Red Pikmin

Red Pikmin are a red species of Pikmin with the special abilities of fire resistance and strong attack power. They are the first Pikmin type seen or discovered in all games by the main playable captain, and are usually considered the "main" type of Pikmin due to their relatively simple traits and early discovery. They are cultivated via the Red Onion (or the Master Onion), and like Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin, their buds and flowers are white. These Pikmin are present in all games of the series, and make an appearance in all game modes.

Traits and abilities
Red Pikmin have spiked noses, and as a result, have above average attack power, at 1.5&times; that of most types. This means they deal more damage when latched onto an enemy, making them especially useful in battle.

Red Pikmin also exhibit an immunity to fire, in that they ignore the heat whereas other Pikmin (besides Bulbmin and Glow Pikmin) would have their leaf, bud, or flower catch on fire and run off in a panic. According to Olimar's notes in the Pikmin 4 Piklopedia, this is because their skin and muscle fibers are made up of a flame-resistant cellulose. This ability is most useful in Pikmin 4, due to the presence of fire starters that only they can pick up and sizzling floors that only they can extinguish. It is also useful in Pikmin and Pikmin 3 due to the fact that fire geysers are indestructible and Fiery Blowhogs are prevalent. Their ability is less useful in Pikmin 2, where the geysers can be destroyed by any Pikmin, and Fiery Blowhogs can easily be defeated with Purple Pikmin. Their main use in the second game is for defeating Fiery Bulblaxes, though this task doesn't always require them. In ''Hey! Pikmin'', they act just like in all other games, except they also have the ability to stomp out flames, allowing Olimar or other Pikmin safe passage.

In 2-Player Battle in, Player 1's army is made up of Red Pikmin, while Player 2's army is made up of Blue Pikmin. For the sake of fairness, their attack strength is reduced in this mode to equal that of Blue Pikmin, and the only elemental hazards are from Fiery Blowhogs and Watery Blowhogs.

Discovery
In, Red Pikmin are the first type of Pikmin ever discovered by Captain Olimar. They are discovered in The Impact Site, along with their Onion, just a short walk away from the landing site. When the dormant Onion wakes up and ejects a seed, and Olimar plucks the seed, it marks the first time Olimar ever sees a Pikmin. Here, at least 20 Red Pikmin must be grown in order to carry back the Main Engine, so that Olimar can exit the planet's surface during the night. However, it's possible to grow up to 25 Red Pikmin on the first day.

Uses
There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:
 * Ship parts
 * Red Pikmin are needed to carry the piece through fire geysers, unless careful timing, whistles, and a large number of carriers are used.
 * Same as the Libra.
 * Same as the Libra.
 * Same as the Libra, but if a nearby bridge is extended and the gate that is out of the path of any other ship part is destroyed, the Pikmin will carry it that way instead, and avoid the geysers.
 * Red Pikmin are the only ones that can cross the path of fire geysers necessary to complete the puzzle leading to this part, but with accurate aiming and a long throw, one can throw Yellow Pikmin from the northern bridge onto the end of the geyser path.
 * Enemies
 * This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

Discovery
In, the first Red Pikmin are found by Captain Olimar, immediately after landing on the planet. There are 5 Pikmin fighting a Dwarf Red Bulborb in the Valley of Repose right next to where Olimar lands. Whistling them gives Olimar control over them, which he uses to defeat the enemy. After this, once Louie has regained consciousness, he walks a short distance and finds the Red Onion. From there, Louie builds up the population in order to crush a bag separating him from Olimar, and from then on, the leaders are united.

Uses
There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:
 * Treasures
 * They are needed to carry the piece through fire geysers, unless careful timing, whistles, and fast carrying strategies are used or the fire geysers are destroyed.
 * There is no water around to defeat the Fiery Bulblax with other Pikmin, so Red Pikmin are needed. But it can be killed using the alternative methods listed below.
 * Same as the Essence of Despair.
 * Same as the Essence of Despair.
 * (US) / (Europe): Same as the Essence of Despair.
 * Same as the Essence of Despair.
 * Enemies
 * This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
 * Only Red Pikmin can withstand its flames. However, if the enemy is submerged, its fire goes out. Even with the fire active, Purple Pikmin can damage it with their impact damage, and White Pikmin can be ingested to poison it. In certain caves, it can be lured into walking into the abyss as well.
 * This enemy can set a large group of Pikmin on fire at once, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

Discovery
In, the story begins with Charlie discovering Yellow Pikmin and ending up captured by the Vehemoth Phosbat. After this prologue, Alph wakes up in a small puddle at the Tropical Wilds. He walks a short distance before seeing a Red Pikmin, which surprises both of them. After walking a bit more, he finds three wild Red Pikmin trying to free their Onion from a branch. Alph throws the Pikmin at it and succeeds in freeing it. He then proceeds to grow his army up to 20 (21 if the one sitting on the pot is obtained), so that he can push the cardboard box and get back to the S.S. Drake, as well as try to rescue Brittany. Although Yellow Pikmin are seen first, Red Pikmin are the first type to have their Onion discovered, and thus, formally introduced.

Uses
There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:
 * Fruits
 * The one in the Distant Tundra is inside of a Pyroclasmic Slooch. This Slooch is not near any water, so Red Pikmin must be used. Other types can attack it as detailed below, though.
 * Enemies
 * This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
 * This boss is able to create fire-type elemental plasms that create fire over a large area. But there is a short period before the fire starts burning, and the elemental plasm can be destroyed before then.
 * The Pyroclasmic Slooch is a slug that is cloaked in flames. By luring one into water, however, its flames temporarily go out while it remains in the water, and can be attacked by any Pikmin type. Other than that, Rock Pikmin deal impact damage to Slooches even if they are cloaked in fire, although the player should whistle them right afterwards to save them. There is also a glitch that allows other types of Pikmin to attack a Slooch without catching fire.

