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[[File:PB Special Spot 56.png|thumb|150px|A Special Spot.]]
[[File:PB Special Spot Nintendo.jpg|thumb|right|150px|A Nintendo-branded Special Spot.]]
'''Special Spots''' are points of interest in {{pb}} that are marked with a special rainbow bud flower. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Special Spots were fully added to the game on {{date|29|September|2022}}.
'''Special Spots''' are points of interest in {{pb}} that are marked with a special flower, similar to [[Big Flower]]s but slightly smaller and always bloomed. These points of interest are placed at specific locations as part of brand sponsorships. Currently, the only participating company is Nintendo. Special Spots were fully added to the game on {{date|29|September|2022}}.


==Mechanics==
==Mechanics==
Special Spots appear at defined locations on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]]. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them, and this circle can vary in size. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.
Special Spots appear at defined locations on the [[Pikmin Bloom interface#Map|map]]. They have a small circle on the ground surrounding them. If the player is inside the radius, the flower will glow and it will be possible to receive rewards from it; otherwise the flower will not glow.


Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it, with a brand logo appearing on the flower's bulb. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a [[Seedling|Golden Seedling]] or also some nectar (only for Tour Events). The type of [[Decor Pikmin]] this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the seedlings, and the maximum amount of seedlings a Special Spot can give.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3623-special-spot/|Special Spot|Pikmin Bloom Help Center|retrieved={{date|1|October|2022}}}}
Tapping on a Special Spot will open an information screen about it. Swiping down on the flower when it is glowing will make it drop a [[Seedling|Golden Seedling]]. The type of [[Decor Pikmin]] this seedling grows into depends on the Special Spot, as does the frequency at which players can get the seedlings, and the maximum amount of seedlings a Special Spot can give.{{cite web|https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/en/23-pikmin-bloom/faq/3623-special-spot/|Special Spot|Pikmin Bloom Help Center|retrieved={{date|1|October|2022}}}}


==Locations==
==Locations==
{{box|The Special Spots that appeared during ''Pikmin Bloom'' tours are not currently documented.}}
Currently, Special Spots only appear in 2 locations: Nintendo Tokyo and Nintendo New York. The seedlings provided by these Special Spots grow into [[Blue Pikmin]] with [[Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat decor]]. Only 1 seedling can be obtained in a day this way.
[[File:PB Special Spot Nintendo.jpg|thumb|The original design of a Special Spot dedicated to Nintendo, in Tokyo.]]
The first Special Spots to be introduced were at [[Nintendo]]'s flagship stores in Tokyo and New York City, then later Osaka and Kyoto. The seedlings provided by these Special Spots used to grow into [[Blue Pikmin]] with [[Decor Pikmin#Mario Hat|Mario Hat decor]] until {{date|17|October|2023}}, when the Kyoto store opened, where now the seedlings grow into Red, Yellow or Blue Pikmin with [[Decor Pikmin#Present Sticker (Gold)|Present Sticker (Gold) Decor]] with the Text "Nintendo (location) 20xx-××-×× (date you received the seedling/visited)" . Only 1 seedling can be obtained in a day this way.
 
During the [[Event#1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin|1st Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin event]] in November 2022, Special Spots appeared at {{w|Lawson (store)|Lawson}} convenience stores in Japan. These gave Huge Seedlings that grow into [[Decor Pikmin#First Anniversary Snack|First Anniversary Snack Decor Pikmin]]. A player could get 1 seedling per day per store.{{cite web|https://twitter.com/PikminBloom_jp/status/1587210313287467009|Tweet from Pikmin Bloom Japan|Twitter|published={{date|1|November|2022}}|retrieved={{date|5|November|2022}}}}
 
From {{date|13|July}} to {{date|16|July|2023}}, people attending Japan Expo in the Paris-Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, White, and Red [[Decor_Pikmin#Present_Sticker_.28Gold.29|Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin]], with the text "Japan Expo 2023". The chosen colours represent the French flag.{{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/niantichelpjp/status/1678989100064415744?t=uSPSzn4kCXj-oVVam0nXVQ|2=Tweet from Niantic Help Japan of the first mention of the event|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}} {{cite web|1=https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1679077041575194625?t=7Tnzsz3FbAkG-q-bDMaX2w|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|12|July|2023}}|retrieved={{date|18|July|2023}}}}
 
From {{date|23|August}} to {{date|27|August|2023}}, people attending gamescom in the Koelnmesse, Cologne Fair, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "gamescom 2023". {{cite web|1= https://twitter.com/PikminBloom/status/1694258178047746099|2=Tweet from Pikmin Bloom|3=Twitter|published={{date|23|August|2023}}|retrieved={{date|24|August|2023}}}}
 
From {{date|1|September}} to {{date|4|September|2023}}, people attending Nintendo Live 2023 in the Seattle Convention Center, Washington, could find 3 Special Spots within the building. These gave Gold Seedlings that grow into Blue, Yellow, and Red Present Sticker (Gold) decor, with the text "Nintendo
Live 2023 Seattle".
 
From {{date|8|October}} to {{date|21|October|2023}}, an art exhibition was held in {{w|Mino,_Gifu|Mino City}}. Special Spots appeared at seven locations around the city's historical district. One Special Spot gave Gold Seedlings for the Red Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "うだつの上がる町並み" (Udatsu Wall Historical District). Other Special Spots gave seedlings for Bridge Pin Badge, Coffee Cup, Hotel Amenities, Pizza, Clover, and Picture Frame [[Decor Pikmin]]. {{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/news/oct23-minowashi|News post|the ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|1|October|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|October|2023}}}}
 
On {{date|10|December|2023}}, at the Nintendo Live venue in Seoul, South Korea, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo Live 2023 SEOUL".{{cite web|https://twitter.com/hiperekigame/status/1733855529297117314|Tweet from someone who got the Decor|Twitter|published={{date|10|December|2023}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|4|January}} to {{date|28|January|2024}}, at the Nintendo Pop-Up Store in Hong Kong, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red, Yellow, and Blue Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "Nintendo POP-UP STORE in HONG KONG".{{cite web|https://www.instagram.com/nintendo.hk/reel/C1tUeIqoWZ6|News post from Nintendo HK|Instagram|published={{date|5|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|9|February}} to {{date|12|February|2024}}, at a Light Festival held in {{w|Nagano Prefecture|Nagano City}}, Japan, Special Spots appeared at various locations. These special spots gave Gold Seedlings for Red Pikmin with Present Sticker (Gold) Decor Pikmin, with the text "長野灯明まつり".{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/feb24-nagano/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|30|January|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
From {{date|1|April}} to {{date|31|August|2024}}, at the Pikmin Terrace special store in Miyajima SA, a Special Spot appeared. Once per day, this special spot gave a Gold Seedling for a random Fortune Decor Pikmin.{{cite web|https://pikminbloom.com/en/news/april24-spotchallenge/|News post|The ''Pikmin Bloom'' website|published={{date|31|April|2024}}|retrieved={{date|8|April|2024}}}}
 
==History==
The following changes have been made to Special Spots over time:
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|56.0
|Changed the appearance of Special Spots, from a small always-bloomed flower with the brand logo in the center to a flower with a rainbow bud hanging down.
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
PB_Japan_Expo_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Japan Expo 2023 in Paris, France.
PB_gamescon_2023.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the gamescon 2023 in Cologne, Germany.
PB_Nintendo_Live_2023_Seattle.jpg|Promo art for the exclusive Decor Pikmin obtainable at the Nintendo Live 2023 in Seattle, USA.
</gallery>


==See also==
==See also==

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