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'''Onions''' are the large, round life forms that act as nests for the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. There are five known types of Onion nests, each with unique coloration corresponding to either [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]], [[Rock Pikmin|Rock]] and [[Winged Pikmin]], and only one of each has ever been seen. As of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', subterranean species such as [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] do not have Onions. | '''Onions''' are the large, round life forms that act as nests for the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. There are five known types of Onion nests, each with unique coloration corresponding to either [[Red Pikmin|Red]], [[Yellow Pikmin|Yellow]], [[Blue Pikmin|Blue]], [[Rock Pikmin|Rock]] and [[Winged Pikmin]], and only one of each has ever been seen. As of ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', subterranean species such as [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]] and [[Bulbmin]] do not have Onions. | ||
In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', all discovered | In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', all discovered Onions merge together the night after they are discovered, and become a single, universal Onion, greatly simplifying the management of Pikmin types at the beginning of each day. It also appears that the Onions in this game are much more malleable than their ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' counterparts in regards to which Pikmin species they will hold. In ''Pikmin 3'', if a new Onion color is discovered, and Pikmin from that new type are left on the landing site at the end of the [[day]], the Master Onion there will accommodate them until the Onions fuse at the end of the day. | ||
During the daytime, Pikmin hunt and bring food, such as [[pellet]]s or slain beasts, to the Onion, which in turn produces new Pikmin seeds. If there are fewer than 100 Pikmin on the field, the seeds are ejected and take root in the ground; if not, they are stored inside the Onion, along with any other Pikmin not on the field. Unlike in the area however, the number of Pikmin that can be stored inside an Onion is unlimited. <ref>Naturally, because of hardware limitations, there is a hard limit on the number of Pikmin that can be stored inside an Onion, but it is usually too large to be reached realistically.</ref> When night falls and all the Pikmin have returned, the Onion folds or sucks in its legs and lifts off from the ground, joining the ship in low orbit. | During the daytime, Pikmin hunt and bring food, such as [[pellet]]s or slain beasts, to the Onion, which in turn produces new Pikmin seeds. If there are fewer than 100 Pikmin on the field, the seeds are ejected and take root in the ground; if not, they are stored inside the Onion, along with any other Pikmin not on the field. Unlike in the area however, the number of Pikmin that can be stored inside an Onion is unlimited.<ref>Naturally, because of hardware limitations, there is a hard limit on the number of Pikmin that can be stored inside an Onion, but it is usually too large to be reached realistically.</ref> When night falls and all the Pikmin have returned, the Onion folds or sucks in its legs and lifts off from the ground, joining the ship in low orbit. | ||
== Behavior == | == Behavior == | ||
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== Appearance == | == Appearance == | ||
=== ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' === | === ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'' === | ||
These bulbous plant-hives have brightly colored bodies with a black and white band across the midsection. On the top, there is a big flower, resembling the flowers that Pikmin have. There are concentric circles on the ground in the Onion landing spots in each area, which are never referred to in-game. Three stilt-like legs suspend the Onions out of the reach of hungry predators, and provide access to the inside for Pikmin. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] states that he inspected the Onion's legs, and saw they were covered with tiny little hairs<ref> | These bulbous plant-hives have brightly colored bodies with a black and white band across the midsection. On the top, there is a big flower, resembling the flowers that Pikmin have. There are concentric circles on the ground in the Onion landing spots in each area, which are never referred to in-game. Three stilt-like legs suspend the Onions out of the reach of hungry predators, and provide access to the inside for Pikmin. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', [[Captain Olimar|Olimar]] states that he inspected the Onion's legs, and saw they were covered with tiny little hairs<ref>{{transcript|When I inspected the Onion's legs, I saw that they were covered by tiny little hairs. It was kind of disturbing.|Olimar on the Onion's legs}}</ref>. The Onions are named as such because of their resemblance to a vegetable native to Olimar's [[Hocotate|home planet]]<ref>{{transcript|It resembles a vegetable on my home planet that we call an Onion. I shall call this an Onion too.|Olimar monologuing about the red Onion}}</ref>. | ||
