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{{Infobox pikmin
|name = Rock Pikmin
|name = Rock Pikmin
|image = RockPikmin.jpg
|image = Rock Pikmin-Pikmin3.png
|size = 200px
|size = 150px
|resistance = unknown
|resistance = Breaks glass, ice, and crystals. Cannot be crushed by projectiles or enemies.
|strength = unknown
|strength = Above Average
|mobility = unknown
|mobility = Average (Fast carriers)
|throw = Average
|throw = Low
|carry = 1
|carry = 1}}
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'''Rock Pikmin''' are the seventh type of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] announced for the [[Pikmin (series)|''Pikmin'' series]], found in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' and first seen at E3 2012. Their appearance is unlike that of most other Pikmin: their bodies consist of a roughly-shaped piece of rock, and their flowers are purple instead of pink or white. Rock Pikmin are capable of breaking hard objects, including a type of [[gate]] that appears to be made of glass and the shell of the [[Armored Mawdad]] boss. They appear to be immune to crushing attacks; rather than being killed, they will be stuck in the ground for a short time before pulling themselves out.
'''Rock Pikmin''' are a new species of [[Pikmin]] featured in [[Pikmin 3]]. They attack slower and simply appear to be rocks with Pikmin's eyes, limbs, and lavender flowers, just like the [[Unknown "Pink" Pikmin|Winged Pikmin]] spotted in the Pikmin 3 trailer and in the 12.5.12 gameplay footage. They seem to behave differently from other Pikmin, as they sit down in cases where any other Pikmin would lay down, and make a different pitched noise when thrown or killed. The main part of their body seems to be a grey texture of graphite that reflects light, while the 'skin' on their arms and legs appears dark grey. When Rock Pikmin are dismissed, their sprouts glow gray. Their ghosts are also shaped like small grey rocks with eyes.


It is speculated that Rock Pikmin are produced by letting a [[Medusal Slurker]] suck up other types of [[Pikmin]], transform them and then defeat it. The Rock Pikmin will be released after.
Rock Pikmin are the second type of Pikmin you discover in the demo of Pikmin 3, the first being [[Red Pikmin]].
==Abilities==
Rock Pikmin have rock-hard bodies; they can break crystal barriers and are very tough.
They appear to be able to carry the same normal capacity as any other Pikmin. They carry objects faster than the average Pikmin due to their strength<ref>http://youtu.be/RbjvWiqeKHo?t=3m30s</ref>. Despite their increased strength, they have a setback; Rock Pikmin cannot latch onto their targets, as they bounce off and roll back. Instead, if left occupied, they will repeatedly attack enemies and obstacles by charging headlong into them.<ref>[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEbUujVkHWU&t=1m33s Pikmin 3 Demo at E3 2012]</ref> Rock Pikmin also occasionally unleash additional damage to targets they hit by causing a "thump".[[File:Pikmin 3 Demo Testing Properties of Rock Pikmin.|thumb|right|304px|Video depicting Rock Pikmin's reactions to being crushed and drowning.]]
Rock Pikmin cannot be crushed by enemies or projectiles. When they have been hit by a heavy object, Rock Pikmin will stay buried in the ground and eventually pull themselves out once the object is removed.
The Captains have no issue throwing the Rock Pikmin, and they do not sink like rocks when drowning, leading to the assumption that Rock Pikmin are rock-like due to their durability, not weight. Due to their unique properties, it could be assumed they would be very useful, if not vital, in certain combat situations, such as breaking off the armor of the [[Armored Mawdad]].
==Trivia==
*In the Happy Ending of the first Pikmin game, there were four Black/Grey Pikmin onions flying above the planet's atmosphere. 
*It is currently unknown if this Pikmin type will have its own Onion yet.
*It is believed that the [[Medusal Slurker]] will play a key role in producing Rock Pikmin.
==References==
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==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Rock_Pikmins.jpg|The cut scene in the demo that played when Rock Pikmin were encountered for the first time.
File:Pikmin3GlassWall.png|Rock Pikmin being ordered to break a glass wall. Note how only the side which the Pikmin are being thrown at appears to be taking damage.
File:RockPikmin_Attack.png|Rock Pikmin breaking a [[Crystal Nodule]].
File:Rock pikmin.jpg|Rock Pikmin with the new leader
File:Pikmin3rock-1.jpg|Miyamoto describing these new Pikmin.
File:Pikmin3RockPikmin.png|Art of the Rock Pikmin from the Official Nintendo Magazine.
File:Rock Pikmin-Pikmin3.png|Official Art of the Rock Pikmin for Pikmin 3.
</gallery>
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Revision as of 20:56, April 21, 2013

Rock Pikmin
File:Rock Pikmin-Pikmin3.png
Resistance Breaks glass, ice, and crystals. Cannot be crushed by projectiles or enemies.
Attack strength Above Average
Mobility Average (Fast carriers)
Throw Low
Digging speed Unknown
Carrying capacity 1

Rock Pikmin are a new species of Pikmin featured in Pikmin 3. They attack slower and simply appear to be rocks with Pikmin's eyes, limbs, and lavender flowers, just like the Winged Pikmin spotted in the Pikmin 3 trailer and in the 12.5.12 gameplay footage. They seem to behave differently from other Pikmin, as they sit down in cases where any other Pikmin would lay down, and make a different pitched noise when thrown or killed. The main part of their body seems to be a grey texture of graphite that reflects light, while the 'skin' on their arms and legs appears dark grey. When Rock Pikmin are dismissed, their sprouts glow gray. Their ghosts are also shaped like small grey rocks with eyes.

It is speculated that Rock Pikmin are produced by letting a Medusal Slurker suck up other types of Pikmin, transform them and then defeat it. The Rock Pikmin will be released after.

Rock Pikmin are the second type of Pikmin you discover in the demo of Pikmin 3, the first being Red Pikmin.

Abilities

Rock Pikmin have rock-hard bodies; they can break crystal barriers and are very tough.

They appear to be able to carry the same normal capacity as any other Pikmin. They carry objects faster than the average Pikmin due to their strength[1]. Despite their increased strength, they have a setback; Rock Pikmin cannot latch onto their targets, as they bounce off and roll back. Instead, if left occupied, they will repeatedly attack enemies and obstacles by charging headlong into them.[2] Rock Pikmin also occasionally unleash additional damage to targets they hit by causing a "thump".

File:Pikmin 3 Demo Testing Properties of Rock Pikmin.
Video depicting Rock Pikmin's reactions to being crushed and drowning.

Rock Pikmin cannot be crushed by enemies or projectiles. When they have been hit by a heavy object, Rock Pikmin will stay buried in the ground and eventually pull themselves out once the object is removed.

The Captains have no issue throwing the Rock Pikmin, and they do not sink like rocks when drowning, leading to the assumption that Rock Pikmin are rock-like due to their durability, not weight. Due to their unique properties, it could be assumed they would be very useful, if not vital, in certain combat situations, such as breaking off the armor of the Armored Mawdad.

Trivia

  • In the Happy Ending of the first Pikmin game, there were four Black/Grey Pikmin onions flying above the planet's atmosphere. 
  • It is currently unknown if this Pikmin type will have its own Onion yet.
  • It is believed that the Medusal Slurker will play a key role in producing Rock Pikmin.

References

Gallery


The leaf texture used in Pikmin 2's Challenge Mode menu. (Used on Pikipedia in the {{stub}} template.)

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