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[[File:Exploration Kit menu.jpg|thumb|300px|The [[Exploration Kit]], as seen in {{p2}}'s pause menu.]]
[[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}}
{{new game spoiler|various unlocks and end-game rewards}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the requirements to unlock the items, add foreign names.}}
{{game help|p4|Fill in the requirements to unlock the items.}}
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{{redirects|Upgrade|the updates to the games' software|update}}
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{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}
{{otheruses|gear as equipment and tools|gears that are cogs|Gear (disambiguation)}}
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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 ===
=== {{oatchi}} Anti-Electrifier ===
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;Names in other languages
=== Dodge Whistle ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|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
|p3          = y
|name        = Dodge Whistle
|name        = Dodge Whistle
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P3 Folded Data Glutton Carry.jpg|Pikmin carrying the Folded Data Glutton.
P3 Folded Data Glutton Carry.jpg|Pikmin carrying the Folded Data Glutton.
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</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 ===
=== Gunk Busters ===
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;Names in other languages
=== Metal Suit Z ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|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
|p2            = y
|p3            = y
|p3            = y
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;Names in other languages
=== Napsack ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=メタルスーツZ
|p2            = y
|JapR=Metarusūtsu Z
|name          = Napsack
|JapM=Metal Suit Z
|image        = Thumb_fivemannapsack.jpg
|ChiTrad=金屬装Z
|size          = 200px
|ChiTradR=
|caption      = The Five-man Napsack.
|ChiTradM=Metal Pack Z
|function      = Allows leaders to lie down
|ChiSimp=金属装Z
|requirements  = Defeat the Burrowing Snagret, retrieve the [[Five-Man Napsack]]
|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
}}
}}
{{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. The Napsack can also be used to do many glitches. For example, you can use it to get the [[Blue Onion]] without discovering [[Yellow Pikmin]].
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=== Napsack ===
=== Pluckaphone ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p2            = y
|name          = Napsack
|name          = Pluckaphone
|image        = Thumb_fivemannapsack.jpg
|image        = Thumb_professionalnoisemaker.jpg
|size          = 200px
|size          = 200px
|caption      = The Five-man Napsack.
|caption      = The Professional Noisemaker.
|function      = Allows leaders to lie down
|function      = Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
|requirements  = Defeat the Burrowing Snagret, retrieve the [[Five-Man Napsack]]
|requirements  = Defeat the Waterwraith, retrieve the [[Professional Noisemaker]]
}}
}}
{{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. The Napsack can also be used to do many glitches. For example, you can use it to get the [[Blue Onion]] without discovering [[Yellow Pikmin]].
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
=== Plucking Whistle ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=たんけんねぶくろ
|p4            = y
|JapR=Tanken Nebukuro
|name          = Plucking Whistle
|JapM=Expedition Sleeping Bag
|icon          = Plucking Whistle P4 icon.png
|FraA=Sacdodo
|image        = Plucking Whistle P4 icon.png
|FraAM=Napsack
|size          = x150px
|FraE=Sac Zzzz
|caption      = The Plucking Whistle's icon.
|FraEM=Zzzz sack
|function      = Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
|Ger=Schlafsack
|requirements  = Have completed [[Russ]]'s "An Ode to Science" side mission, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 240
|GerM=Sleep Bag
|Ita=Sacconanna
|ItaM=Sleepy Time Bag
|Spa=Saco de dormir
|SpaM=Sleeping bag
}}
}}


=== Pluckaphone ===
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
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p2            = y
|name          = Pluckaphone
|name          = Rocket Fist
|image        = Thumb_professionalnoisemaker.jpg
|image        = Thumb_bruteknuckles.jpg
|size          = 200px
|size          = 200px
|caption      = The Professional Noisemaker.
|caption      = The Brute Knuckles.
|function      = Allows whistle to pluck Pikmin
|function      = Gives leaders a punch combo
|requirements  = Defeat the Waterwraith, retrieve the [[Professional Noisemaker]]
|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.


