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Pikmin 4

Serene Shores 100% Completion Guide

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❀ Pikmin 4 is out! Get a headstart by following these tips!
❀ Get more Pikmin by getting all the onion types!
❀ New and returning bosses are back in the Piklopedia!
❀ Brave the Trial of the Sage Leaf to get more onions!
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Serene Shores in Pikmin 4 has a set number of objectives that you need to achieve to complete it 100%. If you are stuck at 99% exploration, read on to learn how to complete the area, how to unlock it, as well as a list of all treasures, caves, castaways, and onions.

Serene Shores Map and How to Unlock

Serene Shores Interactive Map

The Interactive Map both shows the location of key points on the map, and doubles as a collectible checker.

  1. Click an icon on the right side to show all the pins of a specific type, or click the magnifying glass button to search for a specific pin by name.
  2. Click a pin on the map to see its name and description, and a relevant picture or video if available.
  3. From here, click Mark as Discovered to indicate that you've gotten a collectible already. This will change its icon on the map to show that it has been collected.
  4. To undo this, click on the same pin and click Restore to Undiscovered.
Icon How to Use
Name Button.png Show Names
This button reveals the Name of every icon currently shown.
Full Button.png Fullscreen
This button will change the map display to fill the screen.
Search Button.png Search Mode Toggle
This button will display a searchbar which you can use to search for an individual pin by its name.
Icon Mode Button.png Icon Mode Toggle
In Search Mode, this button will toggle you back to Icon Mode, removing the search bar and displaying the icons again.

Objectives and How to Unlock

Castaways 10
Pikmin Red Pikmin
Blue Pikmin
Ice Pikmin
Winged Pikmin
Purple Pikmin
Treasures 86
Onions 3
How to Unlock Obtain 4,000 Sparklium.

Complete Serene Shores 99

Find Buried Treasure Near South of the Map

The Foolish Fruit is completely buried underground, so it doesn't show up in the map. It's found below the Sand Keep (Base 3), and you can command Oatchi to track its scent too.

Foolish Fruit Location and Treasure Guide

Wait for Low Tide

Pikmin 4 - Serene Shores Low Tide

Some treasures can only be collected when the water level lowers for the area. You'll have to wait until the middle of the day for the tide to lower so you can access other places on the map.

Serene Shores Completion Checklist

Collectible Count
Caves 4
Treasures 86
Onions Blue Onion
Flarlics 2
Castaways 10
Dandori Battles 1
Dandori Challenges 2

100 Percent Guide

Serene Shores Caves

Cave Locations

Cave Map Location / Collectibles
Below-Grade Discotheque
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 11
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 0
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 1
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Winged Pikmin
 ・ Yellow Pikmin
 ・ Red Pikmin
Engulfed Castle
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 17
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 0
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 2
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Blue Pikmin
 ・ Purple Pikmin
Seafloor Resort
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 23
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 1
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 2
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Blue Pikmin
Subzero Sauna
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 5
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 0
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 2
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Ice Pikmin
 ・ White Pikmin

List of All Cave Locations

Serene Shores Treasures

Surface Treasure Locations

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Surface Below-Grade Discotheque Engulfed Castle
Seafloor Resort Subzero Sauna -
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.

List of Treasures

Below-Grade Discotheque Treasure Locations

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Surface Below-Grade Discotheque Engulfed Castle
Seafloor Resort Subzero Sauna -
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Amplified AmplifierAmplified Amplifier
Sparklium: 180
Defeat the Groovy Long Legs boss.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
3rd Sublevel: Pick up the 10 pieces on the ground.
4th Sublevel: Lower the fence and pick up the 10 pieces on the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Olfactory SculptureOlfactory Sculpture
Sparklium: 150
While riding the floating platform, throw the Pikmin towards the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Relentless SpearRelentless Spear
Sparklium: 60
Defeat the gray enemy for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Soul ReverberatorSoul Reverberator
Sparklium: 230
Lower the fence to reach the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of BeginningsSphere of Beginnings
Sparklium: 110
Move the valve using 12 Pikmin to activate the sprinkler and extinguish the lava floor.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of TruthSphere of Truth
Sparklium: 110
Throw Yellow Pikmin to reach the treasure hanging from the ceiling
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of VitalitySphere of Vitality
Sparklium: 110
Throw the Pikmin on the high ground.
Pikmin 4 - Thrill-Ride TrackThrill-Ride Track
Sparklium: 150
Throw the Pikmin on the high ground.
Pikmin 4 - Turn-of-Events TrackTurn-of-Events Track
Sparklium: 150
Pick up the treasure on the ground.

Below-Grade Discotheque Treasures

Engulfed Castle Treasure Locations

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Surface Below-Grade Discotheque Engulfed Castle
Seafloor Resort Subzero Sauna -
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
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 - Crush NuggetCrush Nugget
Sparklium: 20
Two pieces will appear after you defeat the Bulborb.
Pikmin 4 - Daughter of the EarthDaughter of the Earth
Sparklium: 110
Command Oatchi to sniff out the treasure to find its exact spot then command him to dig up the sweet potato.
Pikmin 4 - Difficult-Choice TotemDifficult-Choice Totem
Sparklium: 20
Destroy the Poisonous Mushroom with Bomb Rocks and find the treasure behind it.
Pikmin 4 - Glinty Circular DiscGlinty Circular Disc
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the steamroller-like boss for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Hoop of PassionHoop of Passion
Sparklium: 130
Pick up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Ice SwordIce Sword
Sparklium: 5
Pick up from the puddle.
Pikmin 4 - Insect CondoInsect Condo
Sparklium: 90
Defeat the large enemy on the 4th sublevel.
Pikmin 4 - Juicy GaggleJuicy Gaggle
Sparklium: 20
Pick up from the puddle.
Pikmin 4 - Memory Fragment (Bottom...Probably?)Memory Fragment (Bottom...Probably?)
Sparklium: 50
Pick it up on the ledge.
Pikmin 4 - Noble GooNoble Goo
Sparklium: 80
Dig it out from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Scaly CustardScaly Custard
Sparklium: 70
Throw the Pikmin towards the treasure on the ceiling to drop it on the floor.
Pikmin 4 - Secured SatchelSecured Satchel
Sparklium: 150
Press the switch to lower the fence and reach the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Turn-of-Events TrackTurn-of-Events Track
Sparklium: 150
Appears after destroying the sticky mold.
Pikmin 4 - Vanishing CookieVanishing Cookie
Sparklium: 50
Defeat the Bulborb for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Velvety DreamdropVelvety Dreamdrop
Sparklium: 40
Pick it up from the ground.

