Roach Pikmin

The Roach Pikmin is a species of insect-like Pikmin.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin Evolution
Roach Pikmin are a species of Pikmin appearing in Pikmin Evolution. They are either the fifth or sixth Pikmin type encountered, depending on if Alloy Pikmin are found first. As the name suggests, they are a more insectoid species of Pikmin, with a brown carapace, red compound eyes, a small pair of wings, and two pairs of arms. These traits give the Roach Pikmin unique abilities that make them invaluable for exploration. Firstly, their carapace filters unclear air and contaminants, making them the only type to be immune to both poison and spores, allowing them to destroy toxic vents and granting them the inability to become Puffmin. Their compound eyes allow them to see hidden or buried pieces of refuse, complimented by their extra pair of arms giving them double the digging speed of all Pikmin types. Their most unique trait is their wings; while not powerful enough to allow flight, they can help captains in exploring caves containing deadly natural gas, which otherwise slowly saps their health. By unfurling their wings, they can create an air bubble around the squad, with a larger squad of Roach Pikmin giving a larger bubble to protect against damage from the toxic gas. Additionally, their wings also bring the practical application of giving them the highest throw arc of all available Pikmin. However, the carapace and wings that give them so many unique ways to assist their peers bring some detriments. For one, they, much like Elixer Pikmin, are very vulnerable to water and acid. Water soaks into their wings, making them heavier and causing the Pikmin to drown twice as quickly as other types, and acid is trapped in their carapace, corroding them even faster. It's these qualities that make them less of a combat-oriented Pikmin, but their unique traits help make up for that, being one the best Pikmin to explore and find refuse with.