Pikmin are animal/plant hybrids that follow around Olimar. Each Pikmin has a specific ability, and up to 6 will follow Olimar.
- Red Pikmin - High attack power. Attacks imbued with incendiary properties. Immune to fire.
- Yellow Pikmin - Range of attack slightly larger than usual; easy to hit enemies with. Travel in slight arcs when thrown. Attacks imbued with electrical properties.
- Blue Pikmin - Strong when thrown. Slightly more durable than average.
- Purple Pikmin - Doesn’t fly far when thrown. Slow. High attack power. Slams into enemies instead of latching on when thrown.
- White Pikmin - Quick and light. When latched onto opponent, poison does additional damage.