Red Pikmin are a type of Pikmin in the Pikmin series. They are the only Pikmin that can withstand fire in the series (besides Bulbmin that appears in Pikmin 2.); they are also known to be slightly more powerful than Yellow, Blue, and White Pikmin. Each pikmin color has a special trait; in the case of Red Pikmin, their trait is a long nose. The red pikmin's special ability is fire. Red Pikmin are the first type of Pikmin Captain Olimar finds when he arrives in both Pikmin and Pikmin 2.