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'''Yellow Pikmin''' ({{j|黄ピクミン|Ki Pikumin}}) are a yellow species of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], with the special abilities of increased [[throw]] height, [[bomb-rock]] carrying (in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''), and [[electricity]] resistance. They are the second type discovered by [[Captain Olimar]] in ''Pikmin'', the fourth type identified in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', the first type found with [[Charlie]] in ''[[Pikmin 3]]''. In {{p4}}, Pikmin can be discovered in any order (with the exception to [[Red Pikmin]]). These Pikmin have lamellae which resemble large ears; these are the means by which they are primarily identifiable. Yellow Pikmin can be thrown higher – an ability that is needed to retrieve certain elevated [[ship part]]s, [[treasure]]s and [[fruit]]s – and are immune to [[electricity]]. Additionally, Yellow Pikmin appear to like being in elevated places, such as trees – this can be concluded from the places they are first found in ''Pikmin 2'' and ''Pikmin 3''. Their main method of production is through the [[Yellow Onion]] (or the Master Onion), and like [[Red Pikmin]], [[Blue Pikmin]], and [[Bulbmin]], their [[Maturity|buds and flowers]] are white. Like Red Pikmin and Blue Pikmin, they appear in all games of the series, and the only game mode they are missing from in comparison to the other two, is [[2-Player Battle]].

==Traits and abilities==

Unlike other Pikmin types, the abilities and role of Yellow Pikmin have not always been consistent. Despite this, in all four main-series games, they have large ears and can be [[throw]]n higher than other Pikmin, which is useful for collecting high-up objects, latching on to enemies like [[Beady Long Legs]], or other such purposes.  

Yellow Pikmin are intended to be used to complete these tasks, but through the use of glitches, exploits, or tricks, the tasks can be completed without Yellow Pikmin.

*Treasures

**{{icon|Decorative Goo|y}}: To reach the treasure, the [[electric gate]] blocking the northern section of the map needs to be cleared. But by using the [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|carrying charge glitch]], the treasure can be sped up behind the gate, and carried over the wall next to the gate.{{cite youtube|govlosZaj-0|of the Awakening Wood being completed in a single day, with the Decorative Goo carried over the wall}}

**{{icon|Conifer Spire|y}}: There is an [[electric gate]] blocking the path towards this treasure. The player can [[Glitches in Pikmin 2#Carrying charge|charge]] the treasure and make it go past the electric gate.{{cite youtube|uDuzv3sDqRg|of the Conifer Spire being carried beyond the electric gate with the carrying charge glitch|published={{date|21|September|2018}}|retrieved={{date|23|September|2018}}}} Alternatively, the player can reach the Conifer Spire in the same way they can reach Hole of Heroes (see below). Then, they can move the treasure up the bamboo chute towards Hole of Heroes by exploiting a strange treasure mechanic.{{cite youtube|i5Y1SAYeWEM|of how treasures can move without being carried}} At some point, the treasure must clip through the floor, which happens for unknown reasons. Then, once the treasure is located by Hole of Heroes, the Pikmin will carry Conifer Spire in a path that does not go through the electric gate.{{cite youtube|jJ9ITk0oTao|Part 1 of collecting Conifer Spire without Yellow Pikmin}}{{cite youtube|WjMpxNyPZvo|Part 2 of collecting Conifer Spire without Yellow Pikmin}}

*Caves

==In ''Pikmin 4''==

===Discovery===

===Required uses===

Yellow Pikmin must be used in order to complete the following tasks, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

*Ship parts

===Recommended uses===

**{{icon|Mechanical Harp (Memory Song)|y|v=P4}}: The treasure is too high for normal Pikmin to reach and can't be knocked down by Oatchi's rush, however it is possible to reach by rapidly throwing Pikmin causing them to push each other upwards and into the ledge.

**{{icon|Memory Fragment (Top...Probably?)|y|v=P4}}: The treasure can only be reached by Yellow Pikmin, however it can be knocked down by Oatchi's rush.

**{{icon|Mysterious Carriage|y|v=P4}} (Sun-Speckled Terrace): It is behind a [[Clipboard]] which Yellow Pikmin can reach but most types cannot. Alternatively, Winged Pikmin can reach it.

**{{icon|Olfactory Sculpture|y|v=P4}}: 10 Pikmin must be thrown across a gap to carry it back. Yellow Pikmin are the least likely to fall down when thrown.

**{{icon|S.S. Chocolate|y|v=P4}} ([[Crackling Cauldron]]): The treasure can only be reached by Yellow Pikmin, however it can be knocked down by Oatchi's rush.

**{{icon|Satellite Shield|y|v=P4}}: It is partially buried on a high ledge. Other Pikmin can reach it too if thrown by the wooden fence nearby.

**{{icon|Sphere of Truth|y|v=P4}}: The treasure hangs off a cobweb only reachable by Yellow Pikmin. Alternatively, Winged Pikmin can reach it.

**{{icon|Stellar Extrusion|y|v=P4}} (Serene Shores): The treasure can only be reached by Yellow Pikmin, however it can be knocked down by Oatchi's rush.

*Ship parts

**{{icon|Automatic Gear|y|v=P4}} (Blossoming Arcadia): Yellow Pikmin are the easiest to throw at the ship part.

**{{icon|Radiation Canopy|y|v=P4}}: The ship part is inside a [[Baldy Long Legs]], which is best fought with Yellow Pikmin.

*Onions

**{{icon|Flarlic|y|v=P4}} (Sun-Speckled Terrace): It is partially buried on a high ledge, meaning it can't be knocked down by Oatchi. Alternatively, Winged Pikmin can reach it.

*Enemies

**{{icon|Anode Beetle|y|v=P4}}: This enemy can create an electrical current which can be connected to another Anode Beetle if one is nearby, but it can be defeated by any Pikmin type.

**{{icon|Ancient Sirehound|y|v=P4}}: One phase of this [[boss]]'s attack includes electrical attacks.

*Obstacles

**{{icon|Electric gate|y|v=P4}}: While Yellow Pikmin are the only Pikmin type that can destroy electric gates, they can also be destroyed by Oatchi when equipped with the Anti-Electrifier.

*Others

**{{icon|Castaway|y|v=P4}} (Crackling Cauldron): The castaway can only be reached by Yellow Pikmin, however it can be knocked down by Oatchi's rush.

===Discovery===

[[File:Cavern of Confusion first Yellows.jpg|thumb|The first appearance of Yellow Pikmin in ''Hey! Pikmin''.]]

===Required uses===

==In the ''Super Smash Bros.'' series==

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===''Brawl'' trophy===

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==Technical information==

Pikmin-3-11.jpg|Artwork of a Yellow Pikmin next to a crystallized [[Sunseed Berry]].

Yellow-P intro.jpeg|Finding the first Yellow Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3''.

Pikmin3ScreenND9.jpg|A screenshot of ''Pikmin 3'' featuring some Yellow Pikmin sitting on a rock, along with a few [[White Spectralids]].

Charlie YellowPikmin.png|[[Captain Charlie]] finds some Yellow Pikmin on top of a can in ''Pikmin 3''.

P4 Yellow Pikmin Render.png|Render of the Yellow Pikmin.

Yellow Pikmin P4 icon.png|Piklopedia icon.

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