Red Pikmin In-game icon.
A Red Pikmin from Pikmin 4.
Scientific name Pikminidae rubrus
Family Pikmin
Resistance Fire
Attack strength Above average(?)
Mobility Average(?)
Throw Average
Digging speed Above average(?)
Carrying capacity 1
Size Body length: 33mm
Voice actor Hajime Wakai[1]
The pink flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents courses that were finished, with no Pikmin lost.

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The pink flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents courses that were finished, with no Pikmin lost.

Red Pikmin (赤ピクミン?) are a red species of Pikmin with the special abilities of fire resistance and strong attack power. They are the first Pikmin type discovered in all games, and are usually considered the "main" type of Pikmin due to their relatively simple traits and early discovery. They are cultivated via the Red Onion (or the Master Onion), and like Yellow Pikmin, Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin, their buds and flowers are white. These Pikmin are present in all games of the series, and make an appearance in all game modes.

Traits and abilities

 
Red Pikmin are immune to fire, as seen here.

Red Pikmin have spiked noses, and as a result, have above average attack power, at 1.5× that of most types. This means they deal more damage when latched onto an enemy, making them especially useful in battle.

Red Pikmin also exhibit an immunity to fire, in that they ignore the heat whereas other Pikmin (besides Bulbmin and Glow Pikmin) would have their leaf, bud, or flower catch on fire and run off in a panic. According to Olimar's notes in the Pikmin 4 Piklopedia, this is because their skin and muscle fibers are made up of a flame-resistant cellulose. This ability is most useful in Pikmin 4, due to the presence of fire starters that only they can pick up and sizzling floors that only they can extinguish. It is also useful in Pikmin and Pikmin 3 due to the fact that fire geysers are indestructible and Fiery Blowhogs are prevalent. Their ability is less useful in Pikmin 2, where the geysers can be destroyed by any Pikmin, and Fiery Blowhogs can easily be defeated with Purple Pikmin. Their main use in the second game is for defeating Fiery Bulblaxes, though this task doesn't always require them. In Hey! Pikmin, they act just like in all other games, except they also have the ability to stomp out flames, allowing Olimar or other Pikmin safe passage.

In 2-Player Battle in Pikmin 2, Player 1's army is made up of Red Pikmin, while Player 2's army is made up of Blue Pikmin. For the sake of fairness, their attack strength is reduced in this mode to equal that of Blue Pikmin, and the only elemental hazards are from Fiery Blowhogs and Watery Blowhogs.

In Pikmin

Discovery

 
The first Red Pikmin in Pikmin.

In Pikmin, Red Pikmin are the first type of Pikmin ever discovered by Captain Olimar. They are discovered in The Impact Site, along with their Onion, just a short walk away from the landing site. When the dormant Onion wakes up and ejects a seed, and Olimar plucks the seed, it marks the first time Olimar ever sees a Pikmin. Here, at least 20 Red Pikmin must be grown in order to carry back the Main Engine, so that Olimar can exit the planet's surface during the night. However, it's possible to grow up to 25 Red Pikmin on the first day.

Uses

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

  • Ship parts
    •   Libra: Red Pikmin are needed to carry the piece through fire geysers, unless careful timing, whistles, and a large number of carriers are used.
    •   Analog Computer: Same as the Libra.
    •   Omega Stabilizer: Same as the Libra.
    •   Bowsprit: Same as the Libra, but if a nearby bridge is extended and the gate that is out of the path of any other ship part is destroyed, the Pikmin will carry it that way instead, and avoid the geysers.
    •   Secret Safe: Red Pikmin are the only ones that can cross the path of fire geysers necessary to complete the puzzle leading to this part, but with accurate aiming and a long throw, one can throw Yellow Pikmin from the northern bridge onto the end of the geyser path.
  • Enemies
    •   Fiery Blowhog: This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

In Pikmin 2

Discovery

 
Louie seeing a Red Pikmin for the first time in Pikmin 2.

