Box

Boxes are a type of obstacle that usually block a pathway and take a minimum number of Pikmin to push. There are two types of boxes: the cardboard box, which is the lighter box, and the tin box, which is the heavier box. Some boxes, when pushed in the correct position, can be used as a bridge to access previously blocked-off areas.

Cardboard box
Cardboard boxes are the lighter of the two box obstacles. Each one needs at least ten Pikmin to move it. Some cardboard boxes have an open end on the side, and objects such as bomb rocks can sometimes be found inside.

Tin box
Tin boxes are the rarer and heavier of the two box types. They are gray boxes that require at least twenty Pikmin to push it. When pushed into a body of water, a tin box will sink to the bottom, crushing any enemies and Pikmin in the way of its descent.