Trial of the Sage Leaf in Pikmin 4 can be played after completing Olimar's Shipwreck Tale. Check out this guide to learn how to unlock the Trial of the Sage Leaf, how to complete its stories, how to get Platinum, and all rewards upon completion.
The Trial of the Sage Leaf is unlocked after you complete Olimar's Shipwreck Tale.
This mysterious cave tests you, the rookie space explorer, through 10 Stories with different Dandori Challenges, enemies, and objectives.
Olimar's Shipwreck Tale Guide:
Where to Find Moss
The entrance to the Trial of the Sage Leaf appears at the Rescue Command Post after you clear Olimar's Shipwreck Tale and talk to Olimar.
The Trial of the Sage Leaf takes one exploration day, so it is ideal to clear it in one go the Dandori way!
| Story | Objective Platinum Medal Tips |
|---|---|
| 1st Story: Bulblaxes |
Defeat All the Creatures ・Upgrade Oatchi's Rush to defeat enemies faster ・Don't forget to use Bomb Rocks ・You don't have to carry defeated foes to the base |
| 2nd Story: Snow Problem |
Reach the Sage Leaf ・Prioritize collecting Red Pikmin ・Clear obstacles using Fire Starters ・It's ideal for you to arrange the amount of Pikmin to be removed in two round trips |
| 3rd Story: Dig Deep |
Collect All the Treasures ・Collect the White Pikmin and Yellow Pikmin near you ・Freeze the water using Ice Pikmin or Ice Blast ・Use Yellow Pikmin for buried treasure |
| 4th Story: Dandori Seas |
Reach the Sage Leaf ・Collect the Blue Pikmin found nearby ・Collect treasure using Oatchi while destroying the wall ・Collect Ultra-Spicy Spray by breaking the large egg ・Get the sushi at the back area at once |
| 5th Story: The White Key |
Capture the White Jewel ・Get off on the right side and collect Pikmin ・Collect Ultra-Spicy Spray by breaking the egg ・Defeat the Armored Cannon Beetle early |
| 6th Story: Gimmick Gambit |
Reach the Sage Leaf ・Collect 10 golf balls ・Solve the Gimmick without dying |
| 7th Story: One Fell Jump |
Defeat All the Creatures ・Throw 5 Purple Pikmin from the front ・Throw, throw, throw! ・Use Oatchi to kill multiple enemies at once |
| 8th Story: Crowded Kitchen |
Collect All the Treasures ・Destroy obstacles to collect White Pikmin ・Make 5 Purple Pikmin ・Collect treasure using Purple Pikmin and Oatchi ・Collect gold using White Pikmin |
| 9th Story: Turf Turmoil |
Defeat All the Creatures ・Have 3 Purple Pikmin ready for boss fights ・Inflict more damage with Rock Pikmin |
| Final Story: The Purple Key |
Capture the Purple Jewel ・Use Oatchi to collect the Purple Onion ・Ideal to destroy or remove all obstacles before Oatchi comes ・Don't forget to use Bomb Rocks |
Upgrading Oatchi's skills will help a lot in Trial of the Sage Leaf. Make sure to level up Rush and Buff.
Buy all the gear in The Lab and those with special conditions. Do not forget to buy the Plucking Whistle.
| Gear | Material Cost | Effect / How to Unlock |
|---|---|---|
 Lineup Trumpet
|
Not available at The Lab |
The instrument guides the Pikmin to execute the Form Line "Swarm".
Find All 13 Musical Treasures. |
 Plucking Whistle
|
240 |
When used, it plucks all the Pikmin from the ground.
Buy All Other Gear. |
 White Onion |
5th Story of the Trial of the Sage Leaf |
|---|---|
 Purple Onion |
Final Story of the Trial of the Sage Leaf |
The Trial of the Sage Leaf rewards you with the White Onion on its 5th map and the Purple Onion on the 10th (final) story. These Onions will make it easier for you to get more White Pikmin and Purple Pikmin so make sure to collect them.
| 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 |
How to Complete Trial of the Sage Leaf
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