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==Solar System==
==Solar System==
{{game help|p2|The Pikmin Wiki page claims this has the opposite effect on sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos. Confirm.}}
{{game help|p2|The Pikmin Wiki page claims this has the opposite effect on sublevel 10 of the Cavern of Chaos. Confirm.}}
The '''Solar System''' is a device that will illuminate any sort of darkness inside a [[cave|cave's]] [[sublevel]]s. This way, it is possible to see things that are very far away when underground. The name does not refer to where the Earth is located, but really means a ''system'' that produces ''solar'' or light energy. After recovering the treasure, the light changes take effect right away, but, like any other Exploration Kit ability, it can be revoked again if the player quits the cave via the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]] instead of a [[geyser]].
The '''Solar System''' is a device that will illuminate any sort of darkness inside a [[cave]]'s [[sublevel]]s. This way, it is possible to see things that are very far away when underground. The name does not refer to where the Earth is located, but really means a ''system'' that produces ''solar'' or light energy. After recovering the treasure, the light changes take effect right away, but, like any other Exploration Kit ability, it can be revoked again if the player quits the cave via the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]] instead of a [[geyser]].


==Scorch Guard==
==Scorch Guard==
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===''Pikmin 2''===
The Scorch Guard is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. This way, 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]].
The Scorch Guard is an armor upgrade that makes all [[leader]]s' suits impervious to [[fire]]. This way, 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]].
===''Pikmin 3''===
The Scorch Guard returns in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', along with the [[Dream Material|Anti-Electrifier]] and [[Justice Alloy|Metal Suit Z]]. Its function is the same as in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', to protect the [[Leader|user]] from [[fire]], be it from the [[Fiery Blowhog]]'s fire breath or the flaming skin of a [[Pyroclasmic Slooch]]. It's found in [[Twilight River]] buried on a ledge near the path leading to the [[Burrowing Snagret]]. The exploration note area hint 7 says that [[Captain Olimar]] doesn't need it anymore so he buried it so that someone could get as much use out of it as he did. After the events of the game, it and the other two returning upgrades are said to be sold on [[Koppai]].
==== Area Hint 7====
I consider myself to be a [[Pikmin 2|hardened veteran]] of [[Pikmin (game)|planetary exploration]] now. With so many [[Enemies|battles]] under my spacebelt, I no longer have need for this little item. I've since buried it nearby. Hopefully someone will be able to get use out of it.
-[[Captain Olimar]]


==Anti-Electrifier==
==Anti-Electrifier==
{{Clean|Remember to point out that the Anti-Electrifier is not present on day 1.}}
The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks. The [[Titan Dweevil]]'s electrical blasts, however, still knock leaders down, but without dealing any space-suit damage. This device is particularly useful when trying to pass by electrical hazards with a group of [[Yellow Pikmin]].
===Pikmin 2===
The Anti-Electrifier, when unlocked, makes the [[leader]]s' suits immune to [[electricity]], including electrical attacks. The [[Titan Dweevil|Titan Dweevil's]] electrical blasts, however, still knock leaders down, but without dealing any space-suit damage. This device is particularly useful when trying to pass by electrical hazards with a group of [[Yellow Pikmin]].
===Pikmin 3===
The Anti-Electrifier, along with the [[Forged Courage|Scorch Guard]] and [[Justice Alloy|Metal Suit Z]] return in [[Pikmin 3]]. It has the same function in [[Pikmin 2]], to protect the [[Leader|user]] from [[electricity]] and [[Plasm Wraith|electric attacks]]. It also allows you to attack enemies with an [[Bearded Amprat|electric defense]]. It's found in the [[Distant Tundra]] near the snowy patch where [[Charlie]] crash landed in the beginning of the game. Note that, despite the fact that this area is explored with Pikmin, the suit upgrade is actually not present. Exploration note area hint 5 says that [[Captain Olimar]] buried it because he found Captain Charlie's impression in the snow and wanted to aid the unfortunate explorer. He even put an instruction manual for it (which tells you the function of it). All 3 suits are said to be sold on [[Koppai]]. In [[Mission Mode]]'s battle bosses you don't have any of the suits. To prove it, face the [[Plasm Wraith|6th boss]] and run into the discharge plasm (the one that looks like a plasma globe).
 
==== Area Hint 5 ====
Looks like [[Charlie|someone]] took a tumble here in the fresh snow... Perhaps someone else is stranded here! If anyone is reading this there are several [[Electrode|electrical contraptions]] in this area. I've buried something here in the snow. Hopefully it's useful!
 
-[[Captain Olimar]]


==Metal Suit Z==
==Metal Suit Z==
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The Metal Suit Z is an item in the [[Exploration Kit]] that increases the integrity of the pilots' suits. Any damage taken is reduced by half. This is useful for attempts in defeating a large [[Bulborb]] or [[Spotty Bulbear]] with [[leader]]s alone without coming to much harm. Even though [[the ship]] in ''Pikmin 2'' announces getting bitten and stepped on causes less damage, these are not the only sources of damage that have their impact reduced – all kinds of damage are softened.
The Metal Suit Z is an item in the [[Exploration Kit]] that increases the integrity of the pilots' suits. Any damage taken is reduced by half. This is useful for attempts in defeating a large [[Bulborb]] or [[Spotty Bulbear]] with [[leader]]s alone without coming to much harm. Even though [[the ship]] in ''Pikmin 2'' announces getting bitten and stepped on causes less damage, these are not the only sources of damage that have their impact reduced – all kinds of damage are softened.
The Metal Suit Z returns in ''[[Pikmin 3]]'', along with the [[Scorch Guard]] and the [[Anti-Electrifier]]. It is found in the [[Tropical Wilds]] near the pale green bridge on a ledge that players need two leaders for. It has the same function as the Exploration Kit treasure in ''Pikmin 2'' – it reduces damage taken by leaders. All three space suits addons are said to be sold on [[Koppai]].


==Mega Tweeter==
==Mega Tweeter==
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In the first trailer for ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Olimar is seen calling Pikmin from the ground, so the Pluckaphone may be an implementation of a [[Pikmin prerelease information|prerelease element]] from the first ''Pikmin'' game.
In the first trailer for ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'', Olimar is seen calling Pikmin from the ground, so the Pluckaphone may be an implementation of a [[Pikmin prerelease information|prerelease element]] from the first ''Pikmin'' game.
==See Also==
[[Spacesuit upgrade]]


{{Exploration Kit}}
{{Exploration Kit}}


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