Editing Snagret Hole

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The '''Snagret Hole''' ({{j|ヘビガラスの穴|Hebigarasu no Ana|Snagret Hole}}) is likely the final hole entered in the [[Awakening Wood]] region. It is located past the small valley near the [[Geographic Projection]]'s past residence. It is the hardest cave found within the Awakening Wood, featuring mid-bosses. Its main boss is the [[Pileated Snagret]]. In this cave, for the US [[Region|version]], there are 1215 [[Poko]]s worth of treasures. In the European version, there are 1245 Pokos worth of treasures.

[[File:sh aw.png|thumb|Location of the cave.]]

To reach the Snagret Hole, you should start near the location of the [[Geographic Projection]]. Proceeding past the treasure will lead to water containing two [[Yellow Wollywog]]s and two bridges. [[Blue Pikmin]] are required to reach the first bridge, and [[White Pikmin]] are needed to unfurl the second, owing to the [[gas pipe]]s underneath it. A [[Burrowing Snagret]] can be found guarding a bramble gate under a tree's roots. Destroying the bramble gate allows access to the Snagret Hole.

There is no [[fire]] in the Snagret Hole, but there are Candypop Buds. Only bring Red Pikmin if you intend to use them in the Candypop Buds. A large squad of [[Blue Pikmin]] is recommended due to the large amount of water in sublevel 6, and the [[Salivatrix]] requires 20 Pikmin.

[[File:SHsub1.JPG|thumb|right|This is the layout for the fist sublevel of the Snagret Hole. The way the land is distributed will always remain the same.]]

*'''Theme''': Garden {{tt|(note)|Although the sublevel appears to take place inside a cavern's walls (with connection to a bird house), the game files for this sublevel's units end with 'kusachi', which corresponds to the garden theme.}}

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Snagret|Snagret]]''

**{{icon|Crystallized Telekinesis|y}} (inside the Orange Bulborb)

**{{icon|Leviathan Feather|y}}

**{{icon|Male Sheargrub|y}} × 4

**{{icon|Orange Bulborb|y}} × 1

The first sublevel of the Snagret Hole isn't that difficult, but you should be alert. Take some Pikmin and go to the main circular area. Go in and rid the area of the [[Male Sheargrub]]s. After that, take a small squad of [[Purple Pikmin]] and defeat the [[Orange Bulborb]] that holds the [[Crystallized Telekinesis]]. A good idea is to touch it with a leader and run away so it will go back to sleep while facing the other way.

After the treasure is retrieved, go up the rising trail into the wooden bird house. The hole to the next sublevel is there, but make sure to get the [[Leviathan Feather]], which should be next to it. After that is put into the pod, jump in the hole.

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Yard|Yard]]''

*'''Plants and fungi''':

**{{icon|Ivory Candypop Bud|y}} × 1 (in a dead end; only if the player has less than 20 White Pikmin in total)

*'''Others''':

**{{icon|Egg|y}} × 1 (in a dead end)

The second sublevel of the Snagret Hole is quite large. There are [[Creeping Chrysanthemum]]s, [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]s, [[Male Sheargrub]]s, and [[Shearwig]]s. It is a very large grassy plain, and it has two rather large treasures as well. It has an Ivory Candypop Bud, but it will only appear if you have less than 20 White Pikmin in total.

 

Keep the Pikmin close and it should be a breeze. Take the Pikmin and scout out the area. Defeat enemies that get in the leader's way. You may need to overcome bodies of water that get in your way. Pikmin can be [[throw]]n on the side of the rock barrier and lead around by [[Group move|moving the group]], or can be waded across the lake.

Be careful, and make sure an enemy would not happen to be residing in it. Find the two treasures, which are both in alcoves; the [[Combustion Berry]], and the [[Taste Sensation]] are these treasures. There may be [[egg]]s in alcoves if [[nectar]] is needed. After patrolling the large area, you can move on.

