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Pikmin 4

Secure Energy Source Main Mission Guide

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❀ Pikmin 4 is out! Get a headstart by following these tips!
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Pikmin 4 - Secure Energy Source Mission Walkthrough

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

Pikmin 4 - Secure Energy Source unlock

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

# Secure Energy Source Objectives
1 Collect 300 Sparklium
2 Collect 1,500 Sparklium
3 Collect 4,000 Sparklium
4 Collect 7,000 Sparklium

Collect 300 Sparklium

Pikmin 4 - restarting the S.S. Shepherd

Requirement Unlocks
300 Sun-Speckled Terrace

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
Pikmin 4 - Noble BidentNoble Bident
Sparklium: 50
Command the Pikmin to dig up the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Path CreatorPath Creator
Sparklium: 100
Throw the Pikmin on the high ground.
Pikmin 4 - Stone of AdvancementStone of Advancement
Sparklium: 150
Use Oatchi's rush ability to drop the treasure on the ground.

Rescue Command Post Guide

Collect 1,500 Sparklium

Pikmin 4 - arriving at Sun-Speckled Terrace

Requirement Unlocks
1,500 Blossoming Arcadia

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
Pikmin 4 - Aspiration-Ritual BallAspiration-Ritual Ball
Sparklium: 80
Use Yellow Pikmin to reach the treasure and drag it back to the base.
Pikmin 4 - Child of the EarthChild of the Earth
Sparklium: 50
Command Oatchi to sniff out the treasure to find its exact spot then command him to dig up the potato.
Pikmin 4 - Double Dragon-Eyed ScopeDouble Dragon-Eyed Scope
Sparklium: 180
Throw 12 Pikmin over on the binoculars to pick it up.
Pikmin 4 - Fire-Breathing FeastFire-Breathing Feast
Sparklium: 170
Head to the northwest side of the map and throw Pikmin toward the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Lesser Mock BottomLesser Mock Bottom
Sparklium: 40
Use Oatchi's rush ability to drop the treasure on the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Mysterious CarriageMysterious Carriage
Sparklium: 150
Obtain 10 Yellow Pikmin and lower the bridge on the southwestern side of the map.
Pikmin 4 - Orb of DestructionOrb of Destruction
Sparklium: 150
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.
Pikmin 4 - Perforated RaftPerforated Raft
Sparklium: 10
Use Oatchi's rush ability to break the pots to obtain two pieces of the Perforated Raft.
Pikmin 4 - Satellite ShieldSatellite Shield
Sparklium: 40
Throw Yellow Pikmin on top of the can to dig the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Snack BeanSnack Bean
Sparklium: 30
Head to the northwestern side of the map and throw Pikmin on the flower pot to dig up the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Sunseed BerrySunseed Berry
Sparklium: 70
Throw Pikmin towards the Sunseed Berry to pick it up from the high ledge.
Pikmin 4 - Talisman of Life (Moon)Talisman of Life (Moon)
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the enemy with spikes and it will drop the treasure as a reward.
Pikmin 4 - Temporal MechanismTemporal Mechanism
Sparklium: 110
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

Pikmin 4 - Blossoming Arcadia

Requirement Unlocks
4,000 Serene Shores

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
Pikmin 4 - Brush of WisdomBrush of Wisdom
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the boss and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - CupidCupid's Grenade
Sparklium: 20
Defeat the enemy and the treasure will appear.
Pikmin 4 - Daughter Doll HeadDaughter Doll Head
Sparklium: 80
Throw Yellow Pikmin on the high ground.
Pikmin 4 - Floral InstigatorFloral Instigator
Sparklium: 20
Pick up the treasure on the ground full of pink petals.
Pikmin 4 - Harmonic SynthesizerHarmonic Synthesizer
Sparklium: 110
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Mechanical Harp (Memory Song)Mechanical Harp (Memory Song)
Sparklium: 150
Throw Yellow Pikmin to reach the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Mooching VaseMooching Vase
Sparklium: 80
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Pikmin 4 - OctoplusOctoplus
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the enemy and the treasure will appear.
Pikmin 4 - Searing AcidshockSearing Acidshock
Sparklium: 50
Complete the wall using Raw Materials, climb up, and collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Shake-a-SmileShake-a-Smile
Sparklium: 180
Defeat the Mamuta and the treasure will appear.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of Fuzzy FeelingsSphere of Fuzzy Feelings
Sparklium: 100
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Pikmin 4 - Sticky JewelSticky Jewel
Sparklium: 20
Pikmin 4 - Sticky Jewel Overworld Location
Pick up the treasure beside the metal pipe.
Pikmin 4 - Sweat-Soaked Blue BirdSweat-Soaked Blue Bird
Sparklium: 40
Pick up the treasure beside the Pellet Posy.
Pikmin 4 - Unfloatable BoatUnfloatable Boat
Sparklium: 180
Use Blue Pikmin to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Velvety DreamdropVelvety Dreamdrop
Sparklium: 40
Use Yellow Pikmin to dig it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Wayward MoonWayward Moon
Sparklium: 200
Use 50 Pikmin to carry it to the base.
Pikmin 4 - Wind DetectorWind Detector
Sparklium: 110
Dig it up using PIkmin or Oatchi.

