Rock and Purple Pikmin are just one of the many types of Pikmin you can find and add to your party in Pikmin 4. Luckily both of these species can be found in the same location but it can take a while to get there so don’t worry if you don’t encounter them within your first few hours of exploring.
It’s time to explore an uncharted planet in Pikmin 4 to find stranded travelers, but don’t worry, you won’t be alone in your rescue mission. You’ll have Pikmin by your side! With many species and their unique abilities at your side, you can overcome whatever stands in your way.
Here we will show you how to get Rock and Purple Pikmin in Pikmin 4.
Spoiler warning: This guide may contain spoilers for Pikmin 4.
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How to get Rock Pikmin in Pikmin 4
Rock Pikmin look like little clumps of charcoal and they are tough little Pikmin. They can easily break down crystal walls so you can explore new areas, find new things, and generally explore more with your little helpers!
To get Rock Pikmin in Pikmin 4 you will have to wait until the end of the story to unlock an area called Heroes Hideaway. You’ll need a few hours to reach this point (we had around 20+ hours when we unlocked it), so don’t worry too much if you haven’t found this area within your first few hours of playtime.
You can find Rock Pikmin in Plunder Palace in Heroes Hideaway. There are probably more places after unlocking Heroes Hideaway where you can find these Pikmin, but Plunder Palace was our first encounter with them.
How to Get Purple Pikmin in Pikmin 4
Purple Pikmin are, as their name suggests, purple and although they are slower than other Pikmin species, they are strong. You can put their strength to good use by asking them to help you lift heavier objects that other Pikmin just can’t and clear obstacles that previously blocked your path. Plus, they quite pack the punch!
To get Puple Pikmin in Pikmin 4, you need to wait until you reach the final stages of the story to unlock an area called Heroes Hideaway.
Just like finding Rock Pikmin, you can find Purple Pikmin in Plunder Palace in Heroes Hideaway. You can probably find more purple Pikmin in any of the areas after unlocking Heroes Hideaway, but this was our first encounter with them.
That’s it for finding Rock and Purple Pikmin! We hope you enjoy the rest of your adventure with these helpful plant-like creatures.
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