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Bulborbs ahoy! [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Snow Bulborb]]s, [[Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Red Bulborb]], a [[Hairy Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Spotty Bulbear]] with its [[Dwarf Bulbear|followers]], and a [[Fiery Bulblax]] are seen here. In fact, every breed of Bulborb in the entire game appears here. The [[Fiery Bulblax]] has the [[Dimensional Slicer]], but since the rest of the [[Bulborb|bulborbs]] are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here. A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin, and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave, or if the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a [[spray]] (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Remember to use Red Pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax. Also, if you are lucky, you can kill the Spotty Bulbear through the wall before the gate by punching, but you need to collect the corpse immediately. You can also punch the enemies on top of the sink part with the President. You can use this strategy to kill all of the enemies in this sublevel (except for Dwarf Bulbears).
Bulborbs ahoy! [[Dwarf Red Bulborb]]s, [[Snow Bulborb]]s, [[Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Red Bulborb]], a [[Hairy Bulborb]], [[Dwarf Orange Bulborb]]s, a [[Spotty Bulbear]] with its [[Dwarf Bulbear|followers]], and a [[Fiery Bulblax]] are seen here. In fact, every breed of Bulborb in the entire game appears here. The [[Fiery Bulblax]] has the [[Dimensional Slicer]], but since the rest of the [[Bulborb|bulborbs]] are in close proximity, it is highly likely that you will have to kill every enemy here. A suggestion would be to knock down the gate leading to the main arena, run out with no Pikmin, and hide behind a wall to attract the Spotty Bulbear's attention. While that is happening, you can switch leaders and kill the rest of the bulborbs, then leave, or if the Bulbear is in an awkward position, use a [[spray]] (highly recommended, since juvenile Bulbears will be following) then leave. Remember to use Red Pikmin for the Fiery Bulblax. Also, if you are lucky, you can kill the Spotty Bulbear through the wall before the gate by punching, but you need to collect the corpse immediately. You can also punch the enemies on top of the sink part with the President. You can use this strategy to kill all of the enemies in this sublevel (except for Dwarf Bulbears).


== Sublevel 10==
==Sublevel 10==
'''Main hazards: '''Boss x2
'''Main hazards: '''Boss x2


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Any, although [[Purple Pikmin|purple]] are recommended
'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Any, although [[Purple Pikmin|purple]] are recommended


Relive another boss battle as the montage of the bulborb family continues, this time with the ''[[Pikmin (game)|previous game's]]'' final boss, the not one but two [[Emperor Bulblax]]s. These two aren't nearly as big, but they're still deadly. If you're going to scout for [[nectar]] and [[sprays]] before to attack them, it's okay, but be warned that [[Mitite]]s may show up. Just like with the two Snagrets, only one of these Bulblaxes holds the [[Treasured Gyro Block]]. P[[Purple Pikmin]] still prove to be the most effective choice. Again, if you are low on purples, you can sacrifice some whites.
Relive another boss battle as the montage of the bulborb family continues, this time with the ''[[Pikmin (game)|previous game]]<nowiki>'</nowiki>s'' final boss, the not one but two [[Emperor Bulblax]]es. These two are not nearly as big, but they are still deadly. If you're going to scout for [[nectar]] and [[sprays]] before to attack them, it is okay, but be warned that [[Mitite]]s may show up. Just like with the two Snagrets, only one of these Bulblaxes holds the [[Treasured Gyro Block]]. [[Purple Pikmin]] still prove to be the most effective choice. Again, if you are low on purples, you can sacrifice some whites.


== Sublevel 11 ==
==Sublevel 11==
'''Main hazards: '''Boss
'''Main hazards''': Boss


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Any
'''Needed Pikmin color''': Any


