Editing Winged Pikmin

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'''Winged Pikmin''' ({{ja|羽ピクミン|Hane Pikumin}}, ''Wing Pikmin'') is [[Olimar]]'s [[up special move]] in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''.

When used, a pair of Winged Pikmin appear and begin to carry Olimar upwards. Their direction can be adjusted mid-flight. Additionally, Olimar will carry any Pikmin he has with him, allowing them to recover as well. However, the speed (and therefore, the distance traveled) of the move is lessened by each additional Pikmin that Olimar carries. If necessary, Olimar can throw his Pikmin away before using this move in order to make a safer recovery. This move's mechanics work inversely to Olimar's [[Pikmin Chain|previous up special]], which worked more effectively when more Pikmin are present. Additionally, with each consecutive use, the Winged Pikmin will grow tired and the distance they can carry Olimar, along with the speed and maneuverability of the move, decreases. The move can recover from this by letting it cool down between uses. Olimar can attack out of the move with any aerial attack at the cost of being released by the Winged Pikmin, ending his ascent prematurely and becoming helpless.

 

Special Move customization was added in ''[[Super Smash Bros. 4]]''. These are the variations:

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# '''Winged Pikmin''': Default.

# '''Winged Pikmin Jump''': Quickly travel upwards, adding increased vertical recovery. However, Olimar immediately falls into his helpless state. The amount of vertical distance recovered lessens with each consecutive use. This distance recovers by letting the move cool down. Has a [[push]] effect on any nearby opponents upon startup.

# '''Mighty Winged Pikmin''': This move always travels a set distance, regardless of the amount of Pikmin Olimar is carrying. It also recovers faster from its weakened state.

 

 

[[File:FlyingPikmin.jpg|thumb|Winged Pikmin at work.]]

In ''Pikmin 3'', Winged Pikmin are capable of carrying objects above the ground. This allows them to bypass drop-downs, rivers, and other obstacles that grounded Pikmin cannot traverse, but can also lead them into traps set up by {{iw|pikipedia|Arachnode}}s. As with other Pikmin types, more Winged Pikmin are required to carry heavier objects, and adding more to the minimum amount will allow the object to be carried faster. Notably, Olimar has to be carried by five Pikmin when escaping from the {{iw|pikipedia|Mysterious Life-Form}} near the end of ''Pikmin 3'', of which all can be Winged Pikmin if the player so chooses. However, the Pikmin weren't being commanded by Olimar himself as he was unconscious at the time, instead being guided by Brittany.

Olimar Up Special SSB4.jpg|Olimar using this move in {{for3ds}}.

WingedPikmin.jpg|Olimar using this move in {{forwiiu}}.

Olimar SSBU Skill Preview Up Special.png|Olimar using Winged Pikmin as shown by the Move List in ''Ultimate''.