Winged Pikmin
| Winged Pikmin | |
|---|---|
 Two Winged Pikmin carry Olimar. | |
| User | Captain Olimar |
| Universe | Pikmin |
| Article on Pikipedia | Winged Pikmin |
Winged Pikmin (羽ピクミン, Wing Pikmin) is Olimar's up special move in Super Smash Bros. 4.
Overview
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 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.
Customization
Customization was added in Super Smash Bros. 4. The two variations for Winged Pikmin are:
- 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.
Description from the 3DS version's foldout
"Rise with 
, and steer with 
using these Winged Pikmin."
Origin
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 Arachnodes. 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.
While it is in line with the origin for Olimar to be carried slower if he has to carry more Pikmin along, if this move were to occur in the original game the two Winged Pikmin would only be able to lift Olimar and one other Pikmin, requiring one more Winged Pikmin for each carried Pikmin (except for Purples, which weigh ten times as much).
Gallery
Olimar using this move in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
Winged Pikmin at work.