In ''Pikmin'', Onions have different appearances before they are discovered. They are darker in coloration, have no flowers on top, and are partly buried. When Captain Olimar approaches them, they explode with color, and the flower blooms and spins rapidly, pulling out the legs. | In ''Pikmin'', Onions have different appearances before they are discovered. They are darker in coloration, have no flowers on top, and are partly buried. When Captain Olimar approaches them, they explode with color, and the flower blooms and spins rapidly, pulling out the legs. | ||
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== Types == | == Types == | ||
=== Red === | === Red === | ||
[[File:ZlCfzRFpM7QNEwjcU-.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The red | [[File:ZlCfzRFpM7QNEwjcU-.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The red Onion in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
The red Onion is the first Onion to be discovered in [[Pikmin series|all three games]], and houses [[Red Pikmin]]. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', the red Onion is found at [[The Impact Site]], dormant in the ground not far from where the [[S.S. Dolphin]] crashed. Once awakened, it will release a single Red Pikmin seed which [[Olimar]] can use to harvest nearby red [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]], and spawn enough Pikmin to retrieve the [[Main Engine]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', [[Louie]] finds this Onion in the [[Valley of Repose]] when he falls out of [[the Ship]]'s cockpit and gets lost. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' the Red Onion is discovered when [[Alph]] comes upon it caught in a branch at the [[Tropical Wilds]]. Pikmin need to be thrown at it, so that it gets weighed down, and eventually freed. | The red Onion is the first Onion to be discovered in [[Pikmin series|all three games]], and houses [[Red Pikmin]]. In ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', the red Onion is found at [[The Impact Site]], dormant in the ground not far from where the [[S.S. Dolphin]] crashed. Once awakened, it will release a single Red Pikmin seed which [[Olimar]] can use to harvest nearby red [[Pellet Posy|Pellet Posies]], and spawn enough Pikmin to retrieve the [[Main Engine]]. In ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', [[Louie]] finds this Onion in the [[Valley of Repose]] when he falls out of [[the Ship]]'s cockpit and gets lost. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' the Red Onion is discovered when [[Alph]] comes upon it caught in a branch at the [[Tropical Wilds]]. Pikmin need to be thrown at it, so that it gets weighed down, and eventually freed. | ||
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=== Yellow === | === Yellow === | ||
[[File:ZlCfzRFpmM00dIoKvX.jpg|thumb|right|100x|The yellow | [[File:ZlCfzRFpmM00dIoKvX.jpg|thumb|right|100x|The yellow Onion in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
The yellow Onion stores [[Yellow Pikmin]], and is the second type the player will come across in the first two games. In ''Pikmin'', it is found dormant in [[The Forest of Hope]] amidst several yellow Pellet Posies and free-standing yellow pellets. In ''Pikmin 2'', the yellow Onion is located in the Perplexing Pool behind a poison gate protected by a [[Fiery Bulblax]], so White and Red Pikmin are required to reach it. There are a few yellow Pellet Posies nearby which will not regrow once they've been harvested. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' the Yellow Onion is discovered by [[Brittany]] in a cave, as soon as the [[Distant Tundra]] is entered. To activate it, the [[Yellow Pikmin]] nearby must be thrown at a generator, in order to create a current that lights a light bulb, awakening the Onion. | The yellow Onion stores [[Yellow Pikmin]], and is the second type the player will come across in the first two games. In ''Pikmin'', it is found dormant in [[The Forest of Hope]] amidst several yellow Pellet Posies and free-standing yellow pellets. In ''Pikmin 2'', the yellow Onion is located in the Perplexing Pool behind a poison gate protected by a [[Fiery Bulblax]], so White and Red Pikmin are required to reach it. There are a few yellow Pellet Posies nearby which will not regrow once they've been harvested. In ''[[Pikmin 3]]'' the Yellow Onion is discovered by [[Brittany]] in a cave, as soon as the [[Distant Tundra]] is entered. To activate it, the [[Yellow Pikmin]] nearby must be thrown at a generator, in order to create a current that lights a light bulb, awakening the Onion. | ||
