Pikmin X: Deep Freeze/Upgrades

There are seventeen upgrades that can be obtained in Pikmin X: Deep Freeze. Only the four Data Chips are required to complete the game; the rest of the upgrades are optional and can be found either as rewards for defeating certain powerful enemies, or just laying around in hard-to-reach spots.

Data Chips
These upgrades contain important geographical data and are held by some of the game's bosses. They allow the player to explore other areas. The only exceptions are the Unfamiliar Valley which is the first area, and the Vengeful Thicket which is discovered by accident after completing a certain objective in the Karst of Gales.

Data Chip A
Grants access to the Roiling Springs. Red in color and found in the Unfamiliar Valley.

Data Chip B
Grants access to the Woods of Occlusion. Blue in color and found in the Unfamiliar Valley.

Data Chip C
Grants access to the Karst of Gales. Yellow in color and found in the Woods of Occlusion.

Data Chip D
Grants access to the Defiled Grounds. Green in color and found in the Roiling Springs.

Hazard Resistance
The upgrades give leaders immunity to certain hazards. These can be toggled.

Scorch Guard
Makes leaders immune to fire, but they will take extra damage from ice.

Anti-Electrifier
Makes leaders immune to electricity.

Rush Boots
Makes leaders run faster, as well as protecting them from wind-related attacks.

Anti-Corrosion Armor
Makes leaders immune to water attacks.

Insulated Suit
Makes leaders immune to ice, but they will take extra damage from fire.

Metal Suit Z
Increases damage resistance of leaders.

Other
Assorted whatsits. These can be toggled.

Mega Tweeter
Increases whistle radius, and also alerts Pikmin faster. Possessed Pikmin such as Mushroom Pikmin have a higher chance of returning to normal.

Rocket Fist
Increases punching strength.

Paralyzing Punch
Decreases punching strength, but may stun enemies momentarily.

Pluckaphone
Allows leaders to pluck buried Pikmin just by whistling.

Napsack
Lets leaders fall asleep. Sleeping leaders will slowly regain their health but are left defenseless until awoken by the player.

Rugged Gloves
Allows leaders to pick up Bomb-Rocks and throw them. This does not grant immunity to explosions, however.

Dodge Whistle
Allows leaders to roll to the side, guiding the Pikmin alongside them.