A screenshot of Pikmin Bloom's detector interface.
The detector menu, accessed via the map.

The detector is a tool in Pikmin Bloom that finds expeditions. It is unlocked at level 7. Using it will reveal between 2 and 5 nearby items, which can then be collected on expeditions straight away. The number of items found is random.

To use the detector, the player must open its menu by pressing its button on the map screen. The "Use" button will instantly reveal nearby items. The detector can be used once per day, and recharges at midnight. The player can also recharge the detector at any time by spending 100 coins. In addition to finding expeditions, the detector can show the player what types of Decor Pikmin can be found nearby. Up to 9 Decor Pikmin icons will be shown.

History

The following changes have been made to the detector over time:

Update or date Changes
November 30th, 2021
  • Before this date, if no specific Decor type locations were within range, a   Mini-mart icon would be shown. Since this date, the   Roadside icon shows if no other Decor types are within range.
38.1
  • Changed the way the detector detects different location types for the purposes of Decor Pikmin types.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
  Portuguese (NoA) Radar Radar

See also