Sphere of Support

Sphere of Support Pikmin 4 treasure
Series	Sacred Sphere Series
Value	× 110
Weight	7
Maximum carriers	14
Locations	Drafty Gallery
Dandori Challenge stages	Trial of the Sage Leaf
Dandori Battle stages	None
Total amount	1

The Sphere of Support (芯のタマ^?, lit.: "Sphere of Core") is a treasure found in Pikmin 4. It is a billiard ball, specifically the 9 ball. It is found once in Story Mode, with it being located in the Drafty Gallery. It can also be found in the Trial of the Sage Leaf's 5th Story: The White Key.

Collecting the treasure

The following article or section contains guides. The strategies shown are just suggestions.

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Location of the Sphere of Support on sublevel 2 of the Drafty Gallery.

The Sphere of Support on a ledge on the easternmost section of sublevel 2 of the Drafty Gallery. It is guarded by a Fiery Blowhog, which should be defeated before attempting to collect this treasure, although it is not strictly necessary – be mindful that it can buck your Pikmin into the surrounding pit. To collect this treasure, you must throw 7 Pikmin up to it, or knock it down with a Rush from Oatchi. The nearby dirt wall can be destroyed, creating a shortcut back to the S.S. Beagle.

Notes

Schnauz's notes

“This sphere is quite unique. That is, it represents the very core—the pillar— at the center of every living being. And to keep our pillars strong, this orb bids us do one simple thing: support one another. What a message! It's one for the ages and the whole universe!”

Olimar's notes

“I never considered myself to be someone with a lot of inner strength or fortitude, but my wife seems to disagree. I must be playing it way too cool when we're together...”

Louie's notes

“Looks lonely. This is the kind of ball that's at home in the middle of a crowd.”

Gallery

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  The Sphere of Support in the location it is discovered.

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  An alternative, more close-up, shot of the treasure in the location it is discovered.

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  The treasure being carried by some Yellow Pikmin.

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  A closer look at the Sphere of Support in the Treasure Catalog.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	芯のタマ? Shin no Tama	Sphere of Core
Chinese (traditional)	芯字球 Xīn Zì Qiú	Character "Core" Sphere
Chinese (simplified)	芯字球 Xīn Zì Qiú	Character "Core" Sphere
Dutch	Bol van innerlijke kracht	Ball of inner strength
French	Sphère de soutien	Sphere of support
German	Kugel der Überzeugung	Ball of Conviction
Italian	Sfera del sostegno	Sphere of support
Korean	지지의 구체 Jiji-ui Guche	Sphere of Support
Portuguese	Esfera da essência	Sphere of essence
Spanish	Esfera de la esencia	Sphere of essence

See also

• Sacred Sphere Series