Editing Cryptic Cavern

{{merging|conflict|Cryptic Cavern}}

{{infobox challenge
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|size=250px
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|white=5
|whitem=f
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'''Cryptic Cavern''' is the eleventh level in [[Challenge Mode (Pikmin 2)|Challenge Mode]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. There are 5 [[sublevel]]s, each with one [[enemy]], each with the same layout.

==Sublevel 1==
*'''Theme''': Soil
*'''Time''': 50 (100 seconds)
*'''Enemies''':
**1 [[Doodlebug]]
*'''Hazards''':
**None
*'''Treasures''':
**[[The Key]] (inside the Doodlebug)
**[[Regal Diamond]]
*'''Plants''':
**None
*'''Others''':
**None

{{sublevel technical
|cave        = ch_MAT_t_hunter_enemy
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax     = 1
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 2
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_north_boss_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile   = normal_light_cha.ini
|bg          = None
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       = 
 {{sublevel units
 |item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
 |way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
 |way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
 |wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
 |way2_tsuchi|Corridor
 |way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
 }}
 {{sublevel units
 |room_north_1_mat_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
 }}
}}

The [[Doodlebug]] is hidden in the middle of the second room; it may be poisonous, but is very easy to beat. As soon as it takes a hit from the top, it'll disappear. Grab [[The Key]] and hurry to the next level. If it re-hides before you get The Key, search around the middle of the level, particularly closer to the research pod; you should find it again.

==Sublevel 2==
*'''Theme''': Soil
*'''Time''': +75 (+150 seconds)
*'''Enemies''':
**1 [[Watery Blowhog]]
*'''Hazards''':
**None
*'''Treasures''':
**[[The Key]] (inside the Watery Blowhog)
**[[Pink Menace]]
*'''Plants''':
**None
*'''Others''':
**None

{{sublevel technical
|cave        = ch_MAT_t_hunter_enemy
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax     = 1
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 2
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_north_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile   = normal_light_lv0.ini
|bg          = None
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       = 
 {{sublevel units
 |cap_tsuchi|Dead end
 |item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
 |way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
 |way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
 |wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
 |way2_tsuchi|Corridor
 }}
 {{sublevel units
 |way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
 |room_north_1_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
 }}
}}

A [[Watery Blowhog]]. Kill it quickly, grab The Key, and off to the hole.

==Sublevel 3==
*'''Theme''': Soil
*'''Time''': +65 (+130 seconds)
*'''Enemies''':
**1 [[Anode Dweevil]]
*'''Hazards''':
**None
*'''Treasures''':
**[[The Key]] (inside the Anode Dweevil)
**[[Memorial Shell]]
*'''Plants''':
**None
*'''Others''':
**None

{{sublevel technical
|cave        = ch_MAT_t_hunter_enemy
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax     = 1
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 2
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_north_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile   = normal_light_lv1.ini
|bg          = None
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       = 
 {{sublevel units
 |cap_tsuchi|Dead end
 |item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
 |way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
 |way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
 |wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
 |way2_tsuchi|Corridor
 }}
 {{sublevel units
 |way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
 |room_north_1_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
 }}
}}

An [[Anode Dweevil]]. This can be defeated relatively easily with [[captain]]s, is hard to hit with [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]], and kills them instantly if it attacks, so attacking with captains is often the safer option.

==Sublevel 4==
*'''Theme''': Soil
*'''Time''': +40 (+80 seconds)
*'''Enemies''':
**1 [[Fiery Bulblax]]
*'''Hazards''':
**None
*'''Treasures''':
**[[The Key]] (inside the Fiery Bulblax)
*'''Plants''':
**None
*'''Others''':
**None

{{sublevel technical
|cave        = ch_MAT_t_hunter_enemy
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax     = 0
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 2
|geyser      = No
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_north_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile   = normal_light_lv2.ini
|bg          = None
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       = 
 {{sublevel units
 |cap_tsuchi|Dead end
 |item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
 |way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
 |way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
 |wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
 |way2_tsuchi|Corridor
 }}
 {{sublevel units
 |way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
 |room_north_1_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
 }}
}}

A [[Fiery Bulblax]]. Take the 5 [[Red Pikmin]] and use both kind of [[spray]]s, or else you are almost guaranteed to lose Pikmin. You will make it just before the Bulblax turns normal. After its defeat, advance to the last sublevel. There are no buried treasures to look for.

==Sublevel 5==
*'''Theme''': Soil
*'''Time''': +70 (+140 seconds)
*'''Enemies''':
**1 [[Burrowing Snagret]]
*'''Hazards''':
**None
*'''Treasures''':
**[[The Key]] (inside the Burrowing Snagret)
*'''Plants''':
**None
*'''Others''':
**None

{{sublevel technical
|cave        = ch_MAT_t_hunter_enemy
|enemymax    = 1
|itemmax     = 0
|gatemax     = 0
|capmax      = 0
|rooms       = 2
|geyser      = Yes
|unitfile    = 1_MAT_north_boss_tsuchi.txt
|lightfile   = normal_light_lv0.ini
|bg          = None
|clog        = No
|hiddenfloor = 0
|units       = 
 {{sublevel units
 |item_cap_tsuchi|Dead end with item
 |way3_tsuchi|Three-way crossing
 |way4_tsuchi|Four-way crossing
 |wayl_tsuchi|Turning corridor
 |way2_tsuchi|Corridor
 |way2x2_tsuchi|Long corridor
 }}
 {{sublevel units
 |room_north_1_mat_tsuchi|'''Circular room with 1 exit'''
 }}
}}

A [[Burrowing Snagret]]. Use all the sprays you have left. Always aim for the head, its weak point. When it buries itself in the ground, wait for it to get stuck on emerging, so you have time to aim at the head. When its head is being attacked by a number of Pikmin, it won't attack.

==Names in other languages==
{{Foreignname
|Jap=かくしもちの洞窟<!-- Found in the Wii version of Pikmin 2's BGM Files, specifically pikmin2 > user > Totaka > ChallengeBgmList.txt -->
|SpaA=Caverna Críptica
|SpaAM=Cryptic Cavern
}}

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