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In most [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' games]], players are able to obtain diverse pieces of '''gear''' that empower the main characters, typically by granting immunities to some [[hazard]]s, increasing stats, or unlocking new abilities. The method by which they are obtained depends on the game, and some pieces of gear appear in multiple games. Before {{p4}} these upgrades were not given a name, but they are specifically referred to as "gear" in various places of ''Pikmin 4''. Also unique to ''Pikmin 4'' is the ability to enable or disable any upgrade (besides the [[#Survey Drone|Survey Drone]], [[#Idler's Alert|Idler's Alert]] and [[#Homesick Signal|Homesick Signal]]) once obtained.

== Obtaining ==

In ''Pikmin 2'', the player needs to retrieve certain [[treasure]]s, usually guarded by [[boss]]es. When the [[Hocotate ship]] takes the treasure in, it is able to make use of it to create an upgrade. The upgrades can be found on a checklist called the [[Exploration Kit]] on the [[pause menu]], and there is a distinction between the treasure itself and the upgrade. If the player exits the cave from the [[pause menu]] after getting the treasure instead of using a [[geyser]], the treasure will be left behind but the leaders will keep the upgrade.

 

 

 

== List ==

| [[#Anti-Electrifier|Anti-Electrifier]]

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| Hazard immunity

| {{oatchi|Anti-Electrifier}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Brace Boots|Brace Boots]]

| See [[#Rush Boots|Rush Boots]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Charging Horn|Charging Horn]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Data Glutton|Data Glutton]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Dodge Whistle|Dodge Whistle]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Extra Hand|Extra Hand]]

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| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Folded Data Glutton|Folded Data Glutton]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Gunk Busters|Gunk Busters]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]]

| See [[#Solar System|Solar System]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Headlamp+|Headlamp+]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Homesick Signal|Homesick Signal]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Idle Counter|Idle Counter]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Idler's Alert|Idler's Alert]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Lineup Trumpet|Lineup Trumpet]]

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Mega Tweeter|Mega Tweeter]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| See [[#Power Whistle|Power Whistle]]

| {{no}}

| [[#Metal Suit Z|Metal Suit Z]]

| See [[#Air Armor|Air Armor]]

| See [[#Air Armor+|Air Armor+]]

| [[#Napsack|Napsack]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Pluckaphone|Pluckaphone]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| See [[#Plucking Whistle|Plucking Whistle]]

| {{no}}

| [[#Plucking Whistle|Plucking Whistle]]

| See [[#Pluckaphone|Pluckaphone]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Power Whistle|Power Whistle]]

| See [[#Mega Tweeter|Mega Tweeter]]

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Rocket Fist|Rocket Fist]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| See [[#Triple Threat|Triple Threat]]

| See [[#Triple Threat|Triple Threat]]

| [[#Rush Boots|Rush Boots]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| [[#Scorch Guard|Scorch Guard]]

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| Hazard immunity

| {{oatchi|Scorch Guard}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| Hazard immunity

| {{oatchi|Sniff Saver}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Solar System|Solar System]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| See [[#Headlamp|Headlamp]]

| {{no}}

| [[#Sphere Chart|Sphere Chart]]

| {{yes}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| {{no}}

| [[#Thermal Defense|Thermal Defense]]

| {{oatchi|Thermal Defense}}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

|image        = Anti-Electrifier P4 icon.png

|caption      = The Anti-Electrifier's icon in ''Pikmin 4''.

|function      = Gives [[electricity]] resistance

|requirements2 = Defeat the [[Giant Breadbug]], retrieve the [[Dream Material]]

|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take electric [[damage]], then buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 50

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dataglutton2.jpg|The Data Glutton being scanned.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

|function        = Makes leaders run faster

The Rush Boots can be obtained by defeating the [[Empress Bulblax]] in the [[Frontier Cavern]], and collecting the [[Repugnant Appendage]]. It is a modification to the [[leader]]s' footwear that allows them to run more quickly, around 1.3 times faster,{{cite youtube|TdI0nSfJO_8|comparing the same trek with and without the Rush Boots|published={{date|12|April|2019}}|retrieved={{date|12|April|2019}}}} or at around the same speed as flowered [[White Pikmin]]. The Rush Boots also renders the blowing attack of [[Puffy Blowhog|Puffy]] and [[Withering Blowhog]]s ineffective against leaders (in ''Pikmin 2'' only; this effect requires the [[#Brace Boots|Brace Boots]] in ''Pikmin 4''). The ship explains both functions as the result of lowered air resistance. It can provide to be a minor hindrance however, as the Pikmin's speed is not increased alongside the leader's, so they fall behind, are harder to control and often get stuck when going around corners.

 

 

|requirements4 = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] take fire [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 50

 

With this upgrade, there is no need to worry about being hurt when destroying [[fire geyser]]s, or fighting enemies such as the [[Fiery Blowhog]] or [[Fiery Bulblax]]. However, the [[Titan Dweevil]]'s Flare Cannon will still be able to stun leaders, even if it does not harm them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The '''{{oatchi}} Scorch Guard''' is an upgrade that makes [[Oatchi]] immune to all [[fire]] [[hazard]]s. It's only in [[Pikmin 4]] and can be obtained from the lab for {{icon|Raw material}} x 100 but only after the [[player character]] or Oatchi take fire [[damage]].

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Survey Drone switches the player's perspective to a fully-controllable flying camera, allowing scoping out of the entire map and the placing of beacons. Areas revealed by the Survey Drone do not get revealed on the radar map; they must still be travelled to on foot. By default, time is paused while flying the drone, but it can be unpaused and re-paused freely.

 

 

 

 

 

|caption      = The {{oatchi}} Thermal Defense's icon.

|function      = Grants [[ice]] immunity

|requirements  = Have had the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] or [[Oatchi]] freeze/take ice [[damage]], buy for {{icon|Raw material}} × 100

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

| [[Radar]] || 2,000 || Allows the player to toggle the radar on the top screen with {{button|3ds|l|3ds|r}}.

| 4 [[health]] bars || 6,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.

| Enemy logs || 10,000 || Allows access to the enemy category in the logs.

| Extended [[jetpack]] duration || 14,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.

| 5 health bars || 18,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.

| Maximum jetpack duration || 22,000 || Allows the jetpack to fly for longer.

| 6 health bars || 26,000 || Gives Captain Olimar an extra bar of health.