Oatchi's skills
This section serves as an introduction to the skills Oatchi can learn.
Oatchi's Pup Drive increases anytime you rescue a castaway. Use Oatchi's Pup Drive points to train with the captain, who will teach Oatchi a variety of new skills.
Oatchi learns new skills through training. Talk to Shepherd at the base camp to train, and spend Oatchi's Pup Drive to keep growing.
The Pup Drive that training takes builds up as you rescue castaways. The more Oatchi grows, the smoother your dandori gets while exploring, so spending Pup Drive as it comes pays off better than saving it. Some skills are known from the start, and some are learned as the game goes on.
Pluck
A skill that has Oatchi pluck Pikmin alongside you.
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Oatchi will help you when you pluck Pikmin sprouts! |
| 2 | 1 | At this skill level, Oatchi can pluck sprouts at a faster speed. |
| 3 | 1 | At this level, Oatchi is a speedy sprout- plucking prodigy. Watch as sprouts get plucked in the wag of a tail! |
Training
Aha! I've been watching you two progress...and you've inspired me to create a new training course!
You see, when you're plucking Pikmin sprouts, I believe Oatchi can help if he learns Pluck!
I've also added some training to beef up his Dig skill so he can dig faster than ever.
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Moss has quite the knack for plucking Pikmin sprouts. Not to mention, she gets the job done quick.
Command
A skill for asking Oatchi to do all sorts of things. As it grows, there is more to ask.
Oatchi can be asked to do all sorts of things, like following a castaway's scent or gathering lost Pikmin.
When the training appears
- From the start
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | With this, Oatchi learns to distinguish scents so he can search for things like castaways, treasure, and rare Pikmin. |
| 2 | 3 | Use this skill to tell your partner to go to your base or to call them to you. It also enables Go Here on the Radar Map. |
| 3 | 3 | If you get lost or you just need more of them, you can direct Oatchi to gather Pikmin for you when he learns this skill. |
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We can direct each other to gather stray Pikmin.
Jump
A skill for climbing up small ledges. One of the skills Oatchi knows from the start: plain, but handy.
When the training appears
- Rescue 3 castaways
- End the day
- Head out to an area
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | Oatchi can carry you on his back, helping you to jump over small ledges when you need to. Talk about a good boy! |
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Moss easily jumps over short ledges, even while you're riding on her back.
Rush
Build up power, aim with the arrow, and...
...Rush goes off, attacking creatures and breaking through obstacles!
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known from the start | Rush is what you get when Oatchi releases pent-up energy. The impact can knock objects down and break them. |
| 2 | 3 | This skill shortens the energy-charging time a little. It's easier for Oatchi to strike critters that are moving around. |
| 3 | 3 | Oatchi's leg strength increases, giving him a more powerful impact that can defeat more creatures in a single attack. |
Chomp
A skill for attacking creatures by biting them. As it grows, it hits harder and harder.
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known from the start | Your Rescue Pup isn't just cute and cuddly. He's protective, too, and can attack valiantly with Chomp. |
| 2 | 2 | When it comes to sharpening your Rescue Pup's attack skill, the Chomp journey is a long one. But worth it! |
| 3 | 2 | This Chomp is many times stronger than the original. For example, it can take down a Pellet Posy in a single bite. |
Buff
A skill that makes Oatchi stronger when carrying things in the mouth. Stronger than a Pikmin.
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known from the start | Oatchi's Buff skill enables him to move things. It grants the power of 3 Pikmin— enough to transport a castaway! |
| 2 | 1 | Increasing Oatchi's strength makes him better at physical tasks. With the brawn of 5 Pikmin, he'll be even more effective! |
| 3 | 1 | With the strength of 10 Pikmin, exploration and transportation efficiency is sure to improve. |
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Moss has the strength of 5 Pikmin. I think she'll be quite useful for moving and transporting things.
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Her strength is considerable. I've noticed she can easily complete physical tasks that usually require 10 Pikmin.
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Moss has developed more skills! She now has the strength of 10 Pikmin!
Dig
A skill for digging up things that are buried. The more it grows, the faster Oatchi digs.
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Known from the start | With this skill, Oatchi does what dogs do best—dig! He digs up dirt and any holes you find. Dig away, doggy! |
| 2 | 1 | Oatchi's digging speeds up! |
| 3 | 1 | At this level, Oatchi is a digging master! He digs at a speed even Yellow Pikmin can't match. |
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She can dig up the ground and excavate holes faster than the average dog.
