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A '''50 Pikmin challenge''' is a playthrough of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' with only 50 [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], the minimum possible number. Like the [[6 day run (Pikmin)|6 day run]] or the [[zero death challenge]], it is recommended that players have completed the game at least once before attempting, due to its challenging nature.


The [[Gluon Drive]] requires the most Pikmin to carry – a minimum of 50 Pikmin. This means that the main game is entirely beatable with only 50 Pikmin ever raised. The minimum amount of time this has ever been completed is in 8 days. This was done by using a combination of tricks to collect the [[Positron Generator]] on day 2. That trip enabled the growth of Red Pikmin in preparation for day 3, in which [[The Forest of Hope]] was fully completed in 1 day.{{cite youtube|wVoEDeQpPXk|of the third day in an 8-day run}} The 9 day challenge is far more common due to its relative ease compared to the 8 day run. If the player wishes to only collect the 25 required [[ship parts]], 50 Pikmin are still required but the player must wait out all 30 days for the game to end. Due to the [[Secret Safe]] weighing 85 on the Japanese [[Region|version]], this challenge does not apply for that game version.
A '''50 Pikmin challenge''' is a playthrough of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' with only 50 [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], the minimum possible number. Like the [[6 day run]] or the [[zero death challenge]], it is recommended that players have completed the game at least once before attempting, due to its challenging nature.
 
The [[Gluon Drive]] requires the most Pikmin to carry – a minimum of 50 Pikmin. This means that the main game is entirely beatable with only 50 Pikmin ever being sprouted. The minimum amount of time this has ever been completed is in 8 days. This was done by using a combination of tricks to collect the [[Positron Generator]] on day 2. That enabled the growth of Red Pikmin in preparation for day 3, in which [[The Forest of Hope]] was fully completed in 1 day.{{cite youtube|wVoEDeQpPXk|of the third day in an 8-day run}} The 9 day challenge is far more common due to its relative ease compared to the 8 day run. If the player wishes to only collect the 25 required [[ship parts]], 50 Pikmin are still required but the player must wait out all 30 days for the game to end. Due to the [[Secret Safe]] weighing 85 on the Japanese [[Region|version]], this challenge does not apply for that game version.


==9 day walkthrough==
==9 day walkthrough==
{{guide}}
{{guide}}


===Day 1===
===Day 1 - The Impact Site===
;The Impact Site:
{{Location map | width = 350 | height = 338 | align = right | image = IS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Impact Site. | icons =
*Discover [[Red Pikmin]], raise 25 of them (allow them to flower up before [[pluck]]ing them).
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 275 | 238 | bg = none}}
*Collect [[Main Engine]].
{{map icon | Main Engine | 259 | 110}}
}}
* Discover [[Red Pikmin]] and sprout 25 of them, allowing them to [[Maturity#In the main series|blossom]] before they are [[pluck]]ed.
* Collect the [[Main Engine]].
 
Pikmin count: 25
* 25 Reds
* 0 Yellows
* 0 Blues
 
{{clear}}
 
===Day 2 - The Forest of Hope===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 480 | align = right | image = FoH texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest of Hope. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 155 | 248 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | Whimsical Radar | 58 | 207}}
{{map icon | Extraordinary Bolt | 75 | 159}}
{{map icon | Nova Blaster | 269 | 170}}
{{map icon | Shock Absorber | 282 | 241}}
}}
* Discover [[Yellow Pikmin]] and sprout 10 of them.
* Collect the [[Shock Absorber]].
* Collect the [[Nova Blaster]].
* Collect the [[Extraordinary Bolt]].
* Collect the [[Whimsical Radar]].


Pikmin count: 25 Reds, 0 Yellows, 0 Blues (25 in total).
Pikmin count: 35
* 25 Reds
* 10 Yellows
* 0 Blues


===Day 2===
{{clear}}
;The Forest of Hope:
*Discover [[Yellow Pikmin]], raise 10 of them.
*Collect the [[Shock Absorber]].
*Collect the [[Nova Blaster]].
*Collect the [[Extraordinary Bolt]].
*Collect the [[Whimsical Radar]].


