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{{Infobox pikmin
|name=Blue Pikmin
|name=Blue Pikmin
|image=BluePikminHD.png
|image=Bluepikmin.png
|resistance=Water
|resistance=Water
|strength=Average (10 Damage)
|strength=Average (10)
|mobility=Average
|mobility=Average
|throw=Average
|throw=Average
|carry=1 unit|size = 200px|height = 29}}
|carry=1
'''Blue Pikmin''' are distinguishable from other Pikmin by their pink mouths used to take in water which will filter oxygen through the gills located on their cheeks. Producing more can be done by returning pellets and carcasses to the [[Blue Onion]] or by using [[Candypop Bud|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]].
|}}


[[File:Blue_Pikmin.png|thumb|left|150px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in Pikmin 2.]]
'''Blue Pikmin''', as their name implies, are a blue species of Pikmin that reside on [[PNF-404]]. Besides coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through the gills located on their cheeks. This gives them the astonishing ability to live their lives completely underwater. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be easily done by dragging nutrients or animal carcasses to the [[Blue Onion|Onion]] or by throwing other species into a [[Candypop Bud|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]].


Only they, [[Mushroom Pikmin]] (former Blue Pikmin), [[Bulbmin]], and [[Winged Pikmin|Winged Pikmin ]] are able to safely traverse watery areas; any other color will only flail around in panic before drowning. They are able to perform any action in water that they can on land. If they are idle and see a nearby fellow Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and throw them to shore. However, be sure to know when to call the Pikmin, and when to let the blues go for them, often whistling to them will suffice, but if they fell off a ledge, then the blues will carry them to the other, more shallow shore, which might be too far away for the drowning Pikmin to "swim". Blue Pikmin seem to have a well balanced attack power, durability, mobility and throw. Blue pikmin can now swim to their enemies when swarming in the water in ''Pikmin 3'' as seen in this video.
==Abilities==


[[File:WiiU - Pikmin 3 - Introduction NR.1 ピクミン3|thumb|right|335 px]]
[[File:Blue_Pikmin.png|thumb|left|150px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in ''Pikmin 2''.]]


Blue Pikmin are the last color of Pikmin discovered in all three games. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', their Onion is found in the [[Forest Navel]], and in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', 5 blues can be found near their Onion in [[Awakening Wood]], near where the Radiation Canopy was in ''Pikmin'', by the use of [[Yellow Pikmin]]. Yellow Pikmin are required to break down the electrified [[gate]] : throw them up onto the ledge from, then run around to whistle them. There is a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] buried outside of the arena that the Blue Pikmin reside in. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', they are found in the [[Garden of Hope]] after finding [[Louie]]. You must use the [[Winged Pikmin]] to pull the Blue Onion from the ground. They are often considered the most useful Pikmin, especially in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', because they can go in water, which takes up a large amount of the terrain.
Only the Blue Pikmin, [[Bulbmin]], and [[Winged Pikmin|Winged Pikmin are]] able to safely traverse watery areas; any other color will simply flail around in panic before drowning. While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. If they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and throw them to shore. This action is often called the "Lifeguard Ablility." However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. This feature was removed in ''Pikmin 3. ''


==={{clear}}===
Blue Pikmin seem to be the most balanced Pikmin species; they have good attack power, durability, mobility and throw distance. As of ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Blue Pikmin can swim in schools to swarm aquatic enemies, which makes fighting enemies such as [[Water Dumple]]s and [[Puckering Blinnow]]s much easier. It should be noted, however, that blue Pikmin are more likely to be eaten over other Pikmin types in ''Pikmin 2'' only. The reasoning behind this is unknown. Blue Pikmin have very little utility outside of water, as most enemies that pose water hazards can easily be defeated without Blues.
{{clear}}
==Discovery==
[[File:BlueOnionP3.png|thumb|right|200px|The blue Onion activating in ''Pikmin 3.'']]
Blue Pikmin are usually the last species of Pikmin encountered by the player. In ''Pikmin,'' Olimar finds the dormant blue Onion in [[The Forest Navel]], which prove to be a big help in the aquatic area, [[The Distant Spring]]. Their Onion is found near the massive stump holding the [[Automatic Gear]], and is located inside a small pond.


