Day 22 - Twilight River

Map: Twilight River

Remaining Juice: 70 canisters

Objectives: Collect the area’s remaining fruit.

There are only a few pieces of fruit left on the planet. Before you resume your search for the cosmic-drive key, make one last visit to the Twilight River.

When the day starts, dismiss your squad to separate the crew members. Call down around 30 Winged Pikmin from the Onion, then use the “Go Here” command to send them northwest of the landing site. Choose a spot near the Puffy Blowhog patrolling the area across the water, but not so close as to draw the creature’s attention.

Switch crew members and call down at least 20 Rock Pikmin from the Onion. Use this squad to deal with the Flighty Joustmite just west of the landing site. After you defeat the creature, round up the Rock Pikmin and return them to the Onion.

Form a squad of 20 Pikmin—any combination of Red Pikmin, Rock Pikmin, Yellow Pikmin, or Blue Pikmin will do. After you assemble the squad, use the “Go Here” command to send them to the Tremendous Sniffer (pear) near the remains of the Reinforced Wall downstream.

Switch to the crew member leading the Winged Pikmin, then use your squad to clear out the Puffy Blowhog northwest of the landing site. If you’ve maintained a good supply of Ultra-Spicy Spray, use a dose to speed up the process. After you defeat the creature, gather your squad and enter the cave to the north.

Run through the water on the east half of the cave. As you do, avoid the Water Dumples scattered around the area. Move onto the narrow strip of dry land in the northeast section of the cave to find a web. Send your Winged Pikmin charging into the attached Arachnode and defeat the enemy to destroy the web.

Once the web is gone, follow the short path to find three Juicy Gaggles (raspberries). Assign one Winged Pikmin to carry each piece of fruit.

Switch to the crew member at the landing site, then form a squad of 40 Blue Pikmin. Lead your squad east and follow the path as it curves north. Clear out the two Dwarf Orange Bulborbs patrolling the area near the water.

After you deal with the enemies, move into the water to find the submerged Citrus Lump (mikan) to the east. Assign at least five Pikmin to transport the fruit back to the landing site.

Switch to the crew member you sent downstream, then assign at least 10 Pikmin to transport the Tremendous Sniffer (pear) back to the landing site. Drop down from the nearby ledge and have your remaining Pikmin collect the Ultra-Spicy Berries to the north.

Switch back to the crew member you left in the water. Turn around and lead your squad back along the curved path. Use the bridge south of the landing site to cross the water. When you reach the end of the bridge, locate and eliminate the two Desiccated Skitter Leaves hiding in the area. When it’s safe, head up the Paper Bag ramp to reach the area downstream.

Follow the path down to the water, then look for the Toady Bloyster near the Bouncy Mushroom. Flank the enemy, lock onto its tail, then send your squad charging in. After you defeat the Toady Bloyster, assign at least 10 Pikmin to transport the nearby Crunchy Deluge (apple pear) back to the landing site. Once the Crunchy Deluge is delivered, you should have collected all 66 pieces of fruit in the game.

You should have plenty of daylight left, and more than enough creatures to battle. Spend the rest of the day transporting defeated enemies, collecting Ultra-Spicy Berries, and searching for Data Files. Make sure you have a good supply of Ultra-Spicy Spray, and bolster your Pikmin population as needed. Watch the timer and gather your working or idle Pikmin before the day ends. Since you won’t be returning to this area, pluck any new sprouts before you leave.