Engulfed Castle Treasures

Seafloor Resort Treasure Locations

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Surface Below-Grade Discotheque Engulfed Castle
Seafloor Resort Subzero Sauna -
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Brush of FoolishnessBrush of Foolishness
Sparklium: 80
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Dapper BlobDapper Blob
Sparklium: 40
Let the Blue Pikmin pick up the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - False LollipopFalse Lollipop
Sparklium: 80
Use the fishing line and have the Blue Pikmin grab the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
1st Sublevel: Pick up the 15 pieces on the ground.
3rd Sublevel: Pick up the 15 pieces on the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Greed-Inducement DeviceGreed-Inducement Device
Sparklium: 230
Defeat the big frog enemy to make it drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Maestro of FlavorMaestro of Flavor
Sparklium: 80
Use the Blue Pikmin twice to carry the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Maternal SculptureMaternal Sculpture
Sparklium: 110
Throw Pikmin at the treasure hanging from cobwebs.
Pikmin 4 - Monster TeethMonster Teeth
Sparklium: 300
Let the Blue Pikmin pick up the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Mystery Squish FishMystery Squish Fish
Sparklium: 40
Throw Blue Pikmin to get the treasures.
Pikmin 4 - OctoplusOctoplus
Sparklium: 40
Use Blue Pikmin to retrieve the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Planetary Rubber CutiePlanetary Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the spider enemy to carry the treasure without interruptions.
Pikmin 4 - Spirit SwordSpirit Sword
Sparklium: 5
Carry the two pieces using Blue Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Sunseed BerrySunseed Berry
Sparklium: 70
Stop the water spout using Blue Pikmin and carry the treasure to the base.
Pikmin 4 - Trap LidTrap Lid
Sparklium: 20
Let the Blue Pikmin pick up the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Universal Rubber CutieUniversal Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 90
Press the switch and carry the treasure using Blue Pikmin.

Seafloor Resort Treasures

Subzero Sauna Treasure Locations

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Surface Below-Grade Discotheque Engulfed Castle
Seafloor Resort Subzero Sauna -
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Contemplation StationContemplation Station
Sparklium: 300
Pick up the treasure from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Disguised DelicacyDisguised Delicacy
Sparklium: 40
Use Ice Pikmin to break the Hydro Jelly and reveal the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
Use White Pikmin to destroy the poison gas and pick up 10 pieces of the Gold Nugget.
Pikmin 4 - Memory Fragment (Left Edge)Memory Fragment (Left Edge)
Sparklium: 50
Let the Blue Pikmin pick up the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - True GooTrue Goo
Sparklium: 80
Use Ice Pikmin to break the Hydro Jelly to reveal the treasure.

Subzero Sauna Treasures

Serene Shores Onions

Onion Locations

Blue Onion

The Blue Onion is close to the Sand Keep (Base 3). You'll need 20 Blue Pikmin to get it since it's underwater.

All Onion Locations

Flarlic Locations

Eastern Corner of the Surface

You can find the flarlic underwater on the eastern corner of the map. Use your Blue Pikmin to defeat the clam then transport the onion back to the base.

All Flarlic Locations

Seafloor Resort

The flarlic is held by a hydro jelly in Sublevel 1 of the Seafloor Resort but is also close to a water spout. Shut off the valve with Blue Pikmin to allow your Ice Pikmin get the onion.

Seafloor Resort Onion Locations

Serene Shores Castaways

Castaway Locations

Cave Location / Sublevel
Below-Grade Discotheque
Sublevel 5
Engulfed Castle
Sublevel 2

Sublevel 5
Seafloor Resort
Sublevel 2

Sublevel 4
Subzero Sauna
Sublevel 2

Sublevel 3

All Castaway Locations

Serene Shores Dandori Battles and Challenges

Dandori Battles

Dandori Battle Location and Overview
Dandori Castle
Time: 5:00
Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆
Pikmin Types: Yellow Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - Win
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 30 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 60 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 100 pts

All Dandori Battle Locations

Dandori Challenges

Dandori Challenge Location and Overview
Test Tubs Time: 6:00
Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆
Pikmin Types: Blue Pikmin, Rock Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - 110 pts
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 130 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 150 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 170 pts
Ice-Cross Course Time: 6:00
Dandori Level: ★★★☆☆
Pikmin Types: Blue Pikmin, Ice Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - 100 pts
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 120 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 150 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 170 pts

All Dandori Challenge Locations

Pikmin 4 Related Guides

Pikmin 4 Areas
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List of All Areas

All Areas
Pikmin 4 Sun Speckled Terrace Sun-Speckled Terrace Pikmin 4 - Blossoming Arcadia Blossoming Arcadia
Pikmin 4 - Serene Shores Serene Shores Pikmin 4 - Hero Hero's Hideaway
Pikmin 4 - Giant Giant's Hearth Pikmin 4 - Primordial Thicket Primordial Thicket

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