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The '''Formidable Oak''' ({{j|哀しき獣の塔|Kanashiki Kemono no Tō|Tower of the Sorrowful Beast}}) is the final [[area]] in {{p3}}. It is set in a desert, with most of the area being in a large cave system. There are no [[fruit]]s in this area, as it functions as a final trial to test the player's knowledge of [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]] types. The [[boss]] of the area is the [[Plasm Wraith]], but before the boss can be fought, the player must transport an unconscious [[Captain Olimar]] through a maze of puzzles and enemies while keeping him away from the [[Mysterious Life-Form]].

[[File:formidableoak.jpg|thumb|250px|A view of the desert steppe climate found here.]]

The Formidable Oak is a large termite hill found in a desert/steppe climate. From the top of the termite hill, one can access the cave system, which is the largest cave system in ''Pikmin 3''. It has all sorts of areas, from open rooms to tight corridors,with some sections connecting with others. It also boasts much biodiversity, having enemies like the Arachnode and the Bearded Amprat all in the same cave. This area is also home to all known species of [[Candypop Bud]]s in ''Pikmin 3''. This cave is also home to some enemies that are found nowhere else, such as the Watery Blowhog and the Shearwig. However, whenever enemies are defeated, they explode into plasm, possibly meaning that the only enemy in this area is the Plasm Wraith, and all other enemies are illusions. South of the landing site is a circular arena which is where the Plasm Wraith is fought. Interestingly, the pattern on the ground of the arena resembles the few islands near the [[Smoky Progg]]'s egg from [[The Distant Spring]] in ''[[Pikmin (game)|Pikmin]].''