Pikmin

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This article is about the creatures called Pikmin. For the WarioWare: D.I.Y. microgame, see Pikmin (microgame).
Pikmin
Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
First appearance Pikmin (2001, Pikmin series)
Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003, Super Mario-related media)
Latest appearance Pikmin 4 (2023, Pikmin series)
WarioWare: Move It! (2023, Super Mario-related media)
Portrayed by Hajime Wakai (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White)
Atsuko Asahi (Winged)

Pikmin are a plant-animal hybrid species and the namesake of the Pikmin series. These beings inhabit the planet PNF-404, and spend time buried in the ground, with their leaves sticking out. In the series, they are plucked out the ground by the player to use in battles and such. They have made crossover cameos in Super Mario games a few times and in the Super Mario-themed Super Nintendo World. In the Super Smash Bros. series since Super Smash Bros. Brawl, they aid Captain Olimar.

History[edit]

Luigi's Mansion[edit]

A trailer for the first Pikmin game featuring the eponymous species appears in Luigi's Mansion's option screen.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour[edit]

Pikmin in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, if the golf ball lands in a patch of flowers, Pikmin pop out of it. They come in red, yellow, and blue, which were the only Pikmin colors at the time of the game's release as Pikmin 2 had not yet been released.

Donkey Konga 2[edit]

Three badges in Donkey Konga 2 depict a Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin, using their artwork from Pikmin 2.

WarioWare series[edit]

Pikmin 2 in WarioWare: Smooth Moves.
The Pikmin microgame in WarioWare: Smooth Moves

Pikmin appear in the microgame Pikmin 2 in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, which belongs to 9-Volt. Here, the player controls Empress Bulblax and must roll over all of the Pikmin to squish them before the time runs out. However, as the difficulty increases, the Pikmin grow larger and start jumping over the player. The microgame reappears in WarioWare Gold.

In the WarioWare: D.I.Y. microgame Pikmin, the player controls Captain Olimar, who is holding a Red Pikmin in his hand. The point of the game is to throw the Pikmin onto the rock that contains nectar. If time runs out or if the Pikmin is accidentally thrown into the water, the game ends in a loss.

Pikmin appear in the Pikmin 2 microgame in WarioWare: Get It Together!, though they do not have any effect on gameplay.

The goal of the Pikmin 2 microgame in WarioWare: Move It! is to pluck Pikmin from the ground by lifting up the Joy-Cons. On higher difficulties more Pikmin must be plucked.

Super Smash Bros. series[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Captain Olimar
Artwork of Pikmin with Olimar for Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Pikmin serve Captain Olimar in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Although they are technically not playable, Olimar is almost completely helpless without them, for they are featured in all of Olimar's special moves, smash attacks, aerial attacks (except for his neutral aerial), and grabs. As such, they must be plucked from the ground. When Kirby gains Olimar's ability, he can also use Pikmin, but after plucking them, he immediately throws them.

The Subspace Emissary[edit]

A group of Pikmin start to attack a giant R.O.B. which simply rises its arms and spins around knocking them all off and kills most of them. Captain Olimar is shocked and scared, however his Red Pikmin informs him of a new visitor. The Blue Falcon speeds through the forest. Captain Falcon jumps out of the car, and Falcon Punches the giant R.O.B., sending it flying away. Landing after his attack, Captain Falcon accidentally kills many of the Pikmin, but teams up with Olimar, regardless; and the pair run along some old ruins fighting the Subspace Army. They notice an Arwing attacking the ship carrying Donkey Kong: Falco Lombardi drops Diddy out of his Arwing, and with his Peanut Popguns, Diddy shoots the ship holding Donkey Kong. Captain Falcon and Captain Olimar run to assist.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U[edit]

Pikmin return as Olimar's aids in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. This time, Olimar appears as "Pikmin & Olimar" on the Japanese character selection screen, unlike in Brawl, where he was listed simply as "Olimar".