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=== Blue === | === Blue === | ||
[[File:ZlCfzRFzY94VUhRohz.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The blue | [[File:ZlCfzRFzY94VUhRohz.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The blue Onion in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
The blue Onion houses [[Blue Pikmin]], and is the last type to be discovered in all three games. In ''Pikmin'', the blue Onion can be found in [[The Forest Navel]] in a pool near the landing site. Several blue [[Pellet Posies]] are in the immediate vicinity, as well as a free-standing blue 5 [[pellet]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', the Blue Onion is located in the [[Awakening Wood]]; although it can be seen relatively early in the game, it lies behind an [[electric gate]], meaning that [[Yellow Pikmin]] from the [[Perplexing Pool]] are required to access it. A small pool blocks the only direct path up to the gate, so the Pikmin must be thrown onto a nearby ledge (while taking care not to disturb the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] lying in wait there). The [[ | The blue Onion houses [[Blue Pikmin]], and is the last type to be discovered in all three games. In ''Pikmin'', the blue Onion can be found in [[The Forest Navel]] in a pool near the landing site. Several blue [[Pellet Posies]] are in the immediate vicinity, as well as a free-standing blue 5 [[pellet]]. In ''Pikmin 2'', the Blue Onion is located in the [[Awakening Wood]]; although it can be seen relatively early in the game, it lies behind an [[electric gate]], meaning that [[Yellow Pikmin]] from the [[Perplexing Pool]] are required to access it. A small pool blocks the only direct path up to the gate, so the Pikmin must be thrown onto a nearby ledge (while taking care not to disturb the [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] lying in wait there). The [[leader]] can then walk around through some water to reach them, and order them to defeat the beast and demolish the gate, allowing him to find the game's first five Blue Pikmin. In ''Pikmin 3'', the blue Onion is located in a pool at the [[Garden of Hope]] and can only be accessed after defeating the Scornet Maestro at [[Twilight River]]. | ||
For some unknown reason, when landing on an area in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', the Blue Onion seems to hover a bit before landing, therefore landing after the red and yellow Onions. | For some unknown reason, when landing on an area in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2'', the Blue Onion seems to hover a bit before landing, therefore landing after the red and yellow Onions. | ||
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=== Gray === | === Gray === | ||
[[File:ZlCfzRFpQ YnPFqBoy.jpg|thumb|right|100x|The gray | [[File:ZlCfzRFpQ YnPFqBoy.jpg|thumb|right|100x|The gray Onion in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
The gray Onion is the Onion that holds [[Rock Pikmin]]. It can be found in the Garden of Hope, right in the cave next to the area in which Brittany was being held. A [[Medusal Slurker]] guards the [[crystal]] holding the gray Onion, and it is holding six Rock Pikmin inside of it. Near the gray Onion there are 3 crystals, two of which hold 1-[[pellet]]s, and the last of which holds a [[Data File]] explaining how carrying works with multiple types of Pikmin holding the object. The Medusal Slurker can also be carried back to the Onion. | The gray Onion is the Onion that holds [[Rock Pikmin]]. It can be found in the Garden of Hope, right in the cave next to the area in which Brittany was being held. A [[Medusal Slurker]] guards the [[crystal]] holding the gray Onion, and it is holding six Rock Pikmin inside of it. Near the gray Onion there are 3 crystals, two of which hold 1-[[pellet]]s, and the last of which holds a [[Data File]] explaining how carrying works with multiple types of Pikmin holding the object. The Medusal Slurker can also be carried back to the Onion. | ||
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=== Pink === | === Pink === | ||
[[File:ZlCfzRFuYBcMXsrMxy.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The pink | [[File:ZlCfzRFuYBcMXsrMxy.jpg|thumb|left|100x|The pink Onion in ''Pikmin 3''.]] | ||
{{todo|Explain the glitch, or link to it on [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|this page]].}} | {{todo|Explain the glitch, or link to it on [[Glitches in Pikmin 3|this page]].}} | ||
