Secure Energy Source is a Main Mission in Pikmin 4 given by Shepherd. Read on for a detailed walkthrough of Secure Energy Source, how to unlock it, as well as other tips and strategies on how to complete this Main Mission!

How to Unlock Secure Energy Source

Find the S.S. Shepherd

Secure Energy Source is automatically unlocked by finding the S.S. Shepherd in the Rescue Command Post and discovering Sparklium.

How to Complete Secure Energy Source

Mission Objectives

Collect 300 Sparklium

Upon unlocking this main mission, you will be required to collect 300 units of Sparklium. Sparklium can be obtained from defeated enemies but you can get much much more from Treasures. Explore the Rescue Command Post and retrieve every Treasure you can find!

The required number of Sparklium will be enough to restart the S.S. Shepherd and discover the Sun-Speckled Terrace!

Rescue Command Post Treasures

Treasure	Map Location	Overworld Location
Noble Bident Sparklium: 50	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Command the Pikmin to dig up the ground.
Path Creator Sparklium: 100	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw the Pikmin on the high ground.
Stone of Advancement Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Oatchi's rush ability to drop the treasure on the ground.

Rescue Command Post Guide

Collect 1,500 Sparklium

No more Treasures in sight. Let's hop on to the next area!

You now need to accumulate 1,500 Sparklium to reach the new goal, so you'll have to find 1,200 more units. The next area is much bigger than Rescue Command Post and contains more Caves where you can also find Treasures and new Pikmin types!

Sun-Speckled Terrace Treasures

Treasure	Map Location	Overworld Location
Aspiration-Ritual Ball Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Yellow Pikmin to reach the treasure and drag it back to the base.
Child of the Earth Sparklium: 50	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Command Oatchi to sniff out the treasure to find its exact spot then command him to dig up the potato.
Double Dragon-Eyed Scope Sparklium: 180	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw 12 Pikmin over on the binoculars to pick it up.
Fire-Breathing Feast Sparklium: 170	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Head to the northwest side of the map and throw Pikmin toward the treasure.
Lesser Mock Bottom Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Oatchi's rush ability to drop the treasure on the ground.
Mysterious Carriage Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Obtain 10 Yellow Pikmin and lower the bridge on the southwestern side of the map.
Orb of Destruction Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Ride Oatchi and jump on the ledge to reach the treasure. Throw Yellow Pikmin to have them pick it up and send it to the base.
Perforated Raft Sparklium: 10	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Oatchi's rush ability to break the pots to obtain two pieces of the Perforated Raft.
Satellite Shield Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Yellow Pikmin on top of the can to dig the treasure.
Snack Bean Sparklium: 30	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Head to the northwestern side of the map and throw Pikmin on the flower pot to dig up the treasure.
Sunseed Berry Sparklium: 70	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Pikmin towards the Sunseed Berry to pick it up from the high ledge.
Talisman of Life (Moon) Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the enemy with spikes and it will drop the treasure as a reward.
Temporal Mechanism Sparklium: 110	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Oatchi's rush ability towards the blue wall to drop the watch on the ground.

Sun-Speckled Terrace 100% Guide

Collect 4,000 Sparklium

If you decided to 100% Sun-Speckled Terrace, you'd have around 3,500 units of Sparklium in stock. Just a few more until you reach the next goal!

Get the remaining Sparklium you need by exploring the new area, Blossoming Arcadia.

Blossoming Arcadia Treasures

Treasure	Map Location	Overworld Location
Brush of Wisdom Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the boss and it will drop the treasure.
Cupid's Grenade Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the enemy and the treasure will appear.
Daughter Doll Head Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Yellow Pikmin on the high ground.
Floral Instigator Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Pick up the treasure on the ground full of pink petals.
Harmonic Synthesizer Sparklium: 110	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Pick it up from the ground.
Mechanical Harp (Memory Song) Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Yellow Pikmin to reach the treasure.
Mooching Vase Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Octoplus Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the enemy and the treasure will appear.
Searing Acidshock Sparklium: 50	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Complete the wall using Raw Materials, climb up, and collect the treasure.
Shake-a-Smile Sparklium: 180	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the Mamuta and the treasure will appear.
Sphere of Fuzzy Feelings Sparklium: 100	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Sticky Jewel Sparklium: 20	Enlarge
	Pick up the treasure beside the metal pipe.
Sweat-Soaked Blue Bird Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Pick up the treasure beside the Pellet Posy.
Unfloatable Boat Sparklium: 180	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to collect the treasure.
Velvety Dreamdrop Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Yellow Pikmin to dig it up from the ground.
Wayward Moon Sparklium: 200	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use 50 Pikmin to carry it to the base.
Wind Detector Sparklium: 110	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Dig it up using PIkmin or Oatchi.

