Pikmin 3 Walkthrough
Learn how to handle hordes of colorful creatures with Game Front’s Pikmin 3 strategy guide, where we’ll explain how to safely lead the pikmin through each devious level.
Using the new gamepad, players can control three leaders at once to coordinate with two all-new pikmin types; the pink flying-type and the gray rock-type. Solve every puzzle and overcome every obstacle with the types and strategies in our guide below.
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Exploration Day 1
Charlie’s Crash Site
After clicking through the dialogue in the opening cut scene, move up the path behind you to discover the surrounding group of tiny creatures and follow it around the corner to reach the circular platform at the end.
Following the next action sequence, whistle into the crowd of tiny creatures to bring them in closer and press the indicated button to toss them back onto the platform in front of you.
Shake the controller to disperse the crowd of small creatures and watch as they devour the surrounding mushrooms, then call them to your side again and move back down the previous path to whistle for the other pikmin on the ridges above by placing the cursor over them first.
Collect the last of the pikmin from the leaf above on the right so that you now have an even twenty following behind, then move back up the path again to approach the cluster of mushrooms blocking the corner and toss about ten of the small creatures onto them for removal.
Once the pikmin have eaten through the wall of mushrooms, proceed forward through the gap above to continue following the snowy path and stop in front of the enormous mushrooms ahead.
Toss your entire squad of pikmin onto the pair of enormous mushrooms until they are both completely devoured and continue moving up the snowy path to enter a new area above.
Proceed across the bridge with 30 pikmin now in tow to enter the cave on the other side and encounter a new breed of creature, then toss about ten members of your squad amongst these animals to turn them into glow-in-the-dark plants and activate a cut scene to complete Charlie’s first exploration day.
Alph’s Crash Site
Make your way up onto the beach to encounter the red pikmin and chase after him to activate a cut scene in the next clearing above, then whistle at the group of small creatures to call them over and toss all of them at the spaceship caught in the overhead branch to free it.
Following the next cut scene, turn around with your new squad of 3 pikmin to approach the broken bridge behind you and locate the KopPad.
Move towards the pile of rubble below to toss all 3 pikmin at it and watch as the tiny creatures use the pieces to rebuild the bridge, then cross to the other side to collect the KopPad and find the location of the SS Drake.
Toss one pikmin at the each of the three red flowers above and follow them back across the bridge to watch them deposit the buds into the spaceship’s tractor beam, then pluck the sprouts it produces to acquire more of the tiny creatures so that there are now 10 in your squad.
Cross back over the bridge again to follow the dirt trail around the corner and toss a few pikmin at the grub creature you encounter below to have it turned into a member of the squad, then continue moving along the path to convert more of these insects and another red flower.
Climb the hill at the end of the trail to toss at least 5 pikmin at it and bring your squad number up to 20, then approach the large box blocking the next pathway above and unleash all of the creatures to push this obstacle forward.
Once you’ve collected the data file, look at the Gamepad to learn more information about the pikmin and move through the cave entrance above on the left.
Use the pikmin to devour the surrounding mushroom clusters and to destroy the sandcastle wall blocking the path ahead, then exit the cave to activate a cut scene and answer the incoming call to complete Alph’s first exploration day.
Exploration Day 2
Garden of Hope
Enter the Onion’s tractor beam to call back 21 pikmin and move left along the edge of the lake ahead to attack the bulborb, then use three members of your squad to carry the body away and collect the flower in the corner ahead.
Approach the pile of nearby rubble to start rebuilding the nearby bridge and pluck the sprouts that have cropped up around the Onion so you can use them to destroy the dirt wall above, then call in the rest of the pikmin to fill your squad number to 28 and pass through the gap to collect the flower on the other side.
Use your entire squad to carry away the pieces of rubble above on the left and collect the data file hidden beneath them, then cross the bridge the pikmin repair next to encounter the enormous bulborb on the other side.
Run in a consistent circle around the bulborb to toss all 30 of your pikmin onto him and discover a new data file hiding in a shrub along the outer edge of the clearing, then move around behind the giant creature to resupply the squad numbers and continue throwing them from a safe distance until the enemy is defeated.
Toss 10 Pikmin to carry away the large bulborb’s body and use the creatures that remain to destroy the dirt wall nearby, then cross back over the bridge to pluck the new sprouts that have appeared and raise your squad number to 35.
Cross back over the previous bridge to climb the hill on the other side and discover Brittany’s location to activate a cut scene, then continue following the trail around towards the right to spot a giant strawberry on the ridge above and toss at least 3 pikmin up beside it to carry the fruit away.
Ascend the trail to the right of the transparent wall ahead and pass through the cave opening at the top to reach a new area, then proceed into the clearing in front of you to encounter the Medusal Slurker.
