“Look around by tilting , and move to change your view. Press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
P4 buttons
“Look around by tilting , and move to change your view. Press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
#3 Command Formations
Button Template
“Press or to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing and at the same time.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
P4 buttons
“Press or to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing and at the same time.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
#4 Disband
Button Template
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
P4 buttons
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
#6 Rush
Button Template
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
P4 buttons
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
#10 Snack Catch
Button Template
“When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use to throw them a bone.” – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
P4 buttons
“When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use to throw them a bone.” – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
Outlined buttons
#2 Checking Your Surroundings
#2 Checking Your Surroundings
Button template
“Look around by tilting , and move to change your view. Press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
P4 buttons
“Look around by tilting , and move to change your view. Press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
#3 Command Formations
Button Template
“Press or to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing and at the same time.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
P4 buttons
“Press or to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing and at the same time.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
#4 Disband
Button Template
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
P4 buttons
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
#6 Rush
Button Template
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
P4 buttons
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
#10 Snack Catch
Button Template
“When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use to throw them a bone.” – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
P4 buttons
“When your Rescue Pup has earned a treat, approach your pal, then use to throw them a bone.” – Carol Shepherd, 72nd Captain
Pikmin button sets
Nintendo GameCube Controller
Button ID
Pikmin
Pikmin 2
pad
c
a
b
x
y
z
l
r
Wii Remote and Nunchuk
Button ID
Pikmin
Pikmin 2
Pikmin 3
pad
padu
padr
padd
padl
a
b
1
2
-
+
home
stick
c
z
shake
Wii U Gamepad or Wii U Pro Controller
Button ID
Pikmin 3
lstick
pad
padu
padr
padd
padl
a
b
x
y
l
r
zl
zr
-
+
home
gamepad
Nintendo Switch Joy-Con or Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
Button ID
Pikmin
Pikmin 2
Pikmin 3
Pikmin 4
lstick
lsticku
lstickr
lstickd
lstickl
lstickud
lsticklr
lstickclick
rstick
rsticku
rstickr
rstickd
rstickl
rstickud
rsticklr
rstickclick
padu
padr
padd
padl
a
b
x
y
l
r
zl
zr
-
+
home
stick
sticku
stickr
stickd
stickl
stickud
sticklr
stickclick
faceu
facer
faced
facel
faceud
faceud
facelr
facelr
sl
sr
Controls notes Pikmin 4
#1 Rescue Journal
“This is where you'll find advice left by captains both past and present. I have no doubt the knowledge and wisdom they share here will guide you well.” – Erma Shepherd, Captain in Command
“Look around by tilting , and move to change your view. Press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
Single Joy-Con
“Look around by holding down while tilting . Quickly press to look straight ahead in a snap. Remember—you must always remain vigilant.” – Nilman Shepherd, 5th Captain
How to unlock: Rescue Shepherd.
#3 Command Formations
Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
“Press or to select personnel and issue precise orders to your units. Quickly select your Rescue Pup by pressing and at the same time.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
Single Joy-Con
“Press to select the personnel you need, then issue your orders.” – Kalm Shepherd, 12th Captain
How to unlock: Pluck the first Red Pikmin on day 1.
#4 Disband
Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
Single Joy-Con
“Use + to leave only vital personnel in your squad. Disband a second time when you're ready to go solo.” – Danne Shepherd, 21st Captain
How to unlock: Unknown
#5 Auto Target Lock
“When the Auto Target Lock cursor finds the target you want, press to manually lock onto that target. Press again to unlock or switch targets.” – Rose Shepherd, 29th Captain
How to unlock: Go near any of the following enemies while the enemy isn't dead or frozen, and while being able to lock onto it;
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
Single Joy-Con
“Charge up your Rescue Pup's power to the max with , then release to Rush. You'll be able to run, smash, shake, and break through all kinds of trouble!” – Morgan Shepherd, 38th Captain
How to unlock: Rescue Shepherd.
#7 Command
Pro Controller and Dual Joy-Con
“When you have trouble finding a castaway or anything else you're looking for, use + to command your Rescue Pup to sniff them out.” – Dave Shepherd, 44th Captain
Single Joy-Con
“When you have trouble finding a castaway or anything else you're looking for, use + to command your Rescue Pup to sniff them out.” – Dave Shepherd, 44th Captain
“If you have a bomb in your hand when a giant critter is about to attack, pull a bait and switch to leave them with the bomb to eat rather than you.” – Maya Shepherd, 83rd Captain
How to unlock: Have a bomb-rock in your inventory.
Controls notes Pikmin 3
Moving
Wii U
Pro Controller/Gamepad: “Move with .”
Wii Remote and Nunchuk: “Move with .”
Nintendo Switch
Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: “Move with .”
Single Joy-Con: “Move with .”
How to obtain
Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
Using the Whistle
Wii U
Pro Controller/Gamepad: “Press to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold longer to increase the whistle's range.”
