Pikmin 4

Primordial Thicket 100% Completion Guide

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Primordial Thicket in Pikmin 4 has a set number of objectives that you need to find to complete it 100%. Read on to learn how to complete the area, how to unlock, as well as a list of all treasures, caves, castaways, and onions that can be found in Primordial Thicket.

Primordial Thicket Map and How to Unlock

Primordial Thicket 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 8
Pikmin Red Pikmin
Yellow Pikmin
Blue Pikmin
Ice Pikmin
Winged Pikmin
Treasures 89
Onions 3
How to Unlock Unlock after rescuing Don Bergman and Yorke and getting 13,000 Sparklium.

Primordial Thicket Completion Checklist

Collectible Count
Caves 3
Treasures 89
Onions Pink Onion
Flarlics 2
Castaways 8
Dandori Battles 1
Dandori Challenges 3

100 Percent Guide

Primordial Thicket Caves

All Cave Locations

Cave Map Location / Collectibles
Cavern for a King
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 48
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 0
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 1
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Red Pikmin
 ・ Blue Pikmin
 ・ Ice Pikmin
 ・ Purple Pikmin
 ・ White Pikmin
Subterranean Swarm
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 13
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 0
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 2
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Purple Pikmin
 ・ White Pikmin
The Mud Pit
Pikmin 4 - Treasure Icon Treasures: 11
Pikmin 4 - Onion Icon Onions: 1
Pikmin 4 - Rescues Castaways: 1
Pikmin Icon Pikmin:
 ・ Winged Pikmin

List of All Cave Locations

Primordial Thicket Treasures

Surface Treasure Locations

Click to Jump to a Section
Surface Cavern for a King
Subterranean Swarm The Mud Pit
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Bathing PoolBathing Pool
Sparklium: 180
Complete the steps using Raw Materials and throw Pikmin to reach the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Beckoning MannequinBeckoning Mannequin
Sparklium: 250
Defeat the surrounding enemies, then freeze the mud with 80 Ice Pikmin to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Crunchy DelugeCrunchy Deluge
Sparklium: 90
Remove the sticky mold.
Pikmin 4 - Delectable BouquetDelectable Bouquet
Sparklium: 70
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Pikmin 4 - Dusk PustulesDusk Pustules
Sparklium: 120
Throw Pikmin at it.
Pikmin 4 - Fastening ItemFastening Item
Sparklium: 10
Throw Pikmin at it.
Pikmin 4 - Faux FishyFaux Fishy
Sparklium: 300
Use Ice Pikmin to freeze the swamp.
Pikmin 4 - Golden Vaulting TableGolden Vaulting Table
Sparklium: 1000
Use 100 Purple Pikmin to carry it.
Pikmin 4 - Heroic ShieldHeroic Shield
Sparklium: 40
Throw Pikmin to reach the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - HeroineHeroine's Tear
Sparklium: 90
Remove the sticky mold.
Pikmin 4 - Mock BottomMock Bottom
Sparklium: 90
Reach it using a mushroom then pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Portable SunsetPortable Sunset
Sparklium: 70
Cross the bridge and throw Pikmin to lower the hanging treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Scaly CustardScaly Custard
Sparklium: 70
Remove the sticky mold and throw Pikmin at it.
Pikmin 4 - Searing AcidshockSearing Acidshock
Sparklium: 50
Defeat Baldy Long Legs and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Tremendous SnifferTremendous Sniffer
Sparklium: 90
Defeat the Puffstool and it will drop the treasure.

