Panic

Panic in the PS undefined refers to any non-lethal event that causes Pikmin to scatter and thrash around in random directions. In a panic scenario, something has scared or affected them to the point where they separate from a leader and run off, and while these Pikmin are not in any direct danger, they risk running into a more dangerous hazard or an enemy. A panicking Pikmin can be returned to normal by whistling it. In, Purple Pikmin are immune to some types of panic. In, Oatchi is not (and cannot become) immune to panic, unlike with most other hazards.