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The '''Frontier Cavern''' is the final cavern found in the [[Valley of Repose]] area in ''[[Pikmin 2]]''. [[Olimar]] and [[Louie]]  may have to clear the area of [[Bulborb]]s, [[Blowhog]]s, [[Armored Cannon Beetle]]s, and a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]] in order to get here. Before making the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] build the bridge to the upper section where the entrance is, Olimar and Louie must get rid of the [[Withering Blowhog]] in the area. [[Blue Pikmin]] and [[Purple Pikmin]] are recommended for this area, but other types must be used as well.
The '''Frontier Cavern''' is the last cavern found in the [[Valley of Repose]] area. To get to it, you may have to clear the area of [[Bulborbs]], [[Blowhogs]], Cannon Beetles, and a [[Cloaking Burrow-nit]]. Before building the bridge to the upper section, where the entrance is, you should get rid of the [[Withering Blowhog]] in the area.
The [[Empress Bulblax]] is slightly different than the one in [[Hole of Beasts]] in that it gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]] every few seconds. In this cave, there are 1395 [[Poko]]s worth of treasures.


The [[Empress Bulblax]] can be found in the bottom of this cave as the boss, is slightly different than the one in [[Hole of Beasts]] in that it gives birth to [[Bulborb Larva]] every few seconds. In this cave, there are 1395 [[Poko]]s worth of treasures. Notably, this is the only cavern in the game to contain two Explorer's Kit treasures.
Before starting this cave, you should probably have a good number of Purple and Blue Pikmin. Make sure you have all the other types too. On the first sublevel there should be some doodlebugs which, getting enough Pikmin thrown on, should give out some sprays. Be sure to stock up on them.


==Treasures==
==Treasures==
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*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Doodlebug]]
*[[Doodlebug]]
*[[Snow Bulborb]]
*[[Hairy Bulborb]]
*[[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
*[[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
*[[Bulbmin]]
*[[Bulbmin]]
*[[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Mitite]]
*[[Anode Beetle]]
*[[Anode Beetle]]
*[[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*[[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*[[Swooping Snitchbug]]
*[[Swooping Snitchbug]]
*[[Mamuta]]
*[[Mamuta]]
*[[Unmarked Spectralid]]
*[[Unmarked Spectralids]]
*[[Caustic Dweevil]]
*[[Caustic Dweevil]]
*[[Bulbmin]]
*[[Water Dumple]]
*[[Water Dumple]]
*[[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
*[[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
*[[Orange Bulborb]]
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==Walkthrough==
==Walkthrough==
===Sublevel 1===
===Sublevel 1===
This sublevel has many [[Snow Bulborb]]s and a couple of [[Hairy Bulborb]]s. Before Olimar and Louie engage the Hairy Bulborbs, they must take out any Snow Bulborbs near it then attack the hairy monstrosities. Then, they must explore the area and have their [[White Pikmin]] unearth any buried treasures. When they wander the area, they may need to encounter Doodlebugs. After they have emerged from their cover, they may skitter into a [[Figwort]]. If this happens, Olimar and Louie must wait until they move and release flatulence to locate them. [[Ultra-bitter Spray]]s are recommended for this area. When Olimar and Louie collect all of the treasures, they may advance on to the next sublevel.
[[File:Frontier Cavern sublevel 1.jpg|thumb|Sublevel 1.]]
''Treasures''
*[[Essential Furnishing]] - buried
*[[Essence of Rage]] - buried
''Enemies''
*6x [[Snow Bulborb]]
*2x [[Hairy Bulborb]]
*3x [[Doodlebug]]
''Candypops and eggs''
*1x [[Violet Candypop Bud]] (if you have less than 20 Purple Pikmin)
 
{{listen|filename=Frontier Cavern Sub1.ogg|title=An excerpt from the level's music}}
 
This sublevel has many Snow Bulborbs and a couple of Hairy Bulborbs. Before engaging the Hairy Bulborbs, take out any Snow Bulborbs near it then attack the hairy monstrosities. Explore the area and have your [[White Pikmin]] unearth any buried treasures. There is a Violet Candypop Bud if you have less than 20 total Purple Pikmin. When wandering about the area, you may encounter Doodlebugs. After they have emerged from their cover, they may skitter into a [[Figwort]]. If this happens you can wait until they move and release flatulence to locate them. This is a good time to stock up on [[Ultra-Bitter Spray]]s.