Stay at a safe distance from the Slurker to toss all available pikmin into it, while avoiding the sac it occasionally drops to the ground, then continue attacking in this manner until the creature explodes and a group of rock pikmin fall out of it.
Call the rock pikmin over to start tossing them at the large crystal in front of you and unleash the Onion inside, then use your new squad to carry away the gooey bubble that appears on the ground and pluck the next crop of sprouts that erupt.
Collect the data file beneath the Onion and turn around to destroy the crystals with the rock pikmin, then acquire another data file and use the red creatures to carry away the numbered rocks you uncover.
Move back through the previous cave entrance to approach the glass wall below on the right and toss a repeated stream of rock pikmin at it to break through the barrier, then collect the two data files on the other side and destroy the second glass wall nearby to rescue Brittany.
Following the next cut scene, select Brittany from your squad to toss her onto the stone platform in front of you and throw 5 red pikmin up beside her.
Press the next indicated button to take control of Brittany and toss the 5 red pikmin beside the large lemon on the ledge above to have them carry it away, then take control of Alph again to follow the path on the left around and destroy the creatures ahead with your rock pikmin.
Have the red pikmin carry the insect bodies away and approach the broken pot ahead on the right to perform the same task with the pieces inside of it, then collect the next data file and climb into the next tree stump above on the left to destroy the large crystal with rock pikmin.
Use the next pile of rubble to finish building the bridge nearby and turn around from the tree stump to collect the strawberry on the ridge above, then head back the way you came to return to the Red Onion and pick up any stray pikmin or flowers that were left behind.
Approach the Red Onion to pluck any new pikmin that have appeared and stand inside the tractor beam to return them all into it, then quickly make your way back to the Rock Onion and repeat the same action to complete this mission.
Exploration Day 3
Garden of Hope
Approach the nearby onion to call back all available pikmin and pass through the destroyed dirt wall above to collect the two flowers along the way, then turn around to move towards the crystal wall at the opposite end of the clearing and smash it apart with rock pikmin.
Collect the data file on the other side and move left to eliminate the two large frog creatures from a safe distance, then pick up a second data file and eliminate any enemies you see hiding beneath leaves on the ground.
Return to the previous trail to destroy the next dirt wall ahead and follow the path uphill on the other side to reach a new area, then toss Brittany and enough red pikmin on the left side of the scale to weigh it down.
Toss enough rock pikmin on the right side of the scale to raise the left side and take control of Britanny to step onto the center platform, then throw 5 pikmin beside the lime on the ridge above to have it carried away and drop back to the ground below.
Take control of Alph again to return to the previous area and approach the Onion again to refill your squadron number to full capacity, then follow the path above on the left to collect the data file on the other side and eliminate the first two Fiery Blowhogs you see ahead with red pikmin from a safe distance.
Have the two bodies and the nearby flower carried away to activate a cut scene, then approach the yellow arrow ahead on the left to toss Brittany onto the opposite side of the lake and throw about 30 pikmin across after her.
Take control of Brittany to head right and smash through the crystal ahead with the help of the rock pikmin, then unleash all the tiny creatures to collect the pile of fragments you uncover and wait for them to finish building the first section of the bridge.
Head in the opposite direction to locate a second pile of fragments and use them to finish construction of the nearby bridge, then approach the dirt wall above to locate the signal and destroy the obstruction.
Regain control of Alph to collect the data file behind him and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the third day.
Exploration Day 4/u>
Garden of Hope
Retrieve all the pikmin from the onion and cross the blue bridge you built on Day 3 to pass through the gap in the dirt wall above, then follow the trail uphill to reach a new area and collect the data file at the top to read from the diary.
Proceed forward into the cave ahead to activate a cut scene, then move in a wide circle to face the backside of the large creature and toss as many rock pikmin as you can onto its tail.
Continue moving in a wide circle around the monster to avoid its charging attacks and toss another volley of rock pikmin onto its tail as soon as the creature stands still again, then repeat this evasive and offensive strategy until the boss’ tail turns blue.
Wait for the creature to miss a charging attack and come to a stop, then fire red pikmin at the surrounding mushroom clusters to collect more data files and keep an eye on the monster’s location to track its line of approach.
Move in a repeated wide circle each time the monster crawls back onto the ground and wait for it to stand still again, then continue destroying the white armor on the creature’s back by working your way up from the tail and hurling as many rock pikmin as possible.
You can also attack the boss when he clings to the side of the wall momentarily, but make sure you do it from close-range to hit him as many times as possible without missing.
After dispensing all available rock pikmin during each attack, sprint away immediately to get your entire squad in motion before the boss is able to scoop them up and eat them.
Once you have uncovered a sizable chunk of the monster’s blue shell beneath the white armor, toss red pikmin onto these areas to cause further damage to the creature and do it quickly from close-range to save the members of your squad that have been captured.
