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Purple Pikmin share a number of similarities with [[White Pikmin]]. Firstly, they can only be obtained via certain [[Candypop Bud]]s, in this case [[Candypop Bud|Violet Candypop Bud]], and have magenta flowers rather than white, due to the variety of [[Sutera cordata|Sutera Cordata]]. In addition, at the [[End of Day|end of each day]], they are stored in the ship; as opposed to an [[Onion]]. Purple Pikmin are the heaviest Pikmin known, as well as the slowest and strongest. | Purple Pikmin share a number of similarities with [[White Pikmin]]. Firstly, they can only be obtained via certain [[Candypop Bud]]s, in this case [[Candypop Bud|Violet Candypop Bud]], and have magenta flowers rather than white, due to the variety of [[Sutera cordata|Sutera Cordata]]. In addition, at the [[End of Day|end of each day]], they are stored in the ship; as opposed to an [[Onion]]. Purple Pikmin are the heaviest Pikmin known, as well as the slowest and strongest. | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Purple Pikmin only appear in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]] and they can be obtained the same way as in the previous game as well as sprouts already being there. Their resistance to wind and their stunning and impact damage have also been removed. | In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', Purple Pikmin only appear in [[Mission Mode]] and [[Bingo Battle]] and they can be obtained the same way as in the previous game as well as sprouts already being there. Their resistance to wind and their stunning and impact damage have also been removed. Their main purpose now is to be strategized with in carrying heavier objects efficiently. | ||
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In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Purple Pikmin have the shortest throw distance and the smallest grab range. When thrown at an enemy, rather than latching on, purples will deliver a blow with knockback, stopping the opponent in his or her tracks. They are the most durable Pikmin of all and deliver the highest amount of knockback in Olimar's smashes and aerial attacks. Purple Pikmin are also the only Pikmin that will be plucked by Olimar in the ''Home-Run Contest''. | In ''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]'', Purple Pikmin have the shortest throw distance and the smallest grab range. When thrown at an enemy, rather than latching on, purples will deliver a blow with knockback, stopping the opponent in his or her tracks. They are the most durable Pikmin of all and deliver the highest amount of knockback in Olimar's smashes and aerial attacks. Purple Pikmin are also the only Pikmin that will be plucked by Olimar in the ''Home-Run Contest''. | ||
In [[Pikmin 3]], Purple Pikmin have lost all of their abilities aside from being 10 times stronger than normal Pikmin and their double attack strenght. However, they still land with a thump, despite the thump itself doing absolutely | In [[Pikmin 3]], Purple Pikmin have lost all of their abilities aside from being 10 times stronger than normal Pikmin and their double attack strenght. However, they still land with a thump, despite the thump itself doing absolutely nothing. Many people have found this to be a nuissance, as they can be attacked while in mid air, since they can no longer stun enemies. After landing, they also do not instantly latch on, as if they are waiting for impact damage or the stun, making them much less effective in battle. | ||
==Obtaining Purple Pikmin== | ==Obtaining Purple Pikmin== | ||