Blossoming Arcadia 100% Guide

Collect 7,000 Sparklium

Reaching the previous goal will unlock Serene Shores for more treasures and castaways! The new 7,000 Sparklium goal can be reached with the first two areas alone if you aim for 100% exploration.

Once you meet the required number of Sparklium units, the S.S. Shepherd will be completely restored and the mission cleared!

However, you'll need to rescue the Rescue Corps pilot first by following the Rescue the Rescue Corps main mission before it flies again.

Serene Shores Treasures

Treasure	Map Location	Overworld Location
Ambiguous Hostel Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Pikmin to reach and collect the treasure.
Bright Sword Sparklium: 5	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Dig the sand to get the treasure.
Chance Totem Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Blue Pikmin to collect it.
Crimson Banquet Sparklium: 200	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Destroy the two Hydro Jellies and use Pikmin and Oatchi to carry the treasure as you'll be needing power of 100 Pikmin.
Dapper Rubber Cutie Sparklium: 100	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to reach it.
Dawn Pustules Sparklium: 110	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to collect the treasure.
Emperor Whistle Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Yellow Pikmin to dig up the treasure and carry it back.
Face Wrinkler Sparklium: 50	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat an enemy in the west part of the map to obtain the treasure.
Fish-Bed Snack Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the enemy for it to drop the treasure.
Fishy Bed Sparklium: 110	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Break a sandy wall near the middle of the map to get to the treasure.
Foolish Fruit Sparklium: 80	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Giant's Fossil Sparklium: 450	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Order Pikmin to carry the treasure after repairing the bridge.
Heroine's Tear Sparklium: 90	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Break the rock blocking the airstream then jump on it. You can dig up the treasure after getting to the higher ground.
Juicy Gaggle Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the enemy to collect the treasure.
Lamp of Inspiration Sparklium: 300	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Yellow Pikmin to reach it.
Mock Bottom Sparklium: 90	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Can be found near the center close to the potted plants and where there are Blue Pikmin nearby.
Mystery Squish Fish Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Pikmin to pull the fishing rod and the treasure will appear.
Newtolite Shell Sparklium: 400	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to dig it up from sand underwater.
Orbital Communication Sphere Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Find a hole east of the map then have Oatchi Dig for the treasure.
Princess Pearl Sparklium: 150	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Throw Pikmin on the clam to get the treasure.
Ring-of-Return Shield Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Defeat the Pearly Clamclamp to collect the treasure.
Slapstick Crescent Sparklium: 120	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to retrieve it.
Stately Rubber Cutie Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Use Blue Pikmin to collect it from the grass. In the afternoon, you can pick it up from the ground.
Stately Rubber Cutie Sparklium: 20	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Pick it up from the ground.
Stellar Extrusion Sparklium: 40	Enlarge	Enlarge
	Clear the area of hazards and enemies then throw Yellow Pikmin on the high ground.
Zest Bomb Sparklium: 60	Enlarge	Enlarge
	It is located in the southwest part of the map. Use the Blue Pikmin to pick up the treasure.

Serene Shores 100% Guide

Secure Energy Source Mission Unlockables and Rewards

Unlock New Areas

Sparklium	Unlockables
300	Sun-Speckled Terrace
1,500	Blossoming Arcadia
4,000	Serene Shores
7,000	Mission Clear!

Gathering Sparklium until you meet the current requirement in the mission unlocks new areas to explore!

You'll get Sparklium for every defeated enemy you bring back to the S.S. Beagle, but the fastest way to obtain them is by collecting Treasures you find in surface and cave areas!

List of All Treasures

Unlock the Hero's Hideaway

Completing Secure Energy Source and Rescue the Rescue Corps (for Bernard) will unlock the fourth area, Hero's Hideaway! Explore this area to continue your search for Captain Olimar.

Hero's Hideaway Area Guide

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