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Number | 159 | ||
Series | Mystical Energy Series | ||
Value | × 280 | ||
Weight | 20 | ||
Maximum carriers | 20 Pikmin[1] | ||
Location | Valley of Repose | ||
Challenge Mode levels | None |
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Number | 159 (North America)
157 (Europe) | ||
Series | Mystical Energy Series | ||
Value | × 280 | ||
Weight | 20 | ||
Maximum carriers | 20 Pikmin | ||
Location | Valley of Repose | ||
Challenge Mode levels | None |
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Number | 159 (Japan) | ||
Series | Mystical Energy Series | ||
Value | × 280 | ||
Weight | 20 | ||
Maximum carriers | 20 Pikmin | ||
Location | Valley of Repose | ||
Challenge Mode levels | None |
The Courage Reactor (あいとゆうきリアクター?, lit.: "Love and Courage Reactor") is a battery treasure found in Pikmin 2. In the Switch version it is a fictional "Electric Super Battery", a Duracell D battery in the North American and European GameCube and Wii versions, and a National Hi-Top D battery in the Japanese GameCube and Wii versions. It is the first treasure that is collected in Pikmin 2, and is found partially buried in the Valley of Repose. Upon retrieval, the Hocotate ship is satisfied with the day's work and the first day is completed. While Louie discovers the treasure first, he needs to reunite with Olimar and his Pikmin before it can be lifted and salvaged.
In the North American and European GameCube and Wii versions the text on the side contains a paragraph informing the user that the battery cannot be recharged, and that the polarity of the battery should be respected. These instructions are written in Italian, French, German and English, in that order. The full text reads:
- Inserire correttamente. Non ricaricare.
- Respecter les polarités + et -. Ne pas
- recharger. Auf richtige Polarität achten.
- Nicht wiederaufladbar. Connect correctly.
- Do not recharge. MADE IN EC
- DURACELL®
- D
- ALKALINE 1,5V
- MN0000 LR6
- MAR 2010
Strangely, in the US New Play Control! Pikmin 2 website, the Courage Reactor uses artwork of the Japanese version of the treasure instead of the North American version.[2]
Collecting the treasure
The following article or section contains guides. |
To retrieve the treasure, both Olimar and Louie are needed: start by gathering all the pellets in the area and the Dwarf Red Bulborb. After obtaining 20 Red Pikmin, have them dig it out of the ground and carry it to the ship.
Notes
Gallery
Nintendo Switch
The Courage Reactor being analyzed by the Hocotate ship.
The Courage Reactor in the Treasure Hoard.
A Yellow Decor Pikmin wearing a battery resembling the Courage Reactor.
North America/Europe GameCube/Wii
The Courage Reactor in the Valley of Repose.
Olimar and Louie looking at the Courage Reactor in an early version of the game.
Top-down view of the walk between the landing site and the Red Onion in the Valley of Repose.
The Courage Reactor in the Treasure Hoard.
Pikmin carrying the Courage Reactor back to the Hocotate ship.
Japan GameCube/Wii
The Love and Courage Reactor being analyzed by the Hocotate ship.
The Love and Courage Reactor in the Treasure Hoard.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | あいとゆうきリアクター? Ai to Yūki Riakutā |
Love and Courage Reactor |
French | Réacteur vaillant | Courageous reactor |
German | Tapferkeitsreaktor | Courage Reactor |
Italian | Pila di coraggio | Courage Battery |
Spanish | Reactor valeroso | Courageous reactor |
See also
References
- ^
max 20
– Line 4434 of/user/Abe/Pellet/us/otakara_config.txt
in the game's files - ^ New Play Control! Pikmin 2 website on pikmin2.nintendo.com
Valley of Repose | |||||||||||
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Click an object |
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Number | 19 | ||
Series | Xenoflora Series | ||
Value | × 10 | ||
Weight | 1 | ||
Maximum carriers | 1 Pikmin | ||
Location | Shower Room | ||
Challenge Mode levels | Hidden Garden, Cave of Pain |
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Number | 19 | ||
Series | Xenoflora Series | ||
Value | × 10 | ||
Weight | 1 | ||
Maximum carriers | 1 Pikmin | ||
Location | Shower Room | ||
Challenge Mode levels | Hidden Garden, Cave of Pain |
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Number | 19 | ||
Series | Xenoflora Series | ||
Value | × 10 | ||
Weight | 1 | ||
Maximum carriers | 1 Pikmin | ||
Location | Shower Room | ||
Challenge Mode levels | Hidden Garden, Cave of Pain |
The Arboreal Frippery (イチコロダオレ?, lit.: "One-hit Death") is a treasure found in Pikmin 2. It is actually a leaf from a Japanese maple tree, although it is easily confused with a marijuana leaf. It is tied with several treasures for the least amount of Pokos it's worth.
In the Japanese version, Olimar's journal entry states that the treasure has a strong sleep-inducing effect, and states that he might want to try it some day, as he has not been able to sleep well recently. The journal and the sales pitch also denote that the wrong amount of it can lead to "eternal sleep", with the ship calling it a "dangerous drug". These notes were slightly altered in the Switch port. Its name in the Japanese version means "One-hit Death".
The leaf is red in the European version, as well as the Switch port, presumably to drive away the comparison to marijuana. The red leaf version is reused from an earlier set of treasures found in the game's disc.[1]
Collecting the treasure
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The Arboreal Frippery is found in Sublevel 4 of the Shower Room, which is a large, calm area with only harmless Unmarked Spectralids and two Queen Candypop Buds. The water is too shallow to drown Pikmin, so it can be crossed with any type of Pikmin. The treasure is in a pipe, so the Treasure Gauge can be used to find the correct pipe. Since it weighs only one unit, throwing a single Pikmin at it should easily transport the treasure back to the Ship's Pod in a hasty manner.
Notes
Gallery
Nintendo Switch
The Treasure Hoard icon of the Arboreal Frippery in the Nintendo Switch version of Pikmin 2.
North America/Japan GCN/Wii
The Arboreal Frippery in the Shower Room.
The Arboreal Frippery being analyzed by the Hocotate ship in the North American version of Pikmin 2.
Europe GCN/Wii
The Arboreal Frippery in the Shower Room.
The Arboreal Frippery being analyzed by the Hocotate ship.
Names in other languages
Language | Name | Meaning |
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Japanese | イチコロダオレ? Ichikorodaore |
One-hit Death |
French | Colifichet Arborescent | Arboreal Trinket |
French (NoA) | Frivolité arborescente | Arboreal frivolity |
German | Arboresker Firlefanz | Arboreal Frippery |
Italian | Fronzolo arboreo | Arboreal frippery |
Spanish | Fruslería arbórea | Arboreal trifle |
See also
References
- ^ Pikmin 2/Version Differences on The Cutting Room Floor, published on September 30th, 2021, retrieved on March 7th, 2021