Orange Pikmin (miscellaneous)

Orange Pikmin are Pikmin that are usually resistant to explosions, but can also have a variety of other abilities. Their characteristics, appearance, and other traits vary from game to game.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin 15: Thousands of Years Later
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin 15: Thousands of Years Later are average-sized, inedible Pikmin. They have a small black circle as a mouth which functions as a real mouth, unlike the mouth-like gills of a Blue Pikmin. Their Onion is found in Terriblost Maze. Other Pikmin can be transformed into Orange Pikmin using Citrus Candypop Buds. Not only are they inedible, but their power is equal to a Red Pikmin's. They are the fifth of ten Pikmin species acquired.

In Pikmin Adventures
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin Adventures are distinguishable from other Pikmin by the spikes coating their arms and hands. These spikes allow Orange Pikmin to carry bomb rocks, although they themselves are not resistant to explosions. They are the last Pikmin species discovered, found at Precarious Crater, surrounded by cliffs on all sides. To reach them, Pikmin must be thrown across a gap for them to build a bridge on the spire to connect the two sides and be able to cross to the Orange Onion. The five Orange Pikmin there can then be whistled. Orange Pikmin are parasitic, and any bulborb or bulbear that eats one will respectively become a Bulbmin or a Bulbearmin. No Pikmin will be lost in this process. Five Orange Pikmin can also be thrown onto a dead Yellow Wollywog to receive five Wollymin. On the surface, at sunset, if an Orange Pikmin is in a host body, it will exit the host body to be able to return to its Onion. One peculiarity concerning Orange Pikmin is that bomb rocks are less likely to fall from cave ceilings where they are present. Although they have an Onion, more Orange Pikmin can be made by throwing Pikmin into a Tangerine Candypop Bud.

Olimar's notes

 * "Orange Pikmin are the oddest type of Pikmin, as they seem perfectly fine as a Pikmin, but yearn to have a host. It is unknown why this is, so further research is required."

Sagittarius's notes
"At first, I was scared of Orange Pikmin! I was afraid they would try to control me like they do grub-dogs, but they seem friendly enough, so I know they have taken a liking to me."

In Pikmin Chronicles
Orange Pikmin are a type of Pikmin that appear in Pikmin Chronicles. They resemble Red Pikmin, but are orange, have four large spikes on their faces and several smaller spikes running down their backs, which end at a tail-like spike. Orange Pikmin cannot be eaten, and if they are swallowed, they will do damage to the enemy and be regurgitated. Being a subspecies of Red Pikmin, they can coexist with them inside the Red Onion.

In Pikmin Galaxy Adventure
In Pikmin Galaxy Adventure, Orange Pikmin are found on the planet Piktopia. They are resistant to projectile attacks like the Gatling Groink's mortar shells and the Armored Cannon Beetle's boulders. Because of their ability, Orange Pikmin are extremely useful against enemies such as those.

In Pikmin V
The Orange Pikmin is the first new Pikmin type in Pikmin V, debuting in Gravel Desert. It is taller than the rest of the Pikmin types, except Purple Pikmin, especially in the legs. It has big feet that prevent it from getting pushed around by wind, sand or shallow water flows, and slipping on ice. It is also immune to sinking in quicksand and mud pits, and it can dig through sand and dirt faster than other Pikmin. The petals of its flower are maroon.

In Pikmin: Attack of the Zoo
The Orange Pikmin in Pikmin: Attack of the Zoo are resistant to spikes and spiked plants. They have spikes on their hats and are the third Pikmin species discovered.

In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach
In Pikmin: Dimensional Breach, Orange Pikmin have sharp claws that allow them to dig faster than any other Pikmin type. Orange Pikmin also have above-average attack power and are immune to being buried. They are found underground, in the Bulborb Hive of the Perplexing Tropics.

In Pikmin: Final Destiny
In Pikmin: Final Destiny, Orange Pikmin are received when bringing a Bulbmin out of a cave. They have the same resistances as Bulbmin but are prone to tripping. Orange Pikmin can become Bulbmin again by killing any kind of dwarf bulborb and having an Orange Pikmin stand by it for a few seconds, prompting it to crawl into the creature's mouth.

In Pikmin: The Food Crisis
Orange Pikmin appear in Pikmin: The Food Crisis.

In Pikmin: Koppai Invasion
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin: Koppai Invasion are resistant to fire and lava.

In Pikmin: Lair of the Umbrax Dweevil
In Pikmin: Lair of the Umbrax Dweevil, Orange Pikmin are the parasitic Pikmin that make Bulbmin. They have extendable spikes so they can stick onto enemies and walls. The Anti-Bulbmin Whistle is required to get them out of a Bulbmin without it having to die first.

In Pikmin: Shadow Planet
Orange Pikmin in Pikmin: Shadow Planet are the size of Purple Pikmin and can carry and throw bomb rocks. However, they are not resistant to explosions. They are also very loud and can easily wake up or alert nearby enemies. Orange Pikmin are the sixth Pikmin discovered, found in the Great Tower.

In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B
In Pikmin: Wrath of Mr. B, Orange Pikmin are found at the Bath of Mystery. Although they have their own Onion, Orange Pikmin can also be made by throwing Pikmin into a Blazing Candypop Bud. They are as big as Purple Pikmin and can pick up and throw bomb rocks. They have a humorous mustache-like facial feature that produces vibrations that render bomb rocks harmless so long as they are nearby.

=User versions=

Eduardog3000's version
After Captain Olimar left PNF-404 for the first time, some Yellow Pikmin evolved into Orange Pikmin. These Orange Pikmin become larger and could now carry bigger bomb rocks, while Yellow Pikmin stayed the same size, lost the ability to carry bomb rocks, and developed a resistance to electricity. Some Yellow Onions evolved to accommodate Orange Pikmin.

KirbyRider's version
Orange Pikmin are covered in sharp spikes, and any enemies that attempt to eat them will take minor damage and spit them out. Other Pikmin in its mouth at the time will also be spat out, saving their lives. Enemies that attempt to crush an Orange Pikmin will take damage, while the Orange Pikmin survives, unharmed. Pikmin can be thrown into a Garnet Candypop Bud to produce up to five more Orange Pikmin before the flower withers and disappears. Orange Pikmin are fierce fighters, easily taking out a jellyfloat, and have buds or flowers colored similarly to cherry blossoms.