Zest Bomb

Zest Bomb
Juice amount	1.5 (0.75 in Ultra-Spicy mode)
Mission Mode value	× 70
Weight	5
Max. carriers	10 (normally)
Locations	Garden of Hope, Tropical Wilds, Distant Tundra
Mission Mode locations	Thirsty Desert Remix, Fortress of Festivity
Bingo Battle locations	None
Side Stories locations	River

Zest Bomb Pikmin 4 treasure
Series	Autumn Harvest Series
Value	× 60
Weight	7
Maximum carriers	14
Locations	Serene Shores, Frozen Inferno, Cavern for a King
Dandori Challenge stages	None
Dandori Battle stages	Trial Run, Battle in a Box, Dandori Castle, Leafy Showdown, Hot Sandy Duel, Final Battle
Total amount	3

The Zest Bomb (カボストニタリヨタリ^?, lit.: "Just Like a Kabosu") is a fruit in Pikmin 3 and a treasure in Pikmin 4. It is a lime, and it produces 1.5 bottles of juice in Pikmin 3 and is worth 60 Sparklium in Pikmin 4. In Pikmin 3's Story Mode, it can be found in the Tropical Wilds, the Garden of Hope, and the Distant Tundra. In Pikmin 4, it can be found in the Serene Shores, the Frozen Inferno, and the Cavern for a King.

Collecting the fruit

The following article or section contains guides. The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Tropical Wilds

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Location of the Zest Bomb in the Tropical Wilds.

See also: Peckish Aristocrab strategy.

The Zest Bomb in the Tropical Wilds is held inside a Peckish Aristocrab located in the large, shallow body of water filled with Yellow Wollywogs in the northern part of the area. Killing the Aristocrab gives the fruit. Since the crab is usually in the water, it is recommended to defeat it with bomb rocks, as Rock Pikmin cannot traverse through the water. Although Winged Pikmin or Blue Pikmin will usually be needed to retrieve the fruit, the Aristocrab can be lured far enough out of the water to drop it on dry land once it dies.

Garden of Hope

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Location of the Zest Bomb in the Garden of Hope.

In the Garden of Hope, there is a segment on the side of the area with two sets of elevator platforms. The first set is rather simple, and the Zest Bomb is on a plateau near the platforms. To obtain it, first throw a Pikmin onto one of the two platforms, weighing it down. Next, throw a leader and five Pikmin onto the lower platform. On the opposite platform, throw at least 7 Pikmin on it to rise the other leader up. Switch to the other leader, and the fruit will be easily reachable.

Distant Tundra

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Location of the Zest Bomb in the Distant Tundra.

The Zest Bomb in the Distant Tundra is not far from the landing site, but it is recommended that you have rescued Captain Charlie before collecting it. Throw 2 leaders over to the plateau next to the Dodge Whistle. To the far left of the cliff is a Bouncy Mushroom. Throw a leader and a large amount of Yellow Pikmin onto it. Afterwards, the leader will be on another plateau near the landing site with 2 Bearded Amprats and a Citrus Lump. Kill the enemies and proceed to have the Pikmin work on assembling a slope with the nearby stack of hay. With the slope complete, the fruit is able to be reached, by following a narrow path between a wall and a small cliff. An Arctic Cannon Larva will shoot snowballs along this path, so use the alcoves to the left for safety. At the end lies the Zest Bomb encased in a crystal. Destroy it with Rock Pikmin to access the fruit. Alternatively, if you have not rescued Charlie, Rock Pikmin can be thrown from the ledge below, but this is an unreliable method.

Collecting the treasure

The following article or section contains guides. The strategies shown are just suggestions.

Serene Shores

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Location of the Zest Bomb in the Serene Shores.

The Zest Bomb in the Serene Shores is submerged underwater in the southeasternmost body of water. A cluster of Dawn Pustules is located nearby. It is guarded by a Pricklepuff and four Puckering Blinnows, which should be defeated before attempting to collect this treasure. It can only be collected by Blue Pikmin, or by Oatchi's Doggy-Paddle level 3 skill.

Frozen Inferno

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Location of the Zest Bomb on sublevel 3 of the Frozen Inferno.

There is a Zest Bomb inside the Freezecake in the northeastern room of sublevel 3 of the Frozen Inferno. To collect this treasure, you must first defeat the Freezecake, then retrieve the treasure.

Cavern for a King

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Location of the Zest Bomb on sublevel 19 of the Cavern for a King.

There is a Zest Bomb lying in a pond along the western edge of sublevel 19 of the Cavern for a King, near to three Cupid's Grenades and a Blonde Impostor. It can only be collected by Blue Pikmin, Winged Pikmin, or Oatchi.

Notes

Brittany's notes

“This one's sour but smells really nice. I wonder if the juice would work as a deodorant? I also wonder if we can spare a little for the experiment? Finally, I wonder if the captain would notice if I doused him in it while his back was turned?”

Schnauz's notes

“A number of fruits look quite similar to this one. But while it may be rather forgettable in appearance, its refreshing fragrance will live in your memory forever. Those with a mature palate should also sample its bitter taste. A zesty experience indeed!”

Olimar's notes

“Seems to be a Citrus Lump but younger and very green. Inexperience is usually perceived as a weakness, but its power should not be underestimated. Many an organization has been improved by a newcomer's creative and untamed energy.”

Louie's notes

“Squeeze the juice over fish or meat if you want to diffuse their odor.”

Technical information

Pikmin 3 technical information (?)
Internal name	lime
Juice	1.5
Juice color	(150, 255, 0, 255)
Mission Mode points	70
"Size"?	3

Gallery

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  The Zest Bomb in the Tropical Wilds.

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  The Zest Bomb in the Garden of Hope.

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  The Zest Bomb in the Distant Tundra.

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  Closeup of the Zest Bomb in the Garden of Hope.

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  The Zest Bomb being analyzed in Pikmin 3.

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  The Zest Bomb in the Serene Shores, in the location it is discovered.

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  The Zest Bomb in the Frozen Inferno, in the location it is discovered.

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  The Zest Bomb in the Cavern for a King, in the location it is discovered.

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  Artwork of a Zest Bomb being carried by a Purple Pikmin.

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  A real world lime.

Trivia

The result of combining Juicy Gaggle and Zest Bomb juice.

• If the player obtains a Zest Bomb and a Juicy Gaggle consecutively, such that both types of juice are combined into the same bottle, the resulting combination will be an odd cyan color, as explained here.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	カボストニタリヨタリ? Kabosu-to-nitari-yotari	Just Like a Kabosu; kabosu is a kind of specific green citrus fruit produced in limited sub-tropical areas of Japan.
Chinese (traditional)	酷似初戀滋味 Kùsì Chūliàn Zīwèi	Just Like the Face Wrinkler
Chinese (simplified)	酷似初恋滋味 Kùsì Chūliàn Zīwèi	Just Like the Face Wrinkler
Dutch	Frisheidsbom	Freshness bomb
French	Grimacier aigri	Soured grimace maker
German	Bitterbombe	Bitterbomb
Italian	Deodorfrutto	Deodorant fruit
Korean	청귤데칼코마니 Cheonggyul-Dekalkomani	Cheonggyul Décalcomanie
Portuguese	Bomba caretadora	Ugly-facenator bomb
Spanish	Entusiasmo verde	Green enthusiasm

See also

• Face Wrinkler

This article was a featured article from June 1st, 2024 to August 1st, 2024.