Wii Remote and Nunchuk: “Press to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold longer to increase the whistle's range.”
Stylus mode: “While touching and sliding on the to aim, press to blow your whistle and call Pikmin over.”
Nintendo Switch
Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: “Press to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold longer to increase the whistle's range.”
Single Joy-Con: “Press to blow the whistle and call Pikmin over. Hold longer to increase the whistle's range.”
How to obtain
Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
Throwing
Wii U
Pro Controller/Gamepad/Wii Remote and Nunchuk: “Take aim and press to throw.”
Stylus mode: “Touch and slide on the to aim, then tap quickly to throw.”
Nintendo Switch
Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con: “Take aim with the cursor, then press to throw.”
Single Joy-Con: “Take aim with the cursor, then press to throw.”
How to obtain
Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
Plucking #1
Wii U
Pro Controller/Gamepad:
North America: “Press to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to cancel.”
Europe: “Press to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to stop.”
Wii Remote and Nunchuk:
North America: “Press to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to cancel.”
Europe: “Press to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to stop.”
Nintendo Switch
Pro Controller/Dual Joy-Con:
North America: “Press to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to cancel.”
Europe: “Press to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to stop.”
Single Joy-Con:
North America: “Press to pluck nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to cancel.”
Europe: “Press to begin plucking nearby Pikmin sprouts. Press to stop.”
How to obtain
Comes pre-installed with the Exploration Notes app on the KopPad.
“The most plentiful species on the planet, they are quite ferocious despite their appearance, using their massive jaws to swallow Pikmin whole. Frontal assaults result in disaster; attacks from behind are more successful. Attacking their legs is also effective.”
Reel notes
“This nocturnal hunter feeds mostly on small animals returning to their nests at night.”
Pikmin 2
Olimar's notes
“Red Bulborb Oculus kageyamii russus Grub-dog family This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the red bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.”
Louie's notes
“Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.”
British English Wii
“Plump specimens are best roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.”
Pikmin 3
Alph's comments
American English
“Structural flaws: eyestalks, back Weight: 10 Only a very confident designer would waive through issues like bright-red warning coloration and a tendency to sleep in broad daylight. There's no way a frontal assault on this thing will work, so we have to get creative. I'm thinking we should hit its back hard while it sleeps, or maybe target those thin-looking eyestalks.”
British English
“Structural flaws: eyestalks, back Weight: 10 Only a very confident designer would waive through issues like bright red warning colouration and a tendency to sleep in broad daylight. There's no way a frontal assault on this thing will work, so we have to get creative. I'm thinking we should hit its back hard while it sleeps, or maybe targeting those thin-looking eyestalks.”
Brittany's comments
“The white polka dots on red is quite a look. Something about it is familiar, but where— Ah. Right. It reminds me of the captain. Not the polka dots—I mean the way it snores as it naps in the sun.”
Charlie's comments
“This red bruiser gobbles up Pikmin like candy. The standard approach is to attack from behind while it's still asleep. That may seem callous, but it would do the same to you if it could. Stow those feelings and strike!”
Louie's comments
“Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.”
Olimar's comments
American English
“Bulborb Oculus kageyamii russus Grub-dog family This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.”
British English
“Bulborb Oculus kageyamii russus Grub-dog family This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grub-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the spotty bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic bulborb. Subspecies of varied colours have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.”
Pikmin 4
Dalmo's notes
“It has wide, googly eyes on protruding stalks, a mouth meant to swallow prey in one large gulp, and powerful, red and white polka-dotted hindquarters. It's fierce, and yet it's somehow quite endearing. Be wary of getting lured in by its disarming mien!”
Olimar's notes
“This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the Grub-Dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most Grub-Dogs, the creature's cranium comprises half of its total length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Originally classified as the Spotty Bulborb, further research has reclassified this species as the basic Bulborb. Subspecies of varied colors have recently been discovered, but academics are divided into two rival camps over how to handle their classification.”
Louie's notes
“Plump specimens are best spit-roasted whole, stuffed with a lime and a slab of bacon. Baste frequently to ensure a magnificently moist haunch.”
Hey! Pikmin
“The S.S. Dolphin II said it sleeps during the day, but the one I met was awake. I pointed this out and the ship said, "I meant during the day on Hocotate." After defeating it, we found an object rich in Sparklium. It's possible that the creature considers such objects a delicacy.”
Other notes
Pikmin Nintendo Player's Guide
“This large organism has the familiar mandibles and cranial morphology of the grab-dog family, as well as the characteristic bulging eyes. As with most grub-dogs, its cranium comprises half of the organism's length and girth. Showing a scarlet abdomen with white spots, this creature is primarily nocturnal, choosing to prey upon smaller creatures returning to their nests. Juvenile greater grub-dogs live in treetops until developing spots, then fall to the ground to begin a similar predatory behavior.”
“Throw Pikmin at the adult spotty bulborb's back while marching the rest of your troop into its feet. Steer clear of the bulborb's mouth.”
