Burr Pikmin

Burr Pikmin are the second-to-last Pikmin type found in Pikmin X: Deep Freeze. They are discovered in the Vengeful Thicket. Though they are small and deal below-average damage to enemies, they are covered in sharp orange thorns which make them deal boosted damage at the very moment of latching onto an enemy; these thorns also cause them to pop bubble-related hazards on contact such as those from the Waddlepus and the Oozing Capsnider. Their spiny bodies also make it difficult for enemies to shake them off; there is a roughly 30% chance that a Burr Pikmin will stay attached. In addition, Burr Pikmin can grab onto surfaces that are otherwise too slick for other Pikmin to get a hold of. For instance, Burr Pikmin are the only Pikmin that can climb across wet vines because they are undeterred by the plant's slippery outer layer.