Panic

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Panic
Hazard

Panic refers to any non-lethal hazard that causes Pikmin to disperse from the squad and scatter in random directions. Panicking Pikmin are not in any direct danger but risk running into a more dangerous hazard or an enemy. A panicking Pikmin can be returned to normal by whistling it. In Pikmin 2, Pikmin in a panic will recover differently from panic depending on the exact source, either after a certain time or upon being whistled, and Purple Pikmin are immune to it no matter what. In Pikmin 3, panic visually affects Pikmin, and though they spread out in random directions, they will eventually stop panicking on their own. Purple Pikmin are not immune to ink or phosbat powder, two sources of panic in Pikmin 3.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin 2... Again?

What if it was another story...? This article or section pertains to Pikmin 2... Again?, a fanon game created by Blower Pot.

Panic
Lethal?	No
Types	Non-lethal, panic 'n run
Resisted by	Purple Pikmin
Effects	Causes panic

Panic is a returning hazard in Pikmin 2... Again?. It is caused mostly by loud noises and Mitites but has other sources. It causes Pikmin affected to scatter and run about uncontrollably much like when they are affected by a hazard such as fire, during which they can scramble into other dangers. However, rather than die after a certain amount of time, affected Pikmin will calm down on their own and become idle. Using the whistle will calm them down prematurely and cause them to return to the leader. Panic can also be caused by ink, the Vehemoth Phosbat's dust, and the Blooming Sliturnip's pink gas. Ink has a unique visual effect on affected Pikmin, with ink covering their face except for their eyes, while the Vehemoth Phosbat's dust and Blooming Sliturnip's gas simply engulf their stem. Due to being non-elemental, panic isn't resisted by Glow Pikmin. However, Purple Pikmin are resistant to it because they are fearless.

In Pikmin Sunshine

Another Adventure This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Sunshine, a fanon game created by MaxMaker.

In Pikmin Sunshine, alternate panic is when Pikmin scatter when subject to other hazards. Alternate panic types include dust panic, particle panic, and substance panic.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

Shipwrecked Stargazers This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, panic makes pikmin scatter in disorder, as is typical for the hazard. No Pikmin are immune to being sent into panic.

New sources of panic include:

•  Alphorn Mastohog – a boss blowhog whose roars can startle Pikmin.
•  Aureate Blinnow – a member of the elips family that uses panic-inducing ink to aid in propulsion, letting it escape from dangers quickly whilst sending Pikmin into panic.
•  Bristly Tackgrowth – a plant in the spurtcluster family that is covered in urticating hairs. Pikmin that touch them are sent into an irritation-induced frenzy.
•  Marine Slapvipe – a member of the pyscute family that expells panic-inducing ink from its blowhole.

In Pikmin: Wide World

"It's a jungle out there!" This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Panic

Panic is a harmless, yet potentially devastating, hazard appearing in Pikmin: Wide World. Purple Pikmin are immune to most sources of panic, and leaders, but not Captmin, are completely immune to panic. Pikmin of any kind that fall into a panic will scatter in random directions, usually away from the source, deserting the group they are part of if they are in one. They will be completely uncontrollable while they run aimlessly about and may run into danger such as enemies or other hazards. Pikmin can be instantly soothed, however, by whistling them. If they aren't whistled, Pikmin will eventually calm down on their own, becoming idle unless there is something to interact with nearby. The only sources of panic Purple Pikmin are not resistant to are ultra-spicy spray, which has a very small chance of making affected Pikmin panic due to their behavioral instability, and black nectar, which causes Pikmin it is sprayed on to panic. Juvenile parasitic Pikmin hosts will fall into a panic upon the death of one or both of the group's adult hosts. Dazzling bomb rocks, upon detonation, will temporarily blind nearby leaders, Pikmin, and enemies that were looking at it, and Pikmin that are affected will also panic. Orbular Pollenspouts continuously eject panic-inducing mold spores from a hole on the top of its bulb. Although Asphyxiating Moldclumps periodically emit bursts of mold spores, Pikmin have no adverse reaction to them.

Chaotic Kettlebugs emit a loud, piercing screech that makes Pikmin in its radius panic. Cinnamon Breadbugs and Giant Cinnamon Breadbugs produce a short-lasting cloud of pink, glittering particles upon behind struck with enough force, which causes exposed Pikmin to panic. Ginger Breadbugs and Giant Ginger Breadbugs emit an odor that is disliked by all except Purple Pikmin and induces panic. The death of a Humming Kettlebug will cause any Pikmin following it to panic. Inky Waddlepi spit ink at their attackers, which induces panic in Pikmin that are hit by it. Jamboree Blowhogs blow out confetti-like particles at Pikmin while producing a loud sound reminiscent of a party horn, which throws Pikmin into a panic. Mesmerizing Sputtlefish pacify Pikmin before eating them, and killing the creatures will cause affected Pikmin to panic. Mitites passively emit an odor that induces panic in Pikmin. Pikmin will panic upon having a Shrimpy Hydroe removed from its body. Sputtlefish squirt ink at their attackers. Twilight Spectralids spread panic-inducing, iridescent, black and violet scales to defend themselves from attackers. Angler Bulblaxes, Emperor Bulblaxes, Emperor Bulbots, the Grimacing Cremblub, and the Monochromatic Pinchipede all periodically unleash a panic-inducing roar. The Ebony Waddlepus is capable of firing ink at its attackers. Lastly, Vehemoth Phosbats are able to spread glowing pink particles around themselves, which cause Pikmin to panic.

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