Editing Gear

{{game icons|p2=y|p3=y|hp=y|p4=y}}
[[File:Exploration Kit menu.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Exploration Kit]], as seen in {{p2}}'s pause menu.]]
{{new game spoiler|various unlocks and end-game rewards}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the requirements to unlock the items, add foreign names.}}
{{redirects|Upgrade|the updates to the games' software|update}}
{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}

In most [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]], players are able to obtain diverse pieces of '''gear''' that empower the main characters, typically by granting immunities to some [[hazard]]s, increasing stats, or unlocking new abilities. The method by which they are obtained depends on the game, and some pieces of gear appear in multiple games. Before {{p4}} these upgrades were not given a name, but they are specifically referred to as "gear" in various places of ''Pikmin 4''. Also unique to ''Pikmin 4'' is the ability to enable or disable any upgrade (besides the [[#Survey Drone|Survey Drone]], [[#Idler's Alert|Idler's Alert]] and [[#Homesick Signal|Homesick Signal]]) once obtained.

== Obtaining ==
In ''Pikmin 2'', the player needs to retrieve certain [[treasure]]s, usually guarded by [[boss]]es. When the [[Hocotate ship]] takes the treasure in, it is able to make use of it to create an upgrade. The upgrades can be found on a checklist called the [[Exploration Kit]] on the [[pause menu]], and there is a distinction between the treasure itself and the upgrade. If the player exits the cave from the [[pause menu]] after getting the treasure instead of using a [[geyser]], the treasure will be left behind but the leaders will keep the upgrade.

In ''Pikmin 3'', the two important pieces of gear that allow reaching new [[area]]s are cellphones that need to be retrieved to the [[S.S. Drake]], while the optional [[spacesuit]] upgrades can be found buried or off the beaten path in the form of {{w|Gashapon}} capsules; these too need to be brought back to the S.S. Drake and there isn't much of a difference between the object and the upgrade proper.

In ''Pikmin 4'', upgrades can be obtained by purchasing them from [[Russ]]'s lab, or by completing certain [[Mission (Pikmin 4)|missions]]. In the case of the lab, they will have an associated [[raw material]] cost, and some only become available in the shop when certain [[Sparklium]] thresholds are met or when certain things happen in-game. In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], upgrades are among the rewards that Olimar may receive for each [[ship part]] he recovered during a day.

== List ==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
! Purpose || Gear || ''Pikmin 2'' || ''Pikmin 3'' || ''Pikmin 4'' || Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Air Armor|Air Armor]]
| See [[#Metal Suit Z|Metal Suit Z]]
| See [[#Metal Suit Z|Metal Suit Z]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Air Armor}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Air Armor+|Air Armor+]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Air Armor+}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Air Armor++|Air Armor++]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Air Armor++}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| [[#Anti-Electrifier|Anti-Electrifier]]
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| {{oatchi|Anti-Electrifier}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Brace Boots|Brace Boots]]
| See [[#Rush Boots|Rush Boots]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Charging Horn|Charging Horn]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Discovering new areas
| [[#Data Glutton|Data Glutton]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Dodge Whistle|Dodge Whistle]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Extra Hand|Extra Hand]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Discovering new areas
| [[#Folded Data Glutton|Folded Data Glutton]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Gunk Busters|Gunk Busters]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]]
| See [[#Solar System|Solar System]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Headlamp+|Headlamp+]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Homesick Signal|Homesick Signal]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Idle Counter|Idle Counter]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Idler's Alert|Idler's Alert]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Lineup Trumpet|Lineup Trumpet]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Mega Tweeter|Mega Tweeter]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| See [[#Power Whistle|Power Whistle]]
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Metal Suit Z|Metal Suit Z]]
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| See [[#Air Armor|Air Armor]]
| See [[#Air Armor+|Air Armor+]]
|-
| New ability
| [[#Napsack|Napsack]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Pluckaphone|Pluckaphone]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| See [[#Plucking Whistle|Plucking Whistle]]
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Plucking Whistle|Plucking Whistle]]
| See [[#Pluckaphone|Pluckaphone]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Power Whistle|Power Whistle]]
| See [[#Mega Tweeter|Mega Tweeter]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Rocket Fist|Rocket Fist]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| See [[#Triple Threat|Triple Threat]]
| See [[#Triple Threat|Triple Threat]]
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Rush Boots|Rush Boots]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| [[#Scorch Guard|Scorch Guard]]
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| {{oatchi|Scorch Guard}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| {{oatchi|Sniff Saver}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Solar System|Solar System]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| See [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]]
| {{no}}
|-
| Discovering new areas
| [[#Sphere Chart|Sphere Chart]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Discovering new areas
| [[#Survey Chart|Survey Chart]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Survey Drone|Survey Drone]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| [[#Thermal Defense|Thermal Defense]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Hazard immunity
| {{oatchi|Thermal Defense}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Treasure Gauge|Treasure Gauge]]
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}} (as Parts Detector)
|-
| Misc.
| [[#Treasure Gauge+|Treasure Gauge+]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| New ability
| [[#Triple Threat|Triple Threat]]
| See [[#Rocket Fist|Rocket Fist]]
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Tuff Stuff|Tuff Stuff]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Tuff Stuff}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Tuff Stuff+|Tuff Stuff+]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Tuff Stuff+}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{yes}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| [[#Tuff Stuff++|Tuff Stuff++]]
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|-
| Stat improvement
| {{oatchi|Tuff Stuff++}}
| {{no}}
| {{no}}
| {{yes}}
| {{no}}
|}

In addition, there is [[#Hey! Pikmin upgrades|a list of upgrades in ''Hey! Pikmin'']].

