Rescue Command Post Guide

The Rescue Command Post in Pikmin 4 is a hub where you can access different facilities that can help with exploration. See a list of all facilities in the Rescue Command Post, treasures, caves, castaways, onions, as well as how to unlock and complete Rescue Command Post at 100%.

All Rescue Command Post Facilities

Feature	Castaway / How to Unlock
Explore Select a surface location to explore.	Collin After unlocking the Rescue Command Post.
The Lab Unlock gear and items.	Russ First castaway to rescue in any of the caves in Sun-Speckled Terrace.
Training Train Oatchi to upgrade skills.	Shepherd Unlock after rescuing Russ.
Treasure Catalog See all the treasures that you have collected	Schnauz Unlock after rescuing Shepherd.
Piklopedia See all enemies, plants, and Pikmin that you have encountered.	Dalmo Unlock after rescuing Schanuz.
Night Expeditions Explore new areas at night.	Yonny Unlock after rescuing Yonny.
Stylist Change your look.	Puddle Unlock after rescuing Yonny.
Olimar's Shipwrecked Tale Play as Olimar in a bonus post-game mode.	Olimar Unlock after completing Cure Oatchi main quest.

Rescue the Rescue Corps Main Mission Guide

Explore Surface Locations

Explore lets you select unlocked surface locations to travel to those areas. You can unlock more locations when you obtain a certain number of Sparklium.

List of All Surface Locations and Maps

Visit the Lab to Get Gear

Visit the Lab to develop gear and items that help you with exploration and combat.

The Lab - Best Gear and Items

Train Oatchi

Training allows you to level up Oatchi's skills. Skills require a certain number of Pup Drive, which you can increase when rescuing castaways.

How to Train Oatchi

View the Treasure Catalog

You can use the Treasure Catalog to learn more about the treasures that you have collected in areas and caves. They provide basic information such as the number of Sparklium they have, their weight, and the total number available.

List of All Treasures

Check the Piklopedia

Piklopedia shows a list of the enemies, plants, and Pikmin that you have encountered during your exploration.

Piklopedia List

Start Night Expeditions

Night Expedition is a special mode where you explore a location at night using only Glow Pikmin. Completing these expeditions lets you earn Glow Seeds and Glow Sap to cure Leaflings.

Night Mode and Expeditions Guide

Change Your Character's Look

Aside from things that can help you with exploration, you can also change your look at the Rescue Command Post after rescuing Puddle. Explore the world and ride Oatchi in style by changing your looks!

Character Creator and Customization

Play as Olimar in Shipwrecked Tale

After completing Cure Oatchi main quest, you can talk to Olimar at the Rescue Command Post and choose "Tell me the tale..." to start Olimar's Shipwrecked Tale. This is a bonus post-game mode where you play as Olimar and gather ship parts within a certain number of days.

Rescue Command Post Map and How to Unlock

Rescue Command Post Location Overview

Castaways	2	Pikmin	Red Pikmin
Treasures	3	Onions	1
How to Unlock	Unlock after completing the prologue with Olimar.

Rescue Command Post Map

Rescue Command Post Map
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Rescue Command Post Treasures

All Treasure Locations

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.

List of Treasures

Rescue Command Post Castaways

All Castaway Locations

Progress Through the Story to see Collin

After meeting Oatchi and getting the dirt removed, you'll find Collin unconscious. Proceed to the area to watch a cutscene and unlock Collin.

All Castaway Locations

Rescue Command Post Onions

All Onion Locations

Red Onion

You'll come across a red onion as part of the tutorial in the Rescue Command Post while you're tasked to collect treasures for sparklium.

All Onion Locations

Rescue Command Post Caves

All Cave Locations

Cave	Map Location / Collectibles
Burrow of Beginnings	Enlarge Treasures: 0 Onions: 0 Castaways: 1 Pikmin: 　・ Red Pikmin

List of All Cave Locations

Pikmin 4 Related Guides

Pikmin 4 Walkthrough Top Page

All Pikmin 4 Guides

All Pikmin 4 Guides
Pikmin Types	Onions	Areas
Caves	Bosses	Piklopedia
Treasures	Oatchi	Night Expeditions
Main Missions	Side Missions	Characters
Gear	Items	Dandori Challenges
Dandori Battles	Olimar's Shipwreck Tale	Trial of the Sage Leaf

All Tips and Tricks Articles

All Tips and Tricks Articles
Multiplayer Guide	Beginner's Guide
Character Creator Guide	Demo Guide
How to Save Your Game	How to Get Sparklium
Best Gear and Items	How to Transfer Save Data
How to Rewind and Save Your Pikmin	How to Increase the Max Pikmin Limit
Recommended Shortcuts	All Flarlic Locations
How to Get Nectar	Best Settings
How to Use the Map	Day Length - How Long is One Day?
How to Solve All Obstacle Types	How to Make Pikmin Flowers Bloom
Pellet Number and Color Guide	How to Freeze Water
How to Cross Water	How to Build Bridges, Walls, and Stairs
How to Get and Use Raw Materials	How to Recover Health
Game Length - How Long to Beat	How to Swarm
Night Mode and Expeditions	How to Get More Pikmin Fast
How to Avoid Pikmin Death	How to Get the True Ending
How to Solve the Bunker Code in Hero's Hideaway	What Does the Screw in the Ground Do?
Is There a Day Limit?	How to Get Through Mud
How to Cure Leaflings	How to Get Glow Sap
Rescue Command Post Guide	Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide
Completion Rewards	What Happens When You Get Game Over?
Do Enemies Respawn?	How to Unlock Leafling Look
Where to Find Moss	-

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Direct Trailer and Gameplay	How to Preload
All Pikmin 4 Editions	Everything We Know
All Merchandise and Toys	Available Platforms and Consoles
Pre-Order Guide	Will Pikmin 4 Have Bingo Battle
How to Claim All Demo Rewards	amiibo Support and Compatibility
Should You Play Pikmin 3 First?	When Does Pikmin 4 Take Place?
Are Bulbmin in Pikmin 4?	Is There New Game Plus?
Will There Be DLC?	-