===Sublevel 2===
===Sublevel 2===
There are large stumps in this area on which Olimar and Louie must be aware of. They must shelter all of their Pikmin behind it to protect them. Then, Olimar and Louie may venture out into the sublevel without any Pikmin and use the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s to clear out any enemies. Then, they must use one of the rocky projectiles to kill the other Decorated Cannon Beetle. Then, they must have the colorful, rock-hurling creature defeat itself by having the boulder home in on itself. Afterwards, Olimar and Louie must take their comrades and collect the Christmas-themed treasures. They may move on to the next sublevel after completing this one.
''Treasures''
*[[Joy Receptacle]]
*[[Icon of Progress]]
''Enemies''
*6x [[Snow Bulborb]]
*1x [[Hairy Bulborb]]
*2x [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
You are likely to fall where there is a large stump. Shelter all of your Pikmin behind it to protect them. Venture out into the sublevel without any Pikmin and use the Decorated Cannon Beetles to clear out any enemies. Then use one of the rocky projectiles to kill the other Decorated Cannon Beetle. Then have the colorful, rock-hurling creature kill itself by having the boulder home in on itself. Afterwards, take your comrades collect the Christmas-themed treasures.


===Sublevel 3===
===Sublevel 3===
When landing on this sublevel, Olimar and Louie must be aware of [[Grub-dog]]s that patrol the area. They may gather all of their Pikmin and scout the level, deactivating any electric generators and [[Dwarf Bulbear]]s. If there are any, Olimar and Louie must gather the juvenile [[Bulbmin]] and locate the Spotty Bulbear. Then, Olimar and Louie must use a strategy to defeat the enemy, and bring its corpse back along with the [[Danger Chime]]. Explore the area once all the hazards are cleared and collect and unearth any treasures.
Exit available on this floor
 
''Treasures''
*[[Danger Chime]] - inside the [[Spotty Bulbear]]
*[[Fleeting Art Form]]
*[[Gemstar Husband]] - buried
''Enemies''
*1x [[Bulbmin]]
*6x [[Dwarf Bulbear]]
*1x [[Spotty Bulbear]]
''Hazards''
*2x Flame geysers
*2x Electrical wires
*2x Poison pipes
*falling [[bomb rock]]s
''Candypops and eggs''
*1x [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]
*1x Egg & 1 Egg drop
When landing on this sublevel, be warned that two wandering [[Grub-dog]]s will be patrolling the area so it is advised you don't take your time. Gather all of you Pikmin and scout the level, deactivating any electric generators and Dwarf Bulbears. If you can, locate the Bulbmin and kill it before the Spotty Bulbear as it will make things easier. If there are any, gather the juvenile Bulbmin and locate the Spotty Bulbear. Use whatever killing strategy you want, just make sure you bring its corpse back if it did not disintegrate and the Danger Chime. Explore the area once all the hazards are cleared and collect and unearth any treasures.


===Sublevel 4===
===Sublevel 4===
This is a very large sublevel and Olimar and Louie may gather all of their [[Yellow Pikmin]] and defeat all the [[Anode Beetle]]s, but watch out for the [[Swooping Snitchbug]]s and [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]s. After all the Anode Beetles are massacred, Olimar and Louie may take out the Swooping Snitchbugs and the Bumbling Snitchbug and proceed to collect the treasures. When they attempt to collect a treasure in an alcove, another Bumbling Snitchbug drops from the ceiling. Olimar and Louie must use their Pikmin to defeat it, then continue collecting treasure. There is a [[Violet Candypop Bud]] here to harvest more [[Purple Pikmin]]. When collecting all the treasures, Olimar and Louie may move on to the next sublevel.
''Treasures''
*[[Innocence Lost]]
*[[Omniscient Sphere]] - extra [[Bumbling Snitchbug]] drops when you pick up treasure
''Enemies''
*8x [[Anode Beetle]]
*2x [[Bumbling Snitchbug]]
*2x [[Swooping Snitchbug]]
''Hazards''
*2x Electrical wires
''Candypops and eggs''
*1x [[Violet Candypop Bud]]
 