=== Air Armor ===
{{game help|p4|How much defense does Air Armor provide?}}
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Air Armor
|icon          = Air Armor P4 icon.png
|image         = Air Armor P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Air Armor's icon.
|function      = Increases defense
|requirements  = Own [[#Tuff Stuff|Tuff Stuff]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
}}

{{clear}}

=== {{oatchi}} Air Armor ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Air Armor
|icon          = Air Armor (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Air Armor (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Air Armor's icon.
|function      = Increases defense
|requirements  = Own {{oatchi|Tuff Stuff}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}
A decent if expensive strategy is to feed Oatchi 5 [[Scrummy Bone]]s, nearly doubling his HP. All tiers of Air Armor also apply the damage reduction percentage to the temporary HP, making Oatchi much harder to knock down than he already is.

{{clear}}

=== Air Armor+ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Air Armor+
|icon            = Air Armor+ P4 icon.png
|image           = Air Armor+ P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Air Armor+'s icon.
|function        = Decreases the player's damage taken by 50%
|requirements4   = Have Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|requirementsost = Retrieve 22 [[ship part]]s
}}

{{clear}}

=== {{oatchi}} Air Armor+ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = {{oatchi}} Air Armor+
|icon            = Air Armor+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image           = Air Armor+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The {{oatchi}} Air Armor+'s icon.
|function        = Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 50%
|requirements4   = Have {{oatchi}} Air Armor, have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120
|requirementsost = Have met [[Moss]], retrieve 18 [[ship part]]s
}}

{{clear}}

=== Air Armor++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Air Armor++
|icon          = Air Armor++ P4 icon.png
|image         = Air Armor++ P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Air Armor++'s icon.
|function      = Decreases the player's damage taken by 75%
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, unlock Air Armor+
}}

{{clear}}

=== {{oatchi}} Air Armor++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Air Armor++
|icon          = Air Armor++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Air Armor++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Air Armor++'s icon.
|function      = Decreases Oatchi's damage taken by 75%
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 160, unlock {{oatchi}} Air Armor+
}}

{{clear}}

=== Anti-Electrifier ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p3            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = Anti-Electrifier
|icon          = Anti-Electrifier P4 icon.png
|image         = Anti-Electrifier P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Anti-Electrifier's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance
|requirements2 = Defeat the [[Giant Breadbug]], retrieve the [[Dream Material]]
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}
The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks.

In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Giant Breadbug]] in the [[Glutton's Kitchen]], and collecting the [[Dream Material]]. Although leaders become invulnerable to electrical attacks, the [[Titan Dweevil]]'s Shock Therapist will still manage to stun them, despite not causing any damage.

In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] near the place where [[Charlie]] crashed onto the planet's surface in the [[Distant Tundra]], guarded by an [[Arctic Cannon Larva]]. The capsule has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. This device is particularly useful when trying to pass by electrical hazards with a group of [[Yellow Pikmin]].

<gallery>
Thumb_dreammaterial.jpg|The Dream Material.
P3 Anti-Electrifier Artwork.png|The Anti-Electrifier's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.
P3 Anti-Electrifier Analysis.jpg|Analysis of the Anti-Electrifier.
RubberSuit.jpg|Close up of the Anti-Electrifier after being dug up.
</gallery>

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=アンチ・エレキ
|JapR=Anchi Ereki
|JapM=Anti Electric
|ChiTrad=抗電装
|ChiTradR=
|ChiTradM=Anti-electric equipment
|ChiSimp=抗电装
|ChiSimpR=
|ChiSimpM=Anti-electric equipment
|Fra=Anti-choc
|FraM=Anti-shock
|Ger=Elektroschutz
|GerM=Electric Protection
|Ita=Anti-shock
|ItaM=Anti-Shock
|Kor=방진복
|KorR=bangjinbog
|KorM=
|Spa=Anti-eléctric (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Antieléctrico (''Pikmin 3'')
|SpaM=Anti-"electric"<br>Anti-electric
}}

=== {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier
|icon          = Anti-Electrifier (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Anti-Electrifier (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier's icon.
|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}

The '''{{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier''' is an upgrade for [[Oatchi]] which makes him immune to [[Electricity]] such as from an {{icon|electric gate|y|v=P3}} or from enemies like the [[shockcake]]. In [[Pikmin 4]] it can be obtained from the Lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[player character]] or Oatchi takes electric [[damage]]

<gallery>
Oatchi anti electrifier.jpg|Oatchi before and after equipping the {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier.
</gallery>

=== Brace Boots ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Brace Boots
|icon          = Brace Boots P4 icon.png
|image         = Brace Boots P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Brace Boots's icon.
|function      = Gives resistance to [[wind]] and being sucked up
|requirements  = Have the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] hit by wind or be sucked up in a previous [[day]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}

{{clear}}

=== Charging Horn ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Charging Horn
|icon            = Charging Horn P4 icon.png
|image           = Charging Horn P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Charging Horn's icon.
|function        = Unlocks the ability to [[charge]]
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|450}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 20
|requirementsost = Retrieve 1 [[ship part]]
}}
{{see more|Charge}}
The Charging Horn grants the player the ability to charge.

{{clear}}

=== Data Glutton ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p3           = y
|name         = Data Glutton
|icon         = Data Glutton icon.png
|image        = DataGluttonArtwork.png
|size         = 200px
|caption      = The Data Glutton.
|function     = Unlocks the [[Distant Tundra]]
|requirements = Defeat the Armored Mawdad, retrieve the cellphone
}}

The Data Glutton is an old cellphone, and is found within the belly of the [[Armored Mawdad]] in the [[Garden of Hope]]. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin. It emits a signal that [[Alph]] and [[Brittany]] first assume to be [[Charlie]]. Upon collecting the device, Alph uses its technology to boost the signal strength of the [[S.S. Drake]], allowing them to access the [[Distant Tundra]].

