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[[File:Electricity.png]] Electricity appears as a hazard in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'' and ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. It is one of the only hazards in the game that Pikmin can't be saved from, as it kills them instantly. It usually comes in the form of broken electrical wires sticking out of the ground, between which arcs of electrical discharge jump. If any Pikmin touches an electric current, they will be instantly fried, with no chance to save them. [[Yellow Pikmin]] and Bulbmin aren't affected by the electricity, and can easily dispatch of these death traps. Special types of [[gate]]s pose an electrical hazard, and certain enemies, such as [[Anode Beetle]]s will also produce electrical currents. Obtaining the [[Dream Material]] treasure will make captains immune to electricity. In ''Pikmin 3'', Pikmin aren't killed by electricity; rather, they are knocked back by the current.{{clear}}

[[Image:Water.svg]] Water hazards include all pools of water in the world of the Pikmin. Pikmin that fall into the water will start to drown, but may have a chance to survive if they are repeatedly called over. Alternatively, [[Blue Pikmin]] have small gills and cannot drown, and will even rescue nearby drowning Pikmin when idle. Sometimes, if a non-blue Pikmin is [[carrying]] a lightweight item and is about to touch water, they will abandon the item, knowing that the water is lethal to them. Some water pools can be drained by breaking a rock seal in the pool, thereby revealing a hole that will drain it. Some enemies also release streams of water, such as the [[Watery Blowhog]] and [[Titan Dweevil]]. Enemies that eject water will form small bubbles around a non-blue Pikmin's head, causing it to panic. If not called back, they will fall on the ground and die. The only enemy that does this in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]'' is the [[Goolix]]. Captains are always immune to water because of their space suit.{{clear}}

[[Image:Poison.svg]] Poison hazards refer mainly to small pipes sticking out of the ground which constantly emit poisonous gases that suffocate Pikmin; whistling at a choking Pikmin will save it instantly. [[White Pikmin]] are totally immune to poison gas and are one of two capable of destroying gas pipes, the other type being [[Bulbmin]]. Certain enemies, such as the [[Doodlebug]], will also emit gas clouds in small bursts. Because the air is thoroughly filtered, captains wearing a spacesuit will not succumb to poisonous gases.{{clear}}