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.
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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}}
=== 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
=== Scorch Guard ===
|Jap=ひきぬきメガホン
{{infobox upgrade
|JapR=Hikinuki Megahon
|p2            = y
|JapM=
|p3            = y
|Fra=Déterraphone
|p4            = y
|FraM=Pluckaphone
|name          = Scorch Guard
|Ger=Pflückerfon
|icon          = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
|GerM=Pluckaphone
|image        = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
|Ita=Sradicofono
|caption      = The Scorch Guard's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|ItaM=Pluckaphone
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|SpaA=Cosecháfono
|requirements2 = Defeat the Emperor Bulblax, retrieve the [[Forged Courage]]
|SpaAM=Harvestphone
|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.


=== Plucking Whistle ===
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.
{{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.
<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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=== Power Whistle ===
=== {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = Power Whistle
|name          = {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard
|icon          = Power Whistle P4 icon.png
|icon          = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image        = Power Whistle P4 icon.png
|image        = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The Power Whistle's icon.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.
|function      = Increases the whistle's range
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}
}}


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=== Rocket Fist ===
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]].  
{{infobox upgrade
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.
|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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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.


;Names in other languages
<gallery>
{{Foreignname
Oatchi scorch guard lab.jpg|When the {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard appears in the Lab
|Jap=ロケットパンチ
</gallery>
|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 ===
=== {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p2              = y
|p4           = y
|p4             = y
|name         = {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver
|name           = Rush Boots
|icon          = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image          = Rush Boots P4 icon.png
|image        = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|icon            = Rush Boots P4 icon.png
|size         = x150px
|size           = x150px
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver's icon.
|caption         = The Rush Boots' icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function     = Grants [[poison]] immunity
|function       = Makes leaders run faster
|requirements  = Have had [[Oatchi]] take poison [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|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>
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.
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
=== Solar System ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=ダッシュブーツ
|p2            = y
|JapR=Dasshu Būtsu
|name          = Solar System
|JapM=Dash Boots
|image        = Thumb_stellarorb.jpg
|FraA=Bottes grand V
|size          = 200px
|FraAM=Very fast boots
|caption      = The Stellar Orb.
|FraE=Bottes Grand V
|function      = Increases lighting
|FraEM=Very Fast Boots
|requirements  = Defeat the Man-at-Legs, retrieve the [[Stellar Orb]]
|Ger=Flinkstiefel
|GerM=Fast Boots
|Ita=Stivali lesti
|ItaM=Ready boots
|Spa=Velocibotas
|SpaM=Speed-boots
}}
}}


=== Scorch Guard ===
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.
{{infobox upgrade
 
|p2            = y
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.
|p3            = y
 
|p4            = y
<gallery>
|name          = Scorch Guard
File:Stellar Orb nolight.jpg|The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.
|icon          = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
File:Stellar-Orb-With light.jpg|Same sublevel, after retrieving the Stellar Orb.
|image        = Scorch Guard P4 icon.png
</gallery>
|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.
==== 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.
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>
<gallery>
Thumb_forgedcourage.jpg|The Forged Courage.
Sublevel 10 Cavern Of Chaos without bulb.jpg|Sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos before collecting the Stellar Orb.
ScorchGuardArt.png|The Scorch Guard's capsule in ''Pikmin 3''.
Sublevel 10 Cavern of Chaos with bulb.jpg|The same sublevel after collecting the Stellar Orb.
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>
</gallery>


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;Names in other languages
=== Sphere Chart ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=フレア・ガード
|p2            = y
|JapR=Furea Gādo
|name          = Sphere Chart
|JapM=Flare Guard
|image        = Spherical_Atlas_artwork.jpg
|ChiTrad=防火装
|size          = 200px
|ChiTradR=
|caption      = The Spherical Atlas.
|ChiTradM=Fire Guard
|function      = Unlocks the [[Awakening Wood]]
|ChiSimp=防火装
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Spherical Atlas]]
|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===
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.
 
