Pikmin

This article is about the creatures called Pikmin. For the WarioWare: D.I.Y. microgame, see Pikmin (microgame).

Pikmin
Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
First appearance	Pikmin (2001, Pikmin series) Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour (2003, Super Mario franchise)
Latest appearance	Pikmin 4 (2023, Pikmin series) WarioWare: Move It! (2023, Super Mario franchise)
Portrayed by	Hajime Wakai (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White) Atsuko Asahi (Winged)

Pikmin are a plant-animal hybrid species and the namesake of the Pikmin series. They are plucked out of the ground by leaders to use in battles and assist them. Pikmin have made cameos in some media of the Super Mario franchise.

History

Luigi's Mansion

Pikmin appear in a trailer for the first Pikmin game in the options menu for Luigi's Mansion.

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

Pikmin in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

If a golf ball lands in a patch of flowers in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Red, Yellow, and Blue Pikmin fly out.

Donkey Konga 2

Three badges in Donkey Konga 2 depict a Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin, using their clay artwork from Pikmin 2.

WarioWare series

The Pikmin microgame in WarioWare: Smooth Moves

Pikmin appear in the microgame Pikmin 2 in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, where the goal is for Empress Bulblax to roll over them. The second level has a larger Pikmin who can jump over Empress Bulblax. The microgame reappears in WarioWare Gold.

The microgame Pikmin from WarioWare: D.I.Y. involves Olimar having to throw a Red Pikmin to nectar on a rock.

Pikmin appear in the background of the Pikmin 2 microgame in WarioWare: Get It Together!.

There is another Pikmin 2 microgame in WarioWare: Move It!, where the object is to lift the Joy-Cons to pluck Pikmin from the ground. More Pikmin have to be plucked in higher difficulty settings.

Super Smash Bros. series

The following Pikmin appear in the Super Smash Bros. series:

Image	Name	Traits
	Red Pikmin	High attack power Attacks imbued with incendiary properties Immune to fire Drown immediately in water More likely to be plucked from cloth or sand floors
	Yellow Pikmin	Range of attack slightly larger than usual; easy to hit enemies with Travel in slightly higher arcs when thrown Attacks imbued with electrical properties More likely to be plucked from metal floors
	Blue Pikmin	Strong when thrown Slightly more durable than average Can swim in water Below average damage High knockback in throws More likely to be plucked from water-based surfaces
	Purple Pikmin	Does not fly far when thrown Slow High attack power Most durable of all. Slams into enemies instead of latching on when thrown More likely to appear from metal floors
	White Pikmin	Quick and light Does weak damage and knockback When latched onto opponent, poison does additional damage Least durable of all Pikmin colors Flies faster and further when thrown More likely to be plucked from snow or clouds.
	Winged Pikmin	Does not attack, but instead lifts Olimar to help him recover as part of his up special from Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U onwards.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Artwork of Pikmin with Olimar for Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Pikmin serve 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 plucked from the ground. When Kirby gains Olimar's ability, he can also use Pikmin, but after plucking them, he immediately throws them.

In The Subspace Emissary, a group of Pikmin start to attack a 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 Red Pikmin informs him of a new visitor. The Blue Falcon speeds through the forest. Captain Falcon jumps out of the car, and 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 Arwing attacking the ship carrying Donkey Kong: Falco drops 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.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U

Pikmin return to assist Olimar in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U. Olimar is titled "Pikmin & Olimar" on the character selection screen, although not in English releases. Olimar can only have three Pikmin following him, instead of six, and his recovery involves being carried by Winged Pikmin.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The same Pikmin from the previous installment return alongside Olimar in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Mario Kart 8 / Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

A Red Pikmin appears as a motif piece hanging on the helmet of the Pikmin Suit in Mario Kart 8 starting with the version 4.0 update and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe.

Super Mario Maker

Pikmin are one of the obtainable costume power-ups in Super Mario Maker. 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 Pikmin 3. Pressing causes the red and blue Pikmin to mature into flowers. While underwater, the three Pikmin are encased in a bubble.

Super Nintendo World

A Red, Blue, and Yellow Pikmin as seen in Super Nintendo World

A mural in the queue of Mine-Cart Madness, depicting a group of Pikmin running from a barrel

Several Pikmin appear on the 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.

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 Mine-Cart Madness attraction. It depicts a group of two Pikmin running away from a barrel and two others that have been turned into Pikmin souls. A group of blue Pikmin can be seen near a fountain of water spurting from a toppled portion of the ruins.

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

In The Super Mario Bros. Movie, a statue resembling a Pikmin appears in the Brooklyn Couple's residence.

Unused appearances

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

Olimar and a group of Pikmin were planned to appear in Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga when a new type of coffee was made at the Starbeans Cafe. Olimar would call Mario "Marlio", an anagram of his name, while he would mistake Luigi for a dangerous beast and consider attacking him with his Pikmin.

