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==Mandatory uses==
==Mandatory uses==
This section has a list of all [[ship part]]s, [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s in which the player must use this type of Pikmin to obtain (in story mode), all [[enemies]] that need this Pikmin to defeat it, all [[cave]]s whose entrances require these Pikmin to be entered, and all major events that need this type of Pikmin, like discovering a new Onion. This list should keep a normal playthrough in mind, i.e. it shouldn't omit an object because the player could use exploits or [[glitch]]es to avoid using that Pikmin type. For every item, explain why the Pikmin are needed, and if there are exploits to get around it, explain those too. The objects on this list should follow a style and general theme similar to the [[Pikipedia:Object list policy|object list policy]]. Only list items that make sense; for instance, it makes no sense to say Red Pikmin are needed for everything in the game because without them, the story wouldn't start, the second area wouldn't be unlocked, etc.
This section has a list of all [[ship part]]s, [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s in which the player must use this type of Pikmin to obtain (in story mode), all [[enemies]] that need this Pikmin to defeat it, all [[cave]]s whose entrances require these Pikmin to be entered, and all major events that need this type of Pikmin, like discovering a new Onion. This list should only contain problems that cannot be overcome with any other Pikmin type whatsoever, not even with exploits. For every item, explain why the Pikmin are needed. The objects on this list should follow a style and general theme similar to the [[Pikipedia:Object list policy|object list policy]]. Only list items that make sense; for instance, it makes no sense to say Red Pikmin are needed for everything in the game because without them, the story wouldn't start, the second area wouldn't be unlocked, etc.


The point of this list is to explain to the more casual player what things the game expects them to use the Pikmin for, and to explain to advanced users what they should take into account when planning [[challenge run]]s, particularly, low-Pikmin runs. Finally, it helps give a general overview about how useful or useless a Pikmin type is, and for what reasons. If you're having trouble deciding whether or not a use is "mandatory" or "mostly mandatory", just keep these points in mind.
==Recommended uses==
Same as the previous section, except this contains the list of all uses that are not mandatory, but are still highly recommended or intended (to be done without exploits). For instance, if the path to a treasure is filled with [[obstacle]]s of a certain [[hazard]], the relevant Pikmin type is clearly recommended, but if with luck and/or skill, it is possible to get the job done with another type of Pikmin, then add this point to the list. The line between "almost mandatory" and "preferred" is a bit blurry, but ideally, this list is meant to help players prepare and divide their Pikmin army.


==In the ''Super Smash Bros. series''==
==In the ''Super Smash Bros. series''==