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=== Survey Chart ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4           = y
|p2           = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard
|name          = Survey Chart
|icon          = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image        = P2_Geographic_Projection_Artwork.jpg
|image        = Scorch Guard (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = 200px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The Geographic Projection.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Scorch Guard's icon.
|function      = Unlocks the [[Perplexing Pool]]
|function      = Gives fire resistance
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Geographic Projection]]
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
}}
}}


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.


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]].
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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.
=== 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.


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


=== {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver ===
=== Thermal Defense ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver
|name          = Thermal Defense
|icon          = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|icon          = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|image        = Sniff Saver (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image        = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Sniff Saver's icon.
|caption      = The Thermal Defense's icon.
|function      = Grants [[poison]] immunity
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|requirements  = Have had [[Oatchi]] take poison [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
}}
}}


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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=== {{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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=== Solar System ===
=== Treasure Gauge ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p2            = y
|name          = Solar System
|p4            = y
|image        = Thumb_stellarorb.jpg
|name          = Treasure Gauge
|image        = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
|icon          = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
|size          = 200px
|size          = 200px
|caption      = The Stellar Orb.
|caption      = The Treasure Gauge's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
|function      = Increases lighting
|function      = Shows a treasure and [[castaway]] proximity indicator
|requirements  = Defeat the Man-at-Legs, retrieve the [[Stellar Orb]]
|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.


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.
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.
 
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>
<gallery>
File:Stellar Orb nolight.jpg|The final sublevel of the Subterranean Complex, before retrieving the Stellar Orb.
Thumb_prototypedetector.jpg|The Prototype Detector.
File:Stellar-Orb-With light.jpg|Same sublevel, after retrieving the Stellar Orb.
</gallery>
</gallery>
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;Names in other languages
=== Treasure Gauge+ ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=ソーラーシステム
|p4            = y
|JapR=Sōrā Shisutemu
|name          = Treasure Gauge+
|JapM=Solar System
|icon          = Treasure Gauge+ P4 icon.png
|FraA=Système solaire
|image        = Treasure Gauge+ P4 icon.png
|FraAM=Solar system
|size          = x150px
|FraE=Système Solaire
|caption      = The Treasure Gauge+'s icon.
|FraEM=Solar System
|function      = Shows the total amount and location of treasures
|Ger=Sonnensystem
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100, further requirements unknown}}
|GerM=Solar System
 
|Ita=Sistema solare
{{Todo|Buried treasures? Treasures eaten by enemies? Treasures in unexplored areas?}}
|ItaM=Solar System
|Spa=Sistema solar
|SpaM=Solar system
}}


==== Cavern of Chaos 10 ====
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.
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>
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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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=== Triple Threat ===
 
=== Sphere Chart ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p2            = y
|p4              = y
|name         = Sphere Chart
|name           = Triple Threat
|image         = Spherical_Atlas_artwork.jpg
|icon            = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|size         = 200px
|image           = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|caption       = The Spherical Atlas.
|size           = x150px
|function     = Unlocks the [[Awakening Wood]]
|caption         = The Triple Threat's icon.
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Spherical Atlas]]
|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
}}
}}


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.
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;Names in other languages
=== Tuff Stuff ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=わくせいデータ
|p4            = y
|JapR=Wakusei Dēta
|name          = Tuff Stuff
|JapM=Planet Data
|icon          = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|FraA=Carte Sphérique ([[Ship's dialogs]])<br>Système solaire (pause menu)
|image        = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|FraAM=Spherical map<br>Solar system
|size          = x150px
|FraE=Pôle Nord
|caption      = The Tuff Stuff's icon.
|FraEM=North Pole
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to the Leader
|Ger=Sphärenkarte
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|GerM=Sphere Map
|Ita=Mapposfera
|ItaM=Sphere Map
|Spa=Carta esférica
|SpaM=Spherical map
}}
}}


