Orange Pikmin (explosion-resistant)

Orange Pikmin are Pikmin that are resistant to explosions. Their characteristics, appearance, and other traits vary from game to game.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 251
Orange Pikmin appear in Pikmin 251 as small, orange, blast-resistant Pikmin that are characterized by their red eyes and the small, brown, turtle-like shell on their back. Overall, they resemble orange-colored White Pikmin. They are found only in caves, by throwing Pikmin into a Scarlet Candypop Bud. Up to five can be obtained this way, as the candypop bud will wilt and disappear after it spits out its fifth Orange Pikmin seed. Like Bulbmin, Orange Pikmin cannot be brought to the surface, and will instead remain by the base of the escape geyser, watching the leaders and their Pikmin go on without them. Orange Pikmin are most useful in bomb rock-rich sublevels, or in sublevels that are infested by Careening Dirigibugs and Volatile Dweevils due to their resistance to the main hazard those enemies utilize to attack. Because they cannot be brought to the surface, Orange Pikmin should be thrown into other candypop buds before the cave is left, as to avoid losing Pikmin.

Internally, Orange Pikmin are actually pikpik carrots that were programmed to function as a Pikmin and made to look like a Pikmin. This can be seen when throwing pikpik carrots in the Piklopedia and would explain why they cannot be brought to the surface during gameplay.

In Pikmin 3: The War of the Pikmin Planet
In Pikmin 3: The War of the Pikmin Planet, Orange Pikmin are immune to explosions and can handle bomb rocks. They are the fifth Pikmin type encountered, found at Lava Lagoon. They have a small, pointy tail, and drown much faster than other Pikmin. Although Orange Pikmin have an Onion of their own, more can be made by throwing other Pikmin types into a Garnet Candypop Bud.

In Pikmin 4 (Salem version)
Orange Pikmin appear in Pikmin 4 (Salem version).

In Pikmin 4: The Search for Louie
In Pikmin 4: The Search for Louie, Orange Pikmin are can resist powerful bursts of energy such as explosions, although they are not immune to electricity. Orange Pikmin are also fluorescent, meaning they can illuminate dark locations. They are radioactive on the inside and have freckles.

In Pikmin: Back in Action
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin: Back in Action are immune to both explosions and getting crushed. They can also save other Pikmin from these same fates.

In Pikmin: The Key of Beginning
Orange Pikmin are the second species of Pikmin that is discovered in Pikmin: The Key of Beginning. They are found in sublevel three of the Cavern of Redemption by throwing a few Pikmin into one of the Sunset Candypop Buds there. Orange Pikmin are covered in blotches and have no distinct facial features besides eyes. Orange Pikmin have the same damage output as Red Pikmin. If they are taken aboveground or last until the end of the day, Orange Pikmin will revert into the Pikmin they were before being thrown into a Sunset Candypop Bud. Orange Pikmin cannot be stored in the ship or any Onions.

In Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze
Orange Pikmin are the twelfth and final Pikmin species discovered in Pikmin: Revenge of the Darkfreeze. They are found in the Spiked Chamber. Orange Pikmin have a light orange body covered in tiny thorns. They have blue flowers and their extremities are darker than the rest of their bodies. Its leaf is also thorned, slightly increasing attack. Its eyes are the same as other Pikmin, white with black pupils. The Pikmin's thorns are known to draw blood on careless touch, so being crushed is known to cause great harm to the enemy. Saliva, however, causes the thorns to dissolve. Its thick skin grants it immunity to explosions and its muscular arms enable it to pick up even large bomb rocks.

In Pikmin: Triad War
In Pikmin: Triad War, Orange Pikmin are immune to explosions, which are caused by bomb rocks and rocket launchers. Their main features are their scars, located mainly on their faces, and their lime-colored buds and flowers.

In Pikmin Overgrowth
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin Overgrowth are resistant to explosions and can swim in lava. They can carry bomb rocks as well. Orange Pikmin are quite slow compared to other Pikmin, but they have high attack power.

In Pikmin SP
In Pikmin SP, Orange Pikmin are immune to explosions and can carry bomb rocks. They can also carry twice as much as most other Pikmin, except for Purple Pikmin. Orange Pikmin are average-sized, and have a blue flower, ordinary eyes, and are, of course, orange. They are the sixth Pikmin encountered, and the second Pikmin type found in Bramble Woods. They have an Onion, but more can be obtained also using Sunny Candypop Buds.

In Pikoblitz 2
In Pikoblitz 2, Orange Pikmin are resistant explosions and bomb rocks. They can be thrown the height of a Yellow Pikmin because of their light weigh and also resist electricity. They have average attack strength and speed. They are not bulky, unlike Purple Pikmin, and are of a height between that of a normal Pikmin and a White Pikmin. However, they don't move fast for they are clumsy and are relatively unaware. Their defining feature is on their face, which is their flushed cheeks, making it look like they are blushing. They have an Onion, meaning there are orange pellets, and can also be sprouted by Garnet Candypop Buds.