The Pikmin franchise
The Pikmin franchise is one of Nintendo’s most unique series, taking players on a sci-fi adventure through a macro perspective. You control a brave explorer who leads a group of plant-animal hybrid creatures called Pikmin. There are different species of Pikmin, each with their own exclusive skills and abilities. The Pikmin games are filled with obstacles that require strategic use of the different species to overcome.
Pikmin species list
Here is a list of all the Pikmin species in the games:
Red Pikmin
Red Pikmin are powerful warriors and immune to flames. They are ideal for tough battles, especially against enemies that deal fire damage. Their fur is red, and they are the first type of Pikmin you encounter in the game.
Yellow Pikmin
Yellow Pikmin can reach high ledges, resist electricity, handle bomb rocks, and are faster diggers than other Pikmin. Their fur is yellow, and they are the second type of Pikmin you encounter in the game.
Blue Pikmin
Blue Pikmin can swim, making them essential for accessing water-based areas in the game. They can also disarm electrical barriers, lift and carry objects underwater, and can damage enemies that are submerged. Their fur is blue, and they are the third type of Pikmin you encounter in the game.
White Pikmin
White Pikmin are rare, with white fur. They move and attack quickly, and can find hidden treasure. They are also poisonous to enemies. These Pikmin were not available in the original Pikmin, but appeared in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3.
Purple Pikmin
Purple Pikmin are slow but powerful, making them useful for carrying heavy items and dealing damage. They have a purple pigmentation on their bodies. These Pikmin were not available in the original Pikmin, but appeared in Pikmin 2 and Pikmin 3.
Rock Pikmin
Rock Pikmin are immune to crushing and can smash obstacles that other Pikmin cannot. They have a rock-like shell on their bodies. They were introduced in Pikmin 2.
Winged Pikmin
Winged Pikmin can fly, allowing them to avoid dangerous terrain and quickly transport treasure. They are also weak in combat, so caution is necessary when using them. They have a pink or white plumage on their bodies, with bird-like legs. They were introduced in Pikmin 2 and are available in all games since.
Ice Pikmin
Ice Pikmin can freeze bodies of water, allowing other Pikmin to cross and freeze enemies in combat. They have a white fur and a frosted look to their bodies. They were introduced in Pikmin 2 and are available in all games since.
Glow Pikmin
Glow Pikmin were introduced in Pikmin 4 and are unique. They can only be accessed in a special mode, where they can combine into a powerful attack. They are immune to damage types and cannot be thrown as far as other Pikmin. They are not available above ground during the day and can only be used in caves.
Pikmin games
There are many Pikmin games, with the first two released for the GameCube and the rest on the Wii, Wii U, and Nintendo Switch. Here is a list of the main games in the series:
That’s a rundown of all the Pikmin species and every game in the franchise. Make sure you’re ready to take on the challenges of the Pikmin games by checking out our guides to the best Pikmin 2 seeds or the bosses in the original Pikmin.
