Mutation

Mutations are anomalies in the genetic or physical structure of a living being. They can be brought about naturally at birth or through radiation exposure, and may be beneficial, detrimental, or ineffectual. Possible mutations include changes in body color and amount of physical features such as limbs or limb extremities.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin: Dual Worlds
In Pikmin: Dual Worlds, there is a rare chance of Pikmin having mutations. Most are harmless and simply change minor details about a Pikmin's appearance, such as having a few petals be a different color, the Pikmin's body being a duller or brighter color, a Pikmin having a different tint, or other changes. However, certain mutations can be beneficial. Fasciation can be spotted almost immediately after a Pikmin sprouts; it has more than the usual number of leaves. Pikmin with this mutation have thicker buds and a large bundle of flowers on their stem in later stages. They tend to be slightly faster than other Pikmin of their species, which is especially noticeable with White Pikmin. This is due to having more leaves and petals, as they can get more carbon dioxide from the air. Except for Rock Pikmin, they tend to deal more damage as well, due to having a heavier stem. Pikmin may also have phyllody, which causes Pikmin to grow more leaves instead of gaining a flower. This essentially acts as fasciation, though it doesn't increase the Pikmin's damage. Polydactyly causes Pikmin to have additional digits on their hands and feet. This can improve a Pikmin's grip, improving its traction on slippery surfaces, its grip on enemies, and its carrying capacity, by giving the Pikmin a better grip.

=User versions=

SilverPikmin's version
About one of every five Pikmin born has a slight genetic mutation making them a Mutated Pikmin. Most of the time, the change is completely unnoticeable, but sometimes there is a slight appearance change or a performance change. Probabilities for things like the Gender System, Diamond System, and the Seasonal System are changed as well. Not all mutations are bad, sometimes they even enhance Pikmin performance.

Occurence

 * Regular Pikmin--80%
 * Mutated Pikmin--15%
 * Horribly Mutated--5%

Severity

 * No Noticeable Difference---75%
 * Minor Visual Difference-5%
 * Performance Difference---20%

Probability - Gender

 * Neither---40%
 * Male5%
 * Female-5%
 * Both50%

Probability - Diamond

 * No---90%
 * Yes--10%

Probability - Seasonal

 * Spring/Summer-40%
 * Autumn50%
 * Winter10%