<gallery>
Dataglutton2.jpg|The Data Glutton being scanned.
Data Glutton P3 revealed.png|The Data Glutton is rewarded for defeating the Armored Mawdad.
DataGluttonCarry.png|Carrying the Data Glutton.
</gallery>

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=いにしえのパケシス
|JapR=Inishie no Pakeshisu
|JapM=
|Ita=Archivio trasmittente
|ItaM=Transmitter archive
|SpaA=Fósil de datos
|SpaAM=Data fossil
|Ger=Datenarchiv
|GerM=Data archive
}}

=== Dodge Whistle ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p3           = y
|name         = Dodge Whistle
|icon         = Dodge Whistle icon.png
|image        = DodgeWhistleArt.png
|caption      = The Dodge Whistle's capsule.
|area         = [[Distant Tundra]]
|weight       = 10
|max_carriers = 20
|function     = Allows leaders and Pikmin to dodge
|requirements = Retrieve the capsule
}}
{{see more|Dodge}}
The Dodge Whistle can be found on a small cliff a short distance away from the exit to the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] cave, where the Pikmin will carry the spoils of the battle through. It can be obtained by throwing Pikmin onto the [[Bouncy Mushroom]] between it and the path. There are some enemies in the way, however: two [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s are guarding the object, and [[Joustmite]]s, [[Skeeterskate]]s, and [[Bearded Amprat]]s can be found on the route the Pikmin will use to take it to the [[Drake]]. However, this all can be bypassed by having [[Winged Pikmin]] carry it. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin.

Collecting it allows the leaders to [[dodge]] left or right, guiding the Pikmin. It is done in a straight line normally, or in an arc around a [[lock-on]] target (in the original ''Pikmin 3'' only). When rolling, the leaders do not lose height, making certain [[sequence breaks]] possible.

<gallery>
DodgeWhistle.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Closeup of the Dodge Whistle's capsule.
DodgeWhistleScanned.jpg|thumb|left|Analysis of the Dodge Whistle.
</gallery>

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=== Extra Hand ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4           = y
|name         = Extra Hand
|icon         = Extra Hand P4 icon.png
|image        = Extra Hand P4 icon.png
|size         = x150px
|caption      = The Extra Hand's icon.
|function     = Allows the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] to carry objects, with a carrying weight of 1
|requirements = Complete all of Louie's [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]]
}}
{{see more|Carry}}
{{stub|Details on speed, differences when carrying alone/with Pikmin, and other noteworthy traits.}}
The Extra Hand can be obtained after finishing all of [[Louie]]'s [[Mission (Pikmin 4)#Side Mission|side missions]], which unlock once he's rescued from the [[Ancient Sirehound]].

It grants the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] the ability to carry objects like the Pikmin (with a carrying weight of 1).


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=== Folded Data Glutton ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p3           = y
|name         = Folded Data Glutton
|icon         = Folded Data Glutton icon.png
|image        = FoldedDataGluttonArt.png
|size         = 200px
|caption      = The Folded Data Glutton.
|function     = Unlocks the [[Twilight River]]
|requirements = Defeat the Sandbelching Meerslug, retrieve the cellphone
}}
The '''Folded Data Glutton''' is a folding cellphone, found within the belly of the [[Sandbelching Meerslug]] in the [[Tropical Wilds]]. It emits a signal that the leaders first assume to be [[Olimar]]. Upon collecting the device, Alph uses its technology to boost the signal strength of the Drake, allowing them to access the [[Twilight River]]. It has a weight of 10, and can be carried by up to 20 Pikmin.

This cellphone has an image of two {{W|ferret}}s on its display. Despite its supposed lack of recent use, the interface on the phone claims that its current battery life is quite high, implying that it was either recently charged, or has been only recently turned back on after a long period of dormancy.

One can [[throw]] Pikmin at it when it is first found and have them [[dig]] it out without triggering the cutscene where the boss awakens. This is possible if the leaders are positioned just far away enough to not trigger the event, but still close enough for the Pikmin throw to reach. However, the Pikmin will never make any progress towards digging it out, forcing the player to face the boss. Alternatively, using a [[sequence break]] involving the Dodge Whistle, it is possible to observe this behavior regardless of proximity, by reaching the Meerslug's arena before rescuing Charlie from the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]].

<gallery>
Folded Data Glutton analysis.jpg|The Folded Data Glutton being scanned.
P3 Buried Folded Data Glutton.jpg|The Folded Data Glutton buried in the sand.
FDGMeerslug1.png|The Folded Data Glutton next to a deceased [[Sandbelching Meerslug]].
FDataGluttonCarry.jpeg|Pikmin carrying the Folded Data Glutton.
</gallery>

;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=折れたパケシス
|JapR=Oreta Pakeshisu
|JapM=
|Ita=Archivio pieghevole
|ItaM=Folding archive
|Ger=Klapparchiv
|GerM=Folding archive
}}

=== Gunk Busters ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Gunk Busters
|icon          = Gunk Busters P4 icon.png
|image         = Gunk Busters P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Gunk Buster's icon.
|function      = Allows normal movement on [[sticky mold]] and shallow [[mud]]
|requirements  = Have gone through sticky mold or shallow mud, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 240
}}

The Gunk Busters affect both the player character and Oatchi. They remove the moving speed debuff when walking on mud or sticky mold.

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=== Headlamp ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Headlamp
|icon          = Headlamp P4 icon.png
|image         = Headlamp P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Headlamp's icon.
|function      = Gives some light to dark caves
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|2000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 30
}}

The '''Headlamp''' dramatically increases the amount of light given off by leaders in caves. The [[Sightless Passage]] and [[Below-Grade Discotheque]] are considered "dark" and will warn the player to not enter without a Headlamp, though this warning may be disregarded. Exploring either cave without a Headlamp will result in nothing at all being revealed on the [[radar]] map and the Go Here! function will be unavailable.

Some sublevels of other caves, such as sublevel 2 of [[The Mud Pit]] and sublevel 11 of [[Cavern for a King]], have incredibly poor visibility without a Headlamp, and members of the Rescue Corps may even comment on the wisdom of having the Headlamp equipped. However, these sublevels are not subject to the same radar penalties.