==''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''==
In ''Pikmin 2'', 5 blue Pikmin are found in the [[Awakening Wood]]. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out 100 Pikmin on the field. They are found chasing a few [[Wogpoles]] beyond an [[Gate#Variations|Electric Fence]] guarded by a [[Cloaking Burrow-Nit]]. To obtain them, Olimar and [[Louie]] break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to take them under their command.  
Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in the water. Blue Pikmin have good mobility, throw, and durability compared to other types of Pikmin (Purple Pikmin are very durable, but lack mobility, and throw), and withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D., or Squirtle's water gun. Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice.


[[Image:SSBBBluePikTrophy.jpg|thumb|80px|Trophy for Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]
In ''Pikmin 3'', the blue Onion is found in the Garden of Hope, but can only be found after Louie has absconded from the Koppaites. The explorers chase after him, but instead finds an Onion trapped under a [[Flukeweed]]. From this, the blue Onion is found, and the explorers find the blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding [[Louie]].
Blue Pikmin also make an appearance as a trophy in the game:
===Trophy Description===


''"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."''
==In ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==


==Trivia==
Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in the water, are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides purple Pikmin), and withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D., or Squirtle's water gun. Olimar is most likely to pull up a blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice. Blue Pikmin have the second most health of all Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', outclassed by purple Pikmin. They return in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U'' as well, fighting alongside Olimar and Alph. They retain most of their properties from ''Brawl'' and have very slight and negligible changes. A trophy appears in this version as well.
*[[File:BlueHat.png|thumb|The Blue Pikmin hat being worn.]]In the 3DS app called "StreetPass Mii plaza" there is a game called Find Mii where you can unlock a Blue Pikmin hat for your StreetPass Mii.
===Trophy Descriptions===
*In the Beta for ''Pikmin'', Blue Pikmin were the first Pikmin type you got.
====Brawl====
*In the beta game's code for ''Pikmin'', the Blue Pikmin, along with the Red Pikmin, could use bomb rocks. This was re-added in Pikmin 3.
''"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."''
*The Blue onion had a reboot up scene which was cut from the final game
====Smash 3DS====
*In [[Pikmin 3]], Blue Pikmin are the very last type of Pikmin found, and appear very late in the game. The only instance in the entire game where they are required is to construct the ceramic pot in the [[Garden of Hope]]. However, there is an exploit that allows the player to bypass the pot's construction, therefore making it possible to beat Pikmin 3 without ever rescuing the Blue Onion.
''"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."''
{| class="wikitable"
|-
| [[Image:SSBBBluePikTrophy.jpg|center|80px]] || [[File:BluePik3DSTrophy.png|center|150px]]  
|-
| Brawl Trophy. || Smash 3DS Trophy.  
|}


{{notes|voyage=y}}
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120">
<gallery widths="120">
File:PikThrowBluePik.jpg|A Blue Pikmin being thrown.
File:PikThrowBluePik.jpg|A blue Pikmin being thrown.
File:PikBluePikCyc.jpg|The stages of Blue Pikmin.
File:PikBluePikCyc.jpg|The stages of blue Pikmin.
File:Blue.jpg|A Clay Blue Pikmin.
Pikmin being plucked.jpg|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin being plucked by [[Captain Olimar]].
File:Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a pellet.
File:Blue.jpg|A clay blue Pikmin.
Image:Brawl_Blue.PNG|A Blue Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.
File:Claypellet.jpg|A blue Pikmin carrying a pellet.
Images-6.jpg|A Blue Pikmin plush.
Image:Brawl_Blue.PNG|A blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
1339205744721.png|A Blue Pikmin and a [[Yellow Pikmin]] carrying a raspberry.
Blue Pikmin Pikmin 3 Photo.png|A screenshot from ''Pikmin 3'' featuring some Blue Pikmin in water.
Pikmin3IridFlintBeetle.png|''Pikmin 3'' concept art depicting a Blue Pikmin riding atop an [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]].
Pikmin3IridFlintBeetle.png|''Pikmin 3'' concept art depicting a Blue Pikmin riding atop an [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]].
1339205744721.png|A Blue Pikmin and a Yellow Pikmin carrying a raspberry.
Pikmin being plucked.jpg|A Blue Pikmin being plucked by [[Captain Olimar]].
Blue Pikmin Pikmin 3 Photo.png|A screenshot from ''Pikmin 3'' featuring some Blue Pikmin in water.
Blue Pikmin2.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Blue Pikmin2.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Blue Pikmin1.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Blue Pikmin1.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Normal bluepikmins.jpg|Artwork from ''Pikmin 2''. Here, the stages of Blue Pikmin are seen.
PikRunBluePik.jpg|A running Blue Pikmin.
Screen Shot 2013-06-23 at 3.39.22 PM.png|Blue Pikmin carrying a [[Bomb Rock]].
Blue Onionp2.png|Blue pikmin at their union in [[pikmin 2]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Names in other languages==
{{foreignname
|PorP=Pikmin Azul
|PorPM=Blue "Pikmin"
|PorPN=Translation taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual.
|notes=y
}}


