Editing The Final Trial

{{merging|conflict|The Final Trial}}

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|map          = The Final Trial HD.jpg
|screenshot   = FT.jpg
|parts        = 1
|hazards      = {{f}} {{w}}
|obstacles    = {{wgate}} {{wrockgate}} {{box icon}} {{geyser}} {{waterbody}} {{bridge}}
|requirements = Collect 29 [[ship part]]s
}}

'''The Final Trial''' is the last area to be accessed in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]]''. It is across a small body of water, (most likely a lake), on the area select map from the other areas, and has radically different terrain. It only has one part and is almost enemy free, save [[Emperor Bulblax]], which holds the last ship part, the [[Secret Safe]].

It should be noted that, the area, in a way, tests the player's knowledge on the Pikmin. As from the landing site, the area 'splits' into 3 paths. The left path centers on [[Red Pikmin]], due to the [[Hazards|fire geysers]]. The center path contains water which only [[Blue Pikmin]] can traverse through. And the path on the right contains [[bomb-rock]]s, which only [[Yellow Pikmin]] can hold.

Despite this, the level can be completed purely with [[Yellow Pikmin]]. This is done by making the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] "swim" to the [[bridge]]s, and by [[throw]]ing them over the slanted part of the metal wall between the second bridge and the box, then making the Pikmin run over to the before mentioned box. Since Pikmin cannot be produced here unless the Boss is killed, 3 [[Candypop Bud]]s are present at the landing site next to the Yellow Onion. Each one can change 50 Pikmin, and then wilt.

{{listen|filename=Final Trial.ogg|title=Excerpt from the level's music}}

==General layout==
To the south lies the landing site, along with three different colored Candypop Buds. In the center lies a small pool of water. To the left of it, there is a narrow path with fire geysers. To the right are a group of small islands with [[Bomb-rock]]s. In the middle of the pool are two bridges and a normal stone [[gate]]. To the north is a cardboard box. The arena where Emperor Bulblax is fought and a wall that leads to three pipes with several Bomb-rocks lies at the top-most part of the area. On the far right of the pool is a ledge with no hazards, meaning Olimar can throw additional Pikmin onto the ledge, then run down to collect them when he reaches the end of the main path. [[Bomb-rock]]s in this area are found in pipes. One is on a high place to the right of the starting point. There are three other pipes in the cliffs surrounding the arena where Emperor Bulblax is fought.

In Challenge Mode, a Yellow Wollywog is found in the pool, and a Beady Long Legs attacks Olimar after he enters the arena. A Burrowing Snagret is found in the cliffs around it. Smaller enemies are found around Olimar's base, such as a Dwarf Red Bulborb, Dwarf Bulbears, and Sheargrubs.

==Enemies==
*[[Emperor Bulblax]]

==Challenge Mode enemies==
*[[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]
*[[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[Female Sheargrub]]
*[[Male Sheargrub]]
*[[Yellow Wollywog]]
*[[Burrowing Snagret]]
*[[Beady Long Legs]]

==Ship parts==
*[[Secret Safe]]

==Gallery==
<gallery>
File:TFT start.png|The landing site.
File:TFT start 2.png|East of the landing site.
File:TFT fire.png|The fiery path in which [[Red Pikmin]] are needed.
File:TFT bombs.png|The easternmost island.
File:TFT bridge.png|The two central bridges and the central island.
File:TFT water.png|Part of the large body of water on the area.
File:TFT before boss.png|The section before the [[Emperor Bulblax]] arena.
File:TFT bombs 2.png|The ledge where [[bomb-rock]]s can be found, used to take down the [[gate]]s.
File:TFT boss.png|The Emperor Bulblax, burrowed.
File:TFT boss east.png|Eastern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.
File:TFT boss north.png|Northern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.
File:TFT boss west.png|Western section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.
File:TFT west.png|Westernmost path of the area.
File:FT.jpg|The bomb-rock island.
File:Pikminlast1.jpg|The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.
File:The Final Trial preview.png|Preview image on the [[Menu#Area selection|area selection menu]].
File:The Final Trial HD.jpg|Overview map.
File:FT texture.png|The [[radar]] pattern for the Final Trial.
</gallery>

==Trivia==
*The terrain and surroundings of this area, along with the terrain and surroundings of the [[Impact Site]], make up the layout for the [[Wistful Wild]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', with the exception of the places where the two map layouts meet.
*Strangely, a Bulborb appears here in the [[Sunset|end of day cutscene]], as well as in the perfect ending, despite the only visible Grub-dog in the area being the [[Emperor Bulblax]].

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