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=== Headlamp+ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Headlamp+
|icon          = Headlamp+ P4 icon.png
|image         = Headlamp+ P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Headlamp+'s icon.
|function      = Increases the light in dark caves
|requirements  = Own [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]] and have reached {{sparklium|p4|5500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}

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=== Homesick Signal ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Homesick Signal
|icon            = Homesick Signal P4 icon.png
|image           = Homesick Signal P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Homesick Signal's icon.
|function        = Calls all Pikmin not with a leader towards the base
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|4500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|requirementsost = Retrieve 6 [[ship part]]s
}}

The Homesick Signal summons all Pikmin that are not with a leader towards the current location of the base. Unlike the Idler's Alert, Pikmin will abandon their current task to respond to the signal. If the base moves, Pikmin in motion will not redirect to the new location.

[[File:Homesick signal lab.jpg|thumb|200px|left|Homesick Signal being bought in the Lab.]]

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=== Idle Counter ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Idle Counter
|icon            = Idle Counter P4 icon.png
|image           = Idle Counter P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Idle Counter's icon.
|function        = Shows an indicator of how many Pikmin are [[idling]]
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|2500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|requirementsost = None
}}
This adds an element to the [[HUD]] which shows how many Pikmin are [[idle]] at the current moment.

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], Olimar has the Idle Counter from the start, and it is listed as such by his [[tablet]].
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=== Idler's Alert ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Idler's Alert
|icon            = Idler's Alert P4 icon.png
|image           = Idler's Alert P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Idler's Alert's icon.
|function        = Calls all [[idle]] Pikmin to wherever it was used
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|requirementsost = Retrieve 10 [[ship part]]s
}}
The Idler's Alert is a piece of gear which calls all idle Pikmin to the location it was used. It does not cure status effects from Pikmin, and does not affect [[Oatchi]].
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=== Lineup Trumpet ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Lineup Trumpet
|icon            = Lineup Trumpet P4 icon.png
|image           = Lineup Trumpet P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Lineup Trumpet's icon.
|function        = Unlocks the ability to [[swarm]]
|requirements4   = Complete all of [[Frisé]]'s side missions
|requirementsost = Retrieve 3 [[ship part]]s
}}
{{see more|Swarm}}
The Lineup Trumpet grants the player the ability to swarm.

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=== Mega Tweeter ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Mega Tweeter
|image         = Thumb_amplifiedamplifier.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Amplified Amplifier.
|function      = Increases the whistle's range
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Amplified Amplifier]]
}}

The Mega Tweeter ({{j|メガ・スピーカー|Mega Supīkā|Mega Speaker}}) is obtained by defeating the [[Ranging Bloyster]] in the [[Shower Room]], and collecting the [[Amplified Amplifier]]. This upgrade increases the range of the whistles of all [[leader]]s. The diameter of the visible circle projected on the ground increases to about 144% of its original size, thus more than doubling the area the whistle affects. This makes it easier to call scattered [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] to the leader's side.

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=メガ・スピーカー
|JapR=Mega Supīkā
|JapM=Mega Speaker
|FraA=Haut-parleur d'aigus
|FraAM=High-pitched sound (producing) loudspeaker
|FraE=Méga Tweeter
|FraEM=Mega Tweeter
|Ger=Mega-Pleife
|GerM=
|Ita=Megaspeaker
|ItaM=Mega Speaker
|Spa=Megabocina
|SpaM=Mega-horn
}}

=== Metal Suit Z ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p3            = y
|name          = Metal Suit Z
|icon          = Metal Suit Z icon.png
|image         = MetalSuitZArt.png
|caption       = The Metal Suit Z's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.
|function      = Gives higher defense
|requirements2 = Defeat the Pileated Snagret, retrieve the [[Justice Alloy]]
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
}}
The Metal Suit Z increases the integrity of the leaders' suits, reducing damage taken by half. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Pileated Snagret]] in the [[Snagret Hole]], and collecting the [[Justice Alloy]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found on a strip of path that connects the shore near the [[Mock Bottom]] and the place where [[Alph]] crash-landed, and must be reached by throwing leaders up either side. To note is that the [[Hermit Crawmad]] near the bridge could interfere with the carrier Pikmin.

This upgrade is useful for attempts in defeating a large [[Bulborb]] or [[Spotty Bulbear]] with [[leader]]s alone without coming to much harm. The [[Hocotate ship]] in ''Pikmin 2'' claims that it will make enemy bites and being stepped on produce minimal pain. This is a gross simplification on its part, intended to avoid having to explain the intricacies in detail. In reality, all sources of pain will be reduced dramatically, not just those two, and enemies like [[Shearwig]]s and [[Wollywog]]s will still produce a significant amount of damage.
<gallery>
Thumb_justicealloy.jpg|The Justice Alloy.
MetalSuitZ1.jpeg|thumb|200px|left|Close up of the Metal Suit Z in Pikmin 3.
</gallery>
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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=メタルスーツZ
|JapR=Metarusūtsu Z
|JapM=Metal Suit Z
|ChiTrad=金屬装Z
|ChiTradR=
|ChiTradM=Metal Pack Z
|ChiSimp=金属装Z
|ChiSimpR=
|ChiSimpM=Metal Pack Z
|FraA=Combinaison Z
|FraAM=Z Suit
|FraE=Combifer
|FraEM=Ironsuit
|FraEN=Portmanteau of "Combinaison" (suit) and "fer" (iron).
|Ger=Metallanzug Z
|GerM=Metal Suit z
|Ita=Tuta metallo Z
|ItaM=Metal Suit z
|Kor=강철복 Z
|KorR=gangcheolbog Z
|KorM=Stel Suit Z
|Spa=Armadura Z
|SpaM=Armor Z
|notes=y
}}

=== Napsack ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Napsack
|image         = Thumb_fivemannapsack.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Five-man Napsack.
|function      = Allows leaders to lie down
|requirements  = Defeat the Burrowing Snagret, retrieve the [[Five-Man Napsack]]
}}
{{see more|Lie down}}
The Napsack can be obtained by defeating the [[Burrowing Snagret]] in the [[White Flower Garden]], and collecting the [[Five-Man Napsack]]. This upgrade provides a quick method of returning to the Pikmin [[Onion]]s above ground or the [[Research Pod]] when [[cave|underground]], which is achieved by holding {{button|gc|x|wii|c}} once it has been obtained. When used, the [[leader]] in control [[lie down|falls asleep]], and any nearby [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], up to a maximum of four, [[carry]] him to their associated Onion (or Research Pod), a minimum of just one being required.

