This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "Panic" article for more official information.

Panic refers to any non-lethal event that causes Pikmin to scatter and thrash around in random directions. In a panic scenario, something has scared or affected them to the point where they separate from a leader and run off, and while these Pikmin are not in any direct danger, they risk running into a more dangerous hazard or an enemy. A panicking Pikmin can be returned to normal by whistling it. Purple Pikmin are immune to some types of panic. In Pikmin 2, Pikmin in a panic will behave differently depending on the exact source of panic. In Pikmin 3, panic scenarios visually affect Pikmin, and though they spread out in random directions, they will eventually stop panicking on their own accord.

Sources

Listed here is a sample list of sources of panic, which contains canon and fanon items:

Orbular Pollenspout – a plant that constantly ejects mold spores that make Pikmin panic.
Antenna Beetle – an enemy that makes Pikmin under its control panic when it's killed.
Black Spectralid – spreads black, panic-inducing scales with every flap of its wings.
Emperor Bulblax – a boss whose roar will cause Pikmin to panic.
Eyespot Bulborb – a grub-dog that flares up the spots on its backside to scare Pikmin.
Grimacing Cremblub – a monstrous creature that may unleash a panic-inducing roar.
Jamboree Blowhog – an airborne blowhog that produces a loud noise reminiscent of a party horn as it blows out confetti, which makes Pikmin panic.
Mitite – an enemy that will cause Pikmin to temporarily panic.
Powderwisp – a creature that disappears into dust after being hit, causing Pikmin to panic.
Sputtlefish – an enemy that coats Pikmin in ink.
Vehemoth Phosbat – a boss that can spread a cloud of dust that causes Pikmin to panic.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin: Wide World

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This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

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Panic is a harmless, yet potentially devastating, hazard appearing in Pikmin: Wide World. Purple Pikmin are immune to all types of panic, no matter the source.

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