Hocotate ship's dialogs
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In Pikmin 2, the Hocotate ship serves as a guide to the player, and gives advice when certain events are triggered. This page is a list of dialog from the ship.
Day 1Edit
The following pieces of dialog are all present on day 1.
Crash landingEdit
GameCube / 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!”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!”Meeting wild Red PikminEdit
GameCube
“Could these be Pikmin? They look like they are about to be devoured as we speak!
You must help them, quickly! Press 
to call them with your whistle, Captain Olimar!
to make the sound of your whistle carry farther. Remember?”Wii
“Could these be Pikmin? They look like they are about to be devoured as we speak!
You must help them! Point at the screen and press 
to call them with your whistle!
to make the sound of your whistle carry farther. Remember?”Whistling wild Red PikminEdit
GameCube
“The Pikmin ran to your side! They seem to remember you, Captain Olimar! How fascinating.
Give them instructions, and do not delay! Hold
to grab a Pikmin and release to throw it.”Wii
“The Pikmin ran to your side! They seem to remember you, Captain Olimar! How fascinating.
Give them instructions, and do not delay!
Hold
to grab a Pikmin, then point at the screen and release to throw it.”Contacting LouieEdit
GameCube
“Attention! Captain Olimar! I have just reestablished my communications link with Louie.
It is fortunate we have managed to confirm his safety. Press 
to communicate with him.
Wii
“Attention! Captain Olimar! I have just reestablished my communications link with Louie.
It is fortunate we have managed to confirm his safety. Press 
to communicate with him.
Switching to LouieEdit
GameCube
“Louie! Allow me to assess your condition, as per our safety protocols. Are you at all injured?
...Is that so? Then my concerns are eased. Our communication link shows you are nearby.
Can you make your way to our location and rejoin us? I will navigate for you.
Press START/PAUSE to contact me and obtain information about the terrain.”Wii
“Louie! Allow me to assess your condition, as per our safety protocols. Are you at all injured?
...Is that so? Then my concerns are eased. Our communication link shows you are nearby.
Can you make your way to our location and rejoin us? I will navigate for you.
Press
to contact me and obtain information about the terrain.”Discover Red OnionEdit
Louie discovers Red Pikmin sproutEdit
GameCube
.”Wii
.”Red sprout reviewEdit
When Louie stands for a while without plucking the sprout.
GameCube
“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 .”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 .”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
.”Louie meets Red PikminEdit
GameCube
“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?”Wii - US English
“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?”Wii - EU English
“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?”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?”Onion produces seedsEdit
GameCube
“The Onion ejected more seeds! The pellet from that flower must hold nutrients that breed Pikmin.
Yes! The Pikmin gather nutrients, haul them to the Onion, and further propagate the species!
The Onion is a Pikmin mother ship!
Reviewing Olimar's report, it seems repeatedly tapping lets one rapidly pluck Pikmin sprouts.”Wii
“The Onion ejected more seeds! The pellet from that flower must hold nutrients that breed Pikmin.
Yes! The Pikmin gather nutrients, haul them to the Onion, and further propagate the species!
The Onion is a Pikmin mother ship!
Reviewing Olimar's report, it seems repeatedly tapping lets one rapidly pluck Pikmin sprouts.”Appear lostEdit
When the player doesn't squash the bag after a while.
GameCube
“You appear lost. Try pressing to change leaders and combine your wits and strengths.
Wii
“You appear lost. Try pressing to change leaders and combine your wits and strengths.
Discover Courage ReactorEdit
GameCube
“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.”Wii - US English
“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 Up on to change angles.”Wii - EU English
“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 Up on to change angles.”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.
to rotate the camera.”Not squash bag for a whileEdit
US/EU GCN
“You appear lost. Try pressing to change leaders and combine your wits and strengths.
US/EU Wii
“You appear lost. Try pressing to change leaders and combine your wits and strengths.
Olimar and Louie reuniteEdit
GameCube
“Captain Olimar! Louie! You are reunited at last! This has been a troublesome start to our trip.
But now you must feel assured that your combined wits can get you through anything. Correct?
From now on, use to form a single group, to take solo action, and to change leaders.”Wii
“Captain Olimar! Louie! You are reunited at last! This has been a troublesome start to our trip.
But now you must feel assured that your combined wits can get you through anything. Correct?
From now on, use to form a single group, to take solo action, and to change leaders.”Collect Courage ReactorEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“Our first day of exploration has yielded our first treasure! We will be done in record time!
I took the liberty of naming it when I appraised it. The name reflects my current "thinking."
Leave it to me to think up catchy names for hit products! It is but one of my many talents!
We shall end our first day here and report back to our president! His face will surely be joyous!
