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[[File:Red_Onion.png|thumb|182px|A Red Onion.]]'''Onions''' are the large, round life forms that act as nests for the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. There are three known types of Onion nests, each with unique coloration corresponding to either [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], or [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]] Pikmin, and only one of each has ever been seen. As of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', subterranean species such as [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] do not have Onions. | [[File:Red_Onion.png|thumb|182px|A Red Onion.]]'''Onions''' are the large, round life forms that act as nests for the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. There are three known types of Onion nests, each with unique coloration corresponding to either [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], or [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]] Pikmin, and only one of each has ever been seen. As of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', subterranean species such as [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] do not have Onions. | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', all discovered onions merge together the night after they are discovered, and become a single, universal Onion, greatly | In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', all discovered onions merge together the night after they are discovered, and become a single, universal Onion, greatly simplifying the management of Pikmin types at the beginning of each day. | ||
Onions require light, as in'' Pikmin 3'', the Yellow Onion did not activate until a nearby light source was turned on, even when approached. | Onions require light, as in'' Pikmin 3'', the Yellow Onion did not activate until a nearby light source was turned on, even when approached. | ||
It also appears that the Onions in ''Pikmin 3'' are much more malleable than their ''Pikmin ''and ''Pikmin 2 ''counterparts in regards to which Pikmin species they will hold. In ''Pikmin 3, ''you discover a new Onion color and leave that new color of Pikmin at your landing site instead of at their home Onion, the Master Onion at the landing site will | It also appears that the Onions in ''Pikmin 3'' are much more malleable than their ''Pikmin ''and ''Pikmin 2 ''counterparts in regards to which Pikmin species they will hold. In ''Pikmin 3, ''you discover a new Onion color and leave that new color of Pikmin at your landing site instead of at their home Onion, the Master Onion at the landing site will accommodate them until the Onion Fusion at the end of the day. | ||
==Appearance== | ==Appearance== | ||
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These bulbous plant-hives have brightly colored bodies with a black and white band across the midsection. On the top, there is a big flower, resembling the flowers that Pikmin have. There are concentric circles on the ground in the Onion landing spots in each area, which are never referred to in-game. Three stilt-like legs suspend the Onions out of the reach of hungry predators, and provide access to the inside for Pikmin. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] states that he inspected the Onion's legs, and saw they were covered with tiny little hairs, possibly to help the Pikmin climb out. | These bulbous plant-hives have brightly colored bodies with a black and white band across the midsection. On the top, there is a big flower, resembling the flowers that Pikmin have. There are concentric circles on the ground in the Onion landing spots in each area, which are never referred to in-game. Three stilt-like legs suspend the Onions out of the reach of hungry predators, and provide access to the inside for Pikmin. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] states that he inspected the Onion's legs, and saw they were covered with tiny little hairs, possibly to help the Pikmin climb out. | ||
Onions have different | Onions have different appearances before they are discovered. They are darker in coloration, have no flowers on top, and are partly buried. When Captain Olimar approaches them, they explode with color, and the flower blooms and spins rapidly, pulling out the legs. | ||
===''Pikmin 3''=== | ===''Pikmin 3''=== | ||
