White and purple Pikmin will return in Pikmin 3

Nintendo hasn’t talked about them much specifically, but yes, Pikmin 3 will include white and purple Pikmin.

Both types made their debuts in Pikmin 2 and were discovered by Olimar underground. Purple Pikmin are heavier than other Pikmin and can execute stronger attacks. White Pikmin, meanwhile, can damage enemies with poision when eaten. They themselves are immune to poison and are very fast.

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