Expedition

In Pikmin Bloom, Pikmin can be sent on expeditions to collect various things, such as fruits and seedlings. Expeditions are unlocked once the player reaches level 6.

Starting expeditions

There is a menu that lists all the expeditions available to the player and displays their associated locations on a map. By selecting an expedition, the player can choose which Pikmin to assign to that expedition, and then those Pikmin will walk to that expedition's associated location, collect the item, and then walk back to the player. This takes some amount of time, and the approximate time it will take is told to the player before the expedition is started. Pikmin on expeditions cannot be used for other purposes while they are on the expedition.

There is a chance for Pikmin on an expedition to return with a postcard. This postcard can be collected alongside the fruit or seedling the Pikmin was carrying, and will be shown on the screen, temporarily interrupting gameplay. The postcard will be an image of the area the Pikmin collected the fruit or seedling from, and it will show them posing in that location.

If a Pikmin is at max friendship level, an expedition to a gift box will appear. Only the Pikmin who is at max friendship can complete this expedition, and the gift box in question will be located where the Pikmin's seedling was discovered. When this expedition is completed and the gift collected, the Pikmin will jump into the gift box and come out as a Decor Pikmin.

Weight

Different items collectable on expeditions have different carrying weights and thus take a different number of Pikmin to carry. Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin, White Pikmin, and Winged Pikmin can carry 1 weight unit. Rock Pikmin can carry 3 weight units. Purple Pikmin can carry 5 weight units. Below is a table of the weight of each collectable item (in weight units) and the maximum number of Pikmin that can carry it (as a number of Pikmin).

Item	Weight	Maximum carriers
Fruits	6	12
Red, Yellow, and Blue Seedlings	1	2
Purple and White Seedlings	3	6
Pink and Gray Seedlings	5	10
Huge Seedlings	10	20
Gifts	1	1

Speed

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The length of time an expedition takes depends on the Pikmin that are sent on it. Generally, the more Pikmin are sent, the faster the expedition will be. However, different Pikmin types have different traits, and mixing them can produce different results. For instance, Winged Pikmin are the fastest out of the five types, but selecting any other Pikmin type to go along with them will greatly increase the length of the expedition.

An expedition has 2 stages. First, the Pikmin run from the player's starting location to the location of the expedition. Then, they pick the item up and carry it back to the player. Carrying speed is slower than running speed, and both speeds are affected by how many Pikmin are sent on the expedition. The time it takes for the Pikmin to carry the item back also depends on the player's movement, as the expedition will not be over until the Pikmin reach the player's current location. If the player moves away from the expedition, it will take more time, and if they move towards it, it will take less time. This can make the time estimate from the beginning of the expedition inaccurate.

Red Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, and Blue Pikmin all have the same speed. Since the speed is determined by the amount of carrying force and not necessarily the number of Pikmin, Purple Pikmin are faster due to their increased carrying weight. White Pikmin are also faster than the base types, though they are not as fast as Purple Pikmin unless large numbers are sent. Rock Pikmin are faster than the base types in the same way Purple Pikmin are, though they are not as fast as Purple Pikmin. Winged Pikmin are by far the fastest type, but unlike the other types, if they carry in combination with another type, the speed will be reduced to be closer to the speed of the other type.

See also

• Pikmin Park
• Carry