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The '''Cavern for a King''' is a [[cave]] in the [[Primordial Thicket]] in {{p4}}. It is considered the game's final cave, due to it having a staggering twenty sublevels (the most of any cave) as well as containing the game's final [[boss]]. It also features encounters with previous bosses, such as the [[Gildemander]] and features new encounters as well, such as the [[Toxstool]] (who is exclusive to the cave). This cave has {{sparklium|p4|2,935}} worth of treasure.

{{transcript|Finally tamed that huge dog thing. I'm gonna lie low for a while in its den. It's really '''deep''', and there are '''plenty''' of snacks. The others will give up and go home.|block=y}}

** {{icon|Sticky mold|v=P4|y}} (3 posion spotcaps) × 2  

** {{icon|Sticky mold|v=P4|y}} (4 posion spotcaps) × 2

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (White) × 2

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Ice) × 2

The [[Titan Blowhog]] and the [[Blizzarding Blowhog]] have the same abilities as the [[Fiery Blowhog]] and the [[Snowy Blowhog]], only much bigger and they throw much further. The same strategies should be applied for each: charge your Pikmin at them, and then whistle them back when the huge Blowhogs are about to throw them.  

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Blue) × 2

The [[Smoky Progg]] is significantly easier than how it was in {{P1}}, but can still cause mass Pikmin casualties if the player is unprepared. A good strategy is to use Oatchi's [[rush]] skill to send all of your Pikmin onto it, defeating it quickly. Just be sure to jump to avoid the shockwaves produced by its projectiles, and whistle after it shakes off your Pikmin to ensure they don't panic directly into the path of its [[gloom]] or into the swamp surrounding its arena. However, with an [[ultra-spicy spray]], the [[Rush Boots]], and tight movement, you can destroy the egg by simply rushing into it before it gets to hatch.{{cite youtube|_oROvjbABxg|of the Smoky Progg's egg being destroyed before it hatches|published={{date|21|August|2023}}|retrieved={{date|24|August|2023}}}}

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n =Candypop Bud}} (Blue) × 1

[[Louie]] appears once again on this sublevel, only to run off. It's a good idea to lure the [[Bloomcap Bloyster]]s out of any water in the cave, so you can deal with them with a whole squad. If you still have [[Ice Pikmin]], use them to freeze the water so the Bloomcap Bloysters crawl over it, making them easier to kill. The Bloomcap Bloysters can eat the treasures they come across in this sublevel, so be sure to you grab the treasure they may spit out.

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Purple) × 2

A rest sublevel reminiscent of [[Shower Room#Sublevel 4|the 4th sublevel of the Shower Room]] from {{p2}}. There is a [[cave exit]] to escape to the surface here, if the player is running low on Pikmin.

** {{icon|Poison generator|v=P4|y}} × 2

** {{icon|Poison Spotcap|y|v=P4|l=Spotcap}} × 8 (all inside sticky mold)

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (White) × 1

** {{icon|Water generator|y|v=P4}} × 3

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y}} (Blue) × 2

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Purple) × 2

The Empress Bulblax on this sublevel occupies a small chamber which, unlike any other encounter with it, means that there is no single place to stand to avoid its rolling attack. Instead, there are two [[geyser]]s which shoot you to the opposite sides of the arena and a small passage in the back. The intended method is to use these to jump over the top of the boss or to slip behind it before making your way back to the arena, but it is far easier to use six or so [[bomb rock]]s and finish the job before it can even attack. Don't [[rush]] with Oatchi as that triggers its roll attack immediately.  Alternatively, [[Rock Pikmin]] can be used for their immunity to being crushed against the soft floor of the sublevel. Be careful though as other Pikmin can be crushed by its rolling attack as well as the boulders that spawn after it hits the wall. Rock Pikmin can also be eaten by the Bulborb larva that fall frrom the ceiling, so be careful of those as well.

** {{icon|Candypop Bud|v=P4|y|n=Candypop Bud}} (Blue) × 3

** {{icon|Ancient Sirehound|v=P4|y}} (Doesn't respawn after first defeat)

* It's possible that the name of this cave is based on [[Louie]]'s name as a treasure in {{p2}}: [[King of Bugs]].

* This is the longest cave in any ''Pikmin'' game, beating the [[Hole of Heroes]]'s 15 sublevels by 5.

* [[Dream Den]]

* [[Hole of Heroes]]