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Oatchi Skill Planner

A good boy. A better plan.

Sources checked 3 November 2026

Enter the levels you already own, then the levels you want. This calculator estimates point cost; story eligibility still applies. Free automatic abilities must be unlocked in-game.

0 Pup Drive needed

Buff

Carry strength 3 → 5 → 10.

Default level 1.

Super Buff

Carry strength 20 → 30 → 100.

Buff level 3.

Chomp

Improve bite attacks.

Default level 1.

Big Chomp

Upgrade bite combat further.

Chomp level 3.

Rush

Improve rush attacks.

Default level 1.

Mega Rush

Upgrade rush combat further.

Rush level 3.

Dig

Improve digging efficiency.

Story eligibility applies.

Doggy-Paddle

Swimming and work in water.

First level follows the swimming event; it cannot be purchased early.

Pluck

Pluck sprouts.

Story eligibility applies.

Heal

Recover health.

Story eligibility applies.

Command

Level 2 adds navigation; level 3 gathers Pikmin.

Default level 1.

Jump

Reach ledges with your squad.

Automatic the day after rescuing Russ.

Swallow

An additional treasure-carrying ability.

Rescue Olimar and reach Super Buff level 3.

Infinite Rush

Continue rushing over longer distances.

All other skills fully trained, including Swallow.

Costs and dependencies: Pikipedia Oatchi reference, checked 3 November 2026.

Original decision guide for choosing Oatchi carrying, movement and exploration improvements