Stay on the move at all time and look for the rubble falling from the ceiling to locate the creature’s position each time he disappears, then continue dodging his charging attacks and unleash as many red pikmin as possible onto the monster’s exposed areas until he is defeated to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, use about 10 red pikmin to pick up the cell phone, use around 20 to collect the boss’ body and unleash another 15 to carry away the pink mystery fruit.
Exit the cave to return to the Onion and receive a transmission from the Drake, then wait for the boss’ body to enter the tractor beam and reach the maximum squadron capacity of 100 pikmin.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the fourth day.
Exploration Day 5
Distant Tundra
Approach the data file above to discover the yellow pikmin and pluck the ones nearby, then toss them beside the two in front of you to complete the electrified link and activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, use the yellow pikmin to collect the surrounding flowers and pick up whatever you data files you find as well.
Descend the dirt incline to collect the yellow flower bud on the ridge above to the left and proceed forward around the trail to continue increasing your squad numbers, then step onto the hot spring at the end of the path to launch into the air and land back beside the previous Onion.
Once there are 20 pikmin in your squad, use them to push the nearby iron ball down the icy slope and pass through the hole it creates in the wall below to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, move down the path on your right to encounter a Swooping Snitchbug and knock it out of the sky with a few pikmin so you can dump the rest on the insect once it hits the ground.
Approach the electric gate above and use pikmin to fight off any fish that approach from the water beside you, then unleash the entire squad into the barricade to destroy it and proceed forward to collect a 5 pellet.
Return to the Onion to regroup your squad to maximum capacity and exit the cave again to follow the trail below on the left, then approach the Joustmite as it emerges from the ground to target its grey underbelly and unleashes a flurry of pikmin onto this area to destroy the creature.
Move around to the other side of the clay pot to eliminate another joustmite and return to the Onion to regroup, then make your way back to the previous area to climb inside the pot and collect the fragments to start building a new bridge.
Take control of Alph to call out the pikmin from the nearby Onion and collect the surrounding flower pellets, then approach the small pile of rubble blocking a tunnel in the dirt wall to remove the obstruction and pick up the cherry on the snow mound above.
Pass through the tunnel to eliminate the joustmite on the other side and use rock pikmin to smash apart the crystal wall nearby, then return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the fifth day.
Exploration Day 6
Distant Tundra
Call in 35 rock pikmin and 35 red pikmin, then make your way downhill to stand on the arrow written in the snow and toss about 30 of your rock pikmin to the other side of the river.
Take control of Brittany to call in 30 yellow pikmin and exit the cave to add the rock pikmin to your squad, then toss 20 yellow ones back over to Alph and regain control of him to destroy the electric gate behind the Onion.
Regain control of Brittany to pass through the electric gate behind her and destroy the crystal on the other side to uncover a hot spring, then step onto it to launch yourself onto the next ridge above and defeat the pair of nearby Arctic Larva with rock pikmin.
Follow the trail uphill to encounter the Whiptongue Bulborb at the top and eliminate it quickly, then have your pikmin carry away the orange hanging from the tree above and the nearby pile of fragments to continue building the bridge.
Take control of Alph again to pass through the electric gate and make a right to collect the next data file, then have your pikmin carry away the next pile of fragments ahead and regain control of Brittany to approach the arrow written in the snow at the bottom of the hill.
Toss a group of pikmin onto the ridge above to uncover and collect the cherry buried in the snow, then regain control of Alph to proceed in the opposite direction and eliminate the Fiery Blowhog from a safe distance.
Destroy the large crystal in front of you to collect the next data file and drop into the area below to destroy the crystal wall on your right, then pass through it to encounter the Slooch creatures and eliminate them with red pikmin.
Collect the berry and have your pikmin carry away the next pile of fragments to finish construction of the bridge, then regain control of Brittany to cross to the other side of the river and take control of Alph again to uncover another hot spring by destroying the crystal nearby.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the sixth day.
Exploration Day 7
Distant Tundra
Call in 30 of each type of pikmin to cross back over the bridge and make a left on the other side to pass through the broken electric gate, then approach the arrow on the next ridge to toss Brittany and 20 pikmin onto the one above it.
Take control of Brittany and use the pikmin to dislodge the iron ball around the corner so that it rolls through the rock wall below, then enter the cave you just uncovered to eliminate the surrounding slooches with red pikmin and navigate past the section of flame bursts to approach the puddle behind them.
Use 10 yellow pikmin to link the two red wires on the left and trigger an electrical reaction, then walk across the plants that have just bloomed to collect the orange on the ridge above with the help of Alph and turn back around to exit the cave.
