Here are all the caves you can explore during your rescue mission on planet PNF-404.
The lovable Pikmin population isn’t the only interesting part of planet PNF-404. The earth-like planet in Pikmin 4 also features 6 explorable regions, 2 of which are only unlocked during post-game.
While exploring the planet and searching for castaways, you’ll come across certain caves with hidden treasures tucked away inside. That’s why checking out the caves will always be a fruitful endeavor.
Moreover, exploring all the caves is crucial, especially if you want to locate everyone that needs rescuing. Furthermore, you will also need to cover all the caves if you want to complete the whole map.
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To ease your search a little, we have listed every cave you can find in Pikmin 4, along with their locations, treasures, rescuable civilians and crewmates, and more.
All Cave Locations in Pikmin 4
Below are all the cave locations from each of the 6 explorable regions in Pikmin 4.
Sun-Speckled Terrace Cave Locations
Sun-Speckled Terrace features 7 caves, 2 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Sun-Speckled Terrace, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aquiferous Summit | Dalmo | 4 | 0 | – Ice Pikmin – Red Pikmin |
| 2 | Crackling Cauldron | Schnauz | 6 | 0 | Yellow Pikmin |
| 3 | Hectic Hollows | Kingsly | 3 | 0 | Ice Pikmin |
| 4 | Industrial Maze | Dingo | 5 | 0 | Yellow Pikmin |
| 5 | Last-Frost Cavern | Russ | 2 | 1 | Ice Pikmin |
| 6 | Trial Run (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | Dandori Day Care (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Blossoming Arcadia Cave Locations
Blossoming Arcadia features 7 caves, 3 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Blossoming Arcadia, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Drafty Gallery | Francois | 10 | 0 | Ice Pikmin |
| 2 | Sightless Passage | Pitunia | 4 | 0 | – Yellow Pikmin – Red Pikmin |
| 3 | Kingdom of Beasts | – Yonny – Puddle | 16 | 0 | – Red Pikmin – Rock Pikmin |
| 4 | Secluded Courtyard | – Mika – Sy | 10 | 1 | – Yellow Pikmin – Blue Pikmin |
| 5 | Battle in a Box (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | Hotshock Canyon (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | Rockaway Cellars (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Serene Shores Cave Locations
Serene Shores features 7 caves, 3 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Serene Shores, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Below-Grade Discotheque | Sheeba | 11 | 0 | – Yellow Pikmin – Red Pikmin – Winged Pikmin |
| 2 | Seafloor Resort | – Muggs – Keesh | 23 | 1 | – Blue Pikmin – Ice Pikmin |
| 3 | Engulfed Castle | – Osa – Frise | 17 | 0 | – Blue Pikmin – Purple Pikmin |
| 4 | Subzero Sauna | – Kaia – Vondra | 5 | 0 | – Ice Pikmin – White Pikmin |
| 5 | Dandori Castle (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | Test Tubs (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | Ice-Cross Course (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hero’s Hideaway Cave Locations
Hero’s Hideaway features 5 caves, 2 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Hero’s Hideaway, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Doppelganger’s Den | 1 Leafling | 16 | 0 | – Ice Pikmin – White Pikmin |
| 2 | Plunder Palace | – Twyla – 1 Leafling | 29 | 1 | – Rock Pikmin – Purple Pikmin |
| 3 | Frozen Inferno | – Osa – Frise | 17 | 1 | – Ice Pikmin – Rock Pikmin |
| 4 | Hefty Haulways (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | Leafy Showdown (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Giant’s Hearth Cave Locations
Giant’s Hearth is a post-game location that features 7 caves, 4 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Giant’s Hearth, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cradle of the Beast | 1 | 12 | 0 | – Purple Pikmin – Red Pikmin – Rock Pikmin |
| 2 | Ultimate Testing Range | 2 | 12 | 0 | – Winged Pikmin – White Pikmin |
| 3 | Dream Home | 1 | 14 | 1 | – Winged Pikmin – Purple Pikmin |
| 4 | Aerial Incinerator (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | Strategic Freezeway (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | Planning Pools (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 7 | Hot Sandy Duel (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Primordial Thicket Cave Locations
Primordial Thicket is a post-game location that features 6 caves, 4 of which are Dandori caves.
Below are all the caves in Primordial Thicket, along with the castaways, number of treasures, Onions, and Pikmin variants you’ll find inside.
| No. | Cave Name | Rescues | Treasures | Onion | Pikmin Variant |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Subterranean Swarm | 2 | 13 | 0 | – Purple Pikmin – White Pikmin |
| 2 | The Mut Pit | 1 | 11 | 1 | Winged Pikmin |
| 3 | Toggle Training (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 4 | Oasis of Order (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 5 | Cliff-Hanger’s Hold (Dandori Challenge) | 1 Leafling | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 6 | Cavern for a King (Dandori Battle) | 1 Leafling | 48 | 0 | – Red Pikmin – Purple Pikmin – White Pikmin – Blue Pikmin – Ice Pikmin |
Wish to learn more about Pikmin 4? Then check out our other guides on All Endings Explained, Post-Game Unlockables, Best Ways To Get Raw Materials, Hectic Hollows Treasures, Castaways, Onion Locations, and more.