Olimar can only have three Pikmin following him unlike the predecessor which allowed six. His up-B attacked now involves being carried by Winged Pikmin. The more Pikmin Olimar has following him, the slower the Winged Pikmin fly.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate[edit]

The same Pikmin from the previous installment return alongside Olimar in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe[edit]

A Red Pikmin appears as a motif piece hanging on the helmet of the Pikmin Suit in Mario Kart 8 starting with the version 4.0 update and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Super Mario Maker[edit]

SMM Pikmin.png

Pikmin, alongside the majority of the Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / Wii U cast, cameos as one of the costumes Mario can obtain in Super Mario Maker via the Costume Mario power-up. Pikmin sound effects can be heard, the "lose a life" tune is replaced by the Pikmin's own death cries, and the "Course Clear" fanfare is replaced by the tune that plays after obtaining an important item in Pikmin 3. Pressing +Control Pad up causes the red and blue Pikmin to mature into flowers. When underwater, all three of them are encased in a bubble.

Super Nintendo World[edit]

Pikmin in Super Nintendo World
A Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin as seen in Super Nintendo World

Several Pikmin appear on the artwork used for the bags in the Super Nintendo World theme park land and can be found hidden on ledges throughout and as an hidden animation viewed through the augmented reality binoculars. Visitors can obtain a stamp named "Pick out Pikmin" depicting a Pikmin if they view this animation. Some of these hidden Pikmin are seen working together carrying items such as a Coin and a fruit.[1]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie[edit]

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a statue resembling a Pikmin appears in the Brooklyn Couple's residence.

Unused appearances[edit]

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga[edit]

Olimar and a group of Pikmin were planned to appear in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga when a new type of coffee was made at the Starbeans Cafe. Olimar would call Mario "Marlio", an anagram of his name, while he would mistake Luigi for a dangerous beast and consider attacking him with his Pikmin.

Super Mario Galaxy 2[edit]

Pikmin were proposed to appear as cameos in Super Mario Galaxy 2 during the game's development, but the proposal was rejected by Shigeru Miyamoto, who stated that there is no functional reason to include them due to their different body size when compared to Super Mario enemies.[2]

Types of Pikmin (Super Smash Bros.)[edit]

Image Name Traits
A Red Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Red Pikmin
  • High attack power
  • Attacks imbued with incendiary properties
  • Immune to fire
  • Drown immediately in water
  • More likely to be plucked from cloth or sand floors
A Yellow Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Yellow Pikmin
  • Range of attack slightly larger than usual; easy to hit enemies with
  • Travel in slightly higher arcs when thrown
  • Attacks imbued with electrical properties
  • More likely to be plucked from metal floors
A Blue Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Blue Pikmin
  • Strong when thrown
  • Slightly more durable than average
  • Can swim in water
  • Below average damage
  • High knockback in throws
  • More likely to be plucked from water-based surfaces
A Purple Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl Purple Pikmin
  • Does not fly far when thrown
  • Slow
  • High attack power
  • Most durable of all.
  • Slams into enemies instead of latching on when thrown
  • More likely to appear from metal floors
A White Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl White Pikmin
  • Quick and light
  • Does weak damage and knockback
  • When latched onto opponent, poison does additional damage
  • Least durable of all Pikmin colors
  • Flies faster and further when thrown
  • More likely to be plucked from snow or clouds.
Winged Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Winged Pikmin

Does not attack, but instead lifts Olimar to help him recover as part of his up special from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U onwards.

Profiles and statistics[edit]

Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy[edit]

Name Image Game Description
Pikmin Pikmin Pikmin
12/01
These strange beings are part plant, part animal. They spend most of their time buried in the earth, but they will befriend whoever plucks them, as evidenced by their devotion to Captain Olimar. Each Pikmin has a leaf on its head that grows into a bud and finally a flower. Like a flower, the life of a Pikmin is both fragile and beautiful.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[edit]

Trophies[edit]

Name Image Game Description
Red Pikmin BrawlTrophy050.png GCN Pikmin A type of Pikmin--which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous foes. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.
GCN Pikmin 2
Blue Pikmin BrawlTrophy051.png GCN Pikmin A type of Pikmin, which are curious creatures that follow and obey the person who picks them. If you take advantage of this trait, you can get them to help Capt. Olimar and Louie. The blue Pikmin are at home in water and cannot drown. Need to retrieve an object underwater or cross a water hazard to disarm a trap? Blue Pikmin are just the allies you need.
GCN Pikmin 2
Yellow Pikmin BrawlTrophy052.png GCN Pikmin A type of Pikmin. Take a nutrient- rich pellet to a flying saucer known as an Onion, and it will produce the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. Yellow ones fly higher than other Pikmin when tossed by Olimar or Louie. Unlike other Pikmin, they're also highly resistant to electricity, which makes them invaluable when battling enemies like anode dweevils.
GCN Pikmin 2
White Pikmin BrawlTrophy053.png GCN Pikmin 2 A type of Pikmin. White Pikmin are resistant to poisons and are themselves toxic to creatures that eat them. Their low weight makes them very speedy, and they can also dig up buried items. White and purple Pikmin do not live inside Onions, so you must change other Pikmin into them by tossing them into ivory candypop buds and violet candypop buds.
Purple Pikmin BrawlTrophy054.png GCN Pikmin 2 A type of Pikmin, much heavier and slower than other Pikmin. When thrown, they impact with such force that they may kill or stun enemies. They're also incredibly strong--one of them can carry an item that normally would require ten Pikmin. While they're more powerful fighters than their red cousins, their slow speed hampers their effectiveness.

