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The '''whistle''' ({{j|笛|Fue}}) is a main part of the gameplay in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]]. It is the primary way of calling idle [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] and leaders over onto the active leader's [[group]], the secondary way being the active leader bumping into them (except in ''Pikmin 2'', where a leader bumped by another will not be called over). Whistling can also be used to instantly rescue Pikmin who are under the effects of certain [[hazard]]s, or Pikmin trapped by special [[enemy]] attacks. Whistling blows some sound waves towards the [[cursor]] when used. The longer the button is held, the wider the call's radius, up to a size and time limit that depend on each game.

The whistle in {{hp}} works differently from the main games. Instead of blowing sound to a point the player can control, using the whistle calls all Pikmin on-screen to rush to Olimar's side, assuming they are not working on an obstacle.

 

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Pikmin that are running around in a [[panic]], on [[fire]], choking from a [[water]] bubble, or choking in [[poison]] can be rescued instantly by being whistled. Pikmin that are drowning can be whistled in order to make them slowly move towards the leader and hopefully jump to the shore in time. Pikmin who are about to fall prey to the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]] or [[Sandbelching Meerslug]]'s vortex attacks, or stuck in an [[Arachnode]]'s web can also be whistled in order to free them.

In the first two games, Pikmin and leaders not in the group jump to attention with a grunt when called by the whistle and run to the leader immediately after. In ''Pikmin 3'', Pikmin and leaders still immediately acknowledge the whistle, but only actually start running when the whistle's radius is no longer around them. In ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', this is only true for leaders.

 

In ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe'', Pikmin that are working on a task will not head to the group when whistled, at first. This allows the player to whistle idle Pikmin near the worker Pikmin without the fear of making the worker Pikmin cancel their tasks. When whistled, worker Pikmin pause what they are doing, freeze in place, and if they are carrying something alone, they will also face the leader. After some seconds, they resume their task. In order to call a worker Pikmin over, the player must whistle them for a long period of time, or whistle them a second time after the first whistle freezes them. The following is a list of tasks that cause Pikmin to freeze and pause when whistled briefly:

 

 

{{game help|p2|If an inactive leader's Pikmin get set on fire, whistling said leader will save all of the Pikmin. Document, elaborate, and check if this happens on GameCube/Wii.}}

 

The maximum radius (unmodified by the [[Mega Tweeter]]) is about the size of an [[Onion]]'s circular landing pad. ''Pikmin 3 Deluxe''{{'s}} and ''Pikmin 4'''s whistle has a much larger radius than in ''Pikmin 3'', roughly 2.5 to 3 times the size.

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At any point, the player can let go of the button to stop whistling. If the button is held all the way, the maximum duration of each state of the whistle is different depending on the game and [[frame]]rate. The following states can be noted:

# When the button is pressed, the game takes a couple of frames to register the press and actually make the leader start whistling.

# The whistle particles vanish, but the leader is still in their whistling animation.

After all this, the leader finally returns to normal. The final state only exists in the first ''Pikmin'' game, and in ''Pikmin 3'', when the whistle is at its maximum radius, it also starts growing vertically. The following table lists the maximum duration of each state. To note is that none of the [[gear]] affect these times.

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| 3 frames || 0.12 seconds || 14 frames || 0.56 seconds || 16 frames || 0.64 seconds || 14 frames || 0.56 seconds || 47 frames || 1.88 seconds

! ''Pikmin'' US version, ''New Play Control! Pikmin''

! ''Pikmin 2''

| 3 frames || 0.1 seconds || 14 frames || 0.466 seconds || 30 frames || 1 second || 0 frames || 0 seconds || 47 frames || 1.566 seconds

! ''New Play Control! Pikmin 2''

| 4 frames || 0.133 seconds || 11 frames || 0.366 seconds || 16 frames || 0.533 seconds || 0 frames || 0 seconds || 31 frames || 1.033 seconds

== Appearance ==

[[File:Whistle Pikmin 3.png|thumb|Alph calling Pikmin back with his whistle in ''Pikmin 3''.]]

In ''Pikmin 2'', [[Olimar]], [[Louie]], and [[the President]] all have different calling whistles and swarming fanfares, but share the same dismiss whistle. Olimar's whistles sound like a normal {{w|Whistle|pea whistle}}, Louies' resemble a toy {{w|train whistle}}, and the Presidents' resemble a {{w|Vehicle horn#Automobile|car's horn}}. In ''Pikmin 3'', whistles are physically integrated into the helmet of every leader's [[spacesuit]]. With two exceptions, they sound the same for all characters and players: a regular pea whistle like Olimar's. In Bingo Battle, player 2's whistle will instead always sound like Louie's whistle from ''Pikmin 2'', and in {{p3d}}, Louie's whistle was changed to sound like his ''Pikmin 2'' whistle.

== Story Mode limitations ==

In ''Pikmin 3'', the game sometimes locks the whistle too. On day 1, Charlie cannot whistle until he discovers a group of Yellow Pikmin, and Alph cannot whistle before discovering the three first [[Red Pikmin]]. On the first day the [[Distant Tundra]] is explored, Brittany cannot whistle until she meets the first Yellow Pikmin. Using a certain [[Glitches in Pikmin 3#Yellow Onion skip|glitch]], it's possible for [[Brittany]] to exit the cave without unlocking Yellow Pikmin. If the introduction cutscene wasn't triggered, the whistle will remain locked until the end of the day, although it's still possible to whistle by grabbing a Pikmin.{{cite youtube|Z9kGadgSfss|showing how the whistle remains locked if the introduction cutscene is skipped.}}

== Enhancements ==

*'''[[Mega Tweeter]]''': allows the whistle to call Pikmin in a wider radius.

 

 

 

== In ''Hey! Pikmin'' ==

The whistle in {{hp}} works differently from the whistle in the main games in the series. There is a button on the touch screen, and when the player wants to use the whistle, they must tap it. The whistle will only work if Olimar is idling (on the ground, or even when on a vine, underwater, etc.), or is walking. Upon being used, a voice will be heard saying "Hey!", although it doesn't seem to match Olimar's voice. The pitch of this sound clip is also randomized. After a small delay, Olimar will blow his whistle proper. The whistle is normal-pitched in most circumstances, but high-pitched if the Pikmin around are in danger of dying.

 

 

== In other games ==

 

=== In ''Pikmin Adventure'' ===

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

In the ''[[Super Smash Bros. series|Super Smash Bros.]]'' series, Olimar's down special move is called '''Pikmin Order'''. When used, Olimar briefly blows his whistle around him. Any Pikmin that are stranded will quickly jump back next to Olimar, regardless of their distance to the leader. In ''Brawl'', the Pikmin are then grouped by type. If this move is used while they are already grouped, it'll send the next group to the back of the line. From ''Smash 4'' onward, the Pikmin are no longer grouped by type, and using it when the Pikmin are with Olimar will move the Pikmin at the front of the group to the back. Interestingly, this move has some super armor frames, which means that, with good timing, one can use this move and suffer no knockback from powerful attacks or even Final Smashes.

== Sound samples ==

=== ''Pikmin 2'' ===

== Gallery ==

Three leaders P3 screenshot.png|The whistles can clearly be seen on each leader's helmet.

== Names in other languages ==

|Jap=フエ<br>笛

|JapM=Whistle

== Trivia ==

* In {{p3d}}, when playing in co-op, when one player whistles, the other's controller will vibrate slightly.

== References ==