Syrup

Syrup, also known as Mud, is an element found in the Pikmin game series, and found in many, many Fanon games. Syrup is not a true hazard because it does not kill Pikmin, but it is still a hindrance. All but Black Pikmin will get coated in the sticky slime if they walk in it and will move much more slowly for thirty seconds. Affected Pikmin also cannot be thrown as high. Black syrup is even worse, as it immobilizes Pikmin completely for thirty seconds! They must be whistled out if this happens. Brown and black syrup can be found in muddy pools in certain caves and in swampy above-ground areas.

Some enemies also utilize syrup as a weapon, for instance, the Gulagg fires a stream of black syrup from its snout. Other enemies don't use syrup directly, but instead have it as a body covering, like the Sticky Bulblax. Black Pikmin generally should be used against syrup enemies.