Blossoming Arcadia 100% Guide

Collect 7,000 Sparklium

Pikmin 4 - Secure Energy Source complete at 7000 Sparklium

Requirement Unlocks
7,000 Mission Clear!

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
Pikmin 4 - Ambiguous HostelAmbiguous Hostel
Sparklium: 150
Throw Pikmin to reach and collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Bright SwordBright Sword
Sparklium: 5
Dig the sand to get the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Chance TotemChance Totem
Sparklium: 20
Throw Blue Pikmin to collect it.
Pikmin 4 - Crimson BanquetCrimson Banquet
Sparklium: 200
Destroy the two Hydro Jellies and use Pikmin and Oatchi to carry the treasure as you'll be needing power of 100 Pikmin.
Pikmin 4 - Dapper Rubber CutieDapper Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 100
Use Blue Pikmin to reach it.
Pikmin 4 - Dawn PustulesDawn Pustules
Sparklium: 110
Use Blue Pikmin to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Emperor WhistleEmperor Whistle
Sparklium: 80
Throw Yellow Pikmin to dig up the treasure and carry it back.
Pikmin 4 - Face WrinklerFace Wrinkler
Sparklium: 50
Defeat an enemy in the west part of the map to obtain the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Fish-Bed SnackFish-Bed Snack
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the enemy for it to drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Fishy BedFishy Bed
Sparklium: 110
Break a sandy wall near the middle of the map to get to the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Foolish FruitFoolish Fruit
Sparklium: 80
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Pikmin 4 - GiantGiant's Fossil
Sparklium: 450
Order Pikmin to carry the treasure after repairing the bridge.
Pikmin 4 - HeroineHeroine's Tear
Sparklium: 90
Break the rock blocking the airstream then jump on it. You can dig up the treasure after getting to the higher ground.
Pikmin 4 - Juicy GaggleJuicy Gaggle
Sparklium: 20
Defeat the enemy to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Lamp of InspirationLamp of Inspiration
Sparklium: 300
Throw Yellow Pikmin to reach it.
Pikmin 4 - Mock BottomMock Bottom
Sparklium: 90
Can be found near the center close to the potted plants and where there are Blue Pikmin nearby.
Pikmin 4 - Mystery Squish FishMystery Squish Fish
Sparklium: 40
Use Pikmin to pull the fishing rod and the treasure will appear.
Pikmin 4 - Newtolite ShellNewtolite Shell
Sparklium: 400
Use Blue Pikmin to dig it up from sand underwater.
Pikmin 4 - Orbital Communication SphereOrbital Communication Sphere
Sparklium: 40
Find a hole east of the map then have Oatchi Dig for the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Princess PearlPrincess Pearl
Sparklium: 150
Throw Pikmin on the clam to get the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Ring-of-Return ShieldRing-of-Return Shield
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the Pearly Clamclamp to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Slapstick CrescentSlapstick Crescent
Sparklium: 120
Use Blue Pikmin to retrieve it.
Pikmin 4 - Stately Rubber CutieStately Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 20
Use Blue Pikmin to collect it from the grass. In the afternoon, you can pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Stately Rubber CutieStately Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 20
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Stellar ExtrusionStellar Extrusion
Sparklium: 40
Clear the area of hazards and enemies then throw Yellow Pikmin on the high ground.
Pikmin 4 - Zest BombZest Bomb
Sparklium: 60
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 Pikmin 4 - Sun-Speckled TerraceSun-Speckled Terrace
1,500 Pikmin 4 - Blossoming ArcadiaBlossoming Arcadia
4,000 Pikmin 4 - Serene ShoresSerene 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

Pikmin 4 - Hero

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

Pikmin 4 Related Guides

Pikmin 4 - Main Missions

All Main Mission Walkthroughs

List of All Main Missions

All Main Mission Walkthrough Guides
Rescue the Rescue Corps Secure Energy Source
Rescue Olimar Rescue All Castaways
Cure Oatchi Investigate the Planet

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