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{{Pikmin}}
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[[Category:Pikmin 1]]
[[Category:Pikmin 2]]
[[Category:Pikmin 3]]
[[Category:The Forest Navel]]
[[Category:Awakening Wood]]
[[Category:Garden of Hope]]
[[Category:Pikmin Adventure]]
[[Category:PNF 404]]

Revision as of 14:10, November 15, 2014

Blue Pikmin
File:Bluepikmin.png
Resistance Water
Attack strength Average (10)
Mobility Average
Throw Average
Digging speed Unknown
Carrying capacity 1

Blue Pikmin, as their name implies, are a blue species of Pikmin that reside on PNF-404. Besides coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through the gills located on their cheeks. This gives them the astonishing ability to live their lives completely underwater. Producing more Blue Pikmin can be easily done by dragging nutrients or animal carcasses to the Onion or by throwing other species into a Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud.

Abilities

Artwork of a Blue Pikmin in Pikmin 3.
Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in Pikmin 2.

Only the Blue Pikmin, Bulbmin, and Winged Pikmin are able to safely traverse watery areas; any other color will simply flail around in panic before drowning. While in water, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same as they do on land. If they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and throw them to shore. This action is often called the "Lifeguard Ablility." However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. This feature was removed in Pikmin 3. 

Blue Pikmin seem to be the most balanced Pikmin species; they have good attack power, durability, mobility and throw distance. As of Pikmin 3, Blue Pikmin can swim in schools to swarm aquatic enemies, which makes fighting enemies such as Water Dumples and Puckering Blinnows much easier. It should be noted, however, that blue Pikmin are more likely to be eaten over other Pikmin types in Pikmin 2 only. The reasoning behind this is unknown. Blue Pikmin have very little utility outside of water, as most enemies that pose water hazards can easily be defeated without Blues.

Discovery

A Blue Onion activating in Pikmin 3.
The blue Onion activating in Pikmin 3.

Blue Pikmin are usually the last species of Pikmin encountered by the player. In Pikmin, Olimar finds the dormant blue Onion in The Forest Navel, which prove to be a big help in the aquatic area, The Distant Spring. Their Onion is found near the massive stump holding the Automatic Gear, and is located inside a small pond.

In Pikmin 2, 5 blue Pikmin are found in the Awakening Wood. This is first hinted at when the Onion stops spitting out seeds, but there are only a reported 95 out 100 Pikmin on the field. They are found chasing a few Wogpoles beyond an Electric Fence guarded by a Cloaking Burrow-Nit. To obtain them, Olimar and Louie break down the gate with the Yellow Pikmin, and proceed to take them under their command.

In Pikmin 3, the blue Onion is found in the Garden of Hope, but can only be found after Louie has absconded from the Koppaites. The explorers chase after him, but instead finds an Onion trapped under a Flukeweed. From this, the blue Onion is found, and the explorers find the blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie.

In Super Smash Bros. series

Blue Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in the water, are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides purple Pikmin), and withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D., or Squirtle's water gun. Olimar is most likely to pull up a blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice. Blue Pikmin have the second most health of all Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, outclassed by purple Pikmin. They return in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U as well, fighting alongside Olimar and Alph. They retain most of their properties from Brawl and have very slight and negligible changes. A trophy appears in this version as well.

Trophy Descriptions

Brawl

"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."

Smash 3DS

"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 trophy for a Blue Pikmin in the 3DS version of Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, walking through water and beside a pink petal.
Brawl Trophy. Smash 3DS Trophy.

Notes

Olimar's voyage log

Deep in the cave I discovered in the forest, I encountered blue Pikmin. These blue fellows have something resembling gills on their cheeks, and they appear to be amphibious, surviving both in water and on land. The wonders of nature never cease to stun me, even in this alien land!

Gallery

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Portugal Portuguese (NoE) Pikmin Azul Blue "Pikmin" Translation taken from the Pikmin instruction manual.