Pikmin 1 + 2 How to Switch Between Pikmin. In both Pikmin 1 and Pikmin 2, switching between different types of Pikmin is a fundamental mechanic. Here’s how you can switch between Pikmin in each game:
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Pikmin 1:
- Approach an Onion: In Pikmin 1, the Onions act as the Pikmin’s home base. Each Onion corresponds to a different type of Pikmin. To switch between Pikmin types, you need to go near the respective Onion of the Pikmin you want to use.
- Gather Pikmin: While standing near an Onion, press the button designated for throwing Pikmin (usually A or B) to pluck Pikmin from the Onion. The Pikmin will emerge and follow your character.
- Dismiss Current Pikmin: If you already have Pikmin following you, you can dismiss them by pressing the button designated for whistling or calling Pikmin (usually X or Y). This action will cause your character to whistle, and the Pikmin will return to their respective Onions.
- Switch to Different Pikmin: After dismissing your current Pikmin, approach a different Onion and repeat step 2 to pluck the desired Pikmin type from that Onion. The newly plucked Pikmin will follow you instead.
Pikmin 2:
- Approach an Onion or Pellet Posy: In Pikmin 2, both Onions and Pellet Posies serve as sources for different types of Pikmin. To switch between Pikmin types, you need to go near either an Onion or a Pellet Posy.
- Gather Pikmin: While standing near an Onion or a Pellet Posy. Press the button designated for throwing Pikmin (usually A or B) to pluck Pikmin from the source. The Pikmin will emerge and follow your character.
- Dismiss Current Pikmin: If you already have Pikmin following you. You can dismiss them by pressing the button designated for whistling or calling Pikmin (usually X or Y). This action will cause your character to whistle, and the Pikmin will return to their respective sources.
- Switch to Different Pikmin: After dismissing your current Pikmin. Approach a different Onion or Pellet Posy and repeat step 2 to pluck the desired Pikmin type from the source. The newly plucked Pikmin will follow you instead.
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Remember that the specific button configurations might vary slightly depending on the platform or control scheme you’re using to play the game. It’s always a good idea to consult the in-game controls or the game’s manual for precise instructions tailored to your setup.
Younger gamers may now play the beloved Pikmin games that were formerly exclusive to the Nintendo GameCube and Wii thanks to their porting to the Nintendo Switch. We’re here to explain how to switch between Pikmin in Pikmin 1 + 2. As the controls may be a little confusing for newer players as these games are technically more than 20 years old.
Pikmin in Pikmin 1 + 2 can be changed
On the second level of Pikmin 1, The Forest of Hope. You come across a second onion that is yellow in colour. Olimar provides you with yet another explanation of how to switch between your active Pikmin once this Onion unlocks the Yellow Pikmin.
Your Pikmin will typically follow you around in a big group by default. In order to collect the nearest Pikmin to Olimar, press and hold the A button. Then, use the R button to cycle among your available Pikmin. The small bubble at the bottom displays the Pikmin that are now selected.
You can also just dismiss the Pikmin based on type to change between them. Press the X button to stop all of your Pikmin from following you once they have. The Pikmin will separate into groups according to colour: Red Pikmin to the left. Yellow Pikmin to the right, and so on. You can easily win over one group by doing this.
You don’t need to worry about learning any new button combinations because switching Pikmin in Pikmin 2 works precisely how it does in Pikmin 1. It still works to hold Pikmin with the A button while cycling with the R button.
FAQ
In Pikmin 1, how do you switch between Pikmin?
When the button is held down on the Wii, Pikmin move in the direction and at the same distance as the cursor. Changes the Pikmin you are holding for a different kind.
