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- "This young, loyal Rescue Pup is one of an elite breed of space dogs that's long served the Shepherd family. This is his first mission."
- — Oatchi's ID badge
The Oatchi is a space dog introduced in Pikmin 4. The dog is owned by Captain Erma Shepherd and is found by the player when they first land on the planet, having been a part of the Rescue Corps the player is intended to aid. According to his ID badge, Oatchi is from the planet Giya.
Oatchi has the carrying capacity of three Pikmin when first found. This, among every other one of his skills, can then be upgraded. After Oatchi grows, he becomes a rideable companion for the player and the Pikmin. He can swim in water, carry objects and enemies, perform a destructive rush attack, jump, and damage enemies, among other skills.
Oatchi can be controlled by the player, acting as a secondary leader that can carry and command Pikmin by himself. This is unlocked after entering the Industrial Maze in Sun-Speckled Terrace, due to Oatchi (conveniently) being separated from the captain.
Skills
Oatchi can learn a variety of skills in Pikmin 4, which can help the player get through obstacles such as fighting enemies or breaking or moving objects.
Buff/Super Buff
This skill involves Oatchi's carrying capacity.
| Skill/Level | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Buff Lv. 1 | 0 | Oatchi's Buff skill enables him to move things. it grants the power of 3 Pikmin enough to transport a castaway! |
| Buff Lv. 2 | 1 | Increasing Oatchi's strength makes him better at physical tasks. With the brawn of 5 Pikmin, he'll be even more effective! |
| Buff Lv. 3 | 1 | With the strength of 10 Pikmin, exploration and transportation efficiency is sure to improve. |
| Super Buff Lv. 1 | 2 | What skill could be better than Buff? How about Super Buff! It gives Oatchi the strength of 20 Pikmin. Attaboy! |
| Super Buff Lv. 2 | 2 | With the strength of 30 Pikmin rippling through his body, Oatchi can transport enormous creatures with ease. |
| Super Buff Lv. 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? |
Chomp/Big Chomp
Chomp is a skill that allows Oatchi to do more damage to enemies and other creatures.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Chomp Lv. 1 | 2 | Your Rescue Pup isn't just cute and cuddly. He's protective, too, and can attack valiantly with chomp. |
| Chomp Lv. 2 | 2 | When it comes to sharpening your Rescue Pup's attack skill, the chomp journey is a long one. But worth it! |
| Chomp Lv. 3 | 2 | This chomp is many times stronger than the original. For example, it can take down a Pellet Posy in a single bite. |
| Big Chomp Lv. 1 | 3 | With Oatchi's Big Chomp skill, his wildest instincts aweken, and he leaps at creatures in the air! |
| Big Chomp Lv. 2 | 3 | Smaller creatures like Dwarf Bulborbs don't stand a chance against the power of this Chomp. |
| Big Chomp Lv. 3 | 3 | This is Oatchi's most impressive Chomp! Even a horde of Pikmin can't match the intensity and ferocity of this strike. |
Rush/Mega Rush
Rush is a skill that Oatchi is capable of from the start of the game.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Rush Lv. 1 | 2 | Rush is what you get when Oatchi releases pent-up energy. The impact can knock objects down and break them. |
| Rush Lv. 2 | 2 | This skill shortens the energy-charging time a little. It's easier for Oatchi to strike critters that are moving around. |
| Rush Lv. 3 | 2 | Oatchi's leg strength increases, giving him a more powerful impact that can defeat more creatures in a single attack. |
| Mega Rush Lv. 1 | 4 | This Mega Rush gives Oatchi the ability to stun creatures! His energy charges up even faster too. |
| Mega Rush Lv. 2 | 4 | This skill maximizes the shock from impact, increasing the damage to creatures. |
| Mega Rush Lv. 3 | 4 | Impact, stun duration, energy-charging speed... This pushes them all to the max. it should be called the ultra Mega Rush! |
Doggy-Paddle
Doggy-Paddle is a skill that Oatchi can learn two days after attempting to swim for the first time. It allows him to ferry the player and their Pikmin (and, technically, himself) around a body of water. Due to the way this skill is acquired, it's advised to send Oatchi into water at the first moment available, especially in speedruns where a day without swimming could be devastating to the run.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Doggy-Paddle Lv. 1 | 0 (achieved 2 days after attempting to swim) | With this skill, Oatchi is able to swim. Pikmin with a weakness to water can even hop aboard and safely go for a ride! |
| Doggy-Paddle Lv. 2 | 2 | Oatchi can swim faster when he masters this skill level. Watch how smoothly he speeds along the surface of the water! |
| Doggy-Paddle Lv. 3 | 2 | When Oatchi dives, he can transport treasure from below the surface and bite underwater creatures too! |
Jump
Jump is a skill earned when Oatchi grows bigger. Oatchi cannot use Jump when he is small.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Jump | 0 (Jump cannot be upgraded) | Oatchi can carry you on his back, helping you to jump over small ledges when you need to. Talk about a good boy! |
Pluck
Pluck is a skill Oatchi learns later on in the game, it is a skill that allows him to help the player pluck Pikmin.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pluck Lv. 1 | 1 | Oatchi will help you when you pluck Pikmin sprouts. |
| Pluck Lv. 2 | 1 | At this skill level, Oatchi can pluck sprouts at a faster speed. |
| Pluck Lv. 3 | 1 | At this level, Oatchi is a speedy sprout-plucking prodigy. Watch out as sprouts get pluck in the wag of a tail! |
Dig
Dig is a skill Oatchi has from the beginning of the game. Later in the game, it is possible to upgrade the Dig skill.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Dig Lv.1 | 1 | With this skill, Oatchi does what any dogs so best-dig! He digs up dirt and any holes you find. Dig away, doggy! |
| Dig Lv. 2 | 1 | Oatchi's digging speeds up! |
| Dig Lv. 3 | 1 | At this level, Oatchi is a digging master! He digs at a speed even Yellow Pikmin can't match. |
Heal
Heal is a skill that allows Oatchi to revitalize his health when he sits around for a moment.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heal Lv. 1 | 3 | This skill increases Oatchi's healing power. When he's injured he'll recover as long as he takes it easy. |
| Heal Lv. 2 | 3 | Oatchi's healing power increases at this level. That means he'll get healthy faster. Talk about a relief! |
| Heal Lv. 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. |
Command
This skill allows Oatchi to learn new skills such as Go Here, new scents, and more.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Command Lv. 1 | 3 | With this, Oatchi learns to distinguish scents so he can search for things like castaways, treasure, and rare Pikmin. |
| Command Lv. 2 | 3 | Use this skill to tell your partner to go to your base or call them to you. it also enables Go Here on the Radar Map. |
| Command Lv. 3 | 3 | If you get lost or you just need more of them, you direct Oatchi to gather Pikmin for you when he learns this skill. |
'The Legendary Skill'
Spoiler warning: Plot or ending details follow.
This skill allows Oatchi to have an infinite-lasting Rush, as in the official name, Infinite Rush. The Rush lasts until stopped by the player or Oatchi hits a wall. The cooldown timer is changed from 5 seconds to 2-3 seconds.
| Skill | Required Pup Drives | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite Rush | 8 | With this legendary skill, Oatchi gains unlimited stamina. That means he's able to keep using Rush forever! |
Spoilers end here.
Gallery
Trivia
- If Oatchi is near an enemy, he will stare disapprovingly at it. Moss uses this as her default expression.
- It is unknown if Oatchi is of a similar species to Captain Olimar's dog, Bulbie.
- In the Japanese and Spanish version of Pikmin 4, Oatchi’s name is Ochin.