Dandori Battles and Challenges

Red alert! I see something...or someone!

And who is that next to them? It doesn't look like any of our Rescue Officers...

Red alert! I see something...or someone!

And look! There's another one of those beings with leaves growing out of their head! Is that a Rescue Pup with them?

Red alert! We have another castaway!

And next to them... Could that be the leafling that attacked Dingo?

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

Red alert! We have another castaway!
And there's a leafling too!

It may be the leafling that attacked
Dingo. Be careful, now!

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

Hey! What's going on here?! What are they planning to do with that castaway?!

We need to rescue them, and quick.
Rescue Officer! Oatchi! Let's go!

Hey! What's going on here?! What are they planning to do with that castaway?!

We need to rescue them, and quick.
Rescue Officer! Oatchi! Let's go!

Whoever it is, we can't let them get turned into a leafling! Follow them!

What IS this place?

I guess we can figure that out later.
For now, let's focus on finding that castaway...

I see them! Over there!

Wh-what in the world?

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... But if they grow the leaves...they will thrive.

You, skin-having one. Do you believe you do not need the leaves? I will test your abilities to see if this is true.

I invite you to face me in Dandori Battle.

I have provided the Pikmin you will need to support you in the challenges ahead...
Listen closely...

Find objects, and transport them back to your base within the time limit. To win, collect the highest total combined weight.

If you wish to retrieve your "castaway," prove that your Dandori abilities are superior to mine.

Now, the Dandori Battle begins...

The strength of your Dandori power is... magnificent. I will return this one to you.

They just...left? Who in space and time
WAS that?

Well, whoever they are, they weren't lying.
Your Dandori talents were on full display!
Now let's get this castaway out of here.

Huh?! They really are growing leaves out of their head!

They seem to be suffering from the same condition as that leafy individual you just challenged...

Transport them back to the S.S. Beagle right away!

What? It's that leafy figure again!
And they have another castaway!

There they are! And it looks like they're trying to take another castaway!

We've got to catch them! We can't let this keep happening to the survivors out here.

Aaah! It's that leafling!

Be careful! That could be the one who attacked Dingo!

Yeah, that's definitely them! Which means that could be Bernard on the ground next to them!

It's that leafling again!

And the figure lying down over there might just be our pilot!

Blasteroids! They're always one step ahead of us. What is their objective?!

Whoever it is, we can't let them get turned into a leafling! Follow them!

This is no joke. They could be turned into a leafling! What are you waiting for, newbie? Hurry up and save 'em!

So, you have come again...

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... But if they grow the leaves...we can return them to life.

I will determine if you have the strength to save them with a Dandori Battle.

But this time...there will be one more rule.

I have been waiting...for you.

I now have a new rule that I will use to test you.

I will explain it in time. Let us begin!

One must be ready to change tactics at a moment's notice.

This round, an object or creature's value can increase for a brief window. These higher values make them Bonus Finds.

When you transport and collect the Bonus
Finds, you earn double the points. Do you think you can out-Dandori me?

This is a Golden Sniffer.

It is heavy, and its value is high.
A rare treasure indeed.

If you can collect this, it will carry you closer to victory.

This is a Mystery Capsule.

As you now know, Dandori is part luck. This is an item of mystery, so you cannot know what will emerge from its depths.

If you use these items, your Dandori will succeed. Pick up many, use many.

This is a Sneak Bomb.

A forbidden bomb. Transport it to your opponent's Onion to lower their points.

If you steal the Dandorium that results from the explosion, the tide of the battle may turn.

Again you have shown mastery in the art of Dandori... I leave the rest to you.

Hmm... Off they go again.

Thankfully we recovered the castaway safe and sound. Impressive victory!

Transport the castaway to the S.S. Beagle
ASAP, Rescue Officer and Oatchi.

It's that leafling again, isn't it?

Huh. They're hiding in a bunker... Could that mean that after all this time...

The leafling is Captain Olimar?!

You have done well to find this place.

Now the final test awaits. Come.

Look! That dog!

If that really is Captain Olimar, then he needs to come home with us...by force, if necessary.

Rescue Officer! Oatchi!

It's go time! Follow that leafling!

I must admit, your abilities have impressed me. But let us settle once and for all who is the Dandori master.

This will be your final Dandori Battle.
Show me what you can achieve!

We did it! We finally did it!

I have been...defeated.

If I had Dandori abilities like yours...maybe I could have found my way...home.

I am Captain Olimar. I only...wish...to be reunited with my...wife and children.

No way! Did he just say "Olimar"?!

Our suspicions were correct! We located
Captain Olimar!

Let's bring him to the Rescue Command
Post and get him back to his old self.

What should we do about the dog?
We can't just leave it here...

Huh?! It's gone! It ran away!

So it goes. Right now our top priority is rescuing Olimar.

Time to clear out of that cave already.
Rescue Officer, you've got this.

It's been a long road to get here...

And we're not done yet. Let's get Olimar to the S.S. Beagle!

Your Dandori powers are insufficient.

But your instincts are good, so you have no need for leaves at this time. Come back if you wish to try your Dandori skills again.

That was a good contest.

But you have yet to pass my test. Please challenge me again in the future.

That was true Dandori.

Dandori Battles with you are very enjoyable. Let us compete again.

Their Dandori skills are unbelievable.
I doubt there's anyone in this galaxy who could beat them...

Except you! I know you have what it takes.
You can't give up now!

Ah, you returned.

Those who do not embrace Dandori cannot survive this planet... Now, I wish to see your Dandori skills in action!

Flex those Dandori muscles as you collect the items! Show them how it's done!

So you have come again.

Dandori Battles are serious competitions where your Dandori abilities are tested.

Now, let us begin!

Hmm... Looks like you can get extra points if you collect one of those Bonus Finds!

Try to figure out what qualifies as a Bonus
Find, and make transporting those your top priority!

I see you are back.

If you truly wish to rescue that castaway, use