Destroy the crystals in front of you to uncover pellets and a hole in the wall ahead, then pass through it to hit the surrounding leaves on the ground with red pikmin and eliminate the enemies hiding beneath them.
Proceed right through the opening in the mushrooms to approach the circular platform nearby and destroy the eggs on top of it with rock pikmin to activate a cut scene, then toss the remaining members of your squad onto the yolks so that flowers grow out of all their heads and collect the nearby 5 pellet.
Climb the mound of snow around the corner towards the left to eliminate the larva at the top and turn around to collect the data file from the pool of water below, then head back the way you came to pass through a bother cluster of mushrooms that has already been destroyed and enter the cave on the other side to cross a wooden bridge.
Enter the cave on the other side of the bridge to eliminate the Phosbats in front of you and proceed forward to destroy the sac that sprouts up from the ground ahead on the right, then use the yolks to continue transforming you pikmin and approach the pile of sticks on the left to create one long branch.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the seventh day.
Exploration Day 8
Distant Tundra
Call in 30 red, 30 rock and 40 yellow pikmin, then pass through the broken electric gate to cross the bridge on the left and ascend the next snowy incline to turn right at the top.
Toss 60 pikmin and Brittany over the tree on the right so that they all land around the red platform below, then eliminate the nearby snitchbugs and approach the green bubble on the ridge above.
Send up 10 pikmin to carry the green bubble away and take the incoming transmission from the Drake to learn about the Dodge Whistle, then pick the small red fruit from the nearby flower and do the same with the bunch of grapes at the opposite end of the clearing.
Call Alph down to approach the corner beside the two red platforms ahead in the distance and toss pikmin onto them so that they bounce over to the orange atop the opposite ridge, then do the same thing with your teammate and regain control of him to defeat the Amprats with yellow pikmin.
Have the pikmin carry away the pile of straw to build an incline and descend it to return to the Onion, then regain control of Brittany to join up with Alph again and pass through the tunnel indicated by the arrow to locate the next signal.
Climb back up the previous straw incline to make a right at the top and hide in the first alcove on the left to avoid the rolling snowball, then proceed forward up the narrow pathway to dodge another snowball and defeat the next larva to collect a 5 pellet.
Destroy the nearby crystal to collect the lime inside and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the eighth day.
Exploration Day 9
Distant Tundra
Call in 20 red, 40 rock and 40 yellow pikmin, then cross the bridge to turn left on the other side and eliminate the snitchbug to pass through the electric gate nearby.
Return to the cave where you previously encountered the phosbats and approach the broken red wire ahead to re-connect it using yellow pikmin, then make your way across the bridge of the plants that has sprouted up above and collect the data file on the other side.
Proceed through the opening above to reach a new area and connect the red wire on the right to reveal the Vehemoth Phosbat’s location, then hit the creature with as many pikmin as possible before it flies away again.
Each time the Vehemoth is visible while in flight, make sure you have called all of the pikmin back in as quickly as possible and that your character is standing safely in the light.
Stay within the light of the surrounding fluorescent flowers to avoid the phosbat’s shadow and proceed forward through the cave to connect the next red wire against the wall, then hit the boss with another flurry of pikmin to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, move left through the cave to eliminate the smaller phosbats and their pods with the help of rock pikmin, while staying within the light of the fluorescent flowers to avoid the Vehemoth’s attacks.
Follow the line of red flowers to reach a broken section of bridge and turn right to connect the next wire below, then launch another assault against the Vehemoth and head towards the opposite end of the cave to uncover another pair of red flowers separated by a gap.
Toss your pikmin across the gap to eliminate the small phosbats and their pods on the other side, then throw 10 yellow ones and Brittany across the gap to reconnect the next red wire against the wall.
Regain control of Alph to hit the Vehemoth with another attack and toss 15 more yellow pikmin across the gap, then take control of Brittany to approach the pile of fragments on the ridge above to the right and have them carried away to start construction of a bridge.
Head back to the opposite side of the cave to locate another pile of fragments on an overhead ledge and have them carried away to finish construction of the bridge, then cross over it to detect a power surge on the other end and toss 20 yellow pikmin on top of the red battery platform to light up the entire cavern.
Call everyone back in to hit the disoriented Vehemoth with a final assault and defeat this enemy for good to activate a cut scene, then have the boss’ body and the large piece of fruit that dropped down carried away.
Follow the boss’ body out of the cave to remove the next obstacle with the help of ten red pikmin, then return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the ninth day.
Exploration Day 10
Tropical Wild
Call in 40 red, 30 rock and 30 yellow pikmin, then approach the stream below to toss the Captain and 20 pikmin across the broken bridge.
Collect the pile of fragments in front of you to start construction on the bridge and destroy the dirt wall on your right, then pick up the next data file nearby and take control of Alph to remove another dirt wall on his right.
