Pikmin

Pikmin are a plant species and the namesake of the video game series, Pikmin. They have cameoed in Mario games twice thus far, but their main role is in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, where they are assistants to Captain Olimar.

Pikmin alongside Captain Olimar.

History

Mario Golf series

Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour

The Pikmin's first appearance in the Mario series was in Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour. Here, if the golf ball landed in a patch of flowers, Pikmin would pop out. This implies that Pikmin may live in the Mushroom World, in addition to Earth.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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. As such, they must be plucked from the ground. When Kirby gets Olimar's ability, he can also use Pikmin, but after plucking them, he immediatly throws them.

The Subspace Emissary

Captain Olimar's Pikmin are attacking a huge R.O.B., however, they are so weak they do no damage. The R.O.B. simply spins around and all the Pikmin that were on him fly in all directions and turn into ghosts and die. Captain Olimar starts shivering in fear at the huge robot. A red Pikmin walks up to Olimar and taps him on the side. Olimar turns around and the red Pikmin points out the Blue Falcon speeding through the forest.

Captain Falcon jumps out of the Blue Falcon and then Falcon Punches the huge Robot right in his face. The R.O.B. then falls back destroyed. Captain Falcon lands back on the ground while doing a slide similar to the Falcon Kick. However, while he is sliding on the ground, he accidentally hurts Pikmin that came in contact with him and killed them all. Captain Falcon just stands there striking a pose while Captain Olimar and the red Pikmin watch as the wind blows a leaf by. Olimar and his Pikmin decide to team up with Falcon.

WarioWare series

WarioWare: Smooth Moves

Pikmin later appeared in a Pikmin 2 microgame in WarioWare: Smooth Moves, which belonged to 9-Volt. Here, the player controls Empress Bulblax and must roll over all of the Pikmin to squish them before the time runs out. However, it will get harder. The Pikmin will grow larger and start jumping over the player.

Types of Pikmin

Image	Name	Traits
File:Red Pikmin.jpg	Red Pikmin	High attack power Attacks imbued with incendiary properties Immune to fire
File:Yellow Pikmin.jpg	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
File:Blue Pikmin.jpg	Blue Pikmin	Strong when thrown Slightly more durable than average Can swim in water High knockback
File:Purple Pikmin.jpg	Purple Pikmin	Doesn’t fly far when thrown Slow High attack power Slams into enemies instead of latching on when thrown
File:White Pikmin.jpg	White Pikmin	Quick and light When latched onto opponent, poison does additional damage Least durable of all Pikmin colors

Trophy Information

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Name	Image	Game	Description
Pikmin	File:Trophy273.PNG	Pikmin 12/01	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

Name	Image	Game	Description
Red Pikmin	File:TrRed pikmin.jpg	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	File:BluePikmin.jpg	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	File:Yellow Pikmin Trophy.jpg	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	File:TrWhite pikmin.jpg	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	File:TrPurple pikmin.jpg	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.