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=たんけんねぶくろ
|JapR=Tanken Nebukuro
|JapM=Expedition Sleeping Bag
|FraA=Sacdodo
|FraAM=Napsack
|FraE=Sac Zzzz
|FraEM=Zzzz sack
|Ger=Schlafsack
|GerM=Sleep Bag
|Ita=Sacconanna
|ItaM=Sleepy Time Bag
|Spa=Saco de dormir
|SpaM=Sleeping bag
}}

=== Pluckaphone ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Pluckaphone
|image         = Thumb_professionalnoisemaker.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Professional Noisemaker.
|function      = Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
|requirements  = Defeat the Waterwraith, retrieve the [[Professional Noisemaker]]
}}

The Pluckaphone is obtained by defeating the [[Waterwraith]] in the [[Submerged Castle]] and collecting the [[Professional Noisemaker]]. It is an upgrade that allows the [[leader]]s' whistles to call buried [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] out from the ground, saving precious time that would otherwise be spent [[pluck]]ing them out. As well as picking newly produced Pikmin at the [[Onion]]s, this is useful for calling out Pikmin that were planted by a [[Mamuta]] or a [[Swooping Snitchbug]], as well as transformed by [[Candypop Bud]]s.

In the first trailer for {{p1}}, Olimar is seen calling Pikmin from the ground, so the Pluckaphone may be an implementation of a [[Pikmin prerelease information|prerelease element]] from the first ''Pikmin'' game. The Pluckaphone was originally going to be called "Pluck Megaphone", judging from the [[Prototype information|early]] English script left inside the final version of ''Pikmin 2''.{{cite web|https://tcrf.net/Pikmin_2/Early_English_Script#Names|Pikmin 2/Early English Script|The Cutting Room Floor}}

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ひきぬきメガホン
|JapR=Hikinuki Megahon
|JapM=
|Fra=Déterraphone
|FraM=Pluckaphone
|Ger=Pflückerfon
|GerM=Pluckaphone
|Ita=Sradicofono
|ItaM=Pluckaphone
|SpaA=Cosecháfono
|SpaAM=Harvestphone
}}

=== Plucking Whistle ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Plucking Whistle
|icon          = Plucking Whistle P4 icon.png
|image         = Plucking Whistle P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Plucking Whistle's icon.
|function      = Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
|requirements  = Have completed [[Russ]]'s "An Ode to Science" side mission, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 240
}}

The Plucking Whistle is [[Russ]]'s final upgrade, available for purchase once all other gear is bought. It works identical to the Pluckaphone from ''Pikmin 2'', uprooting Pikmin from the ground by using the [[whistle]]. This is particularly useful for several [[Dandori Challenge]] stages and [[Trial of the Sage Leaf]] floors, as some Pikmin can be called from a distance and save precious time.

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=== Power Whistle ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Power Whistle
|icon          = Power Whistle P4 icon.png
|image         = Power Whistle P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Power Whistle's icon.
|function      = Increases the whistle's range
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown
}}

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=== Rocket Fist ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Rocket Fist
|image         = Thumb_bruteknuckles.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Brute Knuckles.
|function      = Gives leaders a punch combo
|requirements  = Defeat the Mamuta, retrieve the [[Brute Knuckles]]
}}
{{see more|Punch}}
The Rocket Fist can be obtained by defeating one of the [[Mamuta]] in the [[Frontier Cavern]], and collecting the [[Brute Knuckles]]. It enables a new, stronger [[punch]]ing combo attack for use by the [[leader]]s, which makes defeating [[Enemy|enemies]] with leaders alone much easier and more efficient. Without the upgrade, the {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} button will produce a simple right punch. Once this treasure has been collected, pressing {{button|gc|a|wii|a}} a second time will perform a left-hook, and a third time launches a devastating wind-up punch. Due to [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Sped up punching|a glitch]], punching while moving makes the attacks come out faster, which greatly boosts the Rocket Fist's effectiveness.

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ロケットパンチ
|JapR=Roketto Panchi
|JapM=Rocket Punch
|Fra=Poing Fusée
|FraM=Rocket Fist
|Ger=Raketenfaust
|GerM=Rocket Fist
|Ita=Pugno razzo
|ItaM=Rocket punch
|Spa=Puño volador
|SpaM=Flying fist
}}

=== Rush Boots ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2              = y
|p4              = y
|name            = Rush Boots
|image           = Rush Boots P4 icon.png
|icon            = Rush Boots P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Rush Boots' icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function        = Makes leaders run faster
|requirements2   = Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the [[Repugnant Appendage]]
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|5100}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120
|requirementsost = Retrieve 8 [[ship part]]s
}}
The Rush Boots can be obtained by defeating the [[Empress Bulblax]] in the [[Frontier Cavern]], and collecting the [[Repugnant Appendage]]. It is a modification to the [[leader]]s' footwear that allows them to run more quickly, around 1.3 times faster,{{cite youtube|TdI0nSfJO_8|comparing the same trek with and without the Rush Boots|published={{date|12|April|2019}}|retrieved={{date|12|April|2019}}}} or at around the same speed as flowered [[White Pikmin]]. The Rush Boots also renders the blowing attack of [[Puffy Blowhog|Puffy]] and [[Withering Blowhog]]s ineffective against leaders (in ''Pikmin 2'' only; this effect requires the [[#Brace Boots|Brace Boots]] in ''Pikmin 4''). The ship explains both functions as the result of lowered air resistance. It can provide to be a minor hindrance however, as the Pikmin's speed is not increased alongside the leader's, so they fall behind, are harder to control and often get stuck when going around corners.