[[File:SHsub3.JPG|thumb|right|This is the layout for the third sublevel of the Snagret Hole. The way the land is distributed will always remain the same. The location of the next hole, the [[Ivory Candypop Bud|Ivory]] and [[Violet Candypop Bud]], and some [[eggs]] may vary.]]

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating a Snagret); ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Snagret|Snagret]]'' (otherwise)

**{{icon|Violet Candypop Bud|y}} × 1 (in a dead end)

**1 type of [[gate]], with 2500 [[Health|HP]]

{{see also|Burrowing Snagret#Strategy|t1=Burrowing Snagret strategy}}

The third sublevel of the Snagret Hole will reveal very easily why the cave was given its name, for there is not only one, but two [[Burrowing Snagret]]s found here. One of them has the treasure, the [[Meat Satchel]]. Use the [[Treasure Gauge]] to find it, and then defeat it. Pay attention to where it appears, because the foliage may make it slightly hard to see it when it comes out. You may want to fight the other one as well, for both of them protect bramble-[[gate]]-blocked alcoves, which may have useful resources for you. A [[Swooping Snitchbug]] is also here, and it may be distracting. Defeat it if necessary.

After the area is secured from all enemy threats, go and destroy all six of the gates, one has the hole to the next area, one has an [[Ivory Candypop Bud]], and another one has a [[Violet Candypop Bud]], and the others may have [[eggs]] to flower the Pikmin if they faced a gruesome time. After replenishing the Pikmin, proceed to the next area.

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 1|Metal 1]]''

**{{icon|Heavy-duty Magnetizer|y}} (inside the Armored Cannon Beetle Larva that drops from the sky)

**{{icon|Armored Cannon Beetle Larva|y}} × 2 (one drops from the sky)

*'''Plants and fungi''':

**{{icon|Egg|y}} × 3 (drop from the sky on dead ends)

This next sublevel is rather complex, for it is mixed with all sorts of problems and obstacles for the Pikmin. This is a metallic area, so make sure enemies are targeted well. There are three treasures, and you need to be careful not to let the Pikmin wander into danger when the treasure is collected.

First off, deal with any electrical wires with [[Yellow Pikmin]], so they don't get in the way in the future. Then take in a squad of [[Purple Pikmin]] and have them defeat all the enemies. There are [[Watery Blowhog]]s, [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s and [[Armored Cannon Beetle Larva]]e that will pose a threat, however, the Armored Cannon Beetles can be used for your benefit if you lead them to aim their rocks at other enemies. Watch out for any boulders that the Beetles launch, and make sure that when the large enemies buck your Pikmin off, that they aren't facing the [[Pit|void]], otherwise, your handy purples won't be handy any more.

Be warned, there is one Armored Cannon Beetle Larva that falls from the sky, and could give the leader and the Pikmin a very nasty ambush. If there is trouble attempting to find it, use the [[Treasure Gauge]], for it must be defeated in order to get the [[Heavy-duty Magnetizer]]. After the area is secured, find the [[Cupid's Grenade]] and the [[Crystallized Telepathy]]. A few [[eggs]] may appear on this sublevel, but after that, move on.

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Metal 3|Metal 3]]''

*'''Enemies''':

**{{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} × 6 (drop from the sky, 1 in a dead end)

*'''Plants and fungi''':

Another metallic sublevel, but less dangerous; the only thing close to dangerous around here is the [[Antenna Beetle]], but it shouldn't be that hard to fight. Take a squad of [[Purple Pikmin]], and go after the quirky creature, making sure that if [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s fall from the sky that you deal with them. Once you've pinpointed the Antenna Beetle, pound it with your bulky purples, and it should be gone quickly. It should drop the [[Emperor Whistle]].

Now that the [[Treasure Gauge]] is operating correctly, use it to find the last treasure on this sublevel which is actually held by one of the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs that fall from the sky (unless it is already found and killed), which should be the [[Crystallized Clairvoyance]]. There are quite a few [[eggs]], but you can move on after finding them.

