Editing Pikmin (species)

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Pikmin are humanoid, plant/animal hybrids that follow around [[Captain Olimar]]. Pikmin are bipedal and have a plant-like appendage on the top of their head which, under certain conditions, develops from a leaf into a bud and finally, into a flower. Each Pikmin has a specific ability, and up to 100 can wander the [[pikipedia:PNF-404|planet]] and follow Olimar. Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin were introduced in ''Pikmin'', whereas three more variants were introduced in ''Pikmin 2'', and an additional two in ''Pikmin 3'' and ''Pikmin 4'', respectively. The game of a Pikmin type's first introduction corresponds to the color of its flower: the original Pikmin have white flowers, those from ''Pikmin 2'' have magenta flowers, those from ''Pikmin 3'' have lavender flowers, and those from ''Pikmin 4'' have yellow flowers.

While the exact specifics have changed in every game, these are the overall characterisics of each Pikmin type:

*{{iw|pikipedia|Red Pikmin}} - Red Pikmin have more attack power than other Pikmin and an immunity to [[flame|fiery]] hazards, allowing them to defeat ignited enemies and carry burning pinecones. Red Pikmin have pointed noses.

*{{iw|pikipedia|Yellow Pikmin}} - Yellow Pikmin have big elf-like ears, helping them fly higher than other Pikmin when thrown. They also have an immunity to [[electric]]al hazards and a high digging speed.

*{{iw|pikipedia|Blue Pikmin}} - Blue Pikmin cannot drown, which also makes them capable of rescuing other Pikmin that accidentally fall in the water. By extension, they are immune to [[water]]y hazards and attacks. Blue Pikmin have pink gills where a mouth would be expected.

*{{iw|pikipedia|Purple Pikmin}} - Purple Pikmin are both ten times as heavy and ten times as strong at carrying objects as other Pikmin. Their weight gives them very slow movement speed, but also renders them immune to wind. They also have the highest attack power and emit a gravitational shockwave on impact when thrown that can stun, injure, or even outright kill enemies. Purple Pikmin have hair-like protrusions on their head, and are both slightly taller and noticeably fatter than other Pikmin.

*{{iw|pikipedia|White Pikmin}} - White Pikmin have the fastest mobility out of all Pikmin, and have large red eyes that allow them to see underground and detect buried treasure. White Pikmin are also poisonous, as they will damage enemies should they be eaten, and boast an immunity to poisonous hazards. Their attack power is subpar.

*{{iw|pikipedia|Bulbmin}} - A parasitic form of Pikmin that has infected a [[Bulborb]]. The actual Pikmin is never seen, and instead constantly live inside their host. They are immune to all elemental hazards, but are only found in certain {{iw|pikipedia|cave}}s, and cannot be taken to the surface.

*{{iw|pikipedia|Glow Pikmin}} - A special species of Pikmin with glowing bodies and ghost-like tails instead of legs, Glow Pikmin are only usable in caves or during {{iw|pikipedia|night expeditions}}, and are the only type of Pikmin available in the latter. They are cultivated in {{iw|pikipedia|Lumiknolls}} instead of {{iw|pikipedia|Onion}}s or {{iw|pikipedia|Candypop Bud}}s like other Pikmin, are immune to all elemental hazards, and can be charged up to coalesce into a large ball of energy that stuns enemies when thrown.