Doggy-Paddle
A skill for swimming on the water. As it grows, it gets faster!
Pikmin that can't handle water, and you too, can ride across on Oatchi's back, which is very handy.
When the training appears
- Learn Jump
- End the day
- Visit Blossoming Arcadia or Visit Serene Shores or Oatchi falls into water
- Head out to an area
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | With this skill, Oatchi is able to swim. Pikmin with a weakness to water can even hop aboard and safely go for a ride. |
| 2 | 2 | Oatchi can swim faster when he masters this skill level. Watch how smoothly he speeds along the surface of the water! |
| 3 | 2 | When Oatchi dives, he can transport treasure from below the surface and bite underwater creatures too! |
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Moss is very proficient at swimming. If any Pikmin are riding on her back, she can carry them across the water too.
Big Chomp
When the training appears
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | With Oatchi's Big Chomp skill, his wildest instincts awaken, and he leaps at creatures in the air! |
| 2 | 3 | Smaller creatures like Dwarf Bulborbs don't stand a chance against the power of this Chomp. |
| 3 | 3 | This is Oatchi's most impressive Chomp! Even a horde of Pikmin can't match the intensity and ferocity of this strike. |
Training
Who mastered Chomp? Was it you? Yes, it was, Oatchi! It was you! Good boy!
Now you should be ready to learn an even more powerful skill...Big Chomp!
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Big Chomp is a way of harnessing her primal instincts. If she were to bite me even once... Let's just say it would hurt.
Mega Rush
When the training appears
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | This Mega Rush gives Oatchi the ability to stun creatures! His energy charges up even faster too. |
| 2 | 4 | This skill maximizes the shock from impact, increasing the damage to creatures. |
| 3 | 4 | Impact, stun duration, energy-charging speed... This pushes them all to the max. It should be called the ultra Mega Rush! |
Training
Amazing, Oatchi! Incredible, even! I'd say you've mastered Rush!
Does that mean you're ready for the more advanced Mega Rush? I warn you...this one's not easy!
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
Mega Rush is used to stun creatures. The impact can also break things or make them fall down.
Super Buff
When the training appears
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | What skill could be better than Buff? How about Super Buff! It gives Oatchi the strength of 20 Pikmin. Attaboy! |
| 2 | 2 | With the strength of 30 Pikmin rippling through his body, Oatchi can transport enormous creatures with ease. |
| 3 | 2 | With the strength of 100 Pikmin, Oatchi is top dog when it comes to transporting things. Is there anything he can't carry? |
Training
Well, well, well, you mastered Buff. I knew you could do it, Oatchi!
That means I'm giving you permission to learn an even more powerful skill... Super Buff!
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Now she has the strength of 20 Pikmin! "Super Buff" is accurate indeed!
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Moss has developed more skills! She now has the strength of 20 Pikmin!
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It's amazing. Her strength is now equal to 100 Pikmin! I'm beyond grateful to have Moss at my side.
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Moss has developed more skills! She now has the strength of 100 Pikmin!
Heal
A skill that lets damage taken while exploring heal on its own. As it grows, healing gets faster!
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | This skill increases Oatchi's healing power. When he's injured, he'll recover as long as he takes it easy. Heals 1 HP every 8 s once Oatchi has gone 10 s without damage. |
| 2 | 3 | Oatchi's healing power increases at this level. That means he'll get healthy faster. Talk about a relief! Heals 1.25 HP every 5 s once Oatchi has gone 10 s without damage. |
| 3 | 3 | Mastery of this level means Oatchi has nothing to fear! Even if he gets injured, he'll be full of pep again in no time. Heals 1.5 HP every 3 s once Oatchi has gone 10 s without damage. |
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
Moss's self-healing abilities are quite powerful. If she gets hurt, she'll be healthy again in no time.
Swallow
A skill for carrying things smoothly in the mouth. Even something big goes down in one gulp!
Carrying power equal to 100 Pikmin!
When the training appears
- See the ending or Learn Super Buff (Level 3) or Talk to Olimar
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | With this skill, Oatchi can swallow and transport things just like Moss. But where does the stuff he swallows go?! |
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
Moss can swallow and transport things. It's almost miraculous. Where does she store these objects in her body?
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Moss has developed more skills! She can now swallow and transport objects for you.
Infinite Rush
When the training appears
| Level | Pup Drive | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | With this legendary skill, Oatchi gains unlimited stamina. That means he's able to keep using Rush forever! |
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale
Moss has gained unlimited stamina! Having the ability to Rush indefinitely is a game changer.