In Pikmin 2, the first Red Pikmin are found by Captain Olimar, immediately after landing on the planet. There are 5 Pikmin fighting a Dwarf Red Bulborb in the Valley of Repose right next to where Olimar lands. Whistling them gives Olimar control over them, which he uses to defeat the enemy. After this, once Louie has regained consciousness, he walks a short distance and finds the Red Onion. From there, Louie builds up the population in order to crush a paper bag separating him from Olimar, and from then on, the leaders are united.

Uses

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

  • Treasures
  • Enemies
    •   Fiery Blowhog: This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
    •   Fiery Bulblax: Only Red Pikmin can withstand its flames. However, if the enemy is submerged, its fire goes out. Even with the fire active, Purple Pikmin can damage it with their impact damage, and White Pikmin can be ingested to poison it. In certain caves, it can be lured into walking into the abyss as well.
    •   Fiery Dweevil: This enemy can set a large group of Pikmin on fire at once, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.

In Pikmin 3

Discovery

 
Alph first finding a Red Pikmin in Pikmin 3.

In Pikmin 3, the story begins with Charlie discovering Yellow Pikmin and ending up captured by the Vehemoth Phosbat. After this prologue, Alph wakes up in a small puddle at the Tropical Wilds. He walks a short distance before seeing a Red Pikmin, which surprises both of them. After walking a bit more, he finds three wild Red Pikmin trying to free their Onion from a branch. Alph throws the Pikmin at it and succeeds in freeing it. He then proceeds to grow his army up to 20 (21 if the one sitting on the pot is obtained), so that he can push the cardboard box and get back to the S.S. Drake, as well as try to rescue Brittany. Although Yellow Pikmin are seen first, Red Pikmin are the first type to have their Onion discovered, and thus, formally introduced.

Uses

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

  • Fruits
  • Enemies
    •   Fiery Blowhog: This enemy shoots fire towards the player, but can be defeated with any Pikmin type.
    •   Plasm Wraith: This boss is able to create fire-type elemental plasms that create fire over a large area. But there is a short period before the fire starts burning, and the elemental plasm can be destroyed before then.
    •   Pyroclasmic Slooch: The Pyroclasmic Slooch is a slug that is cloaked in flames. By luring one into water, however, its flames temporarily go out while it remains in the water, and can be attacked by any Pikmin type. Other than that, Rock Pikmin deal impact damage to Slooches even if they are cloaked in fire, although the player should whistle them right afterwards to save them. There is also a glitch that allows other types of Pikmin to attack a Slooch without catching fire.

In Pikmin 4

Discovery

 
Plucking the first Red Pikmin in Pikmin 4.

In Pikmin 4, Red Pikmin are discovered in the tutorial on day 1, but not straight away. After the player character lands, they first find Oatchi, rescue Collin, make their way through the Burrow of Beginnings and rescue Shepherd, and make it to the landing site of the Rescue Command Post. There, the Red Onion is found buried in the ground, and after digging it up with Oatchi and pulling it to the landing site, the Onion springs into action and releases a single Red Pikmin seed, which the player can pluck to start growing a squad.

Uses

To do: Write a list of items requiring Red Pikmin to collect.
Care to do so?

There are many items in Pikmin 4 that require the use of Red Pikmin to collect. This is due to the existence of sizzling floors, obstacles that can only be destroyed by Red Pikmin, and fire starters, tools that can only be carried by Red Pikmin.

In Hey! Pikmin

Discovery

 
The first group of Red Pikmin whistled in Hey! Pikmin.

In Hey! Pikmin, after Captain Olimar crash-lands on the planet, he explores the area he lands in until he stumbles upon a lone Red Pikmin. After he and the S.S. Dolphin II's pod stare at it for a bit, it runs away. After moving forward some more, Olimar and his ship find the Pikmin's hiding spot, a bush. After using the whistle here, the Pikmin that was hiding behind, along with three others, pop out of the bush and join him. These Pikmin are used shortly after to collect some Sparklium Seeds that are out of reach. Eventually, Olimar finishes exploring this starting area, and leaves the Pikmin he found behind. The adventure proper then starts, with the area First Expedition, where he once again meets the Red Pikmin, again, hiding behind a bush. This time, and from here on out, he takes any Red Pikmin he finds and salvages at the end of the area with him, and leaves them in the Pikmin Park.

