Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet/Blue Pikmin

Blue Pikmin are the fourth variety of Pikmin to be discovered in Pikmin: Return to the Distant Planet. Thanks to their mouth-shaped gills and amphibious nature, they can traverse pools of water with ease. They can also rescue drowning Pikmin by throwing them onto nearby dry land.

Traits and Abilities
Blue Pikmin have larger mouths compared to other Pikmin, so much so that it's their defining feature. These mouths allow them to take in water and filter it through gills located on their cheeks, allowing them to survive both on land and in water. This makes Blue Pikmin the only Pikmin that can retrieve items submerged in water, as all other types flail around before drowning in bodies of water.

Blue Pikmin are more vulnerable to frost and the cold, and will begin to wilt in the cold sooner than other types.

Discovery
Blue Pikmin are discovered in the Stagnant Sea, where they are most useful as most of the land in this area is flooded with water.

Uses
Blue Pikmin are the most balanced out of all of the other types, making them not stand out anywhere in particular in doing tasks that other Pikmin can do similarly or even better. However, their water resistance makes them valuable for retrieving objects submerged underwater, as without them certain objects are impossible to obtain. This resistance becomes even more crucial to your squad during rainy days.