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating a Snagret); ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Snagret|Snagret]]'' (otherwise)

**{{icon|Stupendous Lens|y}} (US) / {{icon|Mysterious Remains|y}} (Europe) (either version: inside the Dwarf Orange Bulborb)

**{{icon|Triple Sugar Threat|y}} (inside a Burrowing Snagret)

**{{icon|Burrowing Snagret|y}} × 2

**{{icon|Dwarf Orange Bulborb|y}} × 1 (drops from the sky)

**{{icon|Gas pipe|y}} × 5

*'''Plants and fungi''':

**{{icon|Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud|y}} × 3 (in a dead end)

**{{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} × 1 (in a dead end)

**1 type of [[gate]], with 2500 [[Health|HP]]

{{see also|Burrowing Snagret#Strategy|t1=Burrowing Snagret strategy}}

 

The cave shows the meaning behind its name once more, as you are now on another sublevel with two [[Burrowing Snagret]]s. This sixth sublevel is still not very hard if prepared. If there are very few [[Blue Pikmin]], it is recommended to use the three [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]s along with a [[Queen Candypop Bud]] because quite a few might be needed.

Take some [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Purple Pikmin]], and scout out the area. Use [[White Pikmin]] to take out poisonous pipes that you will come across. Be warned, if a very enclosed space surrounded by many water puddles is found, get ready to fight the first Snagret. It is near water, so a lot of caution is required when fighting it. Use the same Snagret fighting strategies when fighting it; just don't let any Pikmin drown. This particular Snagret, when defeated, will always hold the [[Triple Sugar Threat]], the other one has no treasure at all.

When treasures are being transported, make sure to use Blue Pikmin when necessary, this is why a large amount of Blue Pikmin is recommended. If the little strips of land are seen, you may be able to guide non-Blue Pikmin around these lakes, and into the next area. The other Snagret is easier to beat because it is in a wider area, but be careful, an [[Antenna Beetle]] will usually lurk around this area. Once the other Snagret is gone it will be easier to find the other treasures.

Take out the Antenna Beetle so the [[Treasure Gauge]] is usable, and search for a [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]] that drops from the sky out of nowhere. Then defeat it to get the [[Stupendous Lens]] (only in the US version). Take large squads of Pikmin, and find the bramble gate that the [[Salivatrix]] is hidden behind. After that, find the elusive [[Science Project]], a small, but important treasure that is actually a four-leaf clover. There is no [[nectar]] or other useful items to be found here, so progress to the last sublevel.

[[File:SHsub7.JPG|thumb|right|This is the layout for the last (7) sublevel of the Snagret Hole. The way the land is distributed will usually remain the same. You will always spawn somewhere along the edge of the circular area. The location of [[Queen Candypop Bud]]s and [[eggs]] may vary. Some alcoves may or may not be blocked by a bramble gate.]]

*'''Music''': ''[[Music in Pikmin 2#Common boss battle|Boss]]'' (only when combating)

*'''Treasures''':

**{{icon|Justice Alloy|y}} (inside the Pileated Snagret)

**{{icon|Queen Candypop Bud|y}} × 2 (in dead ends)

**1 type of [[gate]], with 2500 [[Health|HP]]

*It is entirely possible to reach this cave without going to the Perplexing Pool or getting Blue Pikmin. After eliminating the [[Wollywog]]s in the pond leading to the cave as well as any shear grubs on the middle island, one could, with enough skill, throw a Red Pikmin to the far shore, build the bridge, then have White Pikmin build the other. This could be considered a type of challenge or a speedrunning tactic for some, as you can also enter the cave in this way without Yellow Pikmin. In addition, one [[Path oversights|carrying path oversight]] allows a leader to reach the cave's ledge from the landing site with minimal effort.

|Jap=ダチョウの巣窟

|SpaA=Nido del Tagarrote

|GerM=Snapper's Nest

|FraM=Snabrek Gite

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