Silver Pikmin

A Silver Pikmin is the second stage of it's lifecycle. This lifecycle includes: a Bronze Pikmin (Bud Stage), Silver Pikmin (Leaf Stage), and Gold Pikmin (Flower Stage)

Physical Description
The Silver Pikmin is silver in color with a bronze leaf and a bronze whistle(see below)

Gathering of the Silver
The Great ceremony of "The Gathering of the Silver" is where, when the Silver Pikmin in almost to its Gold Stage. During the ceremony it is awarded a bronze whistle which he/she uses to command the position of captian in its Gold Stage.