| Spacesuit upgrade | |
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| Weight | 10 |
| Maximum carriers | 20 Pikmin |
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| Challenge Mode levels | None |
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Space Suit Upgrades are collectables in Pikmin 3 that allow you to upgrade your leaders Space Suits. There are 4 possible upgrades, 3 of which were present in Pikmin 2. Each Upgrade comes in a Gashapon style capsule.
Dodge Whistle
The Dodge Whistle is found in the Distant Tundra. It allows the Leaders and their Pikmin to roll Left or Right by pressing Left or Right on the D-Pad. This can be very useful for dodging the attacks of creatures such as the Armored Cannon Larva and Arctic Cannon Larva.
Location: It is on a ledge near the paper bag outside the Vehemoth Phosbat's arena. 10 Pikmin thrown onto the Bouncy Mushroom can be used to avoid throwing a captain down with it. Be wary that 2 Swooping Snitchbugs are guariding said part, not to mention the Joustmite, Skeeterskates, and Bearded Amprats on the route the pikmin will use to take it to the Drake. Although this all can be bypassed with the use of Winged Pikmin.
Metal Suit Z
The Metal Suit Z is found in a small passage in the Tropical Wilds. When integrated into the Koppaites' Space Suits, it serves to upgrade the suit's defences, allowing the leaders to take much more damage before being downed.
Location: Once past the small bridge near the Hermit Crawmad, proceed formard until you reach a small ledge. By throwing a captain over the ledge and walking forward, you will easily spot the spacesuit part. Be wary of the Hermit Crawmad that may interfere with carrying said object to the Drake.
Anti-Electrifier
The Anti-Electrifier is found in the Distant Tundra, buried in a snow mound right next to where Charlie first landed. When integrated into the Koppaites' Space Suits, it serves to negate the effects of all electrical hazards for the leaders.
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Scorch Guard
The Scorch Guard is found in the Twilight River, buried in a mound of earth on a ledge. When integrated into the Koppaites' Space Suits, it serves to negate the effects of all fire hazards for the leaders.
How to obtain: From the landing area, go into the second area and destroy an Electric Fence. After it, there should be a Pink 10 Pellet. Throw some pikmin onto the ledge next to the pellet where it is buried. You will see a bulging area where it is buried. Before taking it back to the Drake, defeat the Burrowing Snagret, some Dessicated Skitter Leaves, and 2 Dwarf Orange Bulborbs. If Winged Pikmin are used, destroying the Dessicated Skitter Leaves and Bulborbs are not required. After Defeating the Snagret, go to the path beyond the arena, and push the Paper Bag down.