Original: Red Pikmin are the basic type , though more powerful than the other two varieties and resistant to fire . Yellow Pikmin can be thrown higher than the other two and can carry explosives called '' bombs rocks '' , while blue Pikmin are the only ones that can survive in water .
Simplified: The Red Pikmin are stronger and can not be burnt , the Yellow Pikmin are lighter and can pick up bombs , and the Blue Pikmin can swim .