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'''amiibo''' are a line of interactive [[Merchandise|toys]] created by [[Nintendo]], with the intent of being usable in some Nintendo games. For this, they use the {{w|near-field communication}} chip installed on their bottom, which can be scanned by the [[Wii U]], the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s NFC readers. Some games read the amiibo and do something in-game related to the amiibo's character, but there are games that only have one action, regardless of what amiibo the player uses. On top of that, some games simply read the data on the amiibo, while others can read and write to it. | '''amiibo''' are a line of interactive [[Merchandise|toys]] created by [[Nintendo]], with the intent of being usable in some Nintendo games. For this, they use the {{w|near-field communication}} chip installed on their bottom, which can be scanned by the [[Wii U]], the [[Nintendo 3DS]], and the [[Nintendo Switch]]'s NFC readers. Some games read the amiibo and do something in-game related to the amiibo's character, but there are games that only have one action, regardless of what amiibo the player uses. On top of that, some games simply read the data on the amiibo, while others can read and write to it. | ||
So far, only two ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]''-related amiibo have been released: one of [[Captain Olimar]], as | So far, only two ''[[Pikmin series|Pikmin]]''-related amiibo have been released: one of [[Captain Olimar]], as he is shown in {{ssb4}}, and the other of a group of five [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. | ||
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Listed are the games in which the Pikmin amiibo provides unique content. Usually, the content is inspired by the ''Pikmin'' series. There are many other games the Pikmin amiibo can be used in, but it's functionality behaves no differently from any other amiibo. | Listed are the games in which the Pikmin amiibo provides unique content. Usually, the content is inspired by the ''Pikmin'' series. There are many other games the Pikmin amiibo can be used in, but it's functionality behaves no differently from any other amiibo. | ||
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* In {{hp}}, scanning this amiibo in the area selection screen will open a secret spot with this amiibo as a treasure. Scanning it again will open a secret spot featuring a treasure of another character's amiibo. Scanning it mid-level, via the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]], will summon some Pikmin to help the player. The number of Pikmin that come out depends on the amiibo's level, which can be increased in the Pikmin Park. | * In {{hp}}, scanning this amiibo in the area selection screen will open a secret spot with this amiibo as a treasure. Scanning it again will open a secret spot featuring a treasure of another character's amiibo. Scanning it mid-level, via the [[Menu#Pause|pause menu]], will summon some Pikmin to help the player. The number of Pikmin that come out depends on the amiibo's level, which can be increased in the Pikmin Park. | ||
* In ''[[mario:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]'', the amiibo gives players access to a Pikmin costume for Mario. | * In ''[[mario:Super Mario Maker|Super Mario Maker]]'', the amiibo gives players access to a Pikmin costume for Mario. | ||