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Pikmin 4

Cave Delving Side Mission Guide

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Cave Delving, in Pikmin 4, is a line of Side Missions where you need to explore all 23 caves in the game. Read on to see an overview of the Cave Delving mission, its rewards, how to unlock it, and how to complete it!

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Cave Delving Overview

Side Mission List

Side Mission Objective and Reward
Cave Delving 1 Objective: Explore 5 Caves
Reward: 30 Raw Materials
Cave Delving 2 Objective: Explore 10 Caves
Reward: 30 Raw Materials
Cave Delving 3 Objective: Explore 15 Caves
Reward: 30 Raw Materials
Cave Delving 4 Objective: Explore All 23 Caves
Reward: 30 Raw Materials

How to Unlock Cave Delving and Rewards

Rescue and Interact with Dash

Pikmin 4 - Dash Dash Professional Spelunker
Home Planet: Flukuey
He's known for saying, "You can always find me in the pits!" He'll take the leap into any cave, no matter how dangerous it is.

Cave Delving is unlocked after rescuing Dash and interacting with him at the Rescue Command Post. He can be acquired by rescuing Leaflings in Dandori Battles and Challenges, then curing the leaflings with Glow Saps from Night Expeditions.

How to Get Dash

Get 120 Raw Materials as Reward

The side mission Cave Delving will reward you with a total of 120 Raw Materials upon completion.

Cave Delving Objective

Explore All 23 Caves

Pikmin 4 - Caves In-Game
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Pikmin 4 - Caves Map Image
Caves Map Image

To complete the Cave Delving side mission, you'll need to find and explore all 23 caves in the game. Caves are underground areas that can be accessed through hatches. They contain treasures, puzzles, and even new Pikmin.

List of All Cave Locations and Maps

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