Candy pop Buds are large flowers with fleshy petals and are found in all three Pikmin games. When Pikmin are tossed into these gigantic blossoms, they spit out new Pikmin seeds which match the color of their petals. In Pikmin, Candy pops will wither after 50 Pikmin are thrown in, but this number was reduced to 5 in the second game, likely due to the 2 new species. Using Pikmin of the same color as the flower will not count against this limit, although they will be reverted to leaf Pikmin and planted in the ground.
In Pikmin 3 they have a different appearence, consisting of a large bucket-like cup in the middle of the flower, most likely as a "target" for captains to aim pikmin. They also behave differently, as they stay closed until they are approached.
Olimar notes in a journal entry state that Candy pop Buds could be the next step in Pikmin evolution, and in another that Candy pops could be the same species.
Candy pop Buds were very helpful in Pikmin 2 more than Pikmin 1. For example, Violet and White Candy pop Buds are the only way to obtain more Puprle Pikmin and White Pikmin. But, like said above, Candy pop Buds can make 50 Pikmin in Pikmin 1. And in Pikmin 2, Candy pop Buds can only produce 5 Pikmin.
Crimson Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
|---|---|
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| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Flora rufusia |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | Pikmin The Forest Navel The Distant Spring The Final Trial Pikmin 3 Distant Tundra (x2) Formidable Oak |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Bulblax Kingdom Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode stages | Pikmin 3 Battle Enemies Formidable Oak Remix (x4) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Crimson Candy pop Buds are red Candy pop Buds found in all three Pikmin games. When non-red Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Red Pikmin. If Red Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud (which only applies to Pikmin 2). In Pikmin, this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Red Pikmin, but Red Pikmin themselves do count against the limit.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of red Pikmin seeds. The Pikmin, the candy pop flowers, and the Pikmin Onions are not easily explained by current theories of the xenobotanical sciences, and thus have not yet been appropriately studied and classified."
Louie's Notes
"This spicy flower combusts upon contact with the tongue. Keep fire-retardant condiments within arm's reach!"
Nintendo Player's Guide
"Toss 5 Pikmin of any color into this flower, and it will produce five Red Pikmin sprouts."
A picture of the crimson candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
Official art from Pikmin 2 of the crimson candypop bud.
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A crimson candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
Golden Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Flora aurumia |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | Pikmin The Forest Navel The Distant Spring The Final Trial Pikmin 3 Distant Tundra (x5) Formidable Oak (x4) |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Glutton's Kitchen |
| Challenge Mode stages | Pikmin 3 Defeat Bosses Vehemoth Phosbat (x3) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Golden Candypop Buds are yellow Candy pop Buds found in the first three Pikmin games. When non-Yellow Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Yellow Pikmin. If Yellow Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candy pop Bud (which only applies to Pikmin 2). In Pikmin, this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Yellow Pikmin, but Yellow Pikmin themselves do count against the limit.
This particular Candy pop Bud is the rarest kind in Pikmin 2, as only one is found, inside the Glutton's Kitchen on Sublevel 3.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of yellow Pikmin seeds. Current research has yet to produce any theories as to precisely what kind of interaction causes the Pikmin to change color to match the color of this flower's petals."
Louie's Notes
"This tart flower's acidic juices can burn a hole through a frying pan. Eating it would be unwise."
Nintendo Player's Guide
"The rare Golden Candy pop Bud transforms any Pikmin type into Yellow Pikmin sprouts."
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A golden candy pop bud from Pikmin 2.
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Official art of a Golden Candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
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A Golden Candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
Lapis Lazuli Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin, Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Flora cobaltium |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | Pikmin The Distant Spring The Final Trial Pikmin 3 Tropical Wilds (x4) Formidable Oak |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Frontier Cavern Snagret Hole Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode stages | Pikmin 3 Battle Enemies Twilight River Remix (x2) Beastly Cavern (x2) Collect Treasure Beastly Cavern (x2) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Lapis Lazuli Candy pop Buds are blue Candy pop Buds found in every Pikmin game. When non-Blue Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Blue Pikmin. If Blue Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the 5 Pikmin limit per Candy pop Bud (which only applies to Pikmin 2). In Pikmin, this bud could be used up to 50 times to get massive amounts of Blue pikmin, but Blue pikmin themselves do count against the limit. It is named after a semi-precious dark blue mineral called Lapis Lazuli. Finding them can generally be taken as an indication that one or more bodies of water is found nearby or ahead.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"No matter what color Pikmin is tossed into the bosom of this flower, it spits out the same number of blue Pikmin. This family of plant boasts soft, fleshy leaves, the sinewy tendrils of which allow the flower to open and close repeatedly over the course of a day."
Louie's Notes
"This flower's tough texture makes it unsuitable for salads, but its bright blue hue makes for a grandiose garnish!"