<gallery>
Thumb_repugnantappendage.jpg|The Repugnant Appendage.
Rush boots in lab.jpg|The Rush Boots in the Lab.
</gallery>
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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ダッシュブーツ
|JapR=Dasshu Būtsu
|JapM=Dash Boots
|FraA=Bottes grand V
|FraAM=Very fast boots
|FraE=Bottes Grand V
|FraEM=Very Fast Boots
|Ger=Flinkstiefel
|GerM=Fast Boots
|Ita=Stivali lesti
|ItaM=Ready boots
|Spa=Velocibotas
|SpaM=Speed-boots
}}

=== Scorch Guard ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p3            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = Scorch Guard
|icon          = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
|image         = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
|caption       = The Scorch Guard's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|requirements2 = Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the [[Forged Courage]]
|requirements3 = Retrieve the capsule
|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}
The '''Scorch Guard''' is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by defeating the [[Emperor Bulblax]] in the [[Bulblax Kingdom]], and collecting the [[Forged Courage]]. In ''Pikmin 3'', it can be found [[Dig|buried]] on a ledge to the north of the strip of wood Pikmin and leaders hop to when the [[lily pad]] ride ends. The [[Burrowing Snagret]] and [[Desiccated Skitter Leaf|Desiccated Skitter Leaves]] could stop the Pikmin from carrying this piece back. Should the [[paper bag]] outside the Snagret's arena not be pushed down, the Pikmin may take a longer route to the Drake, which involves some Desiccated Skitter Leaves, an [[Arachnode]], and a [[Flighty Joustmite]].

With this upgrade, there is no need to worry about being hurt when destroying [[fire geyser]]s, or fighting enemies such as the [[Fiery Blowhog]] or [[Fiery Bulblax]]. However, the [[Titan Dweevil]]'s Flare Cannon will still be able to stun leaders, even if it does not harm them.

In [[Pikmin 4]], both the Scorch Guard and the {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard must be equipped in order to enter the [[Frozen Inferno]], making them one of the few pieces of gear required to 100% explore the game.

<gallery>
Thumb_forgedcourage.jpg|The Forged Courage.
ScorchGuardArt.png|The Scorch Guard's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.
Scorch Guard location P3.jpg|Location of the Scorch Guard.
ScorchGuard.jpeg|Closeup of the Scorch Guard in ''Pikmin 3'', after being dug out.
Scorch Guard P3 carried.jpg|Blue Pikmin carry the Scorch Guard.
</gallery>

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=フレア・ガード
|JapR=Furea Gādo
|JapM=Flare Guard
|ChiTrad=防火装
|ChiTradR=
|ChiTradM=Fire Guard
|ChiSimp=防火装
|ChiSimpR=
|ChiSimpM=Fire Guard
|Fra=Para-brûlure
|FraM=Burn counter
|Ger=Flammschutz
|GerM=Fire Protection
|Ita=Parafuoco
|ItaM=Fire suit
|Kor=방화복
|KorR=banghwabog
|KorM=Fire Suit
|Spa=Antillamas
|SpaM=Anti-flames
}}

=== {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard
|icon          = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}


The '''{{oatchi}} Scorch Guard''' is an upgrade that makes [[Oatchi]] immune to all [[fire]] [[hazard]]s. It's only in [[Pikmin 4]] and can be obtained from the lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[player character]] or Oatchi take fire [[damage]]. 
With this upgrade, Oatchi doesn't need to worry about being hurt whilst attacking [[Fire geyser]]s or fiery enemies such as a [[Fiery Bulblax]]. The upgrade is also able to be toggled off and on.

In [[Pikmin 4]], both the Scorch Guard and the {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard must be equipped in order to enter the [[Frozen Inferno]], making them one of the few pieces of gear required to 100% explore the game.

<gallery>
Oatchi scorch guard lab.jpg|When the {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard appears in the Lab
</gallery>

=== {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver
|icon          = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver's icon.
|function      = Grants [[poison]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had [[Oatchi]] take poison [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}

The '''{{oatchi}} Sniff Saver''' makes Oatchi immune to poison hazards, allowing him to take out poison geysers and toxic mushrooms safely. As the player character is naturally immune to poison, there is no Rescue Gear equivalent.

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=== Solar System ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Solar System
|image         = Thumb_stellarorb.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Stellar Orb.
|function      = Increases lighting
|requirements  = Defeat the Man-at-Legs, retrieve the [[Stellar Orb]]
}}

The Solar System can be collected by defeating the [[Man-at-Legs]] in the [[Subterranean Complex]], and collecting the [[Stellar Orb]]. It is a device that will illuminate any sort of darkness inside a [[cave]]'s sublevels. This way, it is possible to see things that are very far away when underground. Although the name refers to a system that produces solar-like light, it is also a play on words on the system that planet Earth is located in.

When it is collected, the game gradually changes the cave's lighting to fit the new, brighter settings. This lasts around 3 seconds, and can be seen on the retrieved treasure analysis cutscene.

