Secluded Courtyard in Pikmin 4 is a cave that can be found in Blossoming Arcadia. See all treasures, castaways, and onion locations in Secluded Courtyard, the bosses and enemies found in it, as well as how to reach it, its map, and tips and strategies on how to complete it 100%.

Secluded Courtyard Map and Overview

Map

Map Location
Overworld Location

Overview

Location	Blossoming Arcadia
Castaways	2
Treasures	9
Onions	1
Pikmin	Yellow Pikmin Blue Pikmin

How to Reach Secluded Courtyard

Bring Yellow Pikmin to Destroy the Electric Gate

There is an electric gate on the way to the Secluded Courtyard. Use Yellow Pikmin to destroy the gate or equip Oatchi with the Anti-Electrifier so he can break the gate.

Secluded Courtyard Bosses and Enemies

Bosses

Foolix

Foolix is the boss located on the 4th floor of the Secluded Courtyard. Defeating it will reward you with the Expression Hider treasure.

Use Ice Pikmin to freeze Foolix into a ball of ice. Once this happens, use your other Pikmin to attack the boss until its health runs out.

List of All Bosses

Enemies

Skitter Leaf	Desiccated Skitter Leaf	Anode Dweevil	Sunsquish
Yellow Wollyhop

List of All Enemies

Secluded Courtyard Treasure Locations

Sublevel 1

Jump to a Sublevel
Sublevel 1	Sublevel 2
Sublevel 3	Sublevel 4

Secluded Courtyard Sublevel 1 Map
All Treasures
1	Decorative Goo Sparklium: 80	Throw Pikmin on the ledge to get the treasure.
2	Citrus Lump Sparklium: 60	Throw Yellow Pikmin on the treasure hanging from cobwebs.
3	Universal Rubber Cutie Sparklium: 90	Pick up the treasure past the Skitter Leaf enemies.

3. Enemies Will Appear when Approaching the Universal Rubber Cutie

When you get close to the Universal Rubber Cutie, a large number of ant-like enemies will attack from above. Use your Pikmin or the Charging Horn to defeat them first before transporting the treasure.

Sublevel 2

Jump to a Sublevel
Sublevel 1	Sublevel 2
Sublevel 3	Sublevel 4

Secluded Courtyard Sublevel 2 Map
All Treasures
1	Time Marker Sparklium: 180	Defeat the spider enemy under the treasure to safely carry the treasure back.
2	Talisman of Life (Cherry Blossom) Sparklium: 40	Climb up the slope and throw Yellow Pikmin on the climbing stick to reach the treasure.
3	Disguised Delicacy Sparklium: 40	Command the Pikmin to carry the treasure then defeat the spider to reclaim the it.

Sublevel 3

Jump to a Sublevel
Sublevel 1	Sublevel 2
Sublevel 3	Sublevel 4

Secluded Courtyard Sublevel 3 Map
All Treasures
1	Blonde Impostor Sparklium: 40	Throw Yellow Pikmin on the treasure hanging from cobwebs.
2	Astringent Clump Sparklium: 90	Cover the hole with water coming out below the treasure then throw Yellow Pikmin on the treasure hanging from cobwebs.
3	Gold Nugget Sparklium: 5	Pick up the treasure on the ground.

Sublevel 4

Jump to a Sublevel
Sublevel 1	Sublevel 2
Sublevel 3	Sublevel 4

Secluded Courtyard Sublevel 4 Map
All Treasures
1	Expression Hider Sparklium: 150	Proceed to Gate 01 after defeating the boss, Foolix, and carry the treasure back.

Secluded Courtyard Castaway Locations

Found at Sublevel 2

A yellow spider will appear to pick up the castaway when you approach them. Use your Yellow Pikmin or Oatchi equipped with an Anti-Electrifier to defeat the spider.

Defeat the Boss at Sublevel 4

You can find the second castaway on the 4th floor of the cave. You will need to defeat Foolix to transport the castaway safely to the base.

Rescue All Castaways Guide

Secluded Courtyard Onion Locations

No Onions

There are no onions in this cave.

All Onion Locations

Flarlic Location

There is an onion on the 3rd floor of the cave near the Blonde Impostor treasure. Collect the onion in order to increase the number of Pikmin you have by 10.

All Onion Locations

Secluded Courtyard Tips and Strategies

Secluded Courtyard Tips and Strategies
Bring Yellow, Ice, and Blue Pikmin Use Yellow Pikmin to Reach High Platforms and Defeat Yellow Spiders Ice Pikmin Can Freeze Water and Large Enemies Blue Pikmin Stops Water Spouts

Bring Yellow, Ice, and Blue Pikmin

Pikmin to Bring
Yellow Pikmin 1 or more	Ice Pikmin 10 or more	Blue Pikmin 1 or more

It is recommended to bring a lot of Ice Pikmin as you will need them to freeze puddles of water in this cave. You can collect a few wild Yellow Pikmin and Blue Pikmin in the cave.

Use Yellow Pikmin to Reach High Platforms and Defeat Yellow Spiders

Yellow Pikmin can reach treasures in high platforms and break electric gates. You can also use them to attack yellow spider enemies that use electric attacks.

How to Get Yellow Pikmin

Ice Pikmin Can Freeze Water and Large Enemies

Use Ice Pikmin to freeze puddles of water to create paths. In addition, you can use them in combat as they can freeze large enemies.

How to Get Ice Pikmin

Blue Pikmin Stops Water Spouts

You can destroy water spouts when you throw Blue Pikmin near it. Be careful not to throw other Pikmin types, as they will scatter if they get hit by the water.

How to Get Blue Pikmin

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