List of Treasures

Cavern for a King Treasure Locations

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Surface Cavern for a King
Subterranean Swarm The Mud Pit
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Blonde ImpostorBlonde Impostor
Sparklium: 40
Use Blue Pikmin to get the treasure from the water.
Pikmin 4 - Bright SwordBright Sword
Sparklium: 5
Defeat the Man-at-Legs and it will drop 2.
Pikmin 4 - Connection DetectorConnection Detector
Sparklium: 150
Defeat the Waterwraith for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - CupidCupid's Grenade
Sparklium: 20
Use Blue Pikmin to get 3 of these in the water.
Pikmin 4 - Dapper BlobDapper Blob
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the Crusted Rumpup and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Disk of Amusing WisdomDisk of Amusing Wisdom
Sparklium: 50
Pick it up from the ground. If the enemy eats it, defeat the enemy.
Pikmin 4 - Disk of Sorrowful WisdomDisk of Sorrowful Wisdom
Sparklium: 25
Defeat the enemy and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - DonDon't-See-It Specs
Sparklium: 180
Defeat the Sovereign Bulblax for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Fire-Breathing FeastFire-Breathing Feast
Sparklium: 170
Defeat the Empress Bulblax and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Foolish FruitFoolish Fruit
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the Horned Cannon Beatle and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Gift of FriendshipGift of Friendship
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the final boss for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Heroic SwordHeroic Sword
Sparklium: 5
Defeat the Man-at-Legs and it will drop 2.
Pikmin 4 - HeroineHeroine's Tear
Sparklium: 90
Throw Pikmin to reach it.
Pikmin 4 - Juicy GaggleJuicy Gaggle
Sparklium: 20
Find it inside a crumbling bucket.
Pikmin 4 - Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)Mechanical Harp (Lullabies)
Sparklium: 150
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Memory Fragment (Center Right)Memory Fragment (Center Right)
Sparklium: 50
Remove the sticky mold for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Mysterious CarriageMysterious Carriage
Sparklium: 150
Defeat the Gildemander and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Neon GooNeon Goo
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the long-nosed salmon lobster boss for the treasure to appear.
Pikmin 4 - Orbital Communication SphereOrbital Communication Sphere
Sparklium: 40
Collect 3 of these when you defeat the enemy.
Pikmin 4 - Planetary Rubber CutiePlanetary Rubber Cutie
Sparklium: 20
Go around the sublevel clockwise and throw Pikmin to reach it.
Pikmin 4 - Pocked AirheadPocked Airhead
Sparklium: 90
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.
Pikmin 4 - S.S. BerryS.S. Berry
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the enemy and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - S.S. PeppermintS.S. Peppermint
Sparklium: 50
Defeat the enemy and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of DesireSphere of Desire
Sparklium: 110
Use 7 Pikmin to pull the tree branch for the treasure to emerge.
Pikmin 4 - Sticky JewelSticky Jewel
Sparklium: 20
Defeat the boss and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Sunseed BerrySunseed Berry
Sparklium: 70
Find it inside a crumbling bucket.
Pikmin 4 - Talisman of Life (Phoenix)Talisman of Life (Phoenix)
Sparklium: 40
Defeat the Burrowing Snagret and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Trap LidTrap Lid
Sparklium: 20
Get 10 by defeating Baldy Long Legs
Pikmin 4 - Tremendous SnifferTremendous Sniffer
Sparklium: 90
Defeat the boss and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Unfinished StatueUnfinished Statue
Sparklium: 300
Go through the pipe towards the passage beyond the wall to carry the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Uniquely You GooUniquely You Goo
Sparklium: 80
Defeat the Jumbo Bulborb and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Wayward MoonWayward Moon
Sparklium: 200
Defeat the Smoky Progg and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Zest BombZest Bomb
Sparklium: 60
Use Blue Pikmin to get the treasure from the water.