<gallery>
File:Stellar Orb nolight.jpg|The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.
File:Stellar-Orb-With light.jpg|Same sublevel, after retrieving the Stellar Orb.
</gallery>

;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=ソーラーシステム
|JapR=Sōrā Shisutemu
|JapM=Solar System
|FraA=Système solaire
|FraAM=Solar system
|FraE=Système Solaire
|FraEM=Solar System
|Ger=Sonnensystem
|GerM=Solar System
|Ita=Sistema solare
|ItaM=Solar System
|Spa=Sistema solar
|SpaM=Solar system
}}

==== Cavern of Chaos 10 ====
Oddly, the upgrade has an opposite effect on sublevel 10 of the [[Cavern of Chaos]]: the sublevel will be darker if the Stellar Orb was retrieved. The reason for this is because this sublevel uses the lighting configuration file <code>light.ini</code>, which is both only used on this sublevel, and the only configuration file that is in the version 0000 format (besides any [[Unused content in Pikmin 2|unused]] files and settings in the disc). All other sublevels use a file in the 0001 version. Version 0000 has no support for different lighting with and without the Solar System; it only has one set of data for lighting instead of two. When a lighting file on this version is loaded into the final game, the values that are there are used to light up the cave when the Solar System is present, and because there is no data for what lighting to use when the upgrade is missing, it uses some default values. These default values make the tenth sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos look lighter when the upgrade has not been collected yet.

<gallery>
Sublevel 10 Cavern Of Chaos without bulb.jpg|Sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos before collecting the Stellar Orb.
Sublevel 10 Cavern of Chaos with bulb.jpg|The same sublevel after collecting the Stellar Orb.
</gallery>

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=== Sphere Chart ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Sphere Chart
|image         = Spherical_Atlas_artwork.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Spherical Atlas.
|function      = Unlocks the [[Awakening Wood]]
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Spherical Atlas]]
}}

The Sphere Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the [[Spherical Atlas]]. By collecting the Spherical Atlas from the [[Emergence Cave]], the ship is able to create charts of the [[Awakening Wood]], allowing the player to explore that area.

;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=わくせいデータ
|JapR=Wakusei Dēta
|JapM=Planet Data
|FraA=Carte Sphérique ([[Ship's dialogs]])<br>Système solaire (pause menu)
|FraAM=Spherical map<br>Solar system
|FraE=Pôle Nord
|FraEM=North Pole
|Ger=Sphärenkarte
|GerM=Sphere Map
|Ita=Mapposfera
|ItaM=Sphere Map
|Spa=Carta esférica
|SpaM=Spherical map
}}

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=== Survey Chart ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|name          = Survey Chart
|image         = P2_Geographic_Projection_Artwork.jpg
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Geographic Projection.
|function      = Unlocks the [[Perplexing Pool]]
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Geographic Projection]]
}}

The Survey Chart is the name given by the ship to the data found within the [[Geographic Projection]]. By collecting the Geographical Projection from the [[Awakening Wood]], the ship is able to create charts of the [[Perplexing Pool]], allowing the player to explore that area.

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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=たんさデータ
|JapR=Tansa Dēta
|JapM=Search Data
|FraA=Carte topographique
|FraAM=Topographical map
|FraE=Pôle Sud
|FraEM=South Pole
|Ger=Übersichtskarte
|GerM=Overlook Map
|Ita=Mappa rilievo
|ItaM=Overlook Map
|Spa=Mapa de cotas
|SpaM=Heightmap
}}

=== Survey Drone ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Survey Drone
|icon            = Survey Drone P4 icon.png
|image           = Survey Drone P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Survey Drone's icon.
|function        = Allows a birds-eye view of the area, and can place beacons over points of interest 
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|600}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 10
|requirementsost = Retrieve 2 [[ship part]]s
}}

The Survey Drone switches the player's perspective to a fully-controllable flying camera, allowing scoping out of the entire map and the placing of beacons. Areas revealed by the Survey Drone do not get revealed on the radar map; they must still be travelled to on foot. By default, time is paused while flying the drone, but it can be unpaused and re-paused freely.

The game does not prevent the [[Pebble Pitcher]] from being used while the Survey Drone is in operation when time is unpaused. This can allow the second player to do many things in very unintended ways.

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=== Thermal Defense ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Thermal Defense
|icon          = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|image         = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Thermal Defense's icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}

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=== {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense
|icon          = Thermal Defense (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Thermal Defense (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense's icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}

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=== Treasure Gauge ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = Treasure Gauge
|image         = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
|icon          = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
|size          = 200px
|caption       = The Treasure Gauge's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function      = Shows a treasure and [[castaway]] proximity indicator
|requirements2 = Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the [[Prototype Detector]]
|requirements4 =  Have reached {{sparklium|p4|1000}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
}}
{{see more|HUD#Treasure Gauge|t1=HUD}}
The Treasure Gauge is a device found in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 4'' that helps with tracking down every treasure in the game, no matter if is out in the open, an enemy has it or it is buried. It detects [[castaway]]s, including conscious or unconscious [[leafling]]s, in the same manner in ''Pikmin 4''. In ''Pikmin 2'', it is obtained by collecting the [[Prototype Detector]] from the [[Empress Bulblax]] in the [[Hole of Beasts]]. When it is in the Exploration Kit, a gauge appears on the [[HUD]]. In the device's ''Pikmin 2'' iteration, there is a needle that wiggles continuously when a treasure is in the current field or cave, and the closer the current leader is to a treasure, the farther to the right it goes, and the harder it beeps. In ''Pikmin 4'', the needle is replaced by a row of lights that light up, starting from the left, as the leader approaches whatever the device has detected. If there are no treasures or castaways in a given area or sublevel, a chime will sound shortly after collecting the last relevant item. In ''Pikmin 2'', the needle goes to the left edge while the gauge grays out; in ''Pikmin 4'', the entire display goes black. It can be interfered with by the [[Antenna Beetle]], [[Gildemandwee]], and [[Gildemander]], the only Exploration Kit upgrade to be specifically targeted in gameplay.