Required uses

To do: Write a list of treasures requiring Red Pikmin to collect.
Care to do so?

Red Pikmin must be used in order to collect the following treasures and defeat the following enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

Recommended uses

Other Pikmin can be used for these tasks, but Red Pikmin are especially recommended due to their fire resistance.

  • Enemies
    •   Fiery Blowlet: Red Pikmin are recommended to defeat it, but other Pikmin types can defeat it too.
    •   Firesnout Beetle: Red Pikmin are recommended to defeat it but other Pikmin can defeat it too.

In Pikmin Bloom

In Pikmin Bloom, Red Pikmin are the first Pikmin type unlocked, with 2 being given to the player during the tutorial. Their seedlings require a minimum of 1 carrying strength to be retrieved, along with 1000 steps to grow. In expeditions, they have a carrying strength of 1 and have a time modifier of 1. In mushroom battles, they have a base attack power of 4 and are the only Pikmin that can battle Fire Mushrooms.

Notes

Dalmo's Notes

These peppy little darlings are a vivid scarlet red! As you can tell by their appearance, these critters are very passionate. In fact, they're such hotheads that they're immune to fire! Even their displays of affection are ardent. They'll beat their tiny fists on you in an abundance of enthusiasm!

Olimar's Notes

Pikmin are part of the Ambuloradicis class, which consists of creatures that exhibit both plant and animal characteristics. A Pikmin will instinctively follow whoever plucks it from the ground, so it so quite common for them to form symbiotic relationships with another species or accept a leader of a different species, as it serves the goal of propagating their own species as a whole. The Red Pikmin is the most common Pikmin species. It can be identified by the nose-like protuberance on its head and its highly aggressive behavior. It also has a few surprising and unique qualities- for example, its immunity to extreme heat and fire, despite the fact that it's a living organism. This can be explained by looking closely at its skin and muscle fibers, which are made up of a flame-resistant cellulose.

Louie's Notes

Looks like a Pikpik Carrot. I bet it tastes good, but I'm practicing self-restraint.

Hey! Pikmin logs

  US version
What a joy it was to meet these Pikmin again upon crash-landing here! Working with them is as comforting as eating my beloved pikpik carrots, for whom I named the species. Their pointy noses are a bit carrot-shaped, aren't they? These particular Pikmin are the strongest of the bunch and make short work of any dangerous creatures. I'm not sure how, but they're also impervious to fire, making them good candidates to send into a hot situation.
  European version
What a joy it was to meet these Pikmin again upon crash-landing here! Working with them is as comforting as eating my beloved pikpik carrots, for which I named the species. Their noses are a bit carrot-shaped, aren't they? These particular Pikmin are the strongest of the bunch and make short work of any dangerous creatures. I'm not sure how, but they're also impervious to fire, making them good candidates to send into a hot situation.

Pikmin Bloom description

Red Pikmin have a sharp, nose-like spine on their face—and they’re immune to fire! They’re trusty allies you can rely on in any situation.

In the Super Smash Bros. series

 

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Red Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate as a type of Pikmin Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck. Red Pikmin, like in the games, deal a high amount of damage in most attacks; Purple Pikmin only have higher knockback, but do less damage to foes than Red Pikmin. Also, Red Pikmin have fire effects on their attacks, and are immune to fire attacks such as Bowser's Fire Breath or Mario's Fireballs. In Brawl and Smash 4, they also appear as trophies, and in Brawl exclusively, two stickers exist with Red Pikmin on them, one with a reclining Pikmin, and one with a posing Pikmin.

Brawl trophy

  Description:

A type of Pikmin—which are odd beings who grow like plants yet are as mobile as animals. Red ones are heat and fire resistant and are strong attackers, which makes them valuable when facing dangerous foes. Purple Pikmin are also tough fighters, but since it's difficult to increase their numbers, red Pikmin are easier to manage. Red Pikmin have distinct pointed noses.

