This article relates to the official games. See Pikipedia's "panic" article for more official information.

Panic
Hazard

Panic refers to any non-lethal hazard that causes Pikmin to disperse from the squad and scatter in random directions. Panicking Pikmin are not in any direct danger but risk running into a more dangerous hazard or an enemy. A panicking Pikmin can be returned to normal by whistling it. In Pikmin 2, Pikmin in a panic will recover differently from panic depending on the exact source, either after a certain time or upon being whistled, and Purple Pikmin are immune to it no matter what. In Pikmin 3, panic visually affects Pikmin, and though they spread out in random directions, they will eventually stop panicking on their own. Purple Pikmin are not immune to ink or phosbat powder, two sources of panic in Pikmin 3.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin 2... Again?

Panic
Lethal?	No
Types	Non-lethal, panic 'n run
Resisted by	Purple Pikmin
Effects	Causes panic

Panic is a returning hazard in Pikmin 2... Again?. It is caused mostly by loud noises and Mitites but has other sources. It causes Pikmin affected to scatter and run about uncontrollably much like when they are affected by a hazard such as fire, during which they can scramble into other dangers. However, rather than die after a certain amount of time, affected Pikmin will calm down on their own and become idle. Using the whistle will calm them down prematurely and cause them to return to the leader. Panic can also be caused by ink, the Vehemoth Phosbat's dust, and the Blooming Sliturnip's pink gas. Ink has a unique visual effect on affected Pikmin, with ink covering their face except for their eyes, while the Vehemoth Phosbat's dust and Blooming Sliturnip's gas simply engulf their stem. Due to being non-elemental, panic isn't resisted by Glow Pikmin. However, Purple Pikmin are resistant to it because they are fearless.

In Pikmin Sunshine

Another Adventure This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin Sunshine, a fanon game created by MaxMaker.

In Pikmin Sunshine, alternate panic is when Pikmin scatter when subject to other hazards. Alternate panic types include dust panic, particle panic, and substance panic.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers

Shipwrecked Stargazers This article or section presents information pertaining to Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, a fanon game created by CarrotStilts1.

In Pikmin: Shipwrecked Stargazers, panic makes pikmin scatter in disorder, as is typical for the hazard. No Pikmin are immune to being sent into panic.

New sources of panic include:

•  Alphorn Mastohog – a boss blowhog whose roars can startle Pikmin.
•  Aureate Blinnow – a member of the elips family that uses panic-inducing ink to aid in propulsion, letting it escape from dangers quickly whilst sending Pikmin into panic.
•  Bristly Tackgrowth – a plant in the spurtcluster family that is covered in urticating hairs. Pikmin that touch them are sent into an irritation-induced frenzy.
•  Marine Slapvipe – a member of the pyscute family that expells panic-inducing ink from its blowhole.

In Pikmin: Wide World

"It's a jungle out there!" This article or section presents information about Pikmin: Wide World, a fanon game created by Cheepy-Cheepy.

Panic is a hazard appearing in Pikmin: Wide World. It causes Pikmin to scatter, running around in random directions but usually away from the source. Affected Pikmin stop when soothed by a whistle, calling them over, but eventually calm on their own, leaving them idle. While harmless itself, panic can cause Pikmin to run blindly into other dangers. Except in special cases, Purple Pikmin and leaders are resistant. Leaders can indirectly cause Pikmin to panic if they are the sole leader of a squad and are downed.

Notes

• Data file #1 (all difficulties): Panic causes Pikmin to scramble away in random directions.
• Data file #2 (all difficulties): Even leaders can lose their cool and feel panic from time to time.

Official hazards
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