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=== Survey Chart ===
=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p2           = y
|p4           = y
|name          = Survey Chart
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff
|image        = P2_Geographic_Projection_Artwork.jpg
|icon          = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = 200px
|image        = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|caption      = The Geographic Projection.
|size          = x150px
|function      = Unlocks the [[Perplexing Pool]]
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff's icon.
|requirements  = Retrieve the [[Geographic Projection]]
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to Oatchi
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}
}}
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
=== Tuff Stuff+ ===
{{Foreignname
{{infobox upgrade
|Jap=たんさデータ
|p4              = y
|JapR=Tansa Dēta
|name            = Tuff Stuff+
|JapM=Search Data
|icon            = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|FraA=Carte topographique
|image          = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|FraAM=Topographical map
|size            = x150px
|FraE=Pôle Sud
|caption        = The Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
|FraEM=South Pole
|function        = Adds approximately 66% more health to the Leader
|Ger=Übersichtskarte
|requirements4  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|GerM=Overlook Map
|requirementsost = Retrieve 16 [[ship part]]s
|Ita=Mappa rilievo
|ItaM=Overlook Map
|Spa=Mapa de cotas
|SpaM=Heightmap
}}
}}


=== Survey Drone ===
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=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4             = y
|p4           = y
|name           = Survey Drone
|name         = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+
|icon           = Survey Drone P4 icon.png
|icon         = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image           = Survey Drone P4 icon.png
|image         = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size           = x150px
|size         = x150px
|caption         = The Survey Drone's icon.
|caption       = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
|function       = Allows a birds-eye view of the area, and can place beacons over points of interest
|function       = Adds approximately 66% more health to Oatchi
|requirements4   = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|600}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 10
|requirements4 = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}} then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120
|requirementsost = Retrieve 2 [[ship part]]s
|requirementsost = Have met [[Moss]], retrieve 14 [[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 ===
=== Tuff Stuff++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = Thermal Defense
|name          = Tuff Stuff++
|icon          = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|image        = Thermal Defense P4 icon.png
|image        = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The Thermal Defense's icon.
|caption      = The Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|function      = Approximately doubles health for the Leader
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 50
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown
}}
}}


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=== {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense ===
=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++ ===
{{infobox upgrade
{{infobox upgrade
|p4            = y
|p4            = y
|name          = {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++
|icon          = Thermal Defense (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image        = Thermal Defense (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|image        = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|size          = x150px
|size          = x150px
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense's icon.
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity
|function      = Approximately doubles health for Oatchi
|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 100
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 240, further requirements unknown
}}
}}


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=== Treasure Gauge ===
== ''Hey! Pikmin'' upgrades ==
{{infobox upgrade
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.
|p2            = y
 
|p4            = y
{| class="wikitable"
|name          = Treasure Gauge
! Feature || Sparklium || Description
|image        = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
|-
|icon          = Treasure Gauge P4 icon.png
| [[Radar]] || 2,000 || Allows the player to toggle the radar on the top screen with {{button|3ds|l|3ds|r}}.
|size          = 200px
|-
|caption      = The Treasure Gauge's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.
| 4 [[health]] bars || 6,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|function      = Shows a treasure and [[castaway]] proximity indicator
|-
|requirements2 = Defeat the Empress Bulblax, retrieve the [[Prototype Detector]]
| Enemy logs || 10,000 || Allows access to the enemy category in the logs.
|requirements4 =  Have reached {{sparklium|p4|1000}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|-
}}
| Extended [[jetpack]] duration || 14,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
{{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.
| 5 health bars || 18,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
 
|-
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.
| 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.
<gallery>
<gallery>
Thumb_prototypedetector.jpg|The Prototype Detector.
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.
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{clear}}