Pikmin count: 25 Reds, 10 Yellows, 0 Blues (35 in total).
===Day 3 - The Forest Navel===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 443 | align = right | image = FN texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest Navel. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 187 | 158 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | {{icon | Number 1 Ionium Jet | n=#1 Ionium Jet || 32px}} | 143 | 97 | custom = y}}
{{map icon | Gravity Jumper | 161 | 378}}
{{map icon | Automatic Gear | 118 | 226}}
{{map icon | Space Float | 198 | 377}}
}}
* Collect the [[Gravity Jumper]].
* Kill the [[Puffstool]] and [[Beady Long Legs]].
* Kill the [[Breadbug]] and collect the [[Space Float]].
* Discover [[Blue Pikmin]] and sprout 15 of them.
* Collect the [[Automatic Gear]].
* Collect the [[Number 1 Ionium Jet|#1 Ionium Jet]].


===Day 3===
Pikmin count: 50
;The Forest Navel:
* 25 Reds
*Collect the [[Gravity Jumper]].
* 10 Yellows
*Kill the [[Puffstool]] and [[Beady Long Legs]].
* 15 Blues
*Kill the [[Breadbug]] and collect the [[Space Float]].
*Discover [[Blue Pikmin]], raise 15 of them.
*Collect the [[Automatic Gear]].
*Collect the [[Number 1 Ionium Jet|#1 Ionium Jet]].


Pikmin count: 25 Reds, 10 Yellows, 15 Blues (50 in total).
{{clear}}


===Day 4===
===Day 4 - The Forest of Hope===
;The Forest of Hope:
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 480 | align = right | image = FoH texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest of Hope. | icons =
*Collect the [[Geiger Counter]].
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 155 | 248 | bg = none}}
*Collect the [[Eternal Fuel Dynamo]].
{{map icon | Eternal Fuel Dynamo | 169 | 363}}
*Collect the [[Radiation Canopy]].
{{map icon | Radiation Canopy | 236 | 85}}
*Collect the [[Sagittarius]].
{{map icon | Geiger Counter | 153 | 382}}
{{map icon | Sagittarius | 224 | 425}}
}}
* Collect the [[Geiger Counter]].
* Collect the [[Eternal Fuel Dynamo]].
* Collect the [[Radiation Canopy]].
* Collect the [[Sagittarius]].


Pikmin count: 25 reds, 10 yellows, 15 blues (50 in total).
Pikmin count: 50
* 25 Reds
* 10 Yellows
* 15 Blues


===Day 5===
{{clear}}
;The Distant Spring:
*Kill the two [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s and the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]].
*Collect the [[UV Lamp]].
*Using the [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]], transform 24 Reds and 1 Yellow into 25 Blues.
*Collect the [[Chronos Reactor]].
*Collect the [[Number 2 Ionium Jet|#2 Ionium Jet]].
*Collect the [[Repair-type Bolt]].


Pikmin count: 1 Red, 9 Yellows, 40 Blues (50 in total).
===Day 5 - The Distant Spring===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 595 | align = right | image = DS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Distant Spring. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 198 | 280 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | Repair-type Bolt | 314 | 330}}
{{map icon | UV Lamp | 290 | 249}}
{{map icon | Chronos Reactor | 220 | 38}}
{{map icon | {{icon|Number 2 Ionium Jet|n=#2 Ionium Jet||32px}} | 155 | 38 | custom=y}}
}}
* Kill the two [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s and the [[Armored Cannon Beetle]].
* Collect the [[UV Lamp]].
* Using the [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]s, convert 24 Red and 1 Yellow Pikmin into Blue Pikmin.
* Collect the [[Chronos Reactor]].
* Collect the [[Number 2 Ionium Jet|#2 Ionium Jet]].
* Collect the [[Repair-type Bolt]].


===Day 6===
Pikmin count: 50
;The Impact Site:
* 1 Reds
*Collect the [[Positron Generator]].
* 9 Yellows
*[[Maturity|Flower]] any leaf or bud Pikmin.
* 40 Blues


Pikmin count: 1 Red, 9 Yellows, 40 Blues (50 in total).
{{clear}}


===Day 7===
===Day 6 - The Impact Site===
;The Distant Spring:
{{Location map | width = 350 | height = 338 | align = right | image = IS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Impact Site. | icons =
*Collect the [[Interstellar Radio]].
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 275 | 238 | bg = none}}
*Collect the [[Pilot's Seat]].
{{map icon | Positron Generator | 62 | 135}}
*Collect the [[Bowsprit]].
}}
*Collect the [[Zirconium Rotor]].
* Collect the [[Positron Generator]].
*Collect the [[Gluon Drive]].
* [[Maturity#In the main series|Blossom]] any leaf or bud Pikmin using [[nectar]].