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Pikmin were proposed to appear as cameos in Super Mario Galaxy 2 during the game's development, but the proposal was rejected by Shigeru Miyamoto, who stated that there is no functional reason to include them due to their different body size when compared to Super Mario enemies.

Profiles and statistics

Super Smash Bros. Melee trophy

Trophy Pikmin
	Game/move: Pikmin 12/01
	How to unlock: -
	These strange beings are part plant, part animal. They spend most of their time buried in the earth, but they will befriend whoever plucks them, as evidenced by their devotion to Captain Olimar. Each Pikmin has a leaf on its head that grows into a bud and finally a flower. Like a flower, the life of a Pikmin is both fragile and beautiful.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Trophies

Name	Image	Game	Description
Red Pikmin		GCN Pikmin	A type of Pikmin--which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous foes. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.
		GCN Pikmin 2
Blue Pikmin		GCN Pikmin	A type of Pikmin, which are curious creatures that follow and obey the person who picks them. If you take advantage of this trait, you can get them to help Capt. Olimar and Louie. The blue Pikmin are at home in water and cannot drown. Need to retrieve an object underwater or cross a water hazard to disarm a trap? Blue Pikmin are just the allies you need.
		GCN Pikmin 2
Yellow Pikmin		GCN Pikmin	A type of Pikmin. Take a nutrient- rich pellet to a flying saucer known as an Onion, and it will produce the mysterious beings known as Pikmin. Yellow ones fly higher than other Pikmin when tossed by Olimar or Louie. Unlike other Pikmin, they're also highly resistant to electricity, which makes them invaluable when battling enemies like anode dweevils.
		GCN Pikmin 2
White Pikmin		GCN Pikmin 2	A type of Pikmin. White Pikmin are resistant to poisons and are themselves toxic to creatures that eat them. Their low weight makes them very speedy, and they can also dig up buried items. White and purple Pikmin do not live inside Onions, so you must change other Pikmin into them by tossing them into ivory candypop buds and violet candypop buds.
Purple Pikmin		GCN Pikmin 2	A type of Pikmin, much heavier and slower than other Pikmin. When thrown, they impact with such force that they may kill or stun enemies. They're also incredibly strong--one of them can carry an item that normally would require ten Pikmin. While they're more powerful fighters than their red cousins, their slow speed hampers their effectiveness.

Stickers

Name	Image	Artwork from	Effect in The Subspace Emissary
Blue Pellet		Pikmin 2	[Pikmin]+6 Usable by: Captain Olimar
Blue Pikmin		Pikmin	[Pikmin] +16 Usable by: Captain Olimar
Purple Pikmin		Pikmin 2	Flinch Resistance+35
Reclining Red Pikmin		Pikmin 2	[Flame]+ 6
Red Pikmin		Pikmin	[Pikmin]+11 Usable by: Captain Olimar
White Pikmin		Pikmin 2	[Pikmin]+10 Usable by: Captain Olimar
Yellow Pellet		Pikmin 2	[Pikmin]+22 Usable by: Captain Olimar
Yellow Pikmin		Pikmin	[Slash] Resistance+10

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii U trophies

Name	3DS Image	Wii U Image	Appears In	American English description	British English description
Red Pikmin			GCN Pikmin (12/2001) GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)	This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.	Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noises. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
Blue Pikmin			GCN Pikmin (12/2001) GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)	This blue Pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros., blue Pikmin have defense second only to purple Pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes.	The things that make blue Pikmin different from all the other Pikmin are that they have mouths and that they're pretty good swimmers. They're slightly hardier than most other Pikmin, and they do more damage when you throw them. So, as soon as you get one of these, make sure to throw it right at someone straight away!
Yellow Pikmin			GCN Pikmin (12/2001) GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004)	This yellow Pikmin is sporting some pointy things on its head. Maybe those are ears? Hmm... Anyway, yellow Pikmin are immune to electricity and are the lightest Pikmin in the Pikmin series. In Smash Bros., a thrown yellow Pikmin will fly through the air in a nice curve, zapping anyone it comes in contact with.	Yellow Pikmin have big, sharp ears and conduct electricity very well. These two facts are most likely unrelated. Olimar's side special can throw this Pikmin high into the air and cause electrical damage to all fighters who stray too close!
White Pikmin			GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004) Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)	These tiny, white Pikmin have bright-red eyes. They are the fastest of the Pikmin, perfect for finding and retrieving hidden treasure. In Smash Bros., you can use them to poison your enemies. Since they can fly the farthest of any Pikmin when thrown, use them to poison enemies from afar.	These small, fast-footed Pikmin are white with red eyes. That ominous look they have might give you the chills, and you'd be right to be scared - the little blighters are poisonous! In this game, they'll hang on to any enemy you throw them at and generously share their venom with them.
Purple Pikmin			GCN Pikmin 2 (08/2004) Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)	These purple Pikmin are the strongest, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In Smash Bros., they're great for attacking and launching, but they've got a pretty short reach. Get close to your foe to make these little ones truly effective!	These purple Pikmin are much stronger than their colourful counterparts, but they're also slower and heavier. In Pikmin, they can be thrown at animals to stun them! In this game, they're good at both attacking and launching, but since they haven't got good reach, you'll need to get up close and personal with your foes first!
Rock Pikmin			Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)	These Pikmin are made of solid rock, so they can stand up to a lot of attacks and won't get hurt when they get stepped on. They specialize in body blows, dealing a lot of damage when thrown, and they can also break right through glass and crystal. They can't latch on to other creatures, though. But that's OK—nobody's perfect!
Winged Pikmin			Wii U Pikmin 3 (08/2013)	These pink Pikmin have big, blue eyes and nice wings to help them fly. In Smash Bros., they show up to carry Olimar and friends through the air. However, how high and far they can fly is affected by how many friends they have to carry. More Pikmin will weigh them down.	This particular type of Pikmin has a pink body, blue eyes and...wings? Yep, they can fly, and in this game, they can even give Olimar a lift. The only thing is they'll get tired very easily, especially if they're carrying lots of other Pikmin at the same time. Go easy on them, OK?

