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However, it is possible that White Pikmin may be venomous as well. Venom must be injected with a wound from the attacker, and although White Pikmin do not do that directly in any [[canon]] game, some hints in non-canon media indicate that they might be able to expel some hazardous material and use it similarly to venomous creatures. | However, it is possible that White Pikmin may be venomous as well. Venom must be injected with a wound from the attacker, and although White Pikmin do not do that directly in any [[canon]] game, some hints in non-canon media indicate that they might be able to expel some hazardous material and use it similarly to venomous creatures. | ||
In the short movie ''[[Occupational Hazards]]'', a White Pikmin spews some form of acid at one point. The contents of the liquid are not known, but the fact that the Pikmin can expel it might mean that it is possible for White Pikmin to attack enemies by injecting this liquid, making them partially venomous. The liquid itself is highly corrosive and can melt metal objects. In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]], when a White Pikmin pummels an enemy (either via Olimar's grab or side special attack), some "poison" particles are emitted and extra damage is caused, compared to a normal Pikmin strike | In the short movie ''[[Occupational Hazards]]'', a White Pikmin spews some form of acid at one point. The contents of the liquid are not known, but the fact that the Pikmin can expel it might mean that it is possible for White Pikmin to attack enemies by injecting this liquid, making them partially venomous. The liquid itself is highly corrosive and can melt metal objects. In the [[Super Smash Bros. series|''Super Smash Bros.'' games]], when a White Pikmin pummels an enemy (either via Olimar's grab or side special attack), some "poison" particles are emitted and extra damage is caused, compared to a normal Pikmin strike. | ||
Although those points are ambiguous at best, the European version of their trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' does mention that they have venom.{{cite quote|{{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb43dseu}}|Trophy description|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''}} | Although those points are ambiguous at best, the European version of their trophy in ''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U]]'' does mention that they have venom.{{cite quote|{{Notes:White Pikmin/ssb43dseu}}|Trophy description|''[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]''}} | ||
Even though this information only applies to non-canon media, White Pikmin do emit a cloud of "poison" from their mouth area on their introduction [[cutscene]]. This could be a sign of a potential venom injection ability that goes unused by the Pikmin in the canon games. | Even though this information only applies to non-canon media, White Pikmin do emit a cloud of "poison" from their mouth area on their introduction [[cutscene]]. This could be a sign of a potential venom injection ability that goes unused by the Pikmin in the canon games. That being said, it is also possible that the Pikmin's poison is simply absorbed through an enemy's skin and that the particle effects are purely aesthetic, or otherwise meant to illustrate their abilities without having to allow a Pikmin to be eaten first. This is further supported by multiple reports of aconite poisoning being caused by handling the plant without protective gloves. | ||
==In ''Pikmin 2''== | ==In ''Pikmin 2''== | ||