However, to communicate with Hocotate, we must fly into low orbit above the planet.
We will not return to the surface until morning, so as to avoid the indigenous nocturnal creatures.”Wii - EU English
“Our first day of exploration has yielded our first treasure! We will be done in record time!
I took the liberty of naming it when I appraised it. The name reflects my current "thinking".
Leave it to me to think up catchy names for hit products! It is but one of my many talents!
We shall end our first day here and report back to our president! His face will surely be joyous!
However, to communicate with Hocotate, we must fly into low orbit above the planet.
We will not return to the surface until morning, so as to avoid the indigenous nocturnal creatures.”Day 2Edit
The following pieces of dialog are all present on day 2.
LandingEdit
GameCube
“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.”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.”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.”Destroy first wallEdit
GameCube
“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!”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.
to swarm Pikmin on treasure and enemies or make them march in a line!”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!
.”First time entering Emergence CaveEdit
GameCube
“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!”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.
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.
First time collecting creature in a caveEdit
“Krzzzt-zzzt-zrrrk!
How can you possibly consider this beast a treasure?!?
Beasts are incompatible with my circuitry! ...I suppose I will store your finds in my hold...
But I do not think beasts will be worth much...”Discover sublevel entranceEdit
GameCube
“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?
to enter it!”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!”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!”Discover exit geyserEdit
GameCube
“Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!
to try!”Wii
“Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!
to try!”Switch
“Astounding!
Water is shooting out of this geyser with incredible force!
to try!”First time resurfacingEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English / Switch
“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.”Wii - EU English
“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.”Resurface after collecting Spherical AtlasEdit
“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.”First eveningEdit
“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.”Day 3Edit
Pikmin type swappingEdit
US GCN
“Louie! Has Olimar instructed you on the peculiarities of the Pikmin creatures?
The Pikmin form groups based on color when disbanded with .
Grabbing Pikmin with will also cause them to group by color. Now, for the bonus lesson...
After grabbing a Pikmin with , you can press Left or Right on 
to swap it for another color.
EU GCN
“Louie! Has Olimar instructed you on the peculiarities of the Pikmin creatures?
The Pikmin form groups based on color when disbanded with .
Grabbing Pikmin with will also cause them to group by color. Now, for the bonus lesson...
After grabbing a Pikmin by holding , you can press Left or Right on to swap it for another color.
US/EU Wii
“Louie! Has Olimar instructed you on the peculiarities of the Pikmin creatures?
The Pikmin form groups based on color when disbanded with .
Grabbing Pikmin with will also cause them to group by color. Now, for the bonus lesson...
First, press and hold to pick up a Pikmin.
Then, while you hold , press to swap between different colored Pikmin.
Discover Cave entrancesEdit
Emergence CaveEdit
GameCube
“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!”Wii - US English
“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!”Wii - EU English
“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!”Subterranean ComplexEdit
“Interesting... My metal detectors are reacting violently!
I can only conclude that there may be some sort of machine below, but that seems illogical...”Frontier Caver nEdit
“Yet another cave discovered! Venturing to the farthest reaches has proven rewarding!
You may be tired of walking, but just one last leap remains! Now, go get that treasure!”Hole of BeastsEdit
“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?”White Flower GardenEdit
GameCube
“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.
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.
Bulblax KingdomEdit
“So, you have at last reached the higher ground. Congratulations are in order.
...Wait. What is this? My seismic sensors are picking up tremors deep below.
What force is at work in the depths of the planet?”Snagret HoleEdit
“Intriguing! My acoustic sensors are picking up a high-pitched wail.
It seems to emanate from the area near this gigantic stump.
This large root must penetrate deep beneath the planet's surface. Fascinating...”Citadel of SpidersEdit
“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!”Glutton's KitchenEdit
“Interesting! My odor detectors are reacting... A strong scent wafts from that hole!
I am a machine, so rating scents is beyond me, but your faces tell me all I need to know.
You are both drooling... I wish, just once, I could feel what it is like to drool.”Shower RoomEdit
GameCube
“A large rock sits in a reservoir of water. May I interject here?
I have been observing the two of you working together. You have been cooperating well.
Yet, to face the dangers ahead, you must be free of the shackles of a boss-worker relationship!
Learn to use to separate and to change leaders.
Wii
“A large rock sits in a reservoir of water. May I interject here?
I have been observing the two of you working together. You have been cooperating well.
Yet, to face the dangers ahead, you must be free of the shackles of a boss-worker relationship!
Learn to use to separate and to change leaders.
Submerged CastleEdit
“Interesting! Deeper sections of this hole seem to be submerged in liquid...
Sadly, I am a delicate piece of machinery that is sensitive to water. You two must go alone.
...Why do you look at me with such scornful expressions? ...I am an expensive machine!
