Optical Illustration

Optical Illustration
Number	170 (US only)
Series	Ancient Ad Series
Value	× 140
Weight	15
Maximum carriers	20 Pikmin
Location	Perplexing Pool
Challenge Mode levels	None

The Optical Illustration (わかる者のプレート^?, lit.: "Understood Person Plate") is a Ragú pasta sauce lid that is found in the Perplexing Pool in the American version of Pikmin 2. In the European version it is replaced by the Abstract Masterpiece, and in the Japanese version it is replaced by the Yell Battery. The text on the treasure reads:

RAGÚ

REJECT IF BUTTON IS UP (left)

BEST IF USED BY DATE ON CAP (right)

America's Favorite

Pasta Sauce

100% Natural

In the Switch port, the treasure is an unbranded pasta sauce lid.

Collecting the treasure

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Location of the Optical Illustration.

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It is located near the Citadel of Spiders but is near an electric gate surrounded by water, making a volatile combination. First, defeat any Yellow Wollywogs and Shearwigs in the way. If the Dwarf Bulbears are there, take them out, too. Build the bridge near the stump found next to the Citadel of Spiders, then throw Yellow Pikmin over the wall to where the electric gate is. Alternatively, it is possible to throw Yellow Pikmin over the electric gate from across the water, with a running start for each throw; or a small number can be led along a root in the water on the left of the gate, then thrown over the wall easily. Let them tear it down and let Blue Pikmin carry it back to the ship.

Notes

Olimar's journal

“I've noticed that some of the objects we collect have undeniable similarities. Perhaps these treasures were revered by an ancient civilization.”

Sales pitch

“There are many items that look like this one, but the contents are profoundly different. Those in the know are aware of the differences. This particular item should please any buyer.”

Gallery

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  Alternate scan of the Optical Illustration's artwork.

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  The Optical Illustration being analyzed by the Hocotate ship.

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  The Optical Illustration in the Treasure Hoard.

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  The Optical Illustration in the the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.

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  The Treasure Hoard icon of the Optical Illustration in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.

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  The texture used for the treasure.

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  The texture used for the treasure in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.

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  A real world Ragú lid.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	わかる者のプレート? Wakaru Mono no Purēto	Understood Person Plate
French (NoA)	Illustration optique	Optical illustration
Spanish (NoA)	Ilustración óptica	Optical illustration

See also

• Understood Person Symbol