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Blue Pikmin, as their name implies, are a blue species of Pikmin that reside on PNF-404. Besides coloration, these Pikmin are distinguishable from other Pikmin species by their mouths, a trait seen in no other Pikmin species. These mouths are used to take in water, which filters oxygen through the gills located on their cheeks. This gives them the astonishing ability to live their lives completely underwater. Producing more of them can be easily done by dragging nutrients or animal carcasses, carried by Blue Pikmin, to the Onion or by throwing other species into a Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud.

Abilities[]

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Blue Pikmin being re-discovered in Pikmin 2.

Blue Pikmin, as well as Bulbmin and certain Puffmin can operate underwater; any other color will simply flail around in panic before drowning (however, Ice Pikmin can float on and freeze water, so they can't drown in bodies of water either). In the first two games, the Blue Pikmin behave almost the same in water as they do on land. If they are idle and see a nearby Pikmin drowning in water, they will quickly run to them, pick them up, and throw them to shore. This action is sometimes called the 'Lifeguard Ability'. However, they will not rescue Pikmin if they are too far away, so they can't always be relied on. This feature was removed in Pikmin 3. Blue Pikmin seem to be the most basic Pikmin type; they have average attack power, durability, mobility and throw distance. As of Pikmin 3, Blue Pikmin can swim in schools to swarm aquatic enemies, which makes fighting enemies such as Water Dumples and Puckering Blinnows much easier.

As if to be a tradition, Blue Pikmin are the last species of Pikmin discovered in the first three games. In Pikmin, their Onion is found in the Forest Navel. In Pikmin 2, 5 of them can be found near their Onion chasing after Wolpoles in the Awakening Wood in the same area where the Radiation Canopy was found in Pikmin. To gain control of them, Yellow Pikmin are required to break down an electrified gate. It is possible to get past the gate without Yellow Pikmin, but it requires exploits, glitches, and a little luck. In Pikmin 3, they are found in the Garden of Hope after Louie crashes your ship there and you unlock the area past the previously inaccessible wall. Winged Pikmin are needed to pull the Blue Onion from the ground. However, in Pikmin 4, due to the order of Onion discovery being much less linear, and due to the Blue Onion being found in the early areas of the game, they can be found in many different orders, and it's likely the player won't find the blue onion last.

Blue Pikmin are often considered the least useful Pikmin type; their lack of other unique stats outside of traversing aquatic areas result in them only being used when absolutely needed, and not because optional strategies exist. Also, most tasks in Pikmin that seemingly require them can be accomplished in another way. In Pikmin 2, a majority of the areas in the game can be reached without the need for Blue Pikmin. In Pikmin 3, they are only useful in backtracking for sunken fruit in the name of getting 100% completion, and are made more obscure by the introduction of Winged Pikmin. There is just one instance where they are required to complete story mode, which is during the construction of the ceramic pot in the Garden of Hope. However, there is a trick that allows the player to bypass the pot's construction, therefore making it possible to beat Pikmin 3 without ever rescuing the Blue Onion. In Pikmin 4, they are further obscured with Ice Pikmin, Oatchi, and the less linear structure of the game, and it's possible to beat the game completely without them, this time without the use of glitches. However, they're still useful. Winged and Ice Pikmin can't grab things that are fully submerged, and there's only one Oatchi, no matter how powerful he is. They're, on paper, fairly useless, but can still be useful considering their overall practicality.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl[]

Blue Pikmin appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a type of Pikmin that Olimar can pull from the ground via Pikmin Pluck, his standard special move. They are the only type of Pikmin that don't drown in the water. Blue Pikmin have good mobility, throw, and durability compared to other types of Pikmin (Purple Pikmin are very durable, but lack mobility, and throw), and withstand water moves like Mario's F.L.U.D.D. or Squirtle's water gun. Olimar is most likely to pull up a Blue Pikmin if he is on a water-based surface, such as a cloud or ice.

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Trophy for Blue Pikmin in Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Blue Pikmin also make an appearance as a trophy in the game.

Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS[]

Blue Pikmin return in Super Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS. Their function is nearly identical to their role in Brawl, with their increased throw power, resistance to water, and higher stamina. Since Pikmin are plucked in a set order in this installment, they are now plucked after the yellows are, regardless of the type of platform Olimar or Alph is standing on.

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Trophy for Blue Pikmin in Super Smash Bros for Wii U and 3DS.

Trophy Description (Brawl)[]

"A type of Pikmin, which are curious creatures that follow and obey the person who picks them. If you take advantage of this trait, you can get them to help Captain Olimar and Louie. The blue Pikmin are at home in water and cannot drown. Need to retrieve an object underwater or cross a water hazard to disarm a trap? Blue Pikmin are just the allies you need."

Trophy Description (Wii U/3DS)[]

"This blue pikmin walks around with its mouth ajar. At home in the water, they're very helpful when objects are submerged and need retrieving. In Smash Bros, blue pikmin have defense second only to purple pikmin. They are also able to do more damage when thrown, so don't be shy about hurling them at foes."

Trivia[]

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The Blue Pikmin hat being worn.

  • In the Find Mii game on the Nintendo 3DS application called "StreetPass Mii Plaza", there is an unlockable Blue Pikmin hat for your StreetPass Mii.
  • In the Beta for Pikmin, Blue Pikmin were the first Pikmin type discovered.
    • However, in much of the Beta Footage of Day 1, all Pikmin types are seen in action. It is most likely possible that this was merely for demonstration purposes.
  • The Forest of Hope and Formidable Oak are the only two areas in the first three games where Blue Pikmin are not required at all.
  • In the beta game's code for Pikmin, the Blue Pikmin, along with the Red Pikmin, could use Bomb Rocks. This became an actual thing in Pikmin 3.
  • Due to the Blue Pikmin's lack of usefulness and relatively late appearances in Pikmin games, players often will attempt "Blueless Quests", a type of run where the player's goal is to complete as much as possible before blue Pikmin must be used to progress further.
  • In Mario Golf: Toadstool Tour, Blue Pikmin, along with the Red and Yellow Pikmin, can be seen flying out of the flower patch if the player lands their ball on it.

Gallery[]

Main Article: Blue Pikmin/Gallery

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