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'''Water''' is the most common [[hazard]] and [[obstacle]] in the [[Pikmin series|''Pikmin'' series]], since it is presented mostly through bodies of water that are a part of the [[Area|terrain]] itself. Water is a hazard to most Pikmin types, given that they cannot swim nor breathe underwater. The main exception to this is [[Blue Pikmin]], which are unaffected, making this type of Pikmin ideal for underwater tasks. [[Bulbmin]] are also water-resistant, but are only found in [[cave]]s. [[Winged Pikmin]] can also fly above the surface, making it possible to traverse bodies of water with them in the group, though they cannot be [[throw]]n when the leader is underwater. [[Ice Pikmin]] can float on water but they can't attack or carry anything unless they [[Ice#Freezing bodies of water|freeze]] the water first.

==As a hazard==

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Any inapt Pikmin type that touches water will begin flailing at the surface. They will eventually stop and drown, resulting in a Pikmin death. Pikmin in this state might be saved by having them slowly flail towards the leaders, and luring them to dry land. Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3'' will follow leaders automatically, but in the previous games, they must first be [[whistle]]d. Alternatively, if there are idle Blue Pikmin nearby, they can [[Throw|toss]] drowning Pikmin onto land in ''Pikmin'' and ''Pikmin 2''.

==Sources==

Most commonly, water can be found as natural bodies of water, like lakes or puddles. Some other sources of water exist, and can affect Pikmin that are not Blue Pikmin or Bulbmin.