Pikmin Nintendo Power booklet
“These nocturnal creatures are very common. Capable of surviving in a variety of habitats, bulborbs spend nearly all of their time searching for food. Their favorite meal? Raw Pikmin, of course.”
Pikmin 2 Nintendo Player's Guide
“The weakest of the larger Bulborbs, the Red Bulborb can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Since it is a nocturnal species, most of the Red Bulborbs that you encounter in the daytime will be asleep to start. Sneak up on them from behind and hit them with a stream of flying Pikmin.”
New Play Control! Pikmin European website
“Can anything polka-dotted be dangerous? If it’s a hungry Bulborb, you bet. Its big eyes on the top of its head are as big as its stomach. But the eyes can’t see what’s going on behind it. From the back is the perfect place to strike and swarm this beast.”
Pikmin 3 website
“It's considered one of the weakest of the Bulborbs, but can still hold its own against a good-sized Pikmin squad. Attack from behind to gain the advantage. Weakest point: eyeballs.”
Pikmin 3 Prima Guide
“These large creatures use their jaws to gobble up several Pikmin with each bite. Whenever possible, use a large squad of Pikmin to charge the creature from the rear. If brute force isn’t an option, throw Red Pikmin and Rock Pikmin onto the creature’s back. During an extended battle, it’s important to retrieve your Pikmin as the Bulborb shakes them off.”
“A colorful Bulborb with white spots on a red abdomen. Being nocturnal, it sleeps during the day, but it is ferocious and will swallow whole anything it sees. The creatures in the Grub-Dog family are at the top of the food pyramid.
○ What is the Grub-Dog family?
They were named Grub-Dogs because of the way they walk on two legs like space dogs.
Feature #1: Nocturnality
It sleeps during the day and does not wake up unless its territory is entered, but it becomes active and searches for prey around sunset.
(Image text:
"(Day) Sleeping"
"(Night) Eyes glow red")
Feature #2: How it recognizes other members of the same clade
As it grows, the body color becomes darker, and it is recognized by the spots that appear on its abdomen.
(Image text: "Larvae without spots are sometimes preyed upon")
Feature #3: Large eyes
The eyeballs become large in order to catch faint light at night. Because of this, the eyelids cannot close completely, and it blinks by stretching and contracting the well-developed iris.”
Temporal Mechanism notes
Pikmin 2
Olimar's journal
“While exploring this warped land, I got the feeling that time passed faster than usual. Upon researching it further, I realized it was just my mind playing tricks on me. But, whenever I touch this object I can feel the space-time continuum bending! Woah... Suddenly, this all seems very hard to believe. I need a nap.”
American English Nintendo GameCube / Nintendo Switch
“While exploring this warped land, I got the feeling that time passed faster than usual. Upon researching it further, I realized it was just my mind playing tricks on me. But whenever I touch this object I can feel the space-time continuum bending! Whoa... Suddenly, this all seems very hard to believe. I need a nap.”
Sales pitch
“Believe! Believe in the future, in dreams, in unknown wonders, like this broken time machine part. This does not work, so there is no way to confirm its abilities, but surely your heart believes.”
Nintendo Switch
“Believe! Believe in the future, in dreams, in unknown wonders, like this broken time-machine part. This does not work, so there is no way to confirm its abilities, but surely your heart believes.”
Pikmin 4
Schnauz's notes
“This piece of technology doesn't work, so there's no way to confirm it...but I believe in my heart of hearts that it is part of a time machine. A foolish belief, maybe. But I have faith that the future holds many great things, and this is simply a sign of what's to come!”
Olimar's notes
“I was entranced by the longer needle as it spun round and round, and I completely lost track of time. This object doesn't strike me as otherworldly, but whenever I look at it, it's like I can feel the space-time continuum bending around me!”
Louie's notes
“The long stick ticks along a lot faster than the short one. If I had to pick, I'd choose the laid-back one.”
Aspiration-Ritual Ball
Child of the Earth
Double Dragon-Eyed Scope
Fire-Breathing Feast
Lesser Mock Bottom
Mysterious Carriage
Orb of Destruction
Perforated Raft
Satellite Shield
Snack Bean
Sunseed Berry
Talisman of Life (Moon)
Temporal Mechanism
Blue Onion
Flarlic
Yellow Onion
Bulborb
Dwarf Bulborb
Female Sheargrub
Fiery Blowhog
Iridescent Flint Beetle
Male Sheargrub
Porquillion
White Spectralids
Wolpole
Bag
Dirt wall
Electric gate
Paper bag
Breakable pot
Potted plant
Water body
Clay bridge
Climbing wall
Clipboard
Clipboard
Dirt-mound
Burgeoning Spiderwort
Egg
1-Pellet Posy
Raw material pile
Massive Lid
Happiness Emblem
Survival Container
Milk Lid
Imperative Cookie
Breadbug
Cloaking Burrow-nit
Female Sheargrub
Male Sheargrub
Violet Candypop Bud
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