Pikmin (game) icon.png
Pikmin 2 icon.png
Pikmin 3 icon.png

Blue Pikmin: Difference between revisions

From Pikipedia, the Pikmin wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Removed old link.)
mNo edit summary
(21 intermediate revisions by 12 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{game icons|pikmin=y|pikmin2=y|pikmin3=y}}
{{game icons|pikmin=y|pikmin2=y|pikmin3=y}}
{{Infobox pikmin
{{Infobox pikmin
|name=Blue Pikmin
|name       = Blue Pikmin
|image=Bluepikmin.png
|image     = Bluepikmin.png
|resistance=Water
|resistance = Water
|strength=Average (10)
|strength2  = Average (10)
|mobility=Average
|strength3  = Average (10)
|throw=Average
|mobility   = Average
|carry=1
|throw     = Average
|}}'''Blue Pikmin''' are distinguishable from other [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] by their pink gills, resembling a mouth. Producing more can be done by returning objects to the [[Blue Onion]] or using [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]s.
|carry     = 1
|}}


Only they and [[Bulbmin]] are able to safely traverse watery areas; any other type 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''', as their name implies, are a blue species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] that reside on [[PNF-404]]. This type of Pikmin is present in all three [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]], and in all of them, it is the last type to be discovered. Besides coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink 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]] or by throwing other species into a [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]. As with the other main types of Pikmin, their buds and flowers are white.


[[Image:Normal_34_Pikmin2_GCN_screen22.jpg‎|thumb|left|Blue Pikmin in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
==Traits and abilities==
Blue Pikmin are the last type of Pikmin discovered in all the 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]] by the use of [[Yellow Pikmin]]. Yellow Pikmin are required to break down the electric fence: throw them up onto the ledge, then run around, through the water, to whistle them. There is a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] buried there that must be defeated. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Blue Pikmin are discovered in a new area of the [[Garden of Hope]], after [[Louie]] steals all the player's juice and escapes from the [[S.S. Drake]]. The [[Onion]] is initially buried, and [[Winged Pikmin]] are needed to pull it out of the ground. Blue Pikmin seem to be well-balanced in strength, mobility, and throw. 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.
[[File:Blue Pikmin.png|thumb|left|150px|Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in ''Pikmin 2''.]]
Only the Blue Pikmin and [[Bulbmin]] can safely traverse watery areas; any other type will simply flail around in panic before drowning. Winged Pikmin may move and [[carry]] objects above the surface of the water, but if thrown onto a pool, they will not be able to swim. 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. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. In ''Pikmin 3'', this feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some [[Enemy|enemies]] that lie above the ground level.


Blue Pikmin are statistically more likely to be eaten by an enemy than any other type. This remains unexplained, and is in fact never even mentioned within the game.
Blue Pikmin seem to be the most balanced Pikmin species; they have average attack power, durability, mobility and throw distance. Blue Pikmin have very little utility outside of water, as most enemies that pose water hazards can easily be defeated without Blues.


{{notes|voyage=y}}
{{clear}}
==Discovery==
[[File:BlueOnionP3.png|thumb|right|200px|The blue Onion activating in ''Pikmin 3''.]]
Blue Pikmin are the last species of Pikmin encountered by the player. In ''Pikmin'', Olimar finds the dormant blue Onion in [[The Forest Navel]], which proves 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 gate]] guarded by a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] at the north of the map. 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 find an Onion trapped under a [[Flukeweed]]. From this, the blue Onion is found, and the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie.
 
==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==
{{todo|Get an image of the Smash 4 Wii U trophy, get the description on both [[region]]s, and get instructions on how to obtain in each game.}}
Blue Pikmin appear in ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'' and ''[[Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U]]'' as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move, as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides [[Purple Pikmin]]). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack. They can 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.
 
The ''Brawl'' trophy description is as follows:
 
"''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 description on the 3DS version of ''Smash 4'' is as follows:


==Super Smash Bros. Brawl==
"''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.''"
[[Image:SSBBBluePikTrophy.jpg|thumb|80px|Trophy for Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.]]


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.
<gallery>
SSBBBluePikTrophy.jpg|''Brawl'' trophy.
BluePik3DSTrophy.png|''Smash 4 3DS'' trophy.
</gallery>


==Brawl Trophy Description==
{{notes|voyage=y}}
"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."


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths="120">
<gallery>
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.
Pikmin being plucked.jpg|Artwork of a Blue Pikmin being plucked by [[Captain Olimar]].
File:Blue.jpg|A clay Blue Pikmin.
File:Blue.jpg|A clay Blue Pikmin.
File:Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a pellet.
File:Claypellet.jpg|A Blue Pikmin carrying a pellet.
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]].
Blue Pikmin2.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Blue Pikmin1.png|Artwork for ''Pikmin 3''.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 00.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 01.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 02.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 03.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 04.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 05.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 06.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 07.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
Blue Pikmin 3 Artwork 08.jpg|''Pikmin 3'' artwork.
File:Brawl Blue.PNG|A Blue Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl''.
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
==Names in other languages==
*Blue Pikmin are the last type of Pikmin found in [[Pikmin (game)|''Pikmin'']], ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 3]]''.
{{foreignname
*Blue Pikmin have the second most health of all Pikmin in ''Super Smash Bros. Brawl'', outclassed by Purple Pikmin.
|PorP  = Pikmin Azul
|PorPM = Blue "Pikmin"
|PorPN = Translation taken from the ''Pikmin'' instruction manual.
|notes = y
}}


{{Pikmin}}
{{Pikmin}}

Revision as of 20:04, January 1, 2015

Blue Pikmin
File:Bluepikmin.png
Resistance Water
Attack strength Pikmin 2 icon.png:  Average (10)
Pikmin 3 icon.png:  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. This type of Pikmin is present in all three Pikmin games, and in all of them, it is the last type to be discovered. Besides coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their pink 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 or by throwing other species into a Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud. As with the other main types of Pikmin, their buds and flowers are white.

Traits and abilities

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

Only the Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin can safely traverse watery areas; any other type will simply flail around in panic before drowning. Winged Pikmin may move and carry objects above the surface of the water, but if thrown onto a pool, they will not be able to swim. 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. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are a certain distance away, so they can't always be relied on. In Pikmin 3, this feature was removed, and Blue Pikmin now also have the ability to swim freely while in pursuit, something necessary to reach some enemies that lie above the ground level.

Blue Pikmin seem to be the most balanced Pikmin species; they have average attack power, durability, mobility and throw distance. 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 the last species of Pikmin encountered by the player. In Pikmin, Olimar finds the dormant blue Onion in The Forest Navel, which proves 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 gate guarded by a Cloaking Burrow-nit at the north of the map. 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 find an Onion trapped under a Flukeweed. From this, the blue Onion is found, and the explorers discover the Blue Pikmin, which prove to be essential in finding Louie.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

To do: Get an image of the Smash 4 Wii U trophy, get the description on both regions, and get instructions on how to obtain in each game.
Care to do so?

Blue Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl and Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and Wii U as kinds of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move, as well as trophies. They are the only Pikmin that don't drown in water, are more durable than other types of Pikmin (besides Purple Pikmin). They also throw opponents the farthest with Olimar's grab attack. They can 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.

The Brawl trophy description is as follows:

"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 description on the 3DS version of Smash 4 is as follows:

"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."

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.