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'''The Final Trial''' ({{j|最後の試練|Saigo no Shiren|Final Trial}}) is the fifth and last [[area]] in {{p1}}. As its name suggests, it serves as a final test of the player's knowledge on the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. It is unlocked by collecting 29 [[ship part]]s, one less than the total number of parts. The final ship part, the [[Secret Safe]], is found within the [[Emperor Bulblax]], the final boss of the game, in this area. It is set in a sandy forest, and has a complex layout that encourages the use of all 3 Pikmin types. This area was reused in {{p2}} as part of the [[Wistful Wild]].
'''The Final Trial''' ({{j|最後の試練|Saigo no Shiren|Final Trial}}) is the last area to be accessed in {{p1}}. In the [[Menu#Area selection|area selection menu]], it is across a small body of water from the other areas, and has radically different terrain. It only has one part and is almost enemy-free, save the [[Emperor Bulblax]], which holds the last [[ship part]], the [[Secret Safe]].
 
It should be noted that this area, in a way, tests the player's knowledge on the [[Pikmin family|Pikmin]]. From the landing site, the area "splits" into three paths. The left path focuses on [[Red Pikmin]], due to the [[fire geysers]]. The center path contains water which only [[Blue Pikmin]] can traverse through. And the path on the right contains [[bomb-rock]]s, which only [[Yellow Pikmin]] can hold.
 
Despite this, the level can be completed purely with Yellow Pikmin. This is done by making the Pikmin "swim" to the [[bridge]]s, and by [[throw]]ing them over the slanted part of the metal wall between the second bridge and the [[Cardboard box|box]], then making the Pikmin run over to said box.
 
Since Pikmin cannot be produced here unless the [[boss]] is killed, three [[Candypop Bud]]s are present at the landing site next to the Yellow Onion. Each one can change 50 Pikmin before wilting.


==General layout==
==General layout==
To the south lies the landing site, along with three different types of Candypop Bud. In the center lies a small pool of water. To the west of it, there is a narrow path with fire geysers. To the east are a group of small islands with 8 [[bomb-rock]]s, although sometimes 9 appear instead. In the middle of the pool are two bridges and a normal stone [[gate]]. To the north is a [[cardboard box]].
In the south of the area lies the landing site, along with three different types of Candypop Bud. (Since Pikmin cannot be produced here unless the [[boss]] is killed, these are the only way to increase the population of a Pikmin type (at the expense of another type).) To the north, the area "splits" into three paths. The left path focuses on [[Red Pikmin]], due to the [[fire geysers]]. The center path contains water which only [[Blue Pikmin]] can traverse through. And the path on the right contains [[bomb-rock]]s, which only [[Yellow Pikmin]] can hold. The central part of the area contains a small pool of water. To the west of it, there is a narrow path with fire geysers. To the east are a group of small islands with 8 [[bomb-rock]]s, although sometimes 9 appear instead. In the middle of the pool are two bridges and a normal stone [[gate]]. To the north is a [[cardboard box]].