...Fine. I'll go. But this wantonly reckless treatment of company property will be reported!”Cavern of ChaosEdit
“Wait... From all appearances, this is a particularly frightening crevasse. The data is horrifying!
Courage is one thing, but recklessness is something else. Perhaps we should turn back?
Well, if you still wish to enter, keep your daring in check and just focus on surviving.”Hole of HeroesEdit
“I am detecting the howls of countless creatures in the hole ahead. It is nearly deafening!
Sound analysis indicates a wide variety of creatures nesting here. It is a melting pot of life!
Mr. President, be extremely careful! Olimar, your job is to protect his life at all costs!”Dream DenEdit
“Perhaps you will find Louie in here! ...And yet, my CPU is on edge. Ludicrous dangers await!
Beasts lurk at the bottom of the deepest, darkest, most foul, sinister, horribly vile pit.
Do you still wish to enter? Of course you do. Courage is our true treasure!”Discover Pikmin typesEdit
Wild Yellow PikminEdit
“Look! Off in the distance! Wild Pikmin! Can you see them, Captain Olimar?
They are yellow Pikmin. You encountered them when you crashed on this planet, correct?
It would be most helpful if they remember you, like the red ones did. Yes, most helpful.”Yellow PikminEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English / Switch
“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?”Wii - EU English
“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?”Wild Blue PikminEdit
“Look there!
Wild blue Pikmin are chasing prey near the water's edge!
Perhaps by observing these wild specimens, we can understand more about their true nature...
Krzzt! Ding! I apologize. I was momentarily entranced by them. Now, back to work!”Blue PikminEdit
“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.
Purple PikminEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“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...?”Wii - EU English / Switch
“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 hullEdit
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.”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.”White PikminEdit
“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 hullEdit
GameCube
“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 .”Wii - US English
“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 .”Wii - EU English
“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 .”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 
.”Unearth fully buried treasureEdit
US/EU GCN/Wii
“Amazing! The white Pikmin have unearthed a treasure that was completely buried in the ground!
Perhaps those beady red eyes of theirs allow them to sense objects buried in the dirt.”First White Pikmin eatenEdit
“Intriguing! The creature showed symptoms of poisoning after consuming the white Pikmin.
Perhaps white Pikmin excrete a poisonous substance when chewed. How fascinating.”BulbminEdit
“The confused bulborb has fallen in with the Pikmin. They appear to coexist peacefully.
Strange...this bulborb has a leaf sprouting from its spine, much like the leaf on a Pikmin's head.”Discover Candypop BudsEdit
Violet Candypop BudEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“Astounding! A flower blooms in a cave deep beneath the snowy landscape!
Clearly it is warmer down here than above. Look. The Pikmin are restless...
They look as if they yearn to be tossed into the flower.”Wii - EU English
“Astounding! A flower blooms in a cave deep beneath the snowy landscape!
Clearly it is warmer down here than above. Look. The Pikmin are restless...
They look as if they yearn to be thrown into the flower.”Ivory Candypop BudEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“How can a flower so deep underground bloom so robustly?!? How mysterious...
This place is conspicuously warm. Could it act as a kind of hothouse for foliage?
What an interesting development: the Pikmin look as if they long to be tossed into the flower...”Wii - EU English
“How can a flower so deep underground bloom so robustly?!? How mysterious...
This place is conspicuously warm. Could it act as a kind of hothouse for foliage?
What an interesting development: the Pikmin look as if they long to be thrown into the flower...”Exploration KitEdit
Discover Spherical AtlasEdit
“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!”Collect Spherical AtlasEdit
GameCube - US English
“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 .
GameCube - EU English
“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 .
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 .
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 .
Discover Stellar OrbEdit
“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!”Collect Stellar OrbEdit
“If I combine this glass sphere with the synthetic sun I have been secretly developing...
Processing...complete.
I have manufactured a Solar System.
Discover Brute KnucklesEdit
“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?”Collect Brute KnucklesEdit
GameCube - US English
“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[sic] in my junk hold!
Tap three times to launch it!One, two, PUNCH!!!”
GameCube - EU English
“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!!!”
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!!!”
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!”
Discover Geographic ProjectionEdit
“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!”Collect Geographic ProjectionEdit
“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!”Discover Prototype DetectorEdit
“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.”Collect Prototype DetectorEdit
“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.”Discover Five-man NapsackEdit
“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?”
Collect Five-man NapsackEdit
GameCube
“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!
to take a nap!”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!
to take a nap!”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!
to take a nap!”Discover Forged CourageEdit
GameCube / 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...”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...”Collect Forged CourageEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“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!”Wii - EU English
“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!”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!”Discover Justice AlloyEdit
“You've done it! That bird-beast will trouble you no more!
