Explorer's Cave

Explorer's Cave
Sublevels	2	Ultra-bitter sprays	2
Red Pikmin	50	Ultra-spicy sprays	2
Yellow Pikmin	0
Blue Pikmin	0
White Pikmin	0
Purple Pikmin	0
Bulbmin	0

The Explorer's Cave' is the first level in Pikmin 2s Challenge Mode. It has two sublevels, the second one being the only one with any enemies for the player to fight. It is an easy area and introduces Challenge Mode to beginners. There are two sublevels and only Red Pikmin are available.

Sublevel 1

• Time: 100
• Enemies: None
• Plants:
  • Clovers x4
  • Figworts x5
• Treasures:
  • The Key
  • Lustrous Element
  • Mirrored Element
  • Unknown Merit

Sublevel 2

• Time: 100 seconds
• Enemies:
  • Dwarf Red Bulborb x5
  • Red Bulborb
• Plants:
  • Horsetails x2
  • Clovers x2
  • Figworts x8
• Other:
  • Egg x3
• Treasures:
  • The Key
  • Lustrous Element
  • Mirrored Element
  • Omniscient Sphere x5
  • Unknown Merit

Walkthrough

Sublevel 1

Get the Pikmin and make haste to collect the treasures. Good time is 80-85 seconds on the clock.

Sublevel 2

Defeat the Red Bulborb first, then hit some eggs. After flowering, defeat any Dwarf Red Bulborbs. Acquire treasure. Time should be around 150-130 Seconds.