The arena where the Emperor Bulblax is fought and a wall that leads to three pipes with 15 bomb-rocks each lies at the northernmost part of the area. On the far west of the pool is a ledge with no hazards, meaning Olimar can throw additional Pikmin onto the ledge, then run down to collect them when he reaches the end of the main path.
The arena where the Emperor Bulblax is fought and a wall that leads to three pipes with 15 bomb-rocks each lies at the northernmost part of the area. On the far west of the pool is a ledge with no hazards, meaning Olimar can throw additional Pikmin onto the ledge, then run down to collect them when he reaches the end of the main path.
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FT.jpg|The bomb-rock island.
FT.jpg|The bomb-rock island.
Pikminlast1.jpg|The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.
Pikminlast1.jpg|The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.
The Final Trial preview.png|Preview image on the [[Menu#Area selection|area selection menu]].
The Final Trial preview.png|Preview image on the [[area selection menu]].
The Final Trial HD.jpg|Overview map.
The Final Trial HD.jpg|Overview map.
FT texture.png|The [[radar]] pattern for The Final Trial.
FT texture.png|The [[radar]] pattern for The Final Trial.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*The terrain and surroundings of this area, along with the terrain and surroundings of [[The Impact Site]], make up the layout for the [[Wistful Wild]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', with the exception of the places where the two map layouts meet.
*The terrain and surroundings of this area, along with the terrain and surroundings of [[The Impact Site]], make up the layout for the [[Wistful Wild]] in ''[[Pikmin 2]]'', with the exception of the places where the two map layouts meet.
*Although it is intended that all 3 types are used to complete this area, it can be completed with just [[Yellow Pikmin]]. This can be done by making the Pikmin "swim" to the [[bridge]]s, and by [[throw]]ing them over the slanted part of the metal wall between the second bridge and the [[Cardboard box|box]], then making the Pikmin run over to said box.
*Strangely, a Bulborb appears here in the [[Sunset|end of day cutscene]], as well as in the perfect [[cutscene|ending]], despite the only visible Grub-dog in the area being the [[Emperor Bulblax]].
*Strangely, a Bulborb appears here in the [[Sunset|end of day cutscene]], as well as in the perfect [[cutscene|ending]], despite the only visible Grub-dog in the area being the [[Emperor Bulblax]].
*On ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'', it is possible to throw Pikmin directly to the island with the bridges by leaning against the western wall directly to the south of the ledge of the fire geyser path, and throwing Pikmin east so they land on top of the island's metal wall.{{cite youtube|0VbV3pMMvnM&|demonstrating the Pikmin in ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' being thrown to the island from near the fire geysers|s=58}}
*On ''[[New Play Control! Pikmin]]'', it is possible to throw Pikmin directly to the island with the bridges by leaning against the western wall directly to the south of the ledge of the fire geyser path, and throwing Pikmin east so they land on top of the island's metal wall.{{cite youtube|0VbV3pMMvnM&|demonstrating the Pikmin in ''New Play Control! Pikmin'' being thrown to the island from near the fire geysers|s=58}}

Revision as of 22:32, September 1, 2021

The Final Trial

An overview of the central section of The Final Trial.

High definition map of The Final Trial. This was made by taking screenshots using Dolphin's free camera mode, stitching them together with Hugin, and readjusting any details with GIMP.

Ship parts 1
Requirements Collect 29 ship parts
Music The Final Trial

The Final Trial (最後の試練?, lit.: "Final Trial") is the fifth and last area in Pikmin. As its name suggests, it serves as a final test of the player's knowledge on the Pikmin. It is unlocked by collecting 29 ship parts, one less than the total number of parts. The final ship part, the Secret Safe, is found within the Emperor Bulblax, the final boss of the game, in this area. It is set in a sandy forest, and has a complex layout that encourages the use of all 3 Pikmin types. This area was reused in Pikmin 2 as part of the Wistful Wild.

General layout

In the south of the area lies the landing site, along with three different types of Candypop Bud. (Since Pikmin cannot be produced here unless the boss is killed, these are the only way to increase the population of a Pikmin type (at the expense of another type).) To the north, the area "splits" into three paths. The left path focuses on Red Pikmin, due to the fire geysers. The center path contains water which only Blue Pikmin can traverse through. And the path on the right contains bomb-rocks, which only Yellow Pikmin can hold. The central part of the area contains a small pool of water. To the west of it, there is a narrow path with fire geysers. To the east are a group of small islands with 8 bomb-rocks, although sometimes 9 appear instead. In the middle of the pool are two bridges and a normal stone gate. To the north is a cardboard box.

The arena where the Emperor Bulblax is fought and a wall that leads to three pipes with 15 bomb-rocks each lies at the northernmost part of the area. On the far west of the pool is a ledge with no hazards, meaning Olimar can throw additional Pikmin onto the ledge, then run down to collect them when he reaches the end of the main path.

In Challenge Mode, a Yellow Wollywog is found in the pool, and a Beady Long Legs attacks Olimar after he enters the arena. A Burrowing Snagret is found in the cliffs around it. Smaller enemies are found around Olimar's base, such as a Dwarf Red Bulborb, Dwarf Bulbears, and Sheargrubs. Unlike in the other levels, 100 Pikmin are already present on the map, buried in various locations.

Enemies

Obstacles

Challenge Mode breakdown

The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.
Pikmin source Seeds Amount Total
Starting Reds 34 34
Starting Yellows 33 33
Starting Blues 33 33
Red 1 pellets 2 1 2
Red 5 pellets 5 1 5
Red 10 pellets 10 2 20
Yellow 1 pellets 2 1 2
Yellow 5 pellets 5 1 5
Yellow 10 pellets 10 2 20
Blue 1 pellets 2 1 2
Blue 5 pellets 5 1 5
Blue 20 pellets 20 1 20
Beady Long Legs 40 1 40
Burrowing Snagret 29 1 29
Dwarf Bulbear 5 1 5
Dwarf Red Bulborb 4 4 16
Female Sheargrub 2 3 6
Male Sheargrub 3 3 9
Yellow Wollywog 13 1 13
Total 299

Ship parts

  • Secret Safe icon.png Secret Safe: This part is found inside of the Emperor Bulblax.

