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[[Image:Normal purplepikmin2.jpg|thumb|right|A Puple [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] with an [[Ultra-spicy spray|Ultra Spicy Berry]].]]
[[Image:Normal purplepikmin2.jpg|thumb|right|A Puple [[Pikmin (species)|Pikmin]] with an [[Ultra-spicy spray|Ultra Spicy Berry]].]]


'''Purple Pikmin'''
'''''Scientific name: Pikminicus puniceus'''''


'''''Pikminicus puniceus'''''
==Biological Characteristics==
'''Purple Pikmin''' are found in [[Pikmin 2]] and and are first found in the [[Emergence Cave]]. They are specifically required to obtain three treasures, two of which are needed to obtain new areas. Purple Pikmin are not found in Pikmin 2: It can be assumed they haven't evolved yet. Purples are much heavier than their cousins, but much like an ant, can carry several times it's own weight. They can carry the weight of ten other Pikmin. They weigh ten times as much as any other Pikmin race. They're also the only known race to actually have hair. Their weight however slows them down when they move or carry items: As flowers, Purples can run half as fast as others, and one-fifth as fast as Whites, and move even slower when carrying items. They are notorious for their effectiveness on the battleground, as when thrown, they will land with a resounding thump, stunning and seriously injuring Bulborbs and, Blowhogs, Dweevils and Gatling Groinks, and fatally injuring smaller, mor fragile creatures, such as Shearwigs and Dwarf Bulborbs. Bosses are harder to stun, and require several direct hits to stun. In fights, Purple Pikmin are the strongest, though it can be argued that Reds are stronger as their attacks grow exponentially.


'''Purple Pikmin''' are found in [[Pikmin 2]] and you first find them in the [[Emergence Cave]]. You need them to get 3 treasures, and are useful for defeating enemies. They are very heavy, but like ants, they carry several times their weight! They can carry the weight of 10 other Pikmin. They weigh ten times as much as an ordinary Pikmin. They're also the only pikmin that have any traces of hair. Their weight however slows them down when they move or carry items. Their battle abilities are superb because when you throw them, they make enemies bounce and may stun them for 8-10 seconds.  When attacking small enemies, just bouncing the enemies will stun them.  Medium to large enemies need a direct hit and bosses will not become paralyzed from their weight usually. When they land, their weight also causes damage, and their attacks are good as well. They are good for killing the mature Bulborbs as well, especially the [[Emperor Bulblax]]. You may find 3 [[Violet Candypop Buds]] on Sublevel 8 of the [[Subterranean Complex]] ([[Valley of Repose]]) if you need more. [[Image:922121023.jpg|thumb|left|This purple pikmin is just strolling along.]]
==criticisms==
 
Despite their fame, Purple Pikmin have been heavily critisized for their slowness, and their tendency to become stuck in corners. This forces the player to backtrack and find them, and it can be even harder during sundown. They've also been critisized for their low arc when thrown: When a Pikmin is thrown, they fly up in an arc and land back down on either an creature or the ground. When Purples are thrown, their arcs are very low, and even worse so is that they stop halfway to preform a groundpound. Regardless, Purples are considered by many fans to be a very welcome addition to the Pikmin family.
Attack: Strong (causes minor damage & stuns with a direct hit)
 
Speed: Very Slow (slowest of the known Pikmin species)
 
Throw: Low
 
Carrying Capacity of one Purple Pikmin: 10 grams

Revision as of 20:44, July 23, 2007

A Purple Pikmin carrying a Burgeoning Spiderwort berry.
A Puple Pikmin with an Ultra Spicy Berry.

Scientific name: Pikminicus puniceus

Biological Characteristics

Purple Pikmin are found in Pikmin 2 and and are first found in the Emergence Cave. They are specifically required to obtain three treasures, two of which are needed to obtain new areas. Purple Pikmin are not found in Pikmin 2: It can be assumed they haven't evolved yet. Purples are much heavier than their cousins, but much like an ant, can carry several times it's own weight. They can carry the weight of ten other Pikmin. They weigh ten times as much as any other Pikmin race. They're also the only known race to actually have hair. Their weight however slows them down when they move or carry items: As flowers, Purples can run half as fast as others, and one-fifth as fast as Whites, and move even slower when carrying items. They are notorious for their effectiveness on the battleground, as when thrown, they will land with a resounding thump, stunning and seriously injuring Bulborbs and, Blowhogs, Dweevils and Gatling Groinks, and fatally injuring smaller, mor fragile creatures, such as Shearwigs and Dwarf Bulborbs. Bosses are harder to stun, and require several direct hits to stun. In fights, Purple Pikmin are the strongest, though it can be argued that Reds are stronger as their attacks grow exponentially.

criticisms

Despite their fame, Purple Pikmin have been heavily critisized for their slowness, and their tendency to become stuck in corners. This forces the player to backtrack and find them, and it can be even harder during sundown. They've also been critisized for their low arc when thrown: When a Pikmin is thrown, they fly up in an arc and land back down on either an creature or the ground. When Purples are thrown, their arcs are very low, and even worse so is that they stop halfway to preform a groundpound. Regardless, Purples are considered by many fans to be a very welcome addition to the Pikmin family.

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