Nintendo Player's Guide
"This Candy pop bud is a sign that water is near. It creates Blue Pikmin."
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A lapis lazuli candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
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Official art of the lapis lazuli candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
The lapis lazuli candypop bud from the enemy reel in the first Pikmin game.
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A lapis lazuli candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
Violet Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Flora puniceus |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | None |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Emergence Cave Subterranean Complex Frontier Cavern Hole of Beasts Bulblax Kingdom Snagret Hole Citadel of Spiders Glutton's Kitchen Shower Room Submerged Castle Cavern of Chaos |
| Challenge Mode stages | Pikmin 3 Collect Treasure Thirsty Desert |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Violet Candy pop Buds are purple Candy pop Buds found in Pikmin 2 and Mission Mode in Pikmin 3. When non-purple Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Purple Pikmin. Candy pops are the only method to obtaining White and Purple Pikmin. If Purple Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the five Pikmin limit per Candypop Bud.
Three Violet Candy pop Buds are found on Sublevel 8 of the Subterranean Complex (Valley of Repose) if the player is in need of more. There are also three in the Hole of Beasts and two in the Emergence Cave, but two of the ones in the Hole of Beasts disappear after a certain amount of Purples is reached, as will the two in Emergence Cave. The two in the Submerged Castle will always be present, as they are required to defeat the Water wraith.
In Pikmin 3 they are simply called "Candy pop Buds".
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"Research from our most recent expedition has confirmed the presence of candy pop buds in subterranean regions. Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic region. Tossing Pikmin into this flower results in the release of purple Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of the Pikmin tossed in. This variety of candy pop contains robustly odoriferous oils. If candy pop flowers could be cultivated, there is no doubt that the plants would offer multifaceted benefits to the cosmetic, medical, and tourist industries."
Louie's Notes
"This convenient purple flower secretes a dark, flavorful oil that eliminates the need for salad dressing!"
Nintendo Player's Guide
"The most use Candy pop Bud turns Pikmin weaklings into powerful Purples. Don't pass up an opportunity to add to your Purple population."
A violet candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
Official art of a violet candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
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Official clay art of the violet candypop bud.
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A violet candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
Ivory Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2, Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Flora niveus |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | None |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Subterranean Complex Frontier Cavern White Flower Garden Bulblax Kingdom Snagret Hole Citadel of Spiders Submerged Castle Cavern of Chaos |
| Challenge Mode stages | Pikmin 3 Collect Treasure Thirsty Desert (x3) Tropical Forest Remix (x10) Thirsty Desert Remix (x3) Beastly Cavern (x3) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Ivory Candy pop Buds are rare white Candy pop Buds found in Pikmin 2 and Mission Mode in Pikmin 3. They will produce a White Pikmin for every non-white one that is thrown in, up to a maximum of five. Candy pops are the only method to obtaining White and Purple Pikmin. If White Pikmin are thrown in buds, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and don't count against the five Pikmin limit per Candy pop Bud. The production of new Pikmin occurs in much the same way as with the Pikmin Onions, with the seed floating down to plant itself in the ground nearby. Many Ivory Candy pop Buds are found in the White Flower Garden on Sub level 3 as long as the player has less than 20 White Pikmin, and on Sub level 4 of the Subterranean Complex, as well as three more spread throughout the Frontier Cavern.
In Pikmin 3 they are simply called "Candy pop buds".
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"Research from our most recent expedition has confirmed the presence of candy pop buds in subterranean regions. Considering the micro-ecologies this plant has been found in, one could surmise that it could be found in any cavern, regardless of geographic regions. Tossing Pikmin into this flower always produces white Pikmin seeds, regardless of the color of Pikmin tossed in. In many cases, plants with small leaves typically have limited photosynthetic capabilities, and thus must find alternate means of obtaining nutrients, with parasitic and predatory behavior being most common. The candy pop could be considered one such example."
Louie's Notes
"This elusive flower spoils within seconds of picking, making it unsuitable for cooking."
Nintendo Player's Guide
"The only way to get White Pikmin on your squad is to use an Ivory Candy pop Bud. One bud produces up to 5 pale sprouts."
An ivory candypop bud from Pikmin 2.
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An ivory candypop bud from Pikmin 3.
Queen Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin 2 |
| Scientific name | Flora regina |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | None |
| Caves | Pikmin 2 Subterranean Complex Snagret Hole Shower Room Cavern of Chaos Hole of Heroes |
| Challenge Mode stages | None |
| 2-Player Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
Queen Candy pop Buds are Candy pop Buds found in Pikmin 2, quite different from the others in the game. They appear in caves and allow the player to gain up to nine Pikmin if a single one of any color is thrown in. The flower's spots alternate between red, blue and yellow, presenting the player with an opportunity, with correct timing, to choose between receiving blue, red, or yellow Pikmin. The plant withers after it has been used, but will reappear after rentering the cave.
