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[[File:Alph Finds Red Pikmin.png|200px|thumb|Alph first finding a Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin 3''.]]

In {{p3}}, the story begins with [[Charlie]] discovering [[Yellow Pikmin]] and ending up captured by the [[Vehemoth Phosbat]]. After this prologue, [[Alph]] wakes up in a small puddle at the [[Tropical Wilds]]. He walks a short distance before seeing a Red Pikmin, which surprises both of them. After walking a bit more, he finds three wild Red Pikmin trying to free their Onion from a branch. Alph [[throw]]s the Pikmin at it and succeeds in freeing it. He then proceeds to grow his army up to 20 (21 if the one sitting on the pot is obtained), so that he can push the [[cardboard box]] and get back to the [[S.S. Drake]], as well as try to rescue [[Brittany]]. Although Yellow Pikmin are seen first, Red Pikmin are the first type to have their Onion discovered, and thus, formally introduced.

There is no task in the game that can only be completed with Red Pikmin specifically. However, as they are the first type discovered, they are by default required until another type is obtained. In addition, the following tasks are intended to be completed with Red Pikmin, though they can be done with other types:

*Fruits

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[[File:Pikmin 4 pluck.jpg|200px|thumb|Plucking the first Red Pikmin in ''Pikmin 4''.]]

In {{p4}}, Red Pikmin are discovered in the tutorial on day 1, but not straight away. After the [[Pikmin 4 player character|player character]] lands, they first find [[Oatchi]], rescue [[Collin]], make their way through the [[Burrow of Beginnings]] and rescue [[Shepherd]], and make it to the landing site of the [[Rescue Command Post]]. There, the Red Onion is found buried in the ground, and after digging it up with Oatchi and pulling it to the landing site, the Onion springs into action and releases a single Red Pikmin seed, which the player can pluck to start growing a squad.

In [[Olimar's Shipwreck Tale]], a Red Onion stands next to the [[S.S. Dolphin]] at the start of day 1. It is already active and contains 10 Red Pikmin.

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There are many items in ''Pikmin 4'' that require the use of Red Pikmin to collect. This is due to the existence of [[sizzling floor]]s, obstacles that can only be extinguished by Red Pikmin, and [[fire starter]]s, tools that can only be carried by Red Pikmin.

Just like the main game mode, it's necessary to use Red Pikmin in order to discover other means of carrying and combat. It's unavoidable to either collect 2 [[ship part]]s with Red Pikmin to get to the [[Blossoming Arcadia]] and find [[Moss]], or to get the [[Yellow Onion]] with Red Pikmin in order to get [[Yellow Pikmin]]. Other than that, there are no ship parts that require Red Pikmin.

{{game_help|p4|List all treasures that don't require Reds, but they're useful.}}  

Several treasures and other obstacles in ''Pikmin 4'' can be subverted with means other than Red Pikmin, but they are still recommended. [[Sizzling floor]]s, on a few occasions, can only be cooled down by Red Pikmin, and [[fire starter]]s are often helpful but can be substituted in some instances. Here are things that are useful to have Red Pikmin with:

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[[File:Hey! Pikmin first group of Red Pikmin.jpg|thumb|200px|The first group of Red Pikmin whistled in ''Hey! Pikmin''.]]

In {{hp}}, after Captain Olimar crash-lands on the planet, he explores the area he lands in until he stumbles upon a lone Red Pikmin. After he and the [[S.S. Dolphin II]]'s pod stare at it for a bit, it runs away. After moving forward some more, Olimar and his ship find the Pikmin's hiding spot, a bush. After using the [[whistle]] here, the Pikmin that was hiding behind, along with three others, pop out of the bush and join him. These Pikmin are used shortly after to collect some [[Sparklium Seed]]s that are out of reach. Eventually, Olimar finishes exploring this starting area, and leaves the Pikmin he found behind. The adventure proper then starts, with the area [[First Expedition]], where he once again meets the Red Pikmin, again, hiding behind a bush. This time, and from here on out, he takes any Red Pikmin he finds and salvages at the end of the area with him, and leaves them in the [[Pikmin Park]].

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Red Pikmin must be used in order to collect the following treasures and defeat the following enemies, and there are no glitches or exploits that allow other Pikmin types to do so.

*{{icon|Fireflap Bulborb|y}}: Since its body is on fire, only Red Pikmin can be thrown at one to take it out.

Other Pikmin can be used for these tasks, but Red Pikmin are especially recommended due to their fire resistance.

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==Notes==

|box    = 60. Pikmin

|obtain = Random appearance.

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==Trivia==

*A rectangular pot with a red, blue, and Yellow Pikmin planted in it is a piece of furniture in ''Animal Crossing: City Folk''. It can only be obtained by hacking, however.

*Red Pikmin are the only Pikmin type to be used as the default for more than one [[Dandori Battle]] stage, as they are present in both [[Trial Run]] and [[Hot Sandy Duel]].

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