Illusion

Illusions are a gameplay element introduced in Pikmin: Dimensional Breach. They are visually indistinguishable from true versions of whatever they are illusory versions of unless Black Pikmin are present in a leader's squad, when they appear distinctly as flickering mirages. Illusions take the place of various enemies and obstacles in the world, especially in the Wraith Kingdom and certain caves. Illusions act much like their original counterparts, but they are invincible, emitting a warped hum rather than the thunk sound akin to the one made by striking a Iridescent Flint Beetle. Only Black Pikmin can deal any damage at all to illusions, this being an instant kill with the illusion vanishing into oblivion. After obtaining the Illusory Annihilator upgrade, the leaders' whistles will also be able to shatter illusions if focused onto them.