{{listen|filename=Frontier Cavern Sub4.ogg|title=}}
 
Gather all your Yellow Pikmin and kill all the Anode Beetles, but watch out for the Swooping Snitchbugs and Bumbling Snitchbug. After all the Anode Beetles are massacred, take out the Swooping Snitchbugs and the Bumbling Snitchbug and proceed to collect the treasures. When you attempt to collect a treasure in an alcove, however, another Bumbling Snitchbug will drop from the ceiling. Kill it then continue collecting the treasure. There is a Violet Candypop Bud here to harvest more Purple Pikmin.


===Sublevel 5===
===Sublevel 5===
A rest sublevel, but is unique as it is one of the only three rest sub-levels possessing a treasure. There are some Mamutas here who Olimar and Louie must defeat until one drops the Brute Knuckles. They must also defeat the Caustic Dweevil before collecting the treasure as the four-legged nuisance attempts to carry the Brute Knuckles on its back. The Brute Knuckles allows usage of the [[Rocket Fist|Rocket Punch]] when collected. There are some [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]s and a [[Violet Candypop Bud]] here. Defeating the Unmarked Spectralids causes them to drop [[nectar]] to power up their leaf Pikmin and occasionally sprays. When done, Olimar and Louie may move on to the next sublevel.
Exit available on this floor
 
''Treasures''
*[[Brute Knuckles]] - inside a [[Mamuta]]
''Enemies''
*4x [[Mamuta]]
*16x? [[Unmarked Spectralids]]
*2x [[Caustic Dweevil]]
''Candypops and eggs''
*1x [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]
*1x [[Lapis Lazuli Candypop Bud]]
*1x [[Violet Candypop Bud]]
*1x [[Egg]]
A rest sublevel, but unique as it is one of the only 3 rest sublevels to possess a treasure. There are some Mamutas here, kill them all until one drops the Brute Knuckles. Kill the Caustic Dweevil before you collect the treasure as the four-legged nuisance will attempt to carry the Brute Knuckles on its back. The Brute Knuckles allows you to use the [[Rocket Fist|Rocket Punch]] when collected. There are some Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds and a Violet Candypop Bud here if you are low on [[Blue Pikmin]] and Purple Pikmin. Killing the Unmarked Spectralids will cause them to drop nectar to power up your leaf Pikmin and occasionally sprays.


===Sublevel 6===
===Sublevel 6===
When first entering the sublevel Olimar and Louie must take out their Blue Pikmin to collect treasure and have the [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]s defeat the enemies, flame geysers and each other. Then, Olimar and Louie must move the two chess pieces with their Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin.
''Treasures''
*[[Priceless Statue]]
*[[Worthless Statue]]
''Enemies''
*1x [[Bulbmin]]
*4x [[Water Dumple]]
*3x [[Decorated Cannon Beetle]]
''[[Hazards]]''
*Water
*5x Flame geysers


The reason why so many Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds were on the previous sublevel is this sublevel. Before taking your Blue Pikmin to collect treasure, have the Decorated Cannon Beetles kill the enemies, flame geysers, and each other then collected the two chess pieces with your Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin.
===Sublevel 7===
===Sublevel 7===
This sublevel has falling boulders from the ceiling, making Olimar and Louie be careful of themselves and their Pikmin. there are 6 [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s and 3 [[Orange Bulborb]]s. After all of the enemies have been defeated, Olimar and Louie may use some Pikmin and defeat any stragglers along with collecting the treasures. Olimar and Louie may use their [[White Pikmin]] to dig up the [[Flame Tiller]] and collect it. There is also an [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] on this sublevel that can be used to harness [[Ultra-spicy Spray]]s for the boss. Olimar and Louie can then advance to the final sublevel to fight the boss. olimar: kill them all!
Exit available on this floor
 
''Treasures''
*[[Flame Tiller]] - buried
*[[Spouse Alert]]
''Enemies''
*10x [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]
*3x [[Orange Bulborb]]
*1x [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]]
''Hazards''
*13x Boulders drop from the ceiling
''Candypops and eggs''
*1x [[Ivory Candypop Bud]]
 
This sublevel has falling boulders from the ceiling, so when going place to place, be cautious. Have a single captain cause the boulders to fall, preferably on the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs and Orange Bulborbs to kill or severely damage them. After they all have fallen, take your Pikmin and kill any stragglers and collect the treasures. Then have your White Pikmin dig up the Flame Tiller and collect it. There is also an Iridescent Glint Beetle on this sublevel that can be used to harness [[Ultra-Spicy Spray]]s for the boss.