  Pikmin
  Pikmin 2
How to obtain: Clear the "Sproutage of the Flower Pikmin" event. Type: Fighter

Smash 4 trophy

3DS
Red Pikmin
    US description:
This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.
  EU description:
Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noises. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter
Wii U
    US description:

This Pikmin has a red body and a long, pointy nose. It was the first type of Pikmin Olimar ever met. In Smash Bros., they have the second highest attack power among the Pikmin. Like their fiery color suggests, they can attack with flames and withstand them.
Appears in:

  Pikmin (12/2001)
  Pikmin 2 (08/2004)
  EU description:

Telling Red Pikmin apart from the other Pikmin is easy: these ones have long, pointy noses. Also, they're red. They're the very first kind of Pikmin Olimar finds on their planet, and their high attack power makes them very useful. In this game, they can deal powerful attacks, and they're very resistant to fire damage.
Related Games

  Pikmin (06/2002)
  Pikmin 2 (10/2004)
How to obtain: Random appearance. Type: Fighter Trophy Box: 60. Pikmin

Technical information

Pikmin technical information (?)
Attack strength ≈1.5× the norm
Carrying strength 1
Pikmin 2 technical information (?)
Attack strength 15
Carrying strength 1
Running speed 120 leaf, 140 bud, 170 flower
Digging speed ≈1.5× the norm
Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Attack strength 15
Carrying strength 1
Running speed Unknown
Digging speed ≈1.5× the norm
Pikmin 4 technical information (?)
Attack strength 15
Carrying strength 1
Running speed 140 leaf, 170 bud, 200 flower, 220 spicy
Digging speed ≈1× the norm
Hey! Pikmin technical information (?)
Attack strength 2× the norm (exact value unknown)
Carrying strength 1
Pikmin Bloom technical information (?)
Base attack strength 4
Carrying strength 1
Expedition time modifier 1

Naming

See more: Pikmin family#Naming.
  • Common name: Red Pikmin.
  • Japanese nickname: 赤ピクミン?, lit.: "Red Pikmin".
  • Japanese name: アカネピクミン?, lit.: "Red Root Pikmin". アカネ? also refers to madder, a plant used for red dye.
  • Scientific name: Pikminidae rubrus. Rubrus is Latin for "red".
  • Internal names: Unknown.
  • Prerelease: None.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
  Japanese 赤ピクミン?
Aka Pikumin
Red Pikmin
  Chinese
(traditional)
紅色皮克敏 Red Pikmin
  Chinese
(simplified)
红色皮克敏 Red Pikmin
  Dutch Rode Pikmin Red Pikmin
  French Pikmin rouge Red Pikmin
  German Rotes Pikmin Red Pikmin
  Italian Pikmin rosso Red Pikmin
  Korean 빨강 피크민
Bbalgang Pikeumin
Red pikmin
  Portuguese Pikmin vermelho Red Pikmin Used in various Portuguese language material
  Portuguese (NoA) Pikmin vermelho Red Pikmin
  Spanish Pikmin rojo Red Pikmin
  Russian Красный пикмин
Krasnyy pikmin
Red Pikmin Name taken from the Super Smash Bros. series
  Czech Červený Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Hey! Pikmin launch trailer
  Danish Rød Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
  Finnish Punainen Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
  Hebrew פיקמין אדום
pikmin adom
Red Pikmin Used in official media[2]
  Hungarian Píros Pikmin Dark Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
  Norwegian Rød Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
  Polish Czerwony Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website
  Swedish Röd Pikmin Red Pikmin Name taken from Nintendo's official website

Gallery

Pikmin

Pikmin 2

Pikmin 3

Pikmin 4

Hey! Pikmin

Pikmin Bloom

Super Smash Bros. series

Others

Trivia

 
The Red Pikmin hat being worn in Streetpass.
  • The first piece of downloadable content in Animal Crossing: City Folk was a hat item called "Red Pikmin". The item covers all of the character's head except the face, and stems out into a leaf. It could be sent to other regions through befriending Japanese players. The same item was later made available in Europe and then North America (March 25th, 2009 as the second DLC item). It is worth 360 Bells.
  • A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in Animal Crossing: City Folk. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.
  • A Red Pikmin Hat can be found in Streetpass Mii Plaza by playing Find Mii.

See also

References

  1. ^ YouTube video of the sound test in the Japanese version of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
  2. ^ פיקמין 3 דלוקס - טריילר בעברית on Nintendo Israel's official YouTube account