Day 21 - Tropical Wilds

Map: Tropical Wilds

Remaining Juice: 67 canisters

Objectives: Collect the last of the area’s fruit.

There are only two pieces of fruit left in the Tropical Wilds. Collecting them is fairly simple, but it does take a fair amount of time. While you wait, complete optional tasks to increase your Pikmin population or Ultra-Spicy Spray supply.

When the day starts, call down 20 Red Pikmin, 10 Rock Pikmin, and at least 40 Blue Pikmin. Fill the remaining slots with any Pikmin you’d like to transport enemies or pellets. Move to the area west of the landing site, then head across the bridge to the north. As you step off of the bridge, veer west and keep moving north.

When you reach the Skutterchucks, use your Rock Pikmin to clear out the enemies. If your squad contains any immature Pikmin, lead them to the Nectar Eggs in the nearby enclosure.

Turn back and follow the path around the south side of the large rock formation in the center of the area. Assign a few Rock Pikmin to collect the Ultra-Spicy Berries, then follow the path as it curves north.

Use your Red Pikmin to clear out the Fiery Blowhogs near the water, then throw one Blue Pikmin at the nearby Yellow Wollywog. Once you have its attention, try to lure the Yellow Wollywog onto dry land—it’s best to move the fight away from the nearby 
Peckish Aristocrab.

Once you’ve dealt with the smaller enemies, dismiss your squad to separate your Pikmin into groups. Gather the Blue Pikmin and lead them across the water to the north. Flank the Peckish Aristocrab and throw your Blue Pikmin onto the creature’s back.

When you defeat the Peckish Aristocrab, it drops a Zest Bomb (lime). Assign up to 10 Blue Pikmin to transport the Zest Bomb, then send the rest of your squad charging into the half-buried Slapstick Crescent (banana). It will take a while for your Pikmin to free the fruit, so leave one crew member to wait in the area.

Spend the rest of the day completing any tasks you might find useful. Take advantage of Nectar Eggs, transport defeated enemies, or search for Data Files. There should be plenty of enemies and pellets in the area, giving you a great chance to boost your Pikmin population. When the Slapstick Crescent is free, the Pikmin will automatically transport it to the landing site. You won’t be returning to this area. Before the day ends, make sure you pluck any new sprouts and gather your idle or working Pikmin.