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]] in ''Pikmin 4'', the reward for recovering 12 [[ship part]]s is a device called the Parts Detector. It shares its icon with the Treasure Gauge and works exactly the same as the Treasure Gauge+ except it detects Olimar's lost ship parts instead of treasure.
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Thumb_prototypedetector.jpg|The Prototype Detector.
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;Names in other languages
{{Foreignname
|Jap=おたからセンサー
|JapR=Otakara Sensā
|JapM=Treasure Sensor
|FraA=Jauge à trésors
|FraAM=Treasure gauge
|FraE=Senseur
|FraEM=Sensor
|Ger=Schatzanzeiger
|GerM=Treasure Seeker
|Ita=Tesorometro
|ItaM=Treasure meter
|Spa=Tesorímetro
|SpaM=Treasure meter
}}

=== Treasure Gauge+ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Treasure Gauge+
|icon          = Treasure Gauge+ P4 icon.png
|image         = Treasure Gauge+ P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Treasure Gauge+'s icon.
|function      = Shows the total amount and location of treasures
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100, further requirements unknown}}

{{Todo|Buried treasures? Treasures eaten by enemies? Treasures in unexplored areas?}}

The Treasure Gauge+ is an upgraded version of the Treasure Gauge, and improves the [[radar]]'s capacity to detect treasure in an area other than being directly observed. This upgrade is also necessary for area and cave totals to display the total number of available treasures ahead of time.

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=== Triple Threat ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Triple Threat
|icon            = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|image           = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Triple Threat's icon.
|function        = Gives leaders a punch combo
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|8500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|requirementsost = Retrieve 20 [[ship part]]s
}}

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=== Tuff Stuff ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Tuff Stuff
|icon          = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Tuff Stuff's icon.
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to the Leader
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
}}

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=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff
|icon          = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff's icon.
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to Oatchi
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}

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=== Tuff Stuff+ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4              = y
|name            = Tuff Stuff+
|icon            = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|image           = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|size            = x150px
|caption         = The Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
|function        = Adds approximately 66% more health to the Leader
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|requirementsost = Retrieve 16 [[ship part]]s
}}

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=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+
|icon          = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
|function       = Adds approximately 66% more health to Oatchi
|requirements4  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}} then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120
|requirementsost = Have met [[Moss]], retrieve 14 [[ship part]]s
}}

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=== Tuff Stuff++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = Tuff Stuff++
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
|function      = Approximately doubles health for the Leader
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown
}}

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=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
|function      = Approximately doubles health for Oatchi
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 240, further requirements unknown
}}

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== ''Hey! Pikmin'' upgrades ==
In {{hp}}, upgrades are provided by the [[S.S. Dolphin II]], after the player collects certain amounts of [[Sparklium]]. These become unlocked at the specified levels of Sparklium, and don't decrease the Sparklium count when doing so.

{| class="wikitable"
! Feature || Sparklium || Description
|-
| [[Radar]] || 2,000 || Allows the player to toggle the radar on the top screen with {{button|3ds|l|3ds|r}}.
|-
| 4 [[health]] bars || 6,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|-
| Enemy logs || 10,000 || Allows access to the enemy category in the logs.
|-
| Extended [[jetpack]] duration || 14,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
|-
| 5 health bars || 18,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|-
| Maximum jetpack duration || 22,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
|-
| 6 health bars || 26,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|}

== In ''Pikmin'' ==
While {{p1}} does not have an upgrade system, some [[ship part]]s change the appearance of the S.S. Dolphin, and one ship part, the [[Whimsical Radar]], does provide a change to gameplay by unlocking the [[radar]].

== Badges ==
In {{p3d}}, there are two [[badge (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|badges]] the player can gain from collecting upgrades:
*'''Evasive Action''': Acquire the Dodge Whistle.
*'''Strong on the Inside''': Acquire the Metal Suit Z, Anti-Electrifier, or Scorch Guard.
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Badge 17 evasiveaction.png|Evasive Action. The badge shows the Dodge Whistle emerging from its capsule.
Badge 18 strongontheinside.png|Strong on the Inside. The badge shows a space suit emerging from a capsule, with symbols representing each of the three suit upgrades.
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== Gallery ==
<gallery>
Rocket Punch.png|A different angle of Olimar using the Rocket Fist.
Pluckaphone plucking.jpg|The Pluckaphone being used.
Lie down Olimar-P2.jpg|The Napsack being used.
WhistleDiscover.jpg|Alph encounters the Dodge Whistle.
ArmourUpgrade.jpg|The Metal Suit Z is encountered by Charlie.
AntiElectrifierCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Anti-Electrifier.
ScorchGuardCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Scorch Guard.
Dodgewhistle.jpg|The Dodge Whistle once returned to the Drake.
MetalSuitZ.jpg|The Metal Suit Z once returned to the Drake.
P3 Anti-Electrifier Analysis.jpg|The Anti-Electrifier once returned to the Drake.
ScorchGaurd.jpg|The Scorch Guard once returned to the Drake.
WhistleLocation.jpg|Location of the Dodge Whistle.
MetalSuitZlocation.jpg|Location of the Metal Suit Z. In this case, it is on a ledge next to Charlie.
Anti-ElectrifierLocation.jpg|Location of the Anti-Electrifier.
ScorchGuardLocation.jpg|Location of the Scorch Guard. In this case, it is on the ledge right next to Alph.
DodgeWhistleDataFile.jpeg|The [[data file]] for the Dodge Whistle.
MetalSuitZDataFile.jpeg|The data file that corresponds with the Metal Suit Z.
P3 Anti-Electrifier Data File.jpg|The data file that explains the Anti-Electrifier.
ScorchGuardDataFile.jpeg|The data file for the Scorch Guard.
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== Trivia ==
* In the North American version of the ''New Play Control!'' game, with the language set to French, the Sphere Chart is called "Carte Sphérique" (Spherical Map) in the [[Ship's dialogs]] and "Système Solaire" (Solar System) in the pause menu. Since another upgrade is also called "Système Solaire" (the [[Upgrade#Solar System|Solar System]]), this is likely a [[mistake]].
* If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.

== See also ==
* [[Pack]]
* [[Treasure]]
* [[Fruit]]
* [[Go Here!]]

== References ==
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[[Category:Gameplay]] 
[[Category:Boss rewards]]