Need an explanation for all Oatchi upgrades in Pikmin 4? Oatchi the space dog is found at the start of the game and quickly bonds with you. As your new best friend, the Rescue Pup can help you and your Pikmin out when exploring the world. Either by letting you hop on its back, attack enemies, or carry items. Just like gear, these skills can be upgraded, making Oatchi’s role in Pikmin 4 much more valuable.
Pikmin 4: All Oatchi Upgrades Explanation
All of the skills of Oatchi, the Pikmin 4 Rescue Pup, can be upgraded to increase their capabilities. At the start of the game, it already knows three basic skills: Buff, Chomp, and Rush. The three abilities, alongside most of them, can be upgraded by speaking with Erma Shepherd at Rescue Command Post. However, some of them have to be unlocked by exploring the story mode. You will have to spend Pup Drive in order to be able to train Oatchi. For more details on how to upgrade them all, refer to our How to Upgrade Oatchi Skills Pikmin 4 guide.
| Skill | Description | How to Learn/Upgrade |
| Buff | Oatchi can help out by dragging items and pushing boxes. | Unlocked by default. |
| Super Buff | Upgraded version of Oatchi Buff skill in Pikmin 4. It can drag and push heavier items. | Unlocked by Training Buff to Level 3. |
| Chomp | Oatchi will bite an enemy, dealing damage. | Unlocked by default. |
| Big Chomp | Upgraded version of Chomp Buff skill in Pikmin 4. Increases damage and Oatchi can perform a jump attack. | Unlocked by Training Chomp to Level 3. |
| Rush | Oatchi will do a charging ram attack at a target. Can be used to damage enemies, destroy dirt walls, and knock down items. | Unlocked by default. |
| Mega Rush | Upgraded version of Oatchi Rush skill in Pikmin 4. Increases the stun duration and decreases the charge time. | Unlocked by Training Rush to Level 3. |
| Swallow | Oatchi swallows items and defeated enemies to carry them. | Unlocked by progressing through Story Mode and purchasing it at Training. |
| Doggy-Paddle | Oatchi can now swim in deep waters. | Unlocked by making Oatchi nearly drown, two days later it will learn the skill. |
| Jump | Oatchi can now jump by pressing X when you’re riding it. | Unlocked by progressing through Story Mode. |
| Pluck | Oatchi can pluck a Pikmin from the ground. | Unlocked by progressing through Story Mode and purchasing it at Training. |
| Dig | Oatchi can help out with digging items or excavating Pikmin. | Unlocked by default. |
| Heal | Oatchi heals faster when damaged. | Unlocked from Training. |
| Command | Oatchi can track various points of interest. Unlocks Go Here Command on Radar Map at Level 2. | Unlocked by default. |
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Pikmin 4 is now available on Nintendo Switch.
