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|image=[[File:SSBU Pikmin.jpg|250px]]<br>Pikmin in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | |image=[[File:SSBU Pikmin.jpg|250px]]<br>Pikmin in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]'' | ||
|first_appearance=''[[pikipedia:Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' (2001, ''Pikmin'' series)<br>''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''Super Mario'' | |first_appearance=''[[pikipedia:Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' (2001, ''Pikmin'' series)<br>''[[Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour]]'' ([[List of games by date#2003|2003]], ''Super Mario''-related media) | ||
|latest_appearance=''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|Pikmin 4]]'' (2023, ''Pikmin'' series)<br>''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]], ''Super Mario'' | |latest_appearance=''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 4|Pikmin 4]]'' (2023, ''Pikmin'' series)<br>''[[WarioWare: Move It!]]'' ([[List of games by date#2023|2023]], ''Super Mario''-related media) | ||
|portrayed_by=Hajime Wakai (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White)<br>Atsuko Asahi (Winged) | |portrayed_by=Hajime Wakai (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White)<br>Atsuko Asahi (Winged) | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Pikmin''' are a plant-animal hybrid species and the namesake of the '' | '''Pikmin''' are a plant-animal hybrid species and the namesake of the ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin series|Pikmin]]'' series. These beings inhabit the planet [[pikipedia:PNF-404|PNF-404]], where they are plucked out of the ground by [[pikipedia:Leader|leaders]] to use in battles and so forth. Pikmin in the [[Super Mario (franchise)|''Super Mario'' franchise]] have made some cameos, including at the ''Super Mario''-themed amusement park, [[Super Nintendo World]]. | ||
==History== | ==History== | ||
===''Luigi's Mansion''=== | ===''Luigi's Mansion''=== | ||
A trailer for the first ''Pikmin'' game featuring the eponymous species appears in ''[[Luigi's Mansion]]''{{'}}s option screen. | |||
===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''=== | ===''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour''=== | ||
[[File:MGTT_Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|Pikmin in ''Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour'']] | [[File:MGTT_Pikmin.jpg|thumb|left|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 ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 2|Pikmin 2]]'' had not yet been released. | |||
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===''Donkey Konga 2''=== | ===''Donkey Konga 2''=== | ||
Three badges in ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'' depict a Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin, using their clay artwork from ''Pikmin 2''. | Three badges in ''[[Donkey Konga 2]]'' depict a Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin, using their clay artwork from ''Pikmin 2''. A fourth badge also features a [[pikipedia:Bulborb|Bulborb]]. | ||
===''WarioWare'' series=== | ===''WarioWare'' series=== | ||
[[File:WWSM Pikmin 2.png|200px|thumb|The Pikmin microgame in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']] | [[File:WWSM Pikmin 2.png|200px|thumb|The Pikmin microgame in ''WarioWare: Smooth Moves'']] | ||
Pikmin appear in the [[microgame]] [[Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Pikmin 2]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', | Pikmin appear in the [[microgame]] [[Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Smooth Moves)|Pikmin 2]] in ''[[WarioWare: Smooth Moves]]'', which belongs to [[9-Volt]]. Here, the player controls [[pikipedia:Empress Bulblax|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 (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 [[pikipedia:Nectar|nectar]]. If time runs out or if the Pikmin is accidentally thrown into the water, the game ends in a loss. | |||
Pikmin appear in | Pikmin appear in the [[Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Get It Together!)|Pikmin 2]] microgame in ''[[WarioWare: Get It Together!]]'', though they do not have any effect on gameplay. | ||
The goal of the [[Pikmin 2 (WarioWare: Move It!)|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=== | ===''Super Smash Bros.'' series=== | ||
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====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==== | ||
[[File:BrawlOlimar.jpg|thumb|Artwork of Pikmin with Olimar for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | [[File:BrawlOlimar.jpg|thumb|Artwork of Pikmin with Olimar for ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'']] | ||
Pikmin serve | 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 [[Captain Olimar#Pikmin Pluck|plucked]] from the ground. When [[Kirby]] gains Olimar's ability, he can also use Pikmin, but after plucking them, he immediately throws them. | ||