Discovery
In, Red Pikmin are discovered in the tutorial on day 1, but not straight away. After the player character lands, they first find Oatchi, rescue Collin, make their way through the Burrow of Beginnings and rescue Shepherd, and make it to the landing site of the Rescue Command Post. There, the Red Onion is found buried in the ground, and after digging it up with Oatchi and pulling it to the landing site, the Onion springs into action and releases a single Red Pikmin seed, which the player can pluck to start growing a squad.

Uses
There are many items in Pikmin 4 that require the use of Red Pikmin to collect. This is due to the existence of sizzling floors, obstacles that can only be destroyed by Red Pikmin, and fire starters, tools that can only be carried by Red Pikmin. Additionally, since they are the first type discovered, there are certain tasks that require Red Pikmin to be used:
 * Rescue Command Post (Treasures)
 * Whilst Oatchi is needed to knock it down from the high platform, Red Pikmin are required as it weighs 10 and Oatchi can only carry 3 at this moment in time.
 * It's on a high ledge which cannot be reached with Oatchi
 * This weighs 3, meaning it's possible to use Oatchi.
 * Enemies
 * This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
 * Only Red Pikmin can withstand its flames. However, if the enemy is submerged, its fire goes out. White Pikmin can be ingested to poison it.
 * This enemy can set a large group of Pikmin on fire at once, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
 * This enemy is covered in fire so only Red Pikmin can withstand the flames. However, it is possible to submerge the enemey allowing other Pikmin types to attack it.
 * This enemy shoots strong and fast fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
 * The underside of this enemy is covered in fire, so only Red Pikmin can withstand the fire but the upperside has no flames meaning all Pikmin types can attack it.
 * The fourth phase of this fight uses fire based attacks.

Red Pikmin are also required in certain areas due to the need to use a fire starter:
 * Caves
 * Frozen Inferno: There are Treasures and entrances to the next sublevel.
 * Cradle of the Beast: There is a group of dried plants which block access to the entrance to the next sublevel
 * Dandori Challenge
 * There is an entrance to a Dandori Challenge which is surrounded by dried plants which a fire starter is needed to access.

Discovery
In, after Captain Olimar crash-lands on the planet, he explores the area he lands in until he stumbles upon a lone Red Pikmin. After he and the S.S. Dolphin II's pod stare at it for a bit, it runs away. After moving forward some more, Olimar and his ship find the Pikmin's hiding spot, a bush. After using the whistle here, the Pikmin that was hiding behind, along with three others, pop out of the bush and join him. These Pikmin are used shortly after to collect some Sparklium Seeds that are out of reach. Eventually, Olimar finishes exploring this starting area, and leaves the Pikmin he found behind. The adventure proper then starts, with the area First Expedition, where he once again meets the Red Pikmin, again, hiding behind a bush. This time, and from here on out, he takes any Red Pikmin he finds and salvages at the end of the area with him, and leaves them in the Pikmin Park.

Required uses
Red Pikmin must be used in order to collect the following treasures and defeat the following enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.


 * Enemies
 * Red Pikmin are the only ones able to defeat it.
 * Because of its fiery back, it can only be defeated with Red Pikmin.
 * Its body is perpetually on fire, meaning that only Red Pikmin can kill it.
 * Since its body is on fire, only Red Pikmin can be thrown at one to take it out.

Recommended uses
Other Pikmin can be used for these tasks, but Red Pikmin are especially recommended due to their fire resistance.


 * Enemies
 * Red Pikmin are recommended to defeat it, but other Pikmin types can defeat it too.
 * Red Pikmin are recommended to defeat it but other Pikmin can defeat it too.

In Pikmin Bloom
In, Red Pikmin are the first Pikmin type unlocked, with 2 being given to the player during the tutorial. Their seedlings require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In expeditions, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a time modifier of 1. In mushroom battles, they have a base attack power of 4 and are the only Pikmin that can battle Fire Mushrooms.

Hey! Pikmin logs




Pikmin Garden
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In the Super Smash Bros. series
Red Pikmin appear in, , and as a type of Pikmin Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck. Red Pikmin, like in the games, deal a high amount of damage in most attacks; Purple Pikmin only have higher knockback, but do less damage to foes than Red Pikmin. Also, Red Pikmin have fire effects on their attacks, and are immune to fire attacks such as Bowser's Fire Breath or Mario's Fireballs. In Brawl and Smash 4, they also appear as trophies, and in Brawl exclusively, two stickers exist with Red Pikmin on them, one with a reclining Pikmin, and one with a posing Pikmin.

Smash 4 trophy

 * 3DS:
 * Red Pikmin:


 * Wii U:

Trivia

 * The first piece of downloadable content in Animal Crossing: City Folk was a hat item called "Red Pikmin". The item covers all of the character's head except the face, and stems out into a leaf. It could be sent to other regions through befriending Japanese players. The same item was later made available in Europe and then North America (25 as the second DLC item). It is worth 360 Bells.
 * A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in Animal Crossing: City Folk. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.
 * A Red Pikmin Hat can be found in Streetpass Mii Plaza by playing Find Mii.
 * Red Pikmin are the only Pikmin type to be used as the default for more than one Dandori Battle stage, as they are present in both Trial Run and Hot Sandy Duel.