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Pikmin 4
All 9 Pikmin Types, Locations, and Abilities
❀ Pikmin 4 is out! Get a headstart by following these tips!
❀ Get more Pikmin by getting all the onion types!
❀ New and returning bosses are back in the Piklopedia!
❀ Brave the Trial of the Sage Leaf to get more onions!
❀ Make Oatchi stronger by upgrading his skills!
There are 9 Pikmin Types in Pikmin 4, each found in different locations and offer a variety of abilities that you can use during exploration. Learn more about the 9 Pikmin Types, their abilities, locations, as well as how to unlock and get more of them!
| All Piklopedia Guides | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Pikmin | Bosses | Enemies | Plants |
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All Pikmin Types and Locations
List of Pikmin Types and Locations
| Pikmin | Areas Unlocked & Abilities |
|---|---|
 Red Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Rescue Command Post
Found in the following caves: ・Burrow of Beginnings ・Below-Grade Discotheque ・Sightless Passage ・Kingdom of Beasts ・Cavern for a King ・Cradle of the Beast ・Fire resistant ・High attack power |
 Blue Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Sun-Speckled Terrace
Found in the following caves: ・Secluded Courtyard ・Seafloor Resort ・Engulfed Castle ・Cavern for a King ・Can traverse bodies of water ・Can dive underwater |
 Yellow Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Sun-Speckled Terrace
Found in the following caves: ・Crackling Cauldron ・Industrial Maze ・Secluded Courtyard ・Below-Grade Discotheque ・Sightless Passage ・Immune to electricity ・Can dig faster ・Can be thrown higher |
 Purple Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Serene Shores
Found in the following caves: ・Engulfed Castle ・Plunder Palace ・Dream Home ・Subterranean Swarm ・Cavern for a King ・Cradle of the Beast ・Has the strength and weight of 10 regular Pikmin ・Creates a shockwave when thrown ・Slow movement speed ・Cannot be blown away |
 White Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Serene Shores
Found in the following caves: ・Subzero Sauna ・Doppelganger's Den ・Subterranean Swarm ・Cavern for a King ・Ultimate Testing Range ・Fast movement speed ・Deals damage when eaten ・Can traverse toxic environments |
 Rock Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Blossoming Arcadia
Found in the following caves: ・Plunder Palace ・Kingdom of Beasts ・Frozen Inferno ・Cradle of the Beast ・Can break glasses and crystals ・Immune to stomp and trample attacks |
 Winged Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Serene Shores
Found in the following caves: ・Ultimate Testing Range ・The Mud Pit ・Dream Home ・Below-Grade Discotheque ・Can fly above most obstacles ・Good at aerial combat |
 Ice Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Sun-Speckled Terrace
Found in the following caves: ・Last-Frost Cavern ・Hectic Hollows ・Aquiferous Summit ・Subzero Sauna ・Doppelganger's Den ・Drafty Gallery ・Frozen Inferno ・Cavern for a King ・Can freeze enemies ・Can freeze bodies of water |
 Glow Pikmin |
Unlocked in
Sun-Speckled Terrace
・Immune to fire, water, electricity, and poison ・Cannot be brought in bright places ・Can form a ball of light that stuns enemies |
How to Unlock and Get More Pikmin
Explore the Caves
More Pikmin types are unlocked by following the story! You will find new Pikmin types as you explore new areas and encounter obstacles and enemies that can't be handled by the Pikmin you currently have.
Most Pikmin types are discovered by exploring caves where you will need to help them fight enemies before they can join. Some can simply be plucked out of the ground! You can even revisit caves you've completed 100% to recruit more wild Pikmin to your squad.
List of All Cave Locations and Maps
Throw Pikmin in Candypop Buds
You'll sometimes encounter colored flowers called Candypop Buds inside caves. You can throw up to 5 of your Pikmin in them to transform them into another Pikmin type.
These buds are the only way to add more Purple Pikmin, White Pikmin, and Winged Pikmin to your squad before getting their onions.
Collect Same Color Onion to Get More With Pellets
Once you have unlocked a Pikmin type, you'll also need to find their respective Onion to increase their numbers with pellets and enemies. Try to match the color of the pellets with the Pikmin transporting them to maximize their growth!
Glow Pikmin Require Glow Pellets and Seeds
Unlike the rest of the Pikmin types, you cannot obtain more Glow Pikmin through regular pellets since they don't have an onion. Instead, you'll need to collect the star-shaped Glow Pellets and bring them back to the Lumiknolls to increase their numbers!
By clearing Night Expeditions, you can gain items called Glow Seeds to grow Glow Pikmin inside caves!
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| All Pikmin 4 Guides | ||
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 Onions |
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 Caves |
 Bosses |
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 Treasures |
 Oatchi |
 Night Expeditions |
 Main Missions |
 Side Missions |
 Characters |
 Gear |
 Items |
 Dandori Challenges |
 Dandori Battles |
 Olimar's Shipwreck Tale |
 Trial of the Sage Leaf |
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