In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], a group of Pikmin start to attack a [[smashwiki:R.O.B._Squad#Giant_R.O.B.|giant R.O.B.]] which simply rises its arms and spins around knocking them all off and kills most of them. Olimar is shocked and scared, however his | In [[smashwiki:Adventure Mode: The Subspace Emissary|The Subspace Emissary]], a group of Pikmin start to attack a [[smashwiki:R.O.B._Squad#Giant_R.O.B.|giant R.O.B.]] which simply rises its arms and spins around knocking them all off and kills most of them. [[smashwiki:Olimar (SSBB)|Olimar]] is shocked and scared, however his [[pikipedia:Red Pikmin|Red Pikmin]] informs him of a new visitor. The [[Blue Falcon]] speeds through the forest. [[smashwiki:Captain Falcon (SSBB)|Captain Falcon]] jumps out of the car, and [[smashwiki:Falcon Punch|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 [[lylatwiki:Arwing|Arwing]] attacking the ship carrying [[Donkey Kong]]: [[smashwiki:Falco (SSBB)|Falco]] drops [[Diddy Kong|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. | ||
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====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Wii U''==== | ||
Pikmin return | Pikmin return as Olimar's aids in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]'' / ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Wii U|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''==== | ====''Super Smash Bros. Ultimate''==== | ||
The same Pikmin from the previous installment return alongside | The same Pikmin from the previous installment return alongside Olimar in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]''. | ||
===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ===''Mario Kart 8'' / ''Mario Kart 8 Deluxe''=== | ||
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===''Super Mario Maker''=== | ===''Super Mario Maker''=== | ||
[[File:SMM Pikmin.png|frame]] | [[File:SMM Pikmin.png|frame]] | ||
Pikmin | 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 ''[[pikipedia:Pikmin 3|Pikmin 3]]''. Pressing {{button|wii|Padup}} causes the red and blue Pikmin to mature into flowers. When underwater, all three of them are encased in a bubble. | ||
===Super Nintendo World=== | ===Super Nintendo World=== | ||
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Several Pikmin appear on the [[:File:Super Nintendo World Bag Art.jpg|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 (Yoshi food)|fruit]].<ref>{{cite|author=Lloyd, S.|date=February 3, 2021|url=wdwnt.com/2021/02/photos-video-spotting-hidden-pikmin-in-super-nintendo-world|title=PHOTOS, VIDEO: Finding Hidden Pikmin in Super Nintendo World|publisher=WDW News Today|accessdate=February 4, 2021|language=en}}</ref> | Several Pikmin appear on the [[:File:Super Nintendo World Bag Art.jpg|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 (Yoshi food)|fruit]].<ref>{{cite|author=Lloyd, S.|date=February 3, 2021|url=wdwnt.com/2021/02/photos-video-spotting-hidden-pikmin-in-super-nintendo-world|title=PHOTOS, VIDEO: Finding Hidden Pikmin in Super Nintendo World|publisher=WDW News Today|accessdate=February 4, 2021|language=en}}</ref> | ||
In the Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World, several more Pikmin make an appearance on a mural based on [[25m]] in the queue for the [[Super Nintendo World#Mine-Cart Madness|Mine-Cart Madness]] attraction. It depicts a group of two Pikmin running away from a [[barrel]] and two others that have been turned into | In the Donkey Kong Country section of Super Nintendo World, several more Pikmin make an appearance on a mural based on [[25m]] in the queue for the [[Super Nintendo World#Mine-Cart Madness|Mine-Cart Madness]] attraction. It depicts a group of two Pikmin running away from a [[barrel]] and two others that have been turned into [[pikipedia:Soul|Pikmin souls]]. A group of blue Pikmin can be seen near a fountain of water spurting from a toppled portion of the ruins. | ||
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==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
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AlphSSB4.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' | AlphSSB4.png|''Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS'' / ''Super Smash Bros. for Wii U'' | ||
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==Names in other languages== | ==Names in other languages== | ||
{{foreign names | {{foreign names | ||
| | |Jap=ピクミン | ||
| | |JapR=Pikumin | ||
| | |JapM=Possibly derived from「ピック」(''pikku'', pick) and「民」(''min'', people); [[pikipedia:Pikmin_family#Naming|the phrase also bears similarity to "pick me"]]. | ||
|Spa=Pikmin | |Spa=Pikmin | ||
|Rus=Пикмин | |Rus=Пикмин | ||
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== | ==Trivia== | ||
{{NIWA|Pikipedia=Pikmin family|SmashWiki=Pikmin (species)}} | {{NIWA|Pikipedia=Pikmin family|SmashWiki=Pikmin (species)}} | ||
*In the [[pikipedia:Pikmin Short Movies|''Pikmin'' Short Movie]] "[[pikipedia:Occupational Hazards|Occupational Hazards]]", a red Pikmin is seen going through a [[Warp Pipe]] while collecting some [[Coin]]s, 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 the [[pikipedia:Pikmin Short Movies|''Pikmin'' Short Movie]] "[[pikipedia:Occupational Hazards|Occupational Hazards]]", a red Pikmin is seen going through a [[Warp Pipe]] while collecting some [[Coin]]s, 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. | ||
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[[Category:Allies]] | [[Category:Allies]] | ||
[[Category:Aliens]] | [[Category:Aliens]] | ||
[[Category:Pikmin series]] | [[Category:Pikmin series]] | ||
[[Category:Nintendo Land costumes]] | [[Category:Nintendo Land costumes]] |