These flowers are found only in certain sub levels of difficult caves, usually immediately before or after a particularly challenging boss battle. These areas are usually void of enemies, so they are sometimes referred to as "Rest Subl evels"; they contain other such useful things as eggs and other types of Candy pop Bud.
Queen Candy pop Buds are far more common in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode than in the main game, mostly appearing where the player starts off with very few Pikmin, such as Breeding Ground, Hot House, and Hidden Garden.
Notes
Olimar's Notes
"This specimen constantly changes colors. When Pikmin are thrown into it, it shoots out seeds that match the flower's coloration the moment the Pikmin landed inside of it. The number of seeds shot out is always greater than the number of Pikmin thrown in. It can be said that this is a completely baffling plant, and many mysteries remain over precisely what sort of relationship it has with the Pikmin. It would appear that the Pikmin gain all of the benefit from the relationship... Perhaps it is simply a different variety of Pikmin to begin with?"
Louie's Notes
"Eating this flower leads to spectacular, breathtaking indigestion."
Nintendo Player's Guide
"Throwing one Pikmin into a Queen Candy pop Bud will let you raise the Pikmin population by as many as 8 little troopers. Its petals cycle through Pikmin-corresponding colors."
"Pink" Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Unknown |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | Pikmin 3 Formidable Oak (x2) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
"Pink" Candy pop Buds are Candy pop Buds found only in Pikmin 3. When non-Winged Pikmin are thrown in, they will change into Winged Pikmin. 5 Pikmin can be thrown in before the Candy pop Bud withers away. If Winged Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and the number Pikmin that can be thrown in will not decrease.
"Gray" Candy pop Bud
| Candypop family | |
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| Appears in | Pikmin 3 |
| Scientific name | Unknown |
| Family | Candypop |
| Areas | Pikmin 3 Tropical Wilds (x4) Formidable Oak (x2) |
| Mission Mode Collect Treasure! stages | None |
| Mission Mode Battle Enemies! stages | None |
| Side Story days | None |
| Bingo Battle stages | None |
| Attacks | N/A |
"Gray" Candy pop Buds are Candy pop Buds found only in Pikmin 3. When a Pikmin type other than Rock Pikmin are thrown in, Rock Pikmin sprouts will be expelled. Five Pikmin can be thrown in before the Candy pop Bud withers away. If Rock Pikmin are thrown in, they will be reverted to leaf stages, and the number of Pikmin that can be thrown in will not decrease.
Notes
Ship Log's
"When I throw Pikmin into this flower, they are popped right back out. I have named this very peculiar bloom the candy pop bud. It's strange... No matter what color Pikmin I throw in, the ones that pop out match the flower's color."
Mission Mode Tip
"Throw Pikmin into a Candy pop Bud to turn them into sprouts that are the same color as the flower!"
Trivia
- While candy pop buds in German are called "Königinblume" (Queen flower), the Queen Candy pop Bud is called "Kaiserinblume" (Empress flower).
- In Sub level 5 of Glutton's Kitchen, a Queen Candy pop Bud may fall from the ceiling. If you look closely, you can see that it has a green root. There are also several Candy pop Buds in Sub level 6 of Bulblax Kingdom. Here, if you go into close-up view, and if the Candy pop Bud is distant enough, you may see a root.
- Yellow Pikmin holding bomb-rocks cannot be thrown into Candy pop Buds.
- Like the Creature Montage notes state, the Candy pop Buds could be the next step in pikmin evolution.
- In Pikmin 3, if a captain enters the vicinity of a Candy pop Bud, it will open, and when they leave it will close once again.
- Thrown captains will simply slide off of the Candy pop Buds.
- The roots of vanished Candy pop Buds remain in Pikmin 3, while they never have in previous games.
- In Pikmin 3's japanese guide book, the names of the pink and rock Candy pop Buds translate roughly to "Slate Candy pop Bud" and "Alizarin Candy pop Bud", respectively. Slate is a dark grey, polished substance, while alizarin is a deep red mineral that is pinkish when used in small ammounts. These candy pop buds were not given any english name, to date.
Gallery
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A Crimson Candypop Bud.
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A Golden Candypop Bud.
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A Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud.
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A Violet Candypop Bud.
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An Ivory Candypop Bud.
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A Queen Candypop Bud.
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An Ivory Candypop Bud in the Thirsty Desert level of Mission Mode in Pikmin 3.
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Candypop Buds send out puffs of sparkling dust when a pikmin is thrown into them in Pikmin 3.
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"Winged" Candypop Bud from Pikmin 3.
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"Rock" Candypop Bud
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A Golden Candypop Bud in Pikmin 3.