Stickers[edit]

Name Image Artwork from Effect in The Subspace Emissary
Blue Pellet 100px100px Pikmin 2 [Pikmin]+6

Usable by: Captain Olimar

Blue Pikmin Blue Pikmin Sticker Pikmin [Pikmin] +16

Usable by: Captain Olimar

Purple Pikmin A Sticker of a Purple Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin 2 Flinch Resistance+35
Reclining Red Pikmin A Sticker of a Red Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin 2 [Flame]+ 6
Red Pikmin A Sticker of a Red Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin [Pikmin]+11

Usable by: Captain Olimar

White Pikmin A Sticker of a White Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin 2 [Pikmin]+10

Usable by: Captain Olimar

Yellow Pellet A Sticker of a Yellow Pellet (with a Yellow Pikmin on top) in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin 2 [Pikmin]+22

Usable by: Captain Olimar

Yellow Pikmin A Sticker of a Red Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl. Pikmin [Slash] Resistance+10

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophies[edit]

Name 3DS Image Wii U Image Appears In American English description British English description
Red Pikmin RedPikminTrophy3DS.png Red Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GCN Pikmin (12/2001)
GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them. Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noises. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
Blue Pikmin BluePikminTrophy3DS.png Blue Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GCN Pikmin (12/2001)
GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
This blue Pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros., blue Pikmin have defense second only to purple Pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes. The things that make blue Pikmin different from all the other Pikmin are that they have mouths and that they're pretty good swimmers. They're slightly hardier than most other Pikmin, and they do more damage when you throw them. So, as soon as you get one of these, make sure to throw it right at someone straight away!
Yellow Pikmin YellowPikminTrophy3DS.png Yellow Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GCN Pikmin (12/2001)
GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
This yellow Pikmin is sporting some pointy things on its head. Maybe those are ears? Hmm... Anyway, yellow Pikmin are immune to electricity and are the lightest Pikmin in the Pikmin series. In Smash Bros., a thrown yellow Pikmin will fly through the air in a nice curve, zapping anyone it comes in contact with. Yellow Pikmin have big, sharp ears and conduct electricity very well. These two facts are most likely unrelated. Olimar's side special can throw this Pikmin high into the air and cause electrical damage to all fighters who stray too close!
White Pikmin WhitePikminTrophy3DS.png White Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
These tiny, white Pikmin have bright-red eyes. They are the fastest of the Pikmin, perfect for finding and retrieving hidden treasure. In Smash Bros., you can use them to poison your enemies. Since they can fly the farthest of any Pikmin when thrown, use them to poison enemies from afar. These small, fast-footed Pikmin are white with red eyes. That ominous look they have might give you the chills, and you'd be right to be scared - the little blighters are poisonous! In this game, they'll hang on to any enemy you throw them at and generously share their venom with them.
Purple Pikmin PurplePikminTrophy3DS.png Purple Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)
These purple Pikmin are the strongest, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In Smash Bros., they're great for attacking and launching, but they've got a pretty short reach. Get close to your foe to make these little ones truly effective! These purple Pikmin are much stronger than their colourful counterparts, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In this game, they're good at both attacking and launching, but since they haven't got good reach, you'll need to get up close and personal with your foes first!
Rock Pikmin RockPikminTrophy3DS.png Rock Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013) These Pikmin are made of solid rock, so they can stand up to a lot of attacks and won't get hurt when they get stepped on. They specialize in body blows, dealing a lot of damage when thrown, and they can also break right through glass and crystal. They can't latch on to other creatures, though. But that's OK—nobody's perfect!
Winged Pikmin WingedPikminTrophy3DS.png Winged Pikmin trophy from Super Smash Bros. for Wii U Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013) These pink Pikmin have big, blue eyes and nice wings to help them fly. In Smash Bros., they show up to carry Olimar and friends through the air. However, how high and far they can fly is affected by how many friends they have to carry. More Pikmin will weigh them down. This particular type of Pikmin has a pink body, blue eyes and...wings? Yep, they can fly, and in this game, they can even give Olimar a lift. The only thing is they'll get tired very easily, especially if they're carrying lots of other Pikmin at the same time. Go easy on them, OK?

Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits[edit]

Name Image Series / game Type Class Strength / effect(s) How to obtain Spirit battle
Opponent(s) Battle conditions Stage Song
Red Pikmin Red Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Support (1) Advanced Lava-Floor Resist World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board; amiibo Tiny Incineroar ×12 Hazard: Lava Floor
  • The floor is lava
  • The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power
  • Stamina battle
Garden of Hope (Battlefield) Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
Blue Pikmin Blue Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Support (1) Advanced Thrown Items ↑ Spirit Board; amiibo Tiny Squirtle ×12
  • The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power
  • Timed Stamina battle
  • Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy
Distant Planet Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
Yellow Pikmin Yellow Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Support (2) Advanced Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑ World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board; amiibo Tiny Pichu ×12 Hazard: Zap Floor
  • The floor is electrified
  • Stamina battle
  • The enemy favors neutral air attacks
Garden of Hope (Battlefield) Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
White Pikmin White Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Support (1) Advanced Poison Damage Reduced Beedle's Tent; Spirit Board Tiny Kirby ×13 Rule: Item: POW Block
Hazard: Poison Floor
  • The floor is poisonous
  • Timed Stamina battle
  • The enemy favors dash attacks
Distant Planet (Battlefield) Forest of Hope
Purple Pikmin Purple Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Primary (1) Advanced Shield
Weight ↑
World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board Tiny Donkey Kong ×9
  • Stamina battle
  • The enemy deals damage when falling
  • Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
Distant Planet Forest of Hope
Winged Pikmin Winged Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Support (1) Novice Floaty Jumps World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board; amiibo Tiny Jigglypuff ×12 Rule: Item: Screw Attack
  • Timed stamina battle
  • The enemy favors neutral air attacks
  • Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd
Garden of Hope (Ω) Garden of Hope
Rock Pikmin Rock Pikmin's Spirit sprite from Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Pikmin Series Primary (1) Novice Grab
Weight ↑
Spirit Board; amiibo Tiny Kirby ×8 Hazard: High Gravity
  • Stamina battle
  • Your jumping power decreases
  • The enemy favors down specials
Garden of Hope Garden of Hope (original)

Gallery[edit]

Names in other languages[edit]

Language Name Meaning
Japanese ピクミン
Pikumin
Possibly derived from「ピック」(pikku, pick) and「民」(min, people); the phrase also bears similarity to "pick me".

Chinese 皮克敏
Píkèmǐn
Pikmin

Korean 피크민
Pikeumin
Pikmin

Russian Пикмин
Pikmin
Same as English

Spanish Pikmin
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Trivia[edit]

  • A group of Pikmin appears on a Character Card packaged with the Nintendo 3DS, one of five (which also feature Nintendo characters) used with the Augmented Reality Games software.
  • Five of the colored varieties of Pikmin each represent one of the five recognized senses; red Pikmin have noses (smell), yellow have ears (hearing), blue have mouths (taste), purple have fine hairs on their heads representing touch and white Pikmin have superior sight to the others.
  • In the Pikmin Short Movie "Occupational Hazards", a red Pikmin is seen going through a Warp Pipe while collecting some Coins, then emerging with dust forming Mario's hat and mustache on its face. Sound effects and the first seven notes of the Ground Theme from Super Mario Bros. can also be heard.
  • In Pikmin Bloom, there is a Special Decor Pikmin wearing a Mario Cap keychain.

References[edit]

  1. ^ Lloyd, S. (February 3, 2021). PHOTOS, VIDEO: Finding Hidden Pikmin in Super Nintendo World. WDW News Today. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
  2. ^ McWhertor, M. (March 12, 2012). Super Mario Galaxy 2 Could Have Featured Donkey Kong and Pikmin Cameos, But Miyamoto Said "No". GameTrailers.com. Archived from the original on March 14, 2012, 00:17:35 UTC via Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 11, 2023.