Pikmin count: 1 Red, 9 Yellows, 40 Blues (50 in total).
Pikmin count: 50
* 1 Reds
* 9 Yellows
* 40 Blues


===Day 8===
{{clear}}
;The Forest Navel:
*With the 40 Blue Pikmin, bring the [[Anti-Dioxin Filter]] out of the water.
*Using the [[Golden Candypop Bud]], transform 6 Blues and 4 Yellows into 10 Yellows (enough for the Libra).
*With the Blues, bring the [[Analog Computer]] out of the water and break the geyser near the [[Libra]].
*Using the [[Crimson Candypop Bud]], transform 14 Yellows and 33 Blues into 47 Reds.
*Collect the [[Analog Computer]].
*Collect the [[Libra]].
*Collect the [[Omega Stabilizer]].
*Collect the [[Guard Satellite]].
*Collect the [[Anti-Dioxin Filter]].


Pikmin count: 48 Reds, 1 Yellow, 1 Blue (25 in total).
===Day 7 - The Distant Spring===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 595 | align = right | image = DS texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Distant Spring. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 198 | 280 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | Massage Machine | 288 | 453}}
{{map icon | Interstellar Radio | 203 | 519}}
{{map icon | Gluon Drive | 33 | 212}}
{{map icon | Zirconium Rotor | 55 | 188}}
{{map icon | Pilot's Seat | 136 | 118}}
{{map icon | Bowsprit | 169 | 241}}
}}
* Collect the [[Interstellar Radio]].
* Collect the [[Pilot's Seat]].
* Collect the [[Bowsprit]].
* Collect the [[Zirconium Rotor]].
* Collect the [[Gluon Drive]].
* Collect the [[Massage Machine]].


===Day 9===
Pikmin count: 50
;The Final Trial:
* 1 Reds
*Using the Golden Candypop Bud, transform 2 Reds to 2 Yellows (for faster [[bomb-rock]] collection).
* 9 Yellows
*Finish bridges, walls, and box, and defeat the [[Emperor Bulblax]].
* 40 Blues
*Collect the [[Secret Safe]].


Pikmin count: 46 Reds, 3 Yellows, 1 Blue (50 in total).
{{clear}}
 
===Day 8 - The Forest Navel===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 443 | align = right | image = FN texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest Navel. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 187 | 158 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | Anti-Dioxin Filter | 75 | 357}}
{{map icon | Libra | 25 | 111}}
{{map icon | Analog Computer | 188 | 49}}
{{map icon | Omega Stabilizer | 316 | 342}}
{{map icon | Guard Satellite | 325 | 230}}
}}
* Using the 40 Blue Pikmin, bring the [[Anti-Dioxin Filter]] out of the water.
* Using the [[Golden Candypop Bud]]s, convert 6 Blue Pikmin into Yellow Pikmin.
* Using Blue Pikmin, break the geyser near the [[Libra]] and bring the [[Analog Computer]] out of the water.
* Using the [[Crimson Candypop Bud]]s, convert 14 Yellow and 33 Blue Pikmin into Red Pikmin.
* Collect the [[Analog Computer]].
* Collect the [[Libra]].
* Collect the [[Omega Stabilizer]].
* Collect the [[Guard Satellite]].
* Collect the [[Anti-Dioxin Filter]].
 
Pikmin count: 50
* 48 Reds
* 1 Yellows
* 1 Blues
 
{{clear}}
 
===Day 9 - The Final Trial===
{{location map | width = 350 | height = 635 | align = right | image = FT texture.png | bg = #111 | caption = Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Final Trial. | icons =
{{map icon | S.S. Dolphin | 168 | 95 | bg = none}}
{{map icon | Secret Safe | 179 | 462}}
}}
* Using the Golden Candypop Buds, convert 2 Red Pikmin into Yellow Pikmin (for faster [[bomb-rock]] collection).
* Defeat the [[Emperor Bulblax]].
* Collect the [[Secret Safe]].
 