;Names in other languages
== Gallery ==
{{Foreignname
<gallery>
|Jap=おたからセンサー
Rocket Punch.png|A different angle of Olimar using the Rocket Fist.
|JapR=Otakara Sensā
Pluckaphone plucking.jpg|The Pluckaphone being used.
|JapM=Treasure Sensor
Lie down Olimar-P2.jpg|The Napsack being used.
|FraA=Jauge à trésors
WhistleDiscover.jpg|Alph encounters the Dodge Whistle.
|FraAM=Treasure gauge
ArmourUpgrade.jpg|The Metal Suit Z is encountered by Charlie.
|FraE=Senseur
AntiElectrifierCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Anti-Electrifier.
|FraEM=Sensor
ScorchGuardCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Scorch Guard.
|Ger=Schatzanzeiger
Dodgewhistle.jpg|The Dodge Whistle once returned to the Drake.
|GerM=Treasure Seeker
MetalSuitZ.jpg|The Metal Suit Z once returned to the Drake.
|Ita=Tesorometro
P3 Anti-Electrifier Analysis.jpg|The Anti-Electrifier once returned to the Drake.
|ItaM=Treasure meter
ScorchGaurd.jpg|The Scorch Guard once returned to the Drake.
|Spa=Tesorímetro
WhistleLocation.jpg|Location of the Dodge Whistle.
|SpaM=Treasure meter
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.
</gallery>


=== Treasure Gauge+ ===
== Trivia ==
{{infobox upgrade
* 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]].
|p4            = y
* If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.
|name          = Treasure Gauge+
* The Idler's Alert and the Homesick Signal change color based on what color [[Pikmin 4 player character|the player's]] suit is. The Idler's Alert is always red for Olimar, while the Homesick Signal looks compleatly different.
|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?}}
== Names in other languages ==
 
'''Sphere Chart'''
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.
{{Foreignname
 
|Jap=わくせいデータ
{{Clear}}
|JapR=Wakusei Dēta
 
|JapM=Planet Data
=== Triple Threat ===
|FraA=Carte Sphérique ([[Ship's dialogs]])<br>Système solaire (pause menu)
{{infobox upgrade
|FraAM=Spherical map<br>Solar system
|p4              = y
|FraE=Pôle Nord
|name            = Triple Threat
|FraEM=North Pole
|icon            = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|Ger=Sphärenkarte
|image          = Triple Threat P4 icon.png
|GerM=Sphere Map
|size            = x150px
|Ita=Mapposfera
|caption        = The Triple Threat's icon.
|ItaM=Sphere Map
|function        = Gives leaders a punch combo
|Spa=Carta esférica
|requirements4  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|8500}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|SpaM=Spherical map
|requirementsost = Retrieve 20 [[ship part]]s
}}
}}


{{clear}}
'''Survey Chart'''
 
{{Foreignname
=== Tuff Stuff ===
|Jap=たんさデータ
{{infobox upgrade
|JapR=Tansa Dēta
|p4            = y
|JapM=Search Data
|name          = Tuff Stuff
|FraA=Carte topographique
|icon          = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|FraAM=Topographical map
|image        = Tuff Stuff P4 icon.png
|FraE=Pôle Sud
|size          = x150px
|FraEM=South Pole
|caption      = The Tuff Stuff's icon.
|Ger=Übersichtskarte
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to the Leader
|GerM=Overlook Map
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 40
|Ita=Mappa rilievo
|ItaM=Overlook Map
|Spa=Mapa de cotas
|SpaM=Heightmap
}}
}}


{{clear}}
'''Data Glutton'''
 
{{Foreignname
=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff ===
|Jap=いにしえのパケシス
{{infobox upgrade
|JapR=Inishie no Pakeshisu
|p4            = y
|JapM=
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff
|Ita=Archivio trasmittente
|icon          = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|ItaM=Transmitter archive
|image        = Tuff Stuff (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|SpaA=Fósil de datos
|size          = x150px
|SpaAM=Data fossil
|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff's icon.
|Ger=Datenarchiv
|function      = Adds approximately 33% more health to Oatchi
|GerM=Data archive
|requirements  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|3200}}, buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
}}
}}