The pink Onion is home to the [[Winged Pikmin]]. Upon reaching the [[Twilight River]] and walking around, the player will get a [[cutscene]] showing that the pink Onion is trapped in an [[Arachnode]] web. However, the Onion is located across the River, and a rather large [[bridge]] must be build across it to reach the other shore. Once the Onion is freed from the web, it will spit out one Winged Pikmin seed. Near the Onion are many Flukeweeds, which hold 1-pellets, 5-pellets, [[ | The pink Onion is home to the [[Winged Pikmin]]. Upon reaching the [[Twilight River]] and walking around, the player will get a [[cutscene]] showing that the pink Onion is trapped in an [[Arachnode]] web. However, the Onion is located across the River, and a rather large [[bridge]] must be build across it to reach the other shore. Once the Onion is freed from the web, it will spit out one Winged Pikmin seed. Near the Onion are many Flukeweeds, which hold 1-pellets, 5-pellets, [[nectar egg]]s, and [[Female Sheargrub]]s underneath them. There is also a glitch that allows the player to reach the other shore without the need to build the bridge, though it is recommended as it will help with carrying back objects. | ||
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=== Master === | === Master === | ||
[[File: | [[File:Pikmin MasterOnion.jpg|thumb|right|100x|The Master Onion's completed form.]] | ||
{{todo|Is this name official? If so, add source. If not, add {{tem|title}}.}} | {{todo|Is this name official? If so, add source. If not, add {{tem|title}}.}} | ||
In ''Pikmin 3'', the gray Onion fuses with the red Onion at the end of the day in which the player discoveres Rock Pikmin to form a larger, universal "Master Onion" that holds all Pikmin types. As the player discovers the remaining Pikmin types, their Onions fuse into the Master Onion as well. The [[Menu#Onion|Onion menu]] has been changed as a result, now allowing the player to pick the numbers for all types at once. The majority of one type of Pikmin [[carrying]] an object to the Onion will determine which type of Pikmin the Onion produces. For example, if ten Rock Pikmin and five Red Pikmin are carrying a [[Red Bulborb]] to the Onion, Rock Pikmin will be produced. | In ''Pikmin 3'', the gray Onion fuses with the red Onion at the end of the day in which the player discoveres Rock Pikmin to form a larger, universal "Master Onion" that holds all Pikmin types. As the player discovers the remaining Pikmin types, their Onions fuse into the Master Onion as well. The [[Menu#Onion|Onion menu]] has been changed as a result, now allowing the player to pick the numbers for all types at once. The majority of one type of Pikmin [[carrying]] an object to the Onion will determine which type of Pikmin the Onion produces. For example, if ten Rock Pikmin and five Red Pikmin are carrying a [[Red Bulborb]] to the Onion, Rock Pikmin will be produced. | ||
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== In 2-Player Battle and Bingo Battle == | == In 2-Player Battle and Bingo Battle == | ||
In ''Pikmin 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[2-Player Battle]] and ''Pikmin 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Bingo Battle]], each player has one Onion in their base. These Onions act slightly different: they can't store extra Pikmin, and | In ''Pikmin 2''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[2-Player Battle]] and ''Pikmin 3''<nowiki>'</nowiki>s [[Bingo Battle]], each player has one Onion in their base. These Onions act slightly different: they can't store extra Pikmin, and leaders cannot take Pikmin out or put them in. They also spit out the same amount of Pikmin lost to enemy Pikmin, without the need of nutrients. | ||
In ''Pikmin 2'', the first player gets a red Onion, while the second player owns a blue Onion. In ''Pikmin 3'''s the first player gets a cyan-colored Onion that pulses yellow, and the second player gets a pink-colored Onion that pulses orange. | In ''Pikmin 2'', the first player gets a red Onion, while the second player owns a blue Onion. In ''Pikmin 3'''s the first player gets a cyan-colored Onion that pulses yellow, and the second player gets a pink-colored Onion that pulses orange. | ||
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Onionmerge1.gif|An animation showing two Onions merging. | Onionmerge1.gif|An animation showing two Onions merging. | ||
00Absorbing.PNG|The red Onion beginning to absorb the gray Onion while rising after nightfall. Notice the chute glowing as if it's receiving nutrients. | 00Absorbing.PNG|The red Onion beginning to absorb the gray Onion while rising after nightfall. Notice the chute glowing as if it's receiving nutrients. | ||
File: | File:Dormant Onion.jpg|A dormant red Onion, in ''Pikmin''. | ||
Pikmin3 BingoBattleOnions.png|The Bingo Battle Onions in ''Pikmin 3''. | Pikmin3 BingoBattleOnions.png|The Bingo Battle Onions in ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
OnionGUI.jpg|The [[Menu#Onion|Onion's menu]] in ''Pikmin 3''. | OnionGUI.jpg|The [[Menu#Onion|Onion's menu]] in ''Pikmin 3''. | ||
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== Notes == | == Notes == | ||
{{ToDo|Find the exact cap.}} | {{ToDo|Find the exact cap.}} | ||
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