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How to Get Sparklium

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How to Get Sparklium in Pikmin 4
Sparklium in Pikmin 4 can be obtained by gathering treasures and defeating enemies. Read on to learn how you can get Sparklium along with its uses.

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How to Get Sparklium

Gather Treasures

Sparklium from Treasures in Pikmin 4

Sparklium can be obtained by gathering treasures. These are shiny objects scattered around the unknown planet where you and your team are stranded in.

Treasures are found in different locations of the surface and within the caves. You can collect them by commanding Oatchi or throwing your Pikmins at them.

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Defeat Enemies in Caves

Sparklium from Enemies in Pikmin 4

Sparklium can also be collected from defeated enemies in caves. To fight, throw your Pikmin at foes or command Oatchi to rush at them.

Once felled, your Pikmin will carry the enemies' bodies to the S.S. Beagle (when inside a cave) which will then give you sparklium in return.

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Sparklium Uses

Power the S.S. Shepherd

Sparklium is the energy source that you are tasked to collect in order to repair and power the S.S. Shepherd. By gathering sparklium, you and the rest of the Rescue Corps can expand your search and complete your mission.

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