===Sublevel 8 (Final Floor)===
===Sublevel 8 (Final Floor)===
When entering, there is a [[Empress Bulblax]]. Only this time, she produces Bulborb Larva. One captain needs to clear out all or most of the larvae, while the other tosses all the Pikmin up on the ledge behind the landing point. The sent out captain must then call all the Pikmin and fight the Empress Bulblax. This battle is made difficult by the bulborb larva that are constantly coming out of her rear end. However, the strategy for winning is exactly the same. After the battle, Olimar and Louie must collect the [[Repugnant Appendage]] and defeat any remaining Bulborb Larva. The Repugnant Appendage grants the captains a massive speed boost and the resistance to a [[Puffy Blowhog]]'s exhaling attack. Then, Olimar and Louie may exit the geyser and end the day.
 
''Treasures''
*[[Repugnant Appendage]] - inside the [[Empress Bulblax]]
''Enemies''
*[[Bulborb Larva]]
*'''Boss: [[Empress Bulblax]]'''
 
Time to have a rematch with the Empress Bulblax, only this time, she produces Bulborb Larva, always ravenous Grub-dogs. Have one captain clear out all or most of the larvae and have the other toss all the Pikmin up on the ledge behind the landing point. Have the captain you sent out call all the Pikmin and fight the obese Grub-dog. There is not difference in the fight except for the fact that she produces larva. Don't worry about the larva after engaging the empress in combat as she will squish them when she does her rolling attack. After the battle, collect the Repugnant Appendage and kill any remaining Bulborb Larva. The Repugnant Appendage will grant the captains a massive speed boost and the resistance to a [[Puffy Blowhog]]'s exhaling attack. Exit the geyser and continue your treasure hunt.
 
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Frontier Cavern
An overview of sublevel 5 of the Frontier Cavern, a rest level.
Location Valley of Repose
Sublevels 8
Treasures 15
Hazards Template:F [[wikipedia:{{{1}}}|{{{1}}}]] Template:E Pikmin Template:R Template:B

The Frontier Cavern is the last cavern found in the Valley of Repose area. To get to it, you may have to clear the area of Bulborbs, Blowhogs, Cannon Beetles, and a Cloaking Burrow-nit. Before building the bridge to the upper section, where the entrance is, you should get rid of the Withering Blowhog in the area. The Empress Bulblax is slightly different than the one in Hole of Beasts in that it gives birth to Bulborb Larva every few seconds. In this cave, there are 1395 Pokos worth of treasures.

Before starting this cave, you should probably have a good number of Purple and Blue Pikmin. Make sure you have all the other types too. On the first sublevel there should be some doodlebugs which, getting enough Pikmin thrown on, should give out some sprays. Be sure to stock up on them.

Treasures

Enemies

Walkthrough

Sublevel 1

An overview of sublevel 1 of the Frontier Cavern.
Sublevel 1.

Treasures

Enemies

Candypops and eggs

An excerpt from the level's music

This sublevel has many Snow Bulborbs and a couple of Hairy Bulborbs. Before engaging the Hairy Bulborbs, take out any Snow Bulborbs near it then attack the hairy monstrosities. Explore the area and have your White Pikmin unearth any buried treasures. There is a Violet Candypop Bud if you have less than 20 total Purple Pikmin. When wandering about the area, you may encounter Doodlebugs. After they have emerged from their cover, they may skitter into a Figwort. If this happens you can wait until they move and release flatulence to locate them. This is a good time to stock up on Ultra-Bitter Sprays.

