Pikmin Costume
Grow your own adventure with a colorful, leaf-topped Pikmin look.
Pikmin are the adorable, plant-like creatures from Nintendo's beloved strategy game franchise. Fans choose this costume for its bright, cheerful aesthetic and the fun of dressing up as different colored variants like Red, Blue, or Yellow. The look centers on a vibrant, solid-colored bodysuit paired with a signature headpiece featuring a single green leaf or flower bud.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- ~30 min
- Budget
- $25–60
Try it on
See yourself as Pikmin
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What you need for a Pikmin costume
Short on time? Buy it ready-made
Spirit Halloween sells the complete Pikmin costume — one box instead of 4 pieces.
Solid-colored jumpsuit or bodysuit
A full-body spandex stretch suit or fleece onesie in bright red, blue, yellow, or green.
DIY: Wear a matching solid-colored long-sleeve shirt and leggings.
Pikmin headpiece or hood
A matching colored hood or beanie featuring a tall, wire-supported green stem topped with a single green leaf, white flower, or pink bud.
DIY: Attach a green felt leaf to a thick green pipe cleaner or floral wire, then secure it to a matching colored beanie.
Pikmin nose or facial details
A pointed red nose for Red Pikmin, large blue gills/mouth for Blue, or pointed ears for Yellow.
DIY: Cut the specific facial features out of colored felt and attach them to the hood or use face paint.
Matching gloves
Simple lightweight gloves matching the color of your chosen Pikmin.
Rather not assemble it? See ready-made Pikmin costumes at Spirit Halloween ↗
How to put it together
- 1
Choose your Pikmin color (Red, Blue, Yellow, Purple, White, Ice, or Winged) to establish your color palette.
- 2
Put on the base solid-colored jumpsuit or matching shirt and pants combination.
- 3
Put on the matching gloves to keep the seamless, solid-color look of the character.
- 4
Secure the headpiece on your head, ensuring the wire-supported stem stands upright and points slightly forward.
- 5
If portraying a Red Pikmin, attach the pointed nose accessory, or add the yellow pointed ears if going as a Yellow Pikmin.
Makeup & hair
Tuck all hair completely inside the hood or beanie. For an extra touch, use matching colored face paint on any exposed skin around the eyes and mouth.
Pikmin for couples, groups, kids & more
- couples
- One person dresses as Captain Olimar in a space suit, and the other dresses as a colorful Pikmin.
- group
- A squad of friends each dressing as a different colored Pikmin (Red, Blue, Yellow, and Rock).
- kids
- A cozy, fleece-based Pikmin onesie with an attached soft-sculpted hood.
- Plus size
- A loose-fitting, solid-colored fleece pajama onesie offers a comfortable and accurate silhouette.
- pet
- A small red or yellow pet sweater with a lightweight felt leaf attached to the collar.
Tips
- Use lightweight floral wire inside the fabric stem to keep the leaf standing upright without weighing down the hat.
- If wearing a full-face morphsuit, ensure you have good visibility and ventilation before heading out to an event.
- Carry a small plush coin or fruit prop to mimic the items Pikmin carry in the game.
Pikmin costume FAQ
- What are the different Pikmin colors I can dress up as?
- The classic choices are Red (pointed nose), Blue (mouth/gills), and Yellow (large ears). You can also choose Purple, White, Rock, Pink (Winged), or Ice.
- How do I make the Pikmin leaf stand up?
- Insert a thick chenille stem, floral wire, or a plastic zip tie inside a green felt sleeve to give the stem structure and keep the leaf upright.
- Is there an official Pikmin costume?
- Yes, there are officially licensed Pikmin jumpsuits and plush character headpieces available for both kids and adults.
Did you know? Pikmin creator Shigeru Miyamoto was inspired to create the game while watching a pack of ants carrying leaves through his garden.