{{clear}}
'''Folded Data Glutton'''
{{Foreignname
|Jap=折れたパケシス
|JapR=Oreta Pakeshisu
|JapM=
|Ita=Archivio pieghevole
|ItaM=Folding archive
|Ger=Klapparchiv
|GerM=Folding archive
}}


=== Tuff Stuff+ ===
'''Scorch Guard'''
{{infobox upgrade
{{Foreignname
|p4              = y
|Jap=フレア・ガード
|name            = Tuff Stuff+
|JapR=Furea Gādo
|icon            = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|JapM=Flare Guard
|image          = Tuff Stuff+ P4 icon.png
|ChiTrad=防火装
|size            = x150px
|ChiTradR=
|caption        = The Tuff Stuff+'s icon.
|ChiTradM=Fire Guard
|function        = Adds approximately 66% more health to the Leader
|ChiSimp=防火装
|requirements4  = Have reached {{sparklium|p4|6000}}, then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 80
|ChiSimpR=
|requirementsost = Retrieve 16 [[ship part]]s
|ChiSimpM=Fire Guard
}}
|Fra=Para-brûlure
 
|FraM=Burn counter
{{clear}}
|Ger=Flammschutz
 
|GerM=Fire Protection
=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+===
|Ita=Parafuoco
{{infobox upgrade
|ItaM=Fire suit
|p4            = y
|Kor=방화복
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff+
|KorR=banghwabog
|icon          = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|KorM=Fire Suit
|image        = Tuff Stuff+ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|Spa=Antillamas
|size          = x150px
|SpaM=Anti-flames
|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
}}
}}


{{clear}}
'''Anti-Electrifier'''
 
{{Foreignname
=== Tuff Stuff++ ===
|Jap=アンチ・エレキ
{{infobox upgrade
|JapR=Anchi Ereki
|p4            = y
|JapM=Anti Electric
|name          = Tuff Stuff++
|ChiTrad=抗電装
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|ChiTradR=
|image        = Tuff Stuff++ P4 icon.png
|ChiTradM=Anti-electric equipment
|size          = x150px
|ChiSimp=抗电装
|caption      = The Tuff Stuff++'s icon.
|ChiSimpR=
|function      = Approximately doubles health for the Leader
|ChiSimpM=Anti-electric equipment
|requirements  = Buy for {{icon|Raw material}} &times; 120, further requirements unknown
|Fra=Anti-choc
}}
|FraM=Anti-shock
 
|Ger=Elektroschutz
{{clear}}
|GerM=Electric Protection
 
|Ita=Anti-shock
=== {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++ ===
|ItaM=Anti-Shock
{{infobox upgrade
|Kor=방진복
|p4            = y
|KorR=bangjinbog
|name          = {{oatchi}} Tuff Stuff++
|KorM=
|icon          = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|Spa=Anti-eléctric (''Pikmin 2'')<br>Antieléctrico (''Pikmin 3'')
|image        = Tuff Stuff++ (Oatchi) P4 icon.png
|SpaM=Anti-"electric"<br>Anti-electric
|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
}}
}}


{{clear}}
'''Metal Suit Z'''
 
{{Foreignname
== ''Hey! Pikmin'' upgrades ==
|Jap=メタルスーツZ
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.
|JapR=Metarusūtsu Z
 