Sublevel 2

Treasures

Enemies

You are likely to fall where there is a large stump. Shelter all of your Pikmin behind it to protect them. Venture out into the sublevel without any Pikmin and use the Decorated Cannon Beetles to clear out any enemies. Then use one of the rocky projectiles to kill the other Decorated Cannon Beetle. Then have the colorful, rock-hurling creature kill itself by having the boulder home in on itself. Afterwards, take your comrades collect the Christmas-themed treasures.

Sublevel 3

Exit available on this floor

Treasures

Enemies

Hazards

  • 2x Flame geysers
  • 2x Electrical wires
  • 2x Poison pipes
  • falling bomb rocks

Candypops and eggs

When landing on this sublevel, be warned that two wandering Grub-dogs will be patrolling the area so it is advised you don't take your time. Gather all of you Pikmin and scout the level, deactivating any electric generators and Dwarf Bulbears. If you can, locate the Bulbmin and kill it before the Spotty Bulbear as it will make things easier. If there are any, gather the juvenile Bulbmin and locate the Spotty Bulbear. Use whatever killing strategy you want, just make sure you bring its corpse back if it did not disintegrate and the Danger Chime. Explore the area once all the hazards are cleared and collect and unearth any treasures.

Sublevel 4

Treasures

Enemies

Hazards

  • 2x Electrical wires

Candypops and eggs

Gather all your Yellow Pikmin and kill all the Anode Beetles, but watch out for the Swooping Snitchbugs and Bumbling Snitchbug. After all the Anode Beetles are massacred, take out the Swooping Snitchbugs and the Bumbling Snitchbug and proceed to collect the treasures. When you attempt to collect a treasure in an alcove, however, another Bumbling Snitchbug will drop from the ceiling. Kill it then continue collecting the treasure. There is a Violet Candypop Bud here to harvest more Purple Pikmin.

Sublevel 5

Exit available on this floor

Treasures

Enemies

Candypops and eggs

A rest sublevel, but unique as it is one of the only 3 rest sublevels to possess a treasure. There are some Mamutas here, kill them all until one drops the Brute Knuckles. Kill the Caustic Dweevil before you collect the treasure as the four-legged nuisance will attempt to carry the Brute Knuckles on its back. The Brute Knuckles allows you to use the Rocket Punch when collected. There are some Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds and a Violet Candypop Bud here if you are low on Blue Pikmin and Purple Pikmin. Killing the Unmarked Spectralids will cause them to drop nectar to power up your leaf Pikmin and occasionally sprays.

Sublevel 6

Treasures

Enemies

Hazards

  • Water
  • 5x Flame geysers

The reason why so many Lapis Lazuli Candypop Buds were on the previous sublevel is this sublevel. Before taking your Blue Pikmin to collect treasure, have the Decorated Cannon Beetles kill the enemies, flame geysers, and each other then collected the two chess pieces with your Blue Pikmin and Bulbmin.

Sublevel 7

Exit available on this floor

Treasures

Enemies

Hazards

  • 13x Boulders drop from the ceiling

Candypops and eggs

This sublevel has falling boulders from the ceiling, so when going place to place, be cautious. Have a single captain cause the boulders to fall, preferably on the Dwarf Orange Bulborbs and Orange Bulborbs to kill or severely damage them. After they all have fallen, take your Pikmin and kill any stragglers and collect the treasures. Then have your White Pikmin dig up the Flame Tiller and collect it. There is also an Iridescent Glint Beetle on this sublevel that can be used to harness Ultra-Spicy Sprays for the boss.

Sublevel 8 (Final Floor)

Treasures

Enemies

Time to have a rematch with the Empress Bulblax, only this time, she produces Bulborb Larva, always ravenous Grub-dogs. Have one captain clear out all or most of the larvae and have the other toss all the Pikmin up on the ledge behind the landing point. Have the captain you sent out call all the Pikmin and fight the obese Grub-dog. There is not difference in the fight except for the fact that she produces larva. Don't worry about the larva after engaging the empress in combat as she will squish them when she does her rolling attack. After the battle, collect the Repugnant Appendage and kill any remaining Bulborb Larva. The Repugnant Appendage will grant the captains a massive speed boost and the resistance to a Puffy Blowhog's exhaling attack. Exit the geyser and continue your treasure hunt.


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