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When the Onions were first discovered in Pikmin, they were dormant. They had a dark grayish color, were flowerless, and their legs were buried in the ground until Olimar came upon them, at which point they sprang to life and spat out a single seed. It is not known exactly what triggers this hibernation, though it's possible that a loss of Pikmin or food shortage may prompt the Onion to become dormant until conditions improve. | When the Onions were first discovered in Pikmin, they were dormant. They had a dark grayish color, were flowerless, and their legs were buried in the ground until Olimar came upon them, at which point they sprang to life and spat out a single seed. It is not known exactly what triggers this hibernation, though it's possible that a loss of Pikmin or food shortage may prompt the Onion to become dormant until conditions improve. | ||
This behavior was examined yet again in ''Pikmin 3'', where all Onions are found dormant. However, it seems that Onion dormancy does not hinder their awareness, as the Red Onion and Pink Onions are seen struggling to dislodge themselves from the traps they are found in. The Winged and Blue Pikmin species seemed to have been entirely extincted by the point the game began, as they are the only two species who's Onions had to sprout more of when they were reactivated. It is unknown exactly what triggers dormancy in Onions, since the Red, Yellow, and Grey Onions were all found inactive despite the presence of their Pikmin still somewhere on the | This behavior was examined yet again in ''Pikmin 3'', where all Onions are found dormant. However, it seems that Onion dormancy does not hinder their awareness, as the Red Onion and Pink Onions are seen struggling to dislodge themselves from the traps they are found in. The Winged and Blue Pikmin species seemed to have been entirely extincted by the point the game began, as they are the only two species who's Onions had to sprout more of when they were reactivated. It is unknown exactly what triggers dormancy in Onions, since the Red, Yellow, and Grey Onions were all found inactive despite the presence of their Pikmin still somewhere on the field. | ||
==Types== | ==Types== | ||
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===''Blue Onion''=== | ===''Blue Onion''=== | ||
[[Image:Normal blueonion.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A Blue Onion.]] In ''Pikmin'', it can be found in [[The Forest Navel]] in a pool near the landing site, and is the third Onion the player discovers. Several blue [[Pellet Posie]]s are in the immediate vicinity, as well as a free-standing blue 5 [[pellet]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the blue Onion is located in the [[Awakening Wood]]; although it can be seen relatively early in the game, it lies behind an electric gate, meaning that [[Yellow Pikmin]] from the [[Perplexing Pool]] are required to access it. A small pool blocks the only direct path up to the gate, so the Pikmin must be thrown onto a nearby ledge (while taking care not to disturb the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] lying in wait there). The [[Captain]] can then walk around through some water to reach them, and order them to defeat the beast and demolish the gate, allowing him to find the game's first 5 Blue Pikmin. In'' [[Pikmin 3]]'' the blue onion is located at the [[Garden of Hope]] and can only be | [[Image:Normal blueonion.jpg|thumb|left|100px|A Blue Onion.]] In ''Pikmin'', it can be found in [[The Forest Navel]] in a pool near the landing site, and is the third Onion the player discovers. Several blue [[Pellet Posie]]s are in the immediate vicinity, as well as a free-standing blue 5 [[pellet]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the blue Onion is located in the [[Awakening Wood]]; although it can be seen relatively early in the game, it lies behind an electric gate, meaning that [[Yellow Pikmin]] from the [[Perplexing Pool]] are required to access it. A small pool blocks the only direct path up to the gate, so the Pikmin must be thrown onto a nearby ledge (while taking care not to disturb the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] lying in wait there). The [[Captain]] can then walk around through some water to reach them, and order them to defeat the beast and demolish the gate, allowing him to find the game's first 5 Blue Pikmin. In'' [[Pikmin 3]]'' the blue onion is located at the [[Garden of Hope]] and can only be accessed after defeating the Scornet Maestro at [[Twilight River]]. | ||
For some unknown reason, in ''Pikmin ''and ''Pikmin 2'' when landing in an area, the blue onion seems to hover a bit before landing, therefore landing slower than the Red Onion and Yellow Onion. | For some unknown reason, in ''Pikmin ''and ''Pikmin 2'' when landing in an area, the blue onion seems to hover a bit before landing, therefore landing slower than the Red Onion and Yellow Onion. | ||