Processing... How curious. What's that impressive, mechanized masterpiece?”Collect Justice AlloyEdit
“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.
Discovered Amplified AmplifierEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“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!”Wii - EU English
“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!”Collect Amplified AmplifierEdit
“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!”Discover Dream MaterialEdit
“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.”Collect Dream MaterialEdit
GameCube / 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!”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!”Discover Professional NoisemakerEdit
“Processing... How curious. The wraith completely vanished! But what was it?
Surface-object scans indicate the presence of a bright red component!”Collect Professional NoisemakerEdit
“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.”Challenge ModeEdit
IntroductionEdit
“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!”Discover The KeyEdit
“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.”Sublevel entrance appearsEdit
Exit geyser appears (Challenge Mode)Edit
SpraysEdit
Collect one ultra-spicy berryEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“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.”Wii - EU English / Switch
“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.”Collect 10 ultra-spicy berriesEdit
GameCube
“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.
on the radar screen.”Wii - US English
“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.
to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on .”Wii - EU English
“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.
to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on .”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.
to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing left on .”Discover ultra-spicy spray effectsEdit
“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!”Discovering ultra-spicy nectarEdit
GameCube
“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.”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.
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.
Collect one ultra-bitter berryEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English
“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.”Wii- EU English / Switch
“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.”Collect 10 ultra-bitter berriesEdit
GameCube - US English
“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.
on the radar screen.”GameCube - EU English
“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.
on the radar screen.”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.
to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on .”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.
to contact me, and confirm your berry count by pressing Left on .”Discover ultra-bitter spray effectsEdit
GameCube / 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!!!”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!”Discover ultra-bitter nectarEdit
GameCube
“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.”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.
Discover Burgeoning Spiderwort moldEdit
GameCube / Wii - US English / Switch
“What is this? A strange, moldlike botanical entity has spread across the ground here.
Interesting. I am detecting other plant life suffocating beneath it.”Wii - EU English
“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 The KeyEdit
GameCube / 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?”
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?”
Collect The KeyEdit
GameCube / 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.
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.
Opening CinemaEdit
Debt Repayment CinemaEdit
After Debt RepaymentEdit
“Mr. President! You've arrived! My scans indicate this planet is still heavily laden with treasure.
We shall make Hocotate Freight the golden, indisputable king of deep-space, long-haul freight!
Then everyone will be gaudily clad in gold, like me! ...No. I am unique. And beautiful. Yes.
Olimar, I must ask that you take extreme care so as not to insult or endanger our president.
For now, where could Louie be? To be stuck on an uncivilized planet with no food at all...
I am concerned. You must waste no time in finding him!”Encounter WaterwraithEdit
“What is this?!? I can see it with my optical receptors, but my sensors cannot detect it!
Could its physical form be anchored in another dimension? ...Attacking it is futile!
If only we could force it to take on physical form... But in its current state... Krzzzt-zrrrk!
Danger! Danger! Danger!”Discover Louie in Dream DenEdit
“Is that Louie?!? Mr. President! I have located Louie resting on a vast mound of treasure!
For him to venture to these depths alone... The desire of man is a thing to be feared!
...But Louie is not moving. Could he have exhausted his strength in reaching these depths?
There may yet be time. Quickly! To Louie's aid!”Discovering King of BugsEdit
“Louie? ... ...
... Are your life functions fading? ...
No! He appears only to have fainted! He is always running into trouble...
Instruct the Pikmin to carry him. There is not enough room for him in the cockpit anymore.
We will have to keep him in the cargo hold with the treasure hoard.”100 Pikmin field limitEdit
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!”95 Pikmin field limitEdit
“Olimar, we have a problem... The Onion has ceased ejecting seeds. Is it malfunctioning?
Interesting... It now seems the number of life-forms within the Onion has increased.
Didn't you note that no more than 100 Pikmin will venture onto the planet at once?
...But I currently observe only 95 on the surface. Could there be wild Pikmin somewhere?”Pikmin are sufferingEdit
GameCube
, you may be able to help them!”Wii
, you may be able to help them!”Day after Pikmin extinctionEdit
“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.”Unused dialogEdit
The following pieces of dialog go unused. They are only present in the North American GameCube version.
Sustained leader damageEdit
“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.”Yellow Onion awakeningEdit
Blue Onion awakeningEdit
Camera controls part 1Edit
“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 part 2Edit
and move the camera with 
.”Camera controls part 3Edit
.”Camera controls part 4Edit
repeatedly to scroll through the three levels of zoom.”Camera controls part 5Edit
, which is above .”Camera controls part 6Edit
repeatedly to switch between the two different angles.”Camera controls part 7Edit
“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.”