Thirsty Desert is a map in Pikmin 3's Mission Mode. As it's name implies, it is a desert with many cacti surrounding the area. Ironically, there are pools of water in places.
Collect treasure!
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| Time limit | 10:00 | ||||||||
| Music | {{{music}}} | ||||||||
Terrain
The explorers start in a small area to the left of the stage. In this area, there are multiple spots with red Pikmin planted. Cupid's Grenades and Golden Sunseeds litter this area. To the south of this area is a Dirt Wall. Beyond this is a small area with a few Golden Grenades. A small creek is past that. At the bottom right corner of the stage is an elevated area that can only be reached by a bridge. In that area is a pile of Nuggets, a Face Wrinkler, a Golden Sunseed, and an Insect Condo, all guarded by a lone Pyroclasmic Slooch.
The fragments to build the bridge to access this area is found to the left of the creek. Past that is a Dwarf Bulborb, and a split path. The right path leads to a Bamboo Gate, which leads directly back to the SPERO. To the left is a Dirt Wall. Also on the same path is another Dwarf Bulborb. 2 huge rocks are also found on the path. The first of which can be climbed by a slope leading up to it. At the top is an assortment of treasures, a pile of Nuggets, a group of planted red Pikmin, and a Violet Candypop Bud. The second rock can only be accessed by throwing a captain from the first rock. On the second rock is an Insect Condo, a Golden Sunseed, and a Face Wrinkler.
Past the Dirt Wall is another Dwarf Bulborb, and a pile of Nuggets. Further down the path is a Sunseed Berry and a Ivory Candypop Bud, guarded by a Dwarf Bulborb. There is a small path with treasures littered throughout which leads to a group of winged Pikmin. Past there is a small creek. Afterwards, a large ring of land is found. On that ring, various Candypop Buds, a few enemies, and treasures are littered throughout it. In the center of the ring is a pile of Fragments, used to cross the small creek. To the northeast is another small ring of treasures, Nuggets, and winged Pikmin, with an Insect Condo in the middle. To the south of there is an Iridescent Flint Beetle, which is located right outside of the starting area.
Pikmin
- 43 Red Pikmin
- 37 Winged Pikmin
- Violet Candypop Bud x1
- Ivory Candypop Bud x3
Enemies
Fruits
- Cupid's Grenade x8
- Face Wrinkler x3
- Insect Condo x3
- Sunseed Berry x6
- Golden Grenade x6
- Golden Sunseed x5
- Nuggets x220
Battle enemies!
Initial Pikmin Count
- 5 Red Pikmin
- 5 Blue Pikmin
- 8 Rock Pikmin
Enemies
- Desiccated Skitter Leaf x9
- Dwarf Bulborb x7
- Orange Bulborb x1
- Red Bulborb x1
- Shearwig x7
- Spotty Bulbear x1
- Water Dumple x2
- Whiptongue Bulborb x1
- Wogpole x6
- Yellow Wollywog x1
The maximum score possible in Battle enemies! for this level is 525. This will unlock the Platinum Medal for this stage, and any time remaining will be added to the score as a bonus.