Pikmin Guide
Nintendo · 2001 · Real-time strategy
3 Pikmin types · 5 areas · 30 ship parts
Characters & Pikmin
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CaptainCaptain Olimar
A stranded space traveller trying to repair the S.S. Dolphin and return to Hocotate. You guide the expedition through his whistle and throws.
Pikmin typesRed Pikmin
Fire-resistant helpers with stronger attacks. Discovered at the Impact Site; a useful choice for fire hazards and fighting.
Pikmin typesYellow Pikmin
Light helpers that can be thrown higher and carry bomb-rocks in this game. Found in the Forest of Hope. Keep explosives clear of your main squad.
Pikmin typesBlue Pikmin
Water-capable helpers discovered in the Forest Navel. Use them for submerged work and routes where other colors would drown.
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References
Covered edition: The original 2001 Nintendo GameCube game. Wii and Nintendo Switch editions have control and gameplay differences; this wiki follows the GameCube adventure.