Pikmin 4 – How To Unlock Purple Pikmin – Tips & Tricks
When Pikmin first graced our consoles back in 2001 we only had access to three types of Pikmin, Red, Blue, and Yellow. With each new game, more Pikmin varieties were added, and Pikmin 4 is no exception to that rule. In fact, Pikmin 4 brings back just about every type of Pikmin the series has had so far. That includes our personal favourite, the chunky Purple Pikmin.
Finding these big lads can take quite some time though, and generating a thriving population of them will take even longer. They are exceptionally rare in the early game, and if you are taking your time (which we recommend), you could go hours upon hours without catching a whiff of one. If you want to get your hands on them, however, you’re in the right place.
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Purple Pikmin don’t have Onions like other Pikmin, and they can’t be found wandering the world. Purple Pikmin exclusively live underground and one of the only ways to get them is to convert them with a Candypop Bud. Of course, you need to find a Purple Candypop Bud before you can do any of that.
Purple Pikmin aren’t unique in this regard as everything from Ice to Rock Pikmin requires a bit more work. Purple Pikmin just appear a bit later in the game, making them especially tantalising to grow.
To make Purple Pikmin you need to go to Serene Shores, the third area in Pikmin 4. The Cave you are looking for is the Engulfed Castle which you can find hidden under a bridge. Use the screenshot above to pinpoint the exact location.
Even if you get this far you are going to have to put in a bit of work to get your Purple Pikmin. Engulfed Castle is a
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