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.  

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. There is a barely-visible walkable pathway through the mud, or 30 [[Ice Pikmin]] or an Ice Blast can be used to freeze the entire pool along with the Bogswallow inside.

{{transcript|Finally tamed that huge dog thing. I'm gonna lie low for a while in its den. It's really '''deep''', and there are '''plenty''' of snacks. The others will give up and go home.|block=y}}

{{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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**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Ivory Candypop Bud}}  

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Bringing the bodies of the Moldy Dwarf Bulborbs and Moldy Slooches back to the S.S. Beagle, or shattering them with [[Ice Pikmin]] or an Ice Blast, will prevent the Toxstool from resurrecting them. From there, a focused attack from White Pikmin should be able to dispatch it.

** {{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|Egg|y}} × 2

The Jumbo Bulborb hides in a bush, so be careful of it when fighting the Dwarf Bulborbs and the Bulborb.

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

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

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**{{icon|Egg|y}} × 2

It is recommended to try and bait out and defeat each Burrowing Snagret individually. Prepare to Rush each Snagret's head just as it pops out of the ground, which can deal with a Snagret in just a handful of attack cycles.

** {{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|egg|y}} × 2

The Arctic Cannon Beetle is placed such that the player will have to constantly dodge its snowballs just to reach it. When they do get close enough to attack, the cramped space it resides in (exacerbated further by the presence of sticky mold) puts Pikmin at significant risk of being eaten if they are not whistled away as soon as it begins to inhale. Using Oatchi is recommended to keep the squad together when dodging snowballs. Leading the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs into snowballs is an effective strategy, as they will die as soon as the snowball breaks.

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

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

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**{{icon|egg|n=Large Egg|y}}

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

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

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

** {{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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** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}} × 2

** {{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

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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**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

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}}

**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n = Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}}

**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

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

**{{icon|White Spectralids|v=P4|y}} × 2

**{{icon|Yellow Spectralids|v=P4|y}} × 2

**{{icon|Red Spectralids|v=P4|y}} × 3

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Violet Candypop Bud}} × 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}}

**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Ivory Candypop Bud}}

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 Larva|v=P4|y}} × 3

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

**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

Take down the Armored Cannon Beetle Larvae before dealing with the main boss of this sublevel. Be wary of their unusual boulder paths, which curve around the arena.

{{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}}

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

**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}} × 2

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

**{{icon|Waterwraith|v=P4|y}} × 2

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

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

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

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

**{{icon|Bulborb Larva|v=P4|y}}, a group will fall from the ceiling during each of the Empress's attacks.

**{{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}}

**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud}} × 3

**{{icon|egg|y|n=Large Egg}}

The Sovereign Bulblax's arena is unique in that it can be changed during the fight. The boss's jump attack can deform the landscape, which can create small pools of water. For this reason, using Bomb-Rocks and Ultra-Spicy Spray to defeat the Bulblax before it can make the arena too hard to navigate is a good strategy. Note that the Don't-See-It Specs and the Sovereign Bulblax's corpse will need to be carried over or through the small ring of water surrounding the main arena, so use Blue Pikmin or an Ice Blast (it takes a very large amount of Ice Pikmin to freeze the water here), or upgrade Oatchi's Super Buff to allow him to carry through water.

**{{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}} × 7

**{{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} (Varies based on squad composition)

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]]

* It's possible that the name of this cave is based on [[Louie|Louie's]] name as a treasure in {{p2}}: [[King of Bugs]].

* This is the longest in any ''Pikmin'' game, beating the [[Hole of Heroes]] by 5. However due to the lack of any normal sublevels, and bosses being easier to kill in this entry, it usually doesn't take much time to complete.

* The Candypop Buds on Sublevel 19 will change color depending on what types of Pikmin are in your group, making it impossible to command all 9 types at once by using the Candypop Buds.

* Outside the arena on Sublevel 20 is littered various objects from various areas of the game. These include:

* [[Dream Den]]

* [[Hole of Heroes]]