Cavern for a King Treasures

Subterranean Swarm Treasure Locations

Click to Jump to a Section
Surface Cavern for a King
Subterranean Swarm The Mud Pit
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Back-at-the-Beginning TrackBack-at-the-Beginning Track
Sparklium: 110
Destroy the mushrooms and collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Belted DelicacyBelted Delicacy
Sparklium: 80
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Chance TotemChance Totem
Sparklium: 20
Break the pot to collect treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Creativity ConduitCreativity Conduit
Sparklium: 110
Appears after defeating the boss.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
Collect all 15 on the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Hoop of FortuneHoop of Fortune
Sparklium: 130
Defeat the Arachnode and collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Hoop of HealingHoop of Healing
Sparklium: 130
Defeat the Arachnode and collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Mega HornMega Horn
Sparklium: 250
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Memory Fragment (Center Left)Memory Fragment (Center Left)
Sparklium: 50
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of CalmSphere of Calm
Sparklium: 110
Throw the Pikmin towards the treasure to drop it from the ceiling.
Pikmin 4 - Spouse AlertSpouse Alert
Sparklium: 70
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Sweet Stumble-NotSweet Stumble-Not
Sparklium: 60
Dig it up using Pikmin or Oatchi.

Subterranean Swarm Treasures

The Mud Pit Treasure Locations

Click to Jump to a Section
Surface Cavern for a King
Subterranean Swarm The Mud Pit
Treasure Map Location Overworld Location
Pikmin 4 - Citrus LumpCitrus Lump
Sparklium: 60
Defeat the Mamuta and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Crush NuggetCrush Nugget
Sparklium: 20
Destroy the Hydro Jelly to collect the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Dawn PustulesDawn Pustules
Sparklium: 110
Defeat the enemy and the treasure will appear.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
Break the pot and get 5 of these.
Pikmin 4 - Gold NuggetGold Nugget
Sparklium: 5
Collect all 35 on the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Hoop of PassionHoop of Passion
Sparklium: 130
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Life StationLife Station
Sparklium: 150
Find it in the boss' area.
Pikmin 4 - Portable SunsetPortable Sunset
Sparklium: 70
Defeat the enemy and it will drop the treasure.
Pikmin 4 - Skin of the PhoenixSkin of the Phoenix
Sparklium: 40
Use Winged Pikmin.
Pikmin 4 - Sphere of Good FortuneSphere of Good Fortune
Sparklium: 110
Pick it up from the ground.
Pikmin 4 - Sweat-Soaked Blue BirdSweat-Soaked Blue Bird
Sparklium: 40
Use Winged Pikmin.

The Mud Pit Treasures

Primordial Thicket Onions

All Onion Locations

Pink Onion

To get the Pink Onion, you'll need White Pikmin to clear out the poison and to push the box down.

All Onion Locations

All Flarlic Locations

Find on Northeastern Part of the Surface

You can find the flarlic around the northeast of the Primordial Thicket after you finish building the ramp leading toward it.

All Flarlic Locations

The Mud Pit

You can find another flarlic inside The Mud Pit in Sublevel 2. The onion will be close to the alternate base for the sublevel, so it should be quick to transport.

The Mud Pit Onion Locations

Primordial Thicket Castaways

All Castaway Locations

Cave Location / Sublevel
Cavern for a King
Sublevel 20
Subterranean Swarm
Sublevel 3

Sublevel 5
The Mud Pit
Sublevel 3

All Castaway Locations

Primordial Thicket Dandori Battles and Challenges

All Dandori Battles

Dandori Battle Location and Overview
Final Battle Time: 7:00
Dandori Level: ★★★★★
Pikmin Types: Winged 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

All Dandori Challenges

Dandori Challenge Location and Overview
Toggle Training Time: 7:00
Dandori Level: ★★★★☆
Pikmin Types: Rock Pikmin, White Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - 170 pts
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 190 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 220 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 240 pts
Cliff-Hanger's Hold Time: 7:00
Dandori Level: ★★★★★
Pikmin Types: Yellow Pikmin, Rock Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - 180 pts
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 210 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 240 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 260 pts
Oasis of Order Time: 6:00
Dandori Level: ★★★★★
Pikmin Types: Winged Pikmin, Purple Pikmin, White Pikmin
Pikmin 4 - Bronze Bronze - 160 pts
Pikmin 4 - Silver Silver - 190 pts
Pikmin 4 - Gold Gold - 220 pts
Pikmin 4 - Platinum Platinum - 250 pts

All Dandori Challenge Locations

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