Regain control of the Captain to pass through the dirt wall he’s had destroyed and climb the hill on the other side to eliminate the snitchbug at the top, then collect the nearby pile of fragments to finish building the previous bridge and have another group of pikmin carry away the plum embedded in the ground.
Take control of Alph to pass through the other broken dirt wall and eliminate the bulborb on the other side from a distance, then collect the nearby fruit and assign half of your squad to Brittany so she can cross the newly-completed bridge.
Form the Captain’s group and Brittany’s group into one squad, then approach the opening in the rocks across from the bridge to toss all of the pikmin and Brittany onto the next ridge above.
Regain control of Alph to remove the soft pile of dirt ahead on the left and take control of Brittany to enter the new area up the path in front of her, then collect the blue bubble on the ridge above to learn about the metal suit and rejoin the Captain to form one squad again.
Take control of Alph to approach another mound of soft dirt on his right and dig it up to uncover a mysterious rock, then regain control of the Captain to return to the Onion and regroup the squad to maximum capacity.
Make your way over to Alph’s location to rejoin all three members of the team into one squad again and select the pikmin carrying the mysterious rocks to damage the concrete wall above, then cross back over the previous bridge to make a left on the other side and pass beneath the waterfall to collect more mysterious rocks.
Take control of the Captain and 70 pikmin to follow the path ahead around to the right, then eliminate the slouches laying in wait and collect the large piece of fruit hiding behind the next cluster of mushrooms.
Continue moving around the trail to eliminate a group of sheargrub and proceed forward into the next clearing ahead to collect the grapes on the left, then rejoin your teammates to form a single squad again and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the tenth day.
Exploration Day 11
Tropical Wild
Call in 40 red, 40 rock and 20 yellow pikmin, then cross the bridge to pass through the dirt wall on the right and approach the gap above to toss both teammates and 25 pikmin over it.
Launch the Captain and the entire squad across the next gap ahead, then follow the path around towards the right to dislodge the obstacle in the corner with the help of 10 pikmin and take control of Brittany again to join back up with Alph.
Move back through the broken dirt wall below to pass beneath the waterfall again and collect the bomb rocks on the other side, then proceed forward along the winding path ahead to enter the next clearing and have your pikmin carry away the pile of fragments above on the right.
Approach the low-hanging root ahead to collect the fruit on the left and pass beneath the tree to continue moving forward along the path, then eliminate the blowhogs on the other side from afar with rock pikmin and make a u-turn around the next corner to defeat another group of enemies.
Collect the pile of fragments ahead on the right to continue construction of the bridge at the end of the path and use the bomb rocks to destroy the concrete wall across from it, then pass through the wall to approach the small dirt mound nearby and toss all available pikmin into it.
Take control of the Captain to walk down the incline you previously created and collect the flower pellets below, then pick up bomb rocks from the dirt mound and destroy the nearby cement wall to pass through it.
Approach the onion to fill your squad numbers back up to maximum capacity and regain control of Brittany to finish digging through the small dirt mound nearby, then use 34 pikmin to collect the fragment piles beside you and cross the bridge that’s constructed next to form a single squad with the Captain again.
Move back through the concrete wall to enter the small tunnel below and continue moving along the pathway on the other side to reach the next ridge, then toss Alph and the Captain up onto it with about 40 other pikmin.
Proceed forward by hugging the left-side wall to avoid the incoming dirt balls and approach the next ridge ahead to eliminate the enemy above with a flurry of rock pikmin, then toss Alph up onto the ledge with the entire squad and collect the nearby piece of fruit.
Take control of the Captain to have him rejoin Brittany and regain control of Alph to collect the data file on the tree stump above, then return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the eleventh day.
Exploration Day 12
Tropical Wild
Call in 40 red, 40 rock and 20 yellow pikmin, then pass through the cement wall to dig up the dirt mound below on the right and turn back around to cross the first bridge you built in this area.
Pass beneath the waterfall on the left to dig up another dirt mound and head back the way you came to cross the bridge again, then make another left to pass through the dirt wall and climb the incline in the corner.
Make your way down the path on the right to reach a new area and proceed forward up the hill to locate the cellphone at the top, then toss numerous pikmin at the device until the ground caves in and the boss emerges from the sand.
Approach this area’s surrounding rock wall to move in a circle around it and stay ahead of the boss in pursuit beneath the dirt, then wait for the ground to collapse again to toss a rock bomb into the pit and wait for the monster to eat it.
Following the next cut scene, toss all available pikmin onto the disabled Meerslug to inflict damage on the monster and retreat as soon as the creature buries itself back underground.
Keep a safe distance from the pulsating mounds of earth and wait for the Meerslug to erupt from the ground again, then move to the side of the creature to avoid the dirt balls it spits from its mouth and continue tossing pikmin into the monster’s face to inflict damage.