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<span style="font-size:13px;">In </span>''Pikmin 3''<span style="font-size:13px;">, Onions fuse together at the end of the day to form a larger, universal "Master Onion" that holds all Pikmin types. The Master Onion seems to have a clear sphere of some material (that seems to also stretch) with fluid inside that each | <span style="font-size:13px;">In </span>''Pikmin 3''<span style="font-size:13px;">, Onions fuse together at the end of the day to form a larger, universal "Master Onion" that holds all Pikmin types. The Master Onion seems to have a clear sphere of some material (that seems to also stretch) with fluid inside that each Pikmin color seems to live inside the particular color of their type. The more Pikmin types it holds, the more colors it displays on its surface, along with a more elaborate striped pattern on its midsection. Aside from its appearance, it functions the same as a normal Onion from the previous two games. By pressing </span>''Z ''<span style="font-size:13px;">on the Onion menu, an equal amount of each type of Pikmin currently discovered will come out of the Onion. This explains why there is only one landing zone compared to the previous game which had three landing zones.</span>''[[File:ZlCfzRFzYE40bPpV3W.jpg|thumb|175px]]'' | ||
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[[File:OnionTrophy.png|thumb|114px]]The Onion also has a randomly | [[File:OnionTrophy.png|thumb|114px]]The Onion also has a randomly occurring trophy. The description reads: | ||
''"Items considered to be the places where Pikmin are born. As to the actual biology of the process, much is still unclear. Onions absorb the prey that Pikmin capture and use it to produce new Pikmin. In addition, Onions can take in Pikmin and later release them. These organisms are crowned with distinctive propeller- like sets of leaves that spin around, enabling them to fly."'' | ''"Items considered to be the places where Pikmin are born. As to the actual biology of the process, much is still unclear. Onions absorb the prey that Pikmin capture and use it to produce new Pikmin. In addition, Onions can take in Pikmin and later release them. These organisms are crowned with distinctive propeller- like sets of leaves that spin around, enabling them to fly."'' | ||
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==2-P Battle== | ==2-P Battle== | ||
In ''Pikmin 2'' the red and blue onions appear as bases in 2-P battle. Here they act slightly different: They are under ground, they can't store extra Pikmin and captains cannot take | In ''Pikmin 2'' the red and blue onions appear as bases in 2-P battle. Here they act slightly different: They are under ground, they can't store extra Pikmin and captains cannot take Pikmin out or put them in. It also spit out the same amount of Pikmin lost to enemy Pikmin without nutrients. In ''Pikmin 2'', Player 1 gets a Red Onion, while Player 2 gets a Blue Onion. In ''Pikmin 3'', Player 1 gets a Cyan-colored Onion that pulses yellow, and Player 2 gets a Pink-colored Onion that pulses orange. | ||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
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**The only flaw is the light coming out is still visible even when the Onion is dormant. | **The only flaw is the light coming out is still visible even when the Onion is dormant. | ||
*In the first ''Pikmin'' game, if you press down on the D-pad, (2 for ''New Play Control!'') Captain Olimar will lay down, and 4 Pikmin can carry him to their Onion. When Olimar is abducted by the Onion, he bounces off the Onion, and fireworks come out of the flower instead of Pikmin seeds. | *In the first ''Pikmin'' game, if you press down on the D-pad, (2 for ''New Play Control!'') Captain Olimar will lay down, and 4 Pikmin can carry him to their Onion. When Olimar is abducted by the Onion, he bounces off the Onion, and fireworks come out of the flower instead of Pikmin seeds. | ||
*During story mode of ''Pikmin 3'', Onions are discovered as perfectly round and small, but when they fuse together, they swell up into a bulbous shape | *During story mode of ''Pikmin 3'', Onions are discovered as perfectly round and small, but when they fuse together, they swell up into a bulbous shape reminiscent of the original Onion designs. | ||
*The Master Onion could be a result of evolutionary change so Pikmin colonies require less space. | *The Master Onion could be a result of evolutionary change so Pikmin colonies require less space. | ||
*The Onions in ''Pikmin 3'' (as well as the [[Candypop Bud]]s) appear to be more mechanical in appearance than their previous incarnations. | *The Onions in ''Pikmin 3'' (as well as the [[Candypop Bud]]s) appear to be more mechanical in appearance than their previous incarnations. | ||