Gate

Gates, also called walls, are obstacles that block paths to other locations. They are found in a number of different forms, which require different strategies to overcome. In general, they can be destroyed by Pikmin, either directly or indirectly. As time passes, a gate that is being destroyed becomes weaker in distinct stages, before finally being taken down. The length of time it takes to demolish a gate depends on its type, and the number and types of Pikmin working on it. Some gates require specific Pikmin types or tools to overcome.

Bramble gate
Bramble gates are a basic type of gate that comes in two varieties, white and black, and may have hazard-producing objects embedded within.

Dirt gate
Dirt gates are the most basic type of gate.

Reinforced gate
Reinforced gates are less destructible than most other gates and require bomb rocks to take them down.

Electric gate
Electric gates carry an electrical current, and as such, Pikmin that are not Yellow Pikmin can not touch them sately.

Crystal gate
Crystal gates are a type of gate that Rock Pikmin are necessary to break. Once enough damage has occurred, the gate will shatter altogether.

Bamboo gate
Bamboo gates are gates made out of bamboo sticks. They require Winged Pikmin to bypass, although this freedom is limited.

Brick gate
Brick gates are gates that are destroyed by rolling iron balls down a slope towards them.

Cinderblock gate
Cinderblocks are indestructible gates that open only through story progression.