The bulborb montage reaches a climax as an [[Empress Bulblax]] is the last in the family to defeat. You start at its rear, where the [[Bulborb Larva]] come out. The Bulborb Larva will be instant trouble. Keep your Pikmin away from them. They can eat your Pikmin lightning fast. Get rid of them all before meeting the Empress and going after the treasure she somehow swallowed. You are able to [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrify]] her, but you must [[spray]] her from the sides; attempting to spray her behind or face will not work. Attack with Purples if you can. If not, Red Pikmin may do just as well, but any Pikmin can do the job. Be careful when dealing with the beast and make sure you know what you're going to do about the offspring when they arrive, if they have time to. By the way, take cover when she starts to roll from side to side. The ceiling conveniently comes down very close to where you stand. If you push all of your pikmin against a wall, the boulders don't usually hit you. Another safe place is behind the hole, so find time to break down the gate. At the end of the fight, feel free to search for any nectar or sprays that were dropped by the larva. If you're having trouble trying to get to the Empress Bulblax's head, have one captain move a little when there's no Bulborb Larvae and the other punch each baby. Once you defeat her grab the [[Favorite Gyro Block]]. This is also a good place to add the [[Common Glowcap]] to your [[Piklopedia]] if you haven't already.
The bulborb montage reaches a climax as an [[Empress Bulblax]] is the last in the family to defeat. You start at its rear, where the [[Bulborb Larva]] come out. The Bulborb Larva will be instant trouble. Keep your Pikmin away from them. They can eat your Pikmin lightning fast. Get rid of them all before meeting the Empress and going after the treasure she somehow swallowed. You are able to [[Ultra-bitter Spray|petrify]] her, but you must [[spray]] her from the sides; attempting to spray her behind or face will not work. Attack with Purples if you can. If not, Red Pikmin may do just as well, but any Pikmin can do the job. Be careful when dealing with the beast and make sure you know what you're going to do about the offspring when they arrive, if they have time to. By the way, take cover when she starts to roll from side to side. The ceiling conveniently comes down very close to where you stand. If you push all of your pikmin against a wall, the boulders don't usually hit you. Another safe place is behind the hole, so find time to break down the gate. At the end of the fight, feel free to search for any nectar or sprays that were dropped by the larva. If you're having trouble trying to get to the Empress Bulblax's head, have one captain move a little when there's no Bulborb Larvae and the other punch each baby. Once you defeat her grab the [[Favorite Gyro Block]]. This is also a good place to add the [[Common Glowcap]] to your [[Piklopedia]] if you haven't already.


== Sublevel 12==
==Sublevel 12==
'''Main hazards: ''' [[Doodlebug]]
'''Main hazards''': [[Doodlebug]]


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''White
'''Needed Pikmin color''': White


You had the last geyser exit four sublevels ago, and here's your last exit before moving onward to the last three sublevels of the cave. You should use [[Bulbmin]], if you have any, to sprout White Pikmin or throw into the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]. Otherwise, you'll lose the Bulbmin as you leave the cave. Change them into Pikmin and you can take them home with you. Be careful with the [[Doodlebug]] here, but feel free to attack the other two [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]. The Iridescent Glint Beetle has the [[Lost Gyro Block]], so keep searching until you catch it. The last three sublevels of this cave is the Arachnorb family, starting with the [[Man-at-Legs]].
You had the last geyser exit four sublevels ago, and here's your last exit before moving onward to the last three sublevels of the cave. You should use [[Bulbmin]], if you have any, to sprout White Pikmin or throw into the [[Queen Candypop Bud]]. Otherwise, you'll lose the Bulbmin as you leave the cave. Change them into Pikmin and you can take them home with you. Be careful with the [[Doodlebug]] here, but feel free to attack the other two [[Iridescent Glint Beetle]] and [[Iridescent Flint Beetle]]. The Iridescent Glint Beetle has the [[Lost Gyro Block]], so keep searching until you catch it. The last three sublevels of this cave is the Arachnorb family, starting with the [[Man-at-Legs]].


== Sublevel 13==
==Sublevel 13==
'''Main hazards: '''Boss
'''Main hazards''': Boss


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Blue
'''Needed Pikmin color''': Blue


The Hole of Heroes, generously named, holds a few final surprises for you, as the creatures you're going to face from now on go from organic to metallic, and the [[Man-at-Legs]] here is the bridge between the two. The spider awaits in the middle of a moat of water, so take all the blue Pikmin with you, assuming they survived [[#Sublevel 6|sublevel six]]. Best of luck in this fight, and take shelter behind the metal walls and bumps littered around here. It is recommended to use both sprays to defeat this boss. Collect the [[Memorable Gyro Block]], which by now you have probably realized has three counterparts that look just like it, aside from color, all of which appearing in the last three sublevels.
The Hole of Heroes, generously named, holds a few final surprises for you, as the creatures you're going to face from now on go from organic to metallic, and the [[Man-at-Legs]] here is the bridge between the two. The spider awaits in the middle of a moat of water, so take all the blue Pikmin with you, assuming they survived [[#Sublevel 6|sublevel six]]. Best of luck in this fight, and take shelter behind the metal walls and bumps littered around here. It is recommended to use both sprays to defeat this boss. Collect the [[Memorable Gyro Block]], which by now you have probably realized has three counterparts that look just like it, aside from color, all of which appearing in the last three sublevels.