Pikmin count: 50
* 46 Reds
* 3 Yellows
* 1 Blues
 
{{clear}}


==See also==
==See also==
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*[[101 Pikmin challenge]]
*[[101 Pikmin challenge]]
*[[Challenge run]]
*[[Challenge run]]
==External links==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVoEDeQpPXk YouTube video] of the third day in an 8-day run


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 17:38, October 27, 2023

A 50 Pikmin challenge is a playthrough of Pikmin with only 50 Pikmin, the minimum possible number. Like the 6 day run or the zero death challenge, it is recommended that players have completed the game at least once before attempting, due to its challenging nature.

The Gluon Drive requires the most Pikmin to carry – a minimum of 50 Pikmin. This means that the main game is entirely beatable with only 50 Pikmin ever being sprouted. The minimum amount of time this has ever been completed is in 8 days. This was done by using a combination of tricks to collect the Positron Generator on day 2. That enabled the growth of Red Pikmin in preparation for day 3, in which The Forest of Hope was fully completed in 1 day.[1] The 9 day challenge is far more common due to its relative ease compared to the 8 day run. If the player wishes to only collect the 25 required ship parts, 50 Pikmin are still required but the player must wait out all 30 days for the game to end. Due to the Secret Safe weighing 85 on the Japanese version, this challenge does not apply for that game version.

9 day walkthrough[edit]

The following article or section contains guides.
The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Day 1 - The Impact Site[edit]

The texture used for The Impact Site's map.
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Main Engine icon.png
File:IS texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Impact Site.

Pikmin count: 25

  • 25 Reds
  • 0 Yellows
  • 0 Blues

Day 2 - The Forest of Hope[edit]

FoH texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Whimsical Radar icon.png
Extraordinary Bolt icon.png
Nova Blaster icon.png
Shock Absorber icon.png
File:FoH texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest of Hope.

Pikmin count: 35

  • 25 Reds
  • 10 Yellows
  • 0 Blues

Day 3 - The Forest Navel[edit]

FN texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Number 1 Ionium Jet icon.png
Gravity Jumper icon.png
Automatic Gear icon.png
Space Float icon.png
File:FN texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest Navel.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 25 Reds
  • 10 Yellows
  • 15 Blues

Day 4 - The Forest of Hope[edit]

FoH texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Eternal Fuel Dynamo icon.png
Radiation Canopy icon.png
Geiger Counter icon.png
Sagittarius icon.png
File:FoH texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest of Hope.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 25 Reds
  • 10 Yellows
  • 15 Blues

Day 5 - The Distant Spring[edit]

DS texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Repair-type Bolt icon.png
UV Lamp icon.png
Chronos Reactor icon.png
Number 2 Ionium Jet icon.png
File:DS texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Distant Spring.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 1 Reds
  • 9 Yellows
  • 40 Blues

Day 6 - The Impact Site[edit]

The texture used for The Impact Site's map.
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Positron Generator icon.png
File:IS texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Impact Site.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 1 Reds
  • 9 Yellows
  • 40 Blues

Day 7 - The Distant Spring[edit]

DS texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Massage Machine icon.png
Interstellar Radio icon.png
Gluon Drive icon.png
Zirconium Rotor icon.png
Pilot's Seat icon.png
Bowsprit icon.png
File:DS texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Distant Spring.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 1 Reds
  • 9 Yellows
  • 40 Blues

Day 8 - The Forest Navel[edit]

FN texture.png
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Anti-Dioxin Filter icon.png
Libra icon.png
Analog Computer icon.png
Omega Stabilizer icon.png
Guard Satellite icon.png
File:FN texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Forest Navel.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 48 Reds
  • 1 Yellows
  • 1 Blues

Day 9 - The Final Trial[edit]

The texture used for The Final Trial's map.
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Secret Safe icon.png
File:FT texture.png
Map of all ship parts to be collected, and the location of the ship, in The Final Trial.

Pikmin count: 50

  • 46 Reds
  • 3 Yellows
  • 1 Blues

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ YouTube video of the third day in an 8-day run
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