Gallery

  • Final trial.png

    The landing site.

  • Another view of the landing site.

    Another view of the landing site.

  • East of the landing site.

    East of the landing site.

  • The fiery path in which Red Pikmin are needed.

    The fiery path in which Red Pikmin are needed.

  • The easternmost island.

    The easternmost island.

  • The two central bridges and the central island.

    The two central bridges and the central island.

  • Part of the large body of water on the area.

    Part of the large body of water on the area.

  • The section before the Emperor Bulblax arena.

    The section before the Emperor Bulblax arena.

  • The ledge where bomb-rocks can be found, used to take down the gates.

    The ledge where bomb-rocks can be found, used to take down the gates.

  • The Emperor Bulblax, burrowed.

    The Emperor Bulblax, burrowed.

  • Eastern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

    Eastern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

  • Northern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

    Northern section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

  • Western section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

    Western section of the Emperor Bulblax arena.

  • Westernmost path of the area.

    Westernmost path of the area.

  • The bomb-rock island.

    The bomb-rock island.

  • The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.

    The Final Trial in Challenge Mode.

  • Preview image on the area selection menu.

    Preview image on the area selection menu.

  • Overview map.

    Overview map.

  • The radar pattern for The Final Trial.

    The radar pattern for The Final Trial.

Trivia

  • The terrain and surroundings of this area, along with the terrain and surroundings of The Impact Site, make up the layout for the Wistful Wild in Pikmin 2, with the exception of the places where the two map layouts meet.
  • Although it is intended that all 3 types are used to complete this area, it can be completed with just Yellow Pikmin. This can be done by making the Pikmin "swim" to the bridges, and by throwing them over the slanted part of the metal wall between the second bridge and the box, then making the Pikmin run over to said box.
  • Strangely, a Bulborb appears here in the end of day cutscene, as well as in the perfect ending, despite the only visible Grub-dog in the area being the Emperor Bulblax.
  • On New Play Control! Pikmin, it is possible to throw Pikmin directly to the island with the bridges by leaning against the western wall directly to the south of the ledge of the fire geyser path, and throwing Pikmin east so they land on top of the island's metal wall.[1]
  • Upon unlocking The Final Trial, shooting stars will appear at the top of the area selection screen.

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning Notes
Flag of Québec French (NoA) L'Épreuve finale (area selection screen)
L'Epreuve Finale (loading screen)		 The Final trial
The Final Trial		 None
The "E" of "Epreuve" should be "É" instead.
Flag of France French (NoE) L'Epreuve Finale The Final Trial The "E" of "Epreuve" should be "É" instead.
Flag of Germany German Der letzte Versuch The final Trial
Flag of Italy Italian Prova finale Final Trial
Flag of South Korea Korean 마지막 시련 The Final Trial
Flag of Mexico Spanish (NoA) La Prueba Final The Final Trial
Flag of Spain Spanish (NoE) La Prueba Final The Final Trial

See also

References

  1. ^ YouTube video demonstrating the Pikmin in New Play Control! Pikmin being thrown to the island from near the fire geysers (at 0:58)


Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.

This article was a featured article from December 1st, 2019 to February 1st, 2020.

Icon of a white flower in the Challenge Mode of Pikmin 2. It represents a course that is beaten, but with Pikmin who were lost.
The Final Trial
Overview map of The Final Trial, shrunk from File:The Final Trial HD.jpg.
S.S. Dolphin icon.png
Secret Safe icon.png
Emperor Bulblax icon.png

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Secret Safe icon.png Secret Safe
Pikmin areas
The Impact SiteThe Forest of HopeThe Forest NavelThe Distant SpringThe Final TrialPikmin navbox map.png

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Normal areas

The Impact Site • The Forest of Hope • The Forest Navel • The Distant Spring • The Final Trial

Unused areas

animtest • codetest • E3play_3 • map_06 • play_4 • route • shapetst • testmap • tuto1 • tuto2

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