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When the Onions are first discovered in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'', they are dormant. It is not known exactly what triggers this hibernation, though it's possible that a loss of Pikmin or food shortage may prompt the Onion to become dormant until conditions improve. Onions can hibernate even with the presence of their Pikmin still somewhere on the field. It seems that this dormancy does not hinder their awareness however, as the Red and Winged Onions are seen struggling to dislodge themselves from the traps they are found in. The [[Winged Pikmin|Winged]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] species seem to have become entirely extinct by the point ''Pikmin 3'' begins, as they are the only two species whose Onions have to sprout more of when they are reactivated. | When the Onions are first discovered in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 3'', they are dormant. It is not known exactly what triggers this hibernation, though it's possible that a loss of Pikmin or food shortage may prompt the Onion to become dormant until conditions improve. Onions can hibernate even with the presence of their Pikmin still somewhere on the field. It seems that this dormancy does not hinder their awareness however, as the Red and Winged Onions are seen struggling to dislodge themselves from the traps they are found in. The [[Winged Pikmin|Winged]] and [[Blue Pikmin]] species seem to have become entirely extinct by the point ''Pikmin 3'' begins, as they are the only two species whose Onions have to sprout more of when they are reactivated. | ||
Onions seem to have some level of sentience, in that if all Pikmin of the same color are lost, the corresponding Onion will produce a single seed the following day to prevent [[Pikmin extinction|extinction]]. An Onion can also spit out a Pikmin seed if it detects that the only Pikmin available cannot be reached, as is the case when [[Louie]] first finds the Red Onion in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Captain Olimar notes this on his [[Olimar's voyage log]].{{cite quote|When all of one color are lost, the Onion instinctively puts out new seeds... How does it know to do this? What a mysterious life-form!|Captain Olimar|his logs about a partial Pikmin extinction}} In addition, they seem to "awaken" when a [[leader]] approaches them for the first time, and are capable of following the ship at daybreak. They know that as a general rule, they should not suck in leaders that are being [[carry|carried]] (and will issue [[Easter eggs#Fireworks|fireworks]] if that is attempted). However, Onions do suck in leaders and [[castaway]]s if someone is trying to | Onions seem to have some level of sentience, in that if all Pikmin of the same color are lost, the corresponding Onion will produce a single seed the following day to prevent [[Pikmin extinction|extinction]]. An Onion can also spit out a Pikmin seed if it detects that the only Pikmin available cannot be reached, as is the case when [[Louie]] first finds the Red Onion in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. Captain Olimar notes this on his [[Olimar's voyage log]].{{cite quote|When all of one color are lost, the Onion instinctively puts out new seeds... How does it know to do this? What a mysterious life-form!|Captain Olimar|his logs about a partial Pikmin extinction}} In addition, they seem to "awaken" when a [[leader]] approaches them for the first time, and are capable of following the ship at daybreak. They know that as a general rule, they should not suck in leaders that are being [[carry|carried]] (and will issue [[Easter eggs#Fireworks|fireworks]] if that is attempted). However, Onions do suck in leaders and [[castaway]]s if someone is trying to make a [[leafling]] out of them, as in {{p4}} and [[Olimar as Pikmin|to Olimar]] in the bad ending of ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''; this suggests that Onions can understand nearby Pikmin and [[Moss]]'s intentions. In ''Pikmin 3'', the Red and Winged Onions struggle to break free from their respective traps. | ||
Onions appear to require light to function, seeing as in ''Pikmin 3'', the Yellow Onion does not activate until a nearby light source is turned on, even when approached. They also seem to be able to stand in water, as Blue Onions are first found in water in the first three main games. | Onions appear to require light to function, seeing as in ''Pikmin 3'', the Yellow Onion does not activate until a nearby light source is turned on, even when approached. They also seem to be able to stand in water, as Blue Onions are first found in water in the first three main games. | ||