel entrance appears (Challenge Mode)

US/EU GCN/Wii

A hole that continues deeper underground has opened! Journey deeper for more treasures!

Exit geyser appears (Challenge Mode)

US/EU GCN/Wii

Look! The ground has cracked, indicating an inactive geyser. Have your Pikmin dig here.

Resurface after collecting Spherical Atlas

US/EU GCN/Wii

Olimar and Louie, since you will explore a new area tomorrow, today's work is done!

...What? You still want to work?! Unacceptable! You may not realize it, but you are exhausted!

You should take a much-needed rest, as you have all the time you need to collect treasure!

Haste makes waste, so take it slow and steady.

Camera controls 1 (unused?)

US GCN

What are your thoughts, Captain Olimar? Has this planet changed since your first visit?

I am certain discoveries you missed before await detection by your more-experienced eyes.

I would suggest you appraise your surroundings carefully.

For safety's sake, I shall review camera controls with you. First, to face forward, press  .

Camera controls 2 (unused?)

US GCN

To rotate the camera, slightly depress   and move the camera with  .

Camera controls 3 (unused?)

US GCN

Next, if you want to zoom the camera, press  .

Camera controls 4 (unused?)

US GCN

Press   repeatedly to scroll through the three levels of zoom.

Camera controls 5 (unused?)

US GCN

Finally, to adjust camera angles, press  , which is above  .

Camera controls 6 (unused?)

US GCN

Press   repeatedly to switch between the two different angles.

Camera controls 7 (unused?)

US GCN

That is my entire explanation. Olimar, you look bored. Louie... You look confused.

If you fail to learn these basic skills, you will never survive in the cutthroat corporate world.

Discovering Emergence Cave

  • EU Wii is only different on the back end for some reason.

US/EU GCN

Interesting... Warm air is welling up from the hole in the ground before you.

What could lie underground? ...What is wrong? You both show expressions of unease.

Do not fear! The leader's group of Pikmin will join you. I shall dispatch my research pod, too.

Approach the hole and press   to jump in!

US Wii

Interesting... Warm air is welling up from the hole in the ground before you.

What could lie underground? ...What is wrong? You both show expressions of unease.

Do not fear! The leader's group of Pikmin will join you. I shall dispatch my research pod, too.

Approach the hole and press   to jump in!

EU Wii

Interesting... Warm air is welling up from the hole in the ground before you.

What could lie underground? ...What is wrong? You both show expressions of unease.

Do not fear! The leader's group of Pikmin will join you. I shall dispatch my research pod, too.

Separated Pikmin will head to the Onion. Approach the hole and press   to jump in!

Discovering Hole of Beasts

US/EU GCN/Wii

Krrzt! Bzzrrt! Biological sensors are reacting violently. The readings are ominous.

A beast of unknown power lurks in these depths. A large Pikmin group would be reassuring.

My sound sensors are picking up hostile roars of many beasts. Expect dangerous encounters.

Sensors are also showing extreme heat pockets. You may need flame-resistant Pikmin...

But my records indicate no such data! Are my records incomplete?

Discovering Citadel of Spiders

US/EU GCN/Wii

Krzzt! My sensors are giving out foreboding signals. These signals could very well mean...

...that this hole is filled with wretched, nasty bugs! Vicious, program-terminating bugs!

Discovering White Flower Garden

  • The   icon is meant to be larger but it doesn't look like it supports the span text size

US/EU GCN

Astounding! My metal detectors are reacting violently. What could be down below?

If you find trouble below, press START/PAUSE to contact me and press   on the radar screen.

The exploration pod will drop its loot to make room to carry you, Louie, and the Pikmin to safety.

US/EU Wii

Astounding! My metal detectors are reacting violently. What could be down below?

If you find trouble below, press   to contact me and press Right on   on the radar screen.

The exploration pod will drop its loot to make room to carry you, Louie, and the Pikmin to safety.

Discovering Subterranean Complex

US/EU GCN/Wii

Interesting... My metal detectors are reacting violently!

I can only conclude that there may be some sort of machine below, but that seems illogical...