|JapM=Metal Suit Z
{| class="wikitable"
|ChiTrad=金屬装Z
! Feature || Sparklium || Description
|ChiTradR=
|-
|ChiTradM=Metal Pack Z
| [[Radar]] || 2,000 || Allows the player to toggle the radar on the top screen with {{button|3ds|l|3ds|r}}.
|ChiSimp=金属装Z
|-
|ChiSimpR=
| 4 [[health]] bars || 6,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|ChiSimpM=Metal Pack Z
|-
|FraA=Combinaison Z
| Enemy logs || 10,000 || Allows access to the enemy category in the logs.
|FraAM=Z Suit
|-
|FraE=Combifer
| Extended [[jetpack]] duration || 14,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
|FraEM=Ironsuit
|-
|FraEN=Portmanteau of "Combinaison" (suit) and "fer" (iron).
| 5 health bars || 18,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|Ger=Metallanzug Z
|-
|GerM=Metal Suit z
| Maximum jetpack duration || 22,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.
|Ita=Tuta metallo Z
|-
|ItaM=Metal Suit z
| 6 health bars || 26,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.
|Kor=강철복 Z
|}
|KorR=gangcheolbog Z
|KorM=Stel Suit Z
|Spa=Armadura Z
|SpaM=Armor Z
|notes=y
}}


== In ''Pikmin'' ==
'''Napsack'''
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]].
{{Foreignname
 
|Jap=たんけんねぶくろ
== Badges ==
|JapR=Tanken Nebukuro
In {{p3d}}, there are two [[badge (Pikmin 3 Deluxe)|badges]] the player can gain from collecting upgrades:
|JapM=Expedition Sleeping Bag
*'''Evasive Action''': Acquire the Dodge Whistle.
|FraA=Sacdodo
*'''Strong on the Inside''': Acquire the Metal Suit Z, Anti-Electrifier, or Scorch Guard.
|FraAM=Napsack
<gallery>
|FraE=Sac Zzzz
Badge 17 evasiveaction.png|Evasive Action. The badge shows the Dodge Whistle emerging from its capsule.
|FraEM=Zzzz sack
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.
|Ger=Schlafsack
</gallery>
|GerM=Sleep Bag
|Ita=Sacconanna
|ItaM=Sleepy Time Bag
|Spa=Saco de dormir
|SpaM=Sleeping bag
}}


== Gallery ==
'''Rocket Fist'''
<gallery>
{{Foreignname
Rocket Punch.png|A different angle of Olimar using the Rocket Fist.
|Jap=ロケットパンチ
Pluckaphone plucking.jpg|The Pluckaphone being used.
|JapR=Roketto Panchi
Lie down Olimar-P2.jpg|The Napsack being used.
|JapM=Rocket Punch
WhistleDiscover.jpg|Alph encounters the Dodge Whistle.
|Fra=Poing Fusée
ArmourUpgrade.jpg|The Metal Suit Z is encountered by Charlie.
|FraM=Rocket Fist
AntiElectrifierCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Anti-Electrifier.
|Ger=Raketenfaust
ScorchGuardCutscene.jpeg|Brittany finds the Scorch Guard.
|GerM=Rocket Fist
Dodgewhistle.jpg|The Dodge Whistle once returned to the Drake.
|Ita=Pugno razzo
MetalSuitZ.jpg|The Metal Suit Z once returned to the Drake.
|ItaM=Rocket punch
P3 Anti-Electrifier Analysis.jpg|The Anti-Electrifier once returned to the Drake.
|Spa=Puño volador
ScorchGaurd.jpg|The Scorch Guard once returned to the Drake.
|SpaM=Flying fist
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.
</gallery>


== Trivia ==
'''Rush Boots'''
* 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]].
{{Foreignname
* If Oatchi is fed 5 Scrummy Bones, he gets extra health equivalent to a full health bar with Tuff Stuff equipped.
|Jap=ダッシュブーツ
* The Idler's Alert and the Homesick Signal change color based on what color [[Pikmin 4 player character|the player's]] suit is. The Idler's Alert is always red for Olimar, while the Homesick Signal looks compleatly different.
|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
}}
 
'''Mega Tweeter'''
{{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
}}
 
'''Pluckaphone'''
{{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
}}
 
'''Solar System'''
{{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
}}
 
'''Treasure Gauge'''
{{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
}}


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