Blue indicates the Trophy or description is exclusive to the Wii U version.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate spirits

Name	Image	Series / game	Type	Class	Strength / effect(s)	How to obtain	Spirit battle
							Opponent(s)	Battle conditions	Stage	Song
Red Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Support (1)	Advanced	Lava-Floor Resist	World of Light (Light Realm); Spirit Board; amiibo	Tiny Incineroar ×12	Hazard: Lava Floor The floor is lava The enemy's explosion and fire attacks have increased power Stamina battle	Garden of Hope (Battlefield)	Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
Blue Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Support (1)	Advanced	Thrown Items ↑	Spirit Board; amiibo	Tiny Squirtle ×12	The enemy's ice and water attacks have increased power Timed Stamina battle Water and ice attacks aren't as effective against the enemy	Distant Planet	Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
Yellow Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Support (2)	Advanced	Energy Shot Attack/Resistance ↑	World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board; amiibo	Tiny Pichu ×12	Hazard: Zap Floor The floor is electrified Stamina battle The enemy favors neutral air attacks	Garden of Hope (Battlefield)	Main Theme - Pikmin (original)
White Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Support (1)	Advanced	Poison Damage Reduced	Beedle's Tent; Spirit Board	Tiny Kirby ×13	Rule: Item: POW Block Hazard: Poison Floor The floor is poisonous Timed Stamina battle The enemy favors dash attacks	Distant Planet (Battlefield)	Forest of Hope
Purple Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Primary (1)	Advanced	Shield Weight ↑	World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board	Tiny Donkey Kong ×9	Stamina battle The enemy deals damage when falling Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Distant Planet	Forest of Hope
Winged Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Support (1)	Novice	Floaty Jumps	World of Light (Mysterious Dimension); Spirit Board; amiibo	Tiny Jigglypuff ×12	Rule: Item: Screw Attack Timed stamina battle The enemy favors neutral air attacks Reinforcements will appear after an enemy is KO'd	Garden of Hope (Ω)	Garden of Hope
Rock Pikmin		Pikmin Series	Primary (1)	Novice	Grab Weight ↑	Spirit Board; amiibo	Tiny Kirby ×8	Hazard: High Gravity Stamina battle Your jumping power decreases The enemy favors down specials	Garden of Hope	Garden of Hope (original)

Gallery

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  Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

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  Nintendo Tokyo

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  WarioWare: Get It Together!

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  WarioWare: Move It!

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  My Nintendo Store (Holiday Gift Guide 2023)

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  Super Nintendo World

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  Super Nintendo World

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  Super Nintendo World

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  Nintendo Museum

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  Play Nintendo (holiday 2024)

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	ピクミン[?] Pikumin	Possibly derived from「ピック」(pikku, pick) and「民」(min, people); the phrase also bears similarity to "pick me".
Chinese	皮克敏[?] Píkèmǐn	Pikmin
Korean	피크민[?] Pikeumin	Pikmin
Russian	Пикмин[?] Pikmin	Same as English
Spanish	Pikmin[?]	-

Trivia

• In the Pikmin Short Movie "Occupational Hazards", a red Pikmin is seen going through a Warp Pipe while collecting some Coins, 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 Pikmin Bloom, there is a Special Decor Pikmin wearing a Mario Cap keychain.