Editing Cavern for a King

|suggested = [[Blue Pikmin]], [[Purple Pikmin]], [[White Pikmin]].

The '''Cavern for a King''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Primordial Thicket]] in {{p4}}. It is considered the game's final cave, as it is the game's longest by far with a staggering twenty sublevels, and contains what many regard as the final [[boss]]. It also contains encounters with many other bosses, with one even being exclusive to the cave, the [[Toxstool]].

The final sublevel contains [[Louie]] riding atop the [[Ancient Sirehound]]. As there is no exit, defeating the boss and rescuing Louie will immediately have the player leave the cave. After which, the player will be given the option to finish the current day in the Primordial Thicket or end the day. Doing either will start the game's ending cutscene.  

|the final boss and ending of ''Pikmin 4''.

Before the cave can be accessed at all, the player must first complete [[Final Battle]].

The cave is guarded by [[Bogswallow]]s and has mud areas where [[Oatchi]] and your Pikmin can drown, which would be detrimental for your army. It requires 30 [[Ice Pikmin]] (or an [[Ice Blast]]) in order to freeze the mud, so use that for your advantage and also freeze the Bogswallows to defeat them without having them suck up and eat your Pikmin.

{{game help|p4|Transcribe Olimar's voyage log about the cave.}}

{{game help|p4|List the objects in this sublevel, then write a guide on how to complete it. If there are multiple sublevels, copy this section for each one.}}

** {{icon|Sticky Jewel|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Toxstool|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}}

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** White {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}  

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** {{icon|Mechanichal Harp (Lullabies)|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Uniquely You Goo|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Bulborb|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Jumbo Bulborb|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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** {{icon|Talisman of Life (Phoenix)|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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** {{icon|Orbital Communication Sphere|v=P4|y}} × 3

** {{icon|Arctic Cannon Beetle|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Clipboard|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}}

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** {{icon|Tremendous Sniffer|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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While it is theoretically possible to kill each Emperor Bulblax individually, in practice the roar of one Bulblax will wake up the other two. Despite this, the player should try to fight them one at a time rather than spread their Pikmin thin trying to fight them all at once. Using [[Bomb Rocks]] and [[Ultra-Spicy Spray]] to dispatch one of the Bulblaxes quickly is a good tactic to avoid one waking the other.

** {{icon|Planetary Rubber Cutie|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Hydro Jelly|v=P4|y}}

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** Ice {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} × 2

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A cutscene plays with Louie lounging around before escaping further into the cavern, after that the player has the option to delve deeper or to leave the area, as an air vent is nearby.

** {{icon|S.S. Peppermint|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|S.S. Berry|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Titan Blowhog|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Blizzarding Blowhog|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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** {{icon|Dapper Blob|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Crusted Rumpup|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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** {{icon|Heroic Sword|v=P4|y}} × 2

** {{icon|Bright Sword|v=P4|y}} × 2

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

** Clay Jars

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** [[Candypop Bud]] (Blue)

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The main battleground is submerged in water, so bringing a sizable amount of Blue Pikmin is heavily recommended for this fight. Don't break any of the clay jars as they can be used as temporary defense against the Man-at-Legs. If Oatchi has upgraded his Doggy Paddle ability, he can comfortably avoid shots from the Man-At-Legs by simply swimming around at the edge of the arena. Otherwise, the starting area of this sublevel provides more than enough cover from fire.

** {{icon|Wayward Moon|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Smoky Progg|v=P4|y}}

** {{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

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The Smoky Progg is significantly easier than how it was in {{P1}}, but can still cause mass Pikmin casualties if the player is unprepared. A good strategy is to use Oatchi's Rush skill to send all of your Pikmin onto it, defeating it quickly. Just be sure to jump to avoid the shockwaves produced by its projectiles, and whistle after it shakes off your Pikmin to ensure they don't panic directly into the path of its fog or into the swamp surrounding its arena.

{{todo|Document treasures on this sublevel.}}

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**{{icon|Bloomcap Bloyster|v=P4|y}} × 3

**{{icon|Numbered gate|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Fishing Rope|v=P4|y}}

**Azure {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

{{todo|Count the Spectralids}}

**{{icon|Unfinished Statue|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|White Spectralids|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Yellow Spectralids|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Red Spectralids|v=P4|y}}

**Purple{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} × 2

 

A rest sublevel reminiscent of [[Shower Room#Sublevel 4|Shower Room,  sublevel 4]] from {{p2}}. There is an air vent to escape to the surface here, if the player is running low on Pikmin.

{{todo|Document treasures on this sublevel. There is one of the Memory Fragments, but which one in particular must be identified.}}

**{{icon|Mysterious Carriage|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Gildemander|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Sticky Mold|v=P4|y}} (poisonous)

**{{icon|Poison Geyser|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Breakable Jars|v=P4|y}}

This room is very cramped, so it is recommended to use Oatchi or a small group of White Pikmin to clear the sticky mold before engaging with the boss. Try to lead the Gildemander away from the walls, as gold that is knocked off its back may land in a spot where it is hard to destroy.

{{todo|Document treasure on this sublevel.}}

**{{icon|Horned Cannon Beetle|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|v=P4|y}} × 3

**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

{{todo|Document treasure on this sublevel. It is a member of the Modern Amenities Series.}}

**{{icon|Baldy Long Legs|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

**Mud

**{{icon|Connection Detector|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Waterwraith|v=P4|y}} × 2

**{{icon|Dirt Wall|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Potted Plant|v=P4|y}}

**Purple {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Fire-Breathing Feast|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Empress Bulblax|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Geyser|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Don't-See-It Specs|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Sovereign Bulblax|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Numbered Gate|v=P4|y}}

**Blue {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} × 2

{{todo|Count the Honeywisps.}}

**{{icon|Cupid's Grenade|v=P4|y}} × 3

**{{icon|Zest Bomb|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Blonde Impostor|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Juicy Gaggle|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Sunseed Berry|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Heroine's Tear|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Pocked Airhead|v=P4|y}} (buried)

**{{icon|Honeywisp|v=P4|y}}

**Red {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

**Blue {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

**Yellow {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

**White{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

**Ice {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}}

The penultimate sublevel of this cave is a very forgiving one, with no hostile enemies. A shallow body of water contains a few of the treasures, so use Blue Pikmin to retrieve them. It is also recommended to utilise the Candypop Buds to create some more Pikmin types, as they will be very useful in the upcoming sublevel. There is an air vent present to escape, and the final sublevel entrance is buried under a pile of sand near the broken green bucket.

**{{icon|Gift of Friendship|v=P4|y}}

**{{icon|Ancient Sirehound|v=P4|y}}

**[[Louie]]

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* [[Dream Den]]

* [[Hole of Heroes]]

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