Repeat the previous step and wait for the monster to create another pit in the ground, then toss a rock bomb in so that the Meerslug swallows it and attack the creature’s disabled body to continue draining its health.
Retreat to the outside edge of this area to avoid falling into the massive pit the creature creates next and toss in another rock bomb to unearth the Meerslug for a third time, then repeat the previous tactics to finally defeat this monster so that the pikmin can carry away its body, the cellphone and the large chunks of fruit nearby.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the twelfth day.
Exploration Day 13
Twilight River
Call in 30 red, 30 rock and 40 yellow pikmin, then follow the path to the left of the nearby bridge to spot the Onion caught in the web and continue around the next corner to eliminate the bulborbs below.
Dig up the small dirt mound in the corner at the top of the incline to acquire three pellets and return to the onion to regroup your squad, then head back down the previous trail to step onto the lily pad at the bottom of the incline and hop onto the larger one that passes in front of you to ride it along the river.
Hop off at the next lily pad on the right and destroy the crystal in front of you to collect the next fragment pile, then use yellow pikmin to disable the nearby electric gate and pass through it to eliminate the wollyhops on the other side.
Make the u-turn ahead to collect another fragment pile around the corner and turn around to face the small rectangular pool of water, then toss Alph and all available rock pikmin at the crystal on the other side so you can collect the plum.
Collect the next data file on the left and move back through the previous electric gate to approach the next clearing ahead, then sprint in a circle around the blowhog to knock it out of the sky with a flurry of pikmin and pick up the rock bombs on top of the nearby tomato can.
Cross the widest available bridge to regroup your squad at the Onion and use rock bombs to destroy the concrete wall nearby, then return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the thirteenth day.
Exploration Day 14
Twilight River
Call in 25 of each pikmin and ride the next available lily pad to the hop onto the ledge at the end, then collect the rock bombs on the nearby tomato can and pass through the cave entrance in the opposite corner.
Use 20 yellow pikmin to connect the broken wires ahead and light up the cave, then ascend the incline behind you on the right to jump across the two large plants that have just sprouted and collect the pile of fragments at the opposite end.
Exit the cave to cross the bridge on the left and return to the Onion to regroup your squad, then move forward past the spaceship to cross another bridge and collect the data file on the other side.
Head left to approach the onion caught in the web and toss rock bombs at it to dislodge the spaceship, then move towards the tractor beam to activate a cut scene in which you encounter the Winged Pikmin.
Use the winged pikmin to pluck the surrounding coiled flowers and add more of these creatures to your squad, then turn around the wade through the pool of water on the left and collect the data file on the other side.
Return to the winged pikmin’s Onion and approach the waterfall in the left corner above, then use the tiny flying creatures to pull on the flowers attached to the branch and dislodge it to allow the lily pads to flow down the stream.
Take the call from the Captain Olimar and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the fourteenth day.
Exploration Day 15
Twilight River
Call in 30 red, 30 rock, 20 yellow and 20 winged pikmin, then collect the bomb rocks from atop the tomato can and turn around to pluck the coiled flower so that you can collect the fruit to which it’s attached.
Return to the Onion to cross the blue bridge behind it and ride the first available lily pad on the other side to start traveling downstream, then pass through the tunnel ahead to activate a short cut scene.
Afterwards, use a bomb rock to destroy the spider web above and ascend onto the ridge behind it to collect another data file.
Follow the path you’re on to reach a new area and use 10 pikmin to dislodge the paper bag ahead on the left, then return to the previous lily pad to hop onto the next one that passes in front of you and disembark at the first available beach on the right.
Unleash all available winged pikmin to remove the Scornet in front of you and destroy the dirt wall nearby to pass through it, then destroy the spider web on the other side and use the winged pikmin again to lift up the first clipboard.
Use a bomb rock to clear out the enemies hiding beneath the first clipboard and lift up the second clipboard with another swarm of winged pikmin, then collect the pile of fragments you uncover and return to the previous lily pad to ride the next one that passes by.
Hop onto the next available lily pad to collect another data file and deactivate the electric gate on the left, then turn right to eliminate the Snagret by hitting the bird with stone pikmin each time it pops out of the ground.
Collect the large apple that appears and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the fifteenth day.
Exploration Day 16
Twilight River
Call in 10 red, 25 rock, 30 yellow and 35 winged pikmin, then pass through the concrete wall to ascend the paper bag incline on the other side and proceed forward to reach a new area.
Cross the bridge on the left by first destroying the dirt wall obstructing it and step onto the next lily pad to ride the first available one that passes in front of you, then disembark on the right to wade through the pool of water ahead and collect the fragment pieces on the other side.
Make your way back to the bamboo wall to lift it up with the winged pikmin and toss more pikmin beneath the obstruction to collect the tomato on the other side, then return to the area where you previously defeated the first snagret and proceed up the path ahead to reach a new area.
Dislodge the paper bag in front of you to continue moving forward and cross the bridge on the left to return to the starting point, then travel back towards the tomato can to collect the rock bombs on top of it.
Approach the bamboo wall again to lift it up again and pass beneath the obstruction to eliminate the enemies on the other side with rock bombs from behind, then use winged pikmin to take out the dragonfly hovering above and allow your squad to feast on the nectar that drops down.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the sixteenth day.
Exploration Day 17
Twilight River
Call in 25 of each pikmin and pass through the concrete wall to ascend the paper bag incline on the other side, then proceed forward to reach a new area and cross the bridge on the left to step onto the next lily pad below.
Hop onto the first available lily pad that passes in front of you and keep your eyes forward while traveling downstream to spot the mushroom ahead on the right, then bounce the Captain and as many pikmin as possible off it so that they land on the next ledge above.
Take control of the Captain to destroy the nearby crystal and collect the fruit inside, then turn around to destroy the spider web and toss winged pikmin across the gap in front of you so they can carry away the fragment pile on the next tree stump.
Rejoin your teammates to combine the pikmin into a single squad again and return to the bamboo wall to make a left in front of it, then cross the next bridge ahead on the right to enter a new area and continue around the incline to activate a cut scene at the top.
Afterwards, sprint in a circle around the boss hovering above to wait for the swarm to form a drill-shape and continue moving in this way to avoid the scornets that spew out in a straight line.
Once the swarm has separated itself from the Scornet Maestro, approach at close-range to bring the boss to the ground with a flurry of winged pikmin and continue striking the boss’ fallen body with the rest of them.
Call all of the pikmin back over to you and start moving in a circle around the boss again, then dodge the swarm of scornets and attack the Maestro in the same manner as before.
After you have drained half of the Maestro’s life, sprint around him as before until the swarm forms into a rectangle and continue encircling the boss to avoid the oncoming lines of scornet.
Assault the boss with another flurry of pikmin and encircle him as before until the swarm forms a ring around you, then use a few rock pikmin to break apart a few links in the chain beside you and sprint through the opening to escape danger.
Finish off the Maestro with a final pikmin attack to activate a cut scene, then collect the two bodies and the enormous fruit.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the seventeenth day.
Exploration Day 18
Garden of Hope
Call in 20 of each pikmin and pass through the dirt wall above to follow the trail on the right, then destroy the next dirt wall in the corner to move through that as well and collect the fragment pile on the other side.
Move back through the previous dirt wall to approach the pool of water ahead and have the winged pikmin pluck the coiled flower in front of you to uncover an Onion.
Pluck the Blue Pikmin that appears and add more of these creatures to your squad by collecting the from surrounding flower pellets, then split up the team so that the Captain ends up with 20 blue pikmin and enter the large body water beside you to walk along the bottom.
Eliminate the enemies on the left to collect the fragment pile behind them and exit the water to rejoin the team, then cross the newly constructed-bridge and move around behind the sleeping enemy to eliminate it safely.
Collect the small red berries from the flower and destroy the nearby crystal to pick up the fruit inside, then use 20 pikmin to push the tool box in the corner off the ledge and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the eighteenth day.
Exploration Day 19
Garden of Hope
Call in 50 blue and 25 winged pikmin, then cross the bridge you constructed on the previous day to drop over the ledge in the corner and collect the data file in the pit below.
Ascend the incline nearby to carry away the giant piece of fruit at the top and follow the path around to eliminate the fish swimming in deeper water, then climb the hill on the left to open the lunch box at the top with the help of winged pikmin and collect the orange inside.
Re-enter the water below to pass through the tunnel on the left and collect the fragment pile ahead to start building a porcelain pot, then defeat the lobster creature that emerges from by standing at a safe distance at all times and collect the fruit that appears.
Return to the Onion to remove 10 of the blue pikmin and add 35 of the yellow ones, then cross the nearby bridge to eliminate the enemies on the other side and deactivate the electric gate on the right to pass through it.
Eliminate another hostile and collect the giant piece of fruit in the corner ahead, then return to the porcelain that’s been partially completed and make a right to eliminate the enemies in the lagoon below.
Destroy the dirt wall above to pass through it and take out the manta ray on the other side by targeting its tail from a distance, then collect the nearby pile of fragments to finish construction on the porcelain pot and walk up onto the beach ahead to eliminate the frogs at the top.
Return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the nineteenth day.
Exploration Day 20
Garden of Hope
Call in 20 of each pikmin and return to the white porcelain pot you constructed on an earlier day, then toss the Captain and Alph on top of it along with the entire squad.
Throw Alph with all available pikmin onto the next ridge across from you and take control of him to proceed forward, then move around behind the crab to defeat it quickly from a safe distance and collect the giant piece of fruit that appears.
Destroy the nearby crystal to collect the fragments inside and proceed into the next area to pick up a second pile, then dig up the dirt mound beside you to uncover a third fragment pile and finish construction of the blue bridge.
Proceed forward to reach a new area and attack the giant crystal on the island ahead to activate a cut scene in which the boss is unleashed, then retreat back onto the path behind you and launch a flurry of blue pikmin onto one of the monster’s feet until it turns red.
Move in a slow circle around the boss to continue inflicting damage on his feet until the monster finally falls to the ground, then move in at close-range to attack the giant crystal again with rock pikmin and retreat back onto the previous path when you see the tongue emerge.
Continue attacking the crystal until it breaks open to activate a cut-scene in which the boss’ head is revealed, then stay on the path to launch pikmin at the monster’s feet from a safe distance until it drops to the ground again.
Attack the fallen monster’s head at close range until it gets back on its feet and repeat the previous two steps to inflict further damage on the boss, then continue using this tactic to eventually defeat the creature and activate a cut scene.
Collect Olimar and the two pieces of fruit, then read the next incoming transmission from the Drake and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the twentieth day.
Exploration Day 21
Formidable Oak
Call in 25 of each pikmin and ascend the nearby root bridge to collect the data file at the top, then pass through the tunnel in front of you to continue moving around the path on the other side and locate the unconscious Captain Olimar in the area below.
Drop beside the golden creature in the area below to watch it form a bubble around Olimar and hit it with a constant stream of rock pikmin to break through the sphere, then collect the fallen captain’s body to activate a cut scene.
Afterwards, pass through the entrance nearby to enter the hollow interior of the giant oak tree and encounter the blob creature again in its new larger form.
Sprint forward down the path you’re on to retreat from the glob monster and exit out the opposite end to rejoin Brittany, then follow the trail straight ahead to make a left at the next fork and defeat the group of enemies that occupy the clearing in front of you.
If the glob monsters manages to catch up and consume Olimar again, destroy its gold exterior as you did before and collect the body with at least 10 winged pikmin to continue your retreat.
Destroy the next dirt and crystal wall above to pass through them and eliminate the next group of creatures to collect the rock bombs they’re protecting, then head in the opposite direction to approach the clearing above and navigate past the surrounding enemies to proceed forward.
Use red pikmin to remove the next dirt wall above and return all the pikmin on the field to the Onion before sunset to complete the twenty-first day.
Exploration Day 22
Formidable Oak
Call in 25 of each pikmin and return to the top of the giant oak to collect Olimar’s body again, then return to the last dirt wall you destroyed and pass through it to eliminate the enemies on the other side.
Follow the uphill rocky path on your left to remove the dirt wall at the top and pass through it to reach the next clearing, then proceed forward to enter the tunnel ahead and collect the data file on the other side.
Take the path ahead on the right to follow the line of fluorescent flowers around the water pool and collect the fragment pile at the end, then turn left to destroy the next dirt wall above and follow the next line of flowers on the other side around towards the right to collect another pile of fragments.
Approach the bridge being constructed to connect the broken wires across from it and fill the whole cave with light, then use the bridge to reach the pair of plants that have sprouted up ahead on the left and cross over them to stop at the next ridge.
Toss Alph and at least ten yellow pikmin onto the ridge above, then use the pikmin to connect the next set of broken wires ahead and brighten the cave up even more.
Reform the team into a single squad and turn around to cross the other line of plants beside the previous blue bridge, then destroy the spider web on the other side to pass through it and remove the next dirt wall ahead to approach the clipboard around the corner.
Turn around from the clipboard to exit the cave and activate a cut scene, then retreat from the giant golden monster to start sprinting around it in a circle and fire a flurry of red pikmin from a safe distance each time the boss comes to a stop.
Fire rock pikmin at the globules that fall off the boss each time you attack it to prevent the monster from regenerating, then continue attacking the golden creature until it starts creating releasing golden cubes around itself.
Launch blue pikmin into the transparent bubbles that appear to destroy the cubes at their centers.
Launch rock pikmin at the transparent blocks that appear to destroy the cubes at their centers.
Launch yellow pikmin at the electric purple forcefields that appear to destroy the cubes at their centers.
Launch red pikmin at the cubes surrounded by fire to destroy them.
After destroying a cube, unleash a flurry of pikmin onto the globules that spread across the ground to remove them and continue reducing the size of the boss.
Continue attacking the boss and the globules that erupt from the surrounding cubes until the monster is defeated to complete this game.