== Sublevel 14==
==Sublevel 14==
'''Main hazards: '''Enemies, Boss
'''Main hazards''': Enemies, Boss


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Blue
'''Needed Pikmin color''': Blue


Sublevel 14 is the second to last level in this extensive cave, and the creatures here are obviously trying to hint at something. But regardless, deal with all of the [[Dweevil]]s here before tackling the [[Beady Long Legs]]. It doesn't matter which type of Pikmin you use against it, but be weary of the water that lies around here. Yellow Pikmin are recommended for best results because they can be thrown high. Throwing Purple Pikmin at it's feet is also effective. When, and if you finally win, gather the [[Fond Gyro Block]] before moving onto the final battle the Hole of Heroes has to offer!
Sublevel 14 is the second to last level in this extensive cave, and the creatures here are obviously trying to hint at something. But regardless, deal with all of the [[Dweevil]]s here before tackling the [[Beady Long Legs]]. It doesn't matter which type of Pikmin you use against it, but be weary of the water that lies around here. Yellow Pikmin are recommended for best results because they can be thrown high. Throwing Purple Pikmin at it's feet is also effective. When, and if you finally win, gather the [[Fond Gyro Block]] before moving onto the final battle the Hole of Heroes has to offer!


== Sublevel 15==
==Sublevel 15==
'''Main hazards: '''Enemies, Main boss
'''Main hazards''': Enemies, Main boss


'''Needed Pikmin color: '''Any, although purple are recommended.
'''Needed Pikmin color''': Any, although purple are recommended.


The final sublevel should be explored with caution. It is advised to take care of all the [[Jellyfloat]]s before confronting the boss; a [[Raging Long Legs]]. Just stay away from the center, and give the Jellyfloats time to float over to you. A good strategy for the boss is to use a smaller group of Pikmin, so you can avoid the Long Legs's stomping legs. It may be intimidating, but it's also a big target. Always attack the head when it roars the second time, because you can have more time to attack it. The Raging Long Legs has a '''lot '''of health, and even with 20 Purple Pikmin it will survive at least one round of attacking. However, if you attack it with about 40 purples affected by an ultra spicy spray, then it can die in one cycle. The most important thing is to avoid its giant feet, as this will cause many Pikmin to die and could deal quite a bit of damage to Olimar if he gets caught in a cycle. Unlike with some giant mechanical beasts threatening everything around it, the safest place to be is not beneath it, but at least here the threat of being crushed isn't too bad, especially after you figure out what order the giant legs operate in. Use a small group of purples, or a bigger one at your own risk. Your prize is the [[Remembered Old Buddy]], which is the head of a R.O.B., to take as a souvenir.
The final sublevel should be explored with caution. It is advised to take care of all the [[Jellyfloat]]s before confronting the boss; a [[Raging Long Legs]]. Just stay away from the center, and give the Jellyfloats time to float over to you. A good strategy for the boss is to use a smaller group of Pikmin, so you can avoid the Long Legs's stomping legs. It may be intimidating, but it is also a big target. Always attack the head when it roars the second time, because you can have more time to attack it. The Raging Long Legs has a '''lot '''of health, and even with 20 Purple Pikmin it will survive at least one round of attacking. However, if you attack it with about 40 purples affected by an ultra spicy spray, then it can die in one cycle. The most important thing is to avoid its giant feet, as this will cause many Pikmin to die and could deal quite a bit of damage to Olimar if he gets caught in a cycle. Unlike with some giant mechanical beasts threatening everything around it, the safest place to be is not beneath it, but at least here the threat of being crushed isn't too bad, especially after you figure out what order the giant legs operate in. Use a small group of purples, or a bigger one at your own risk. Your prize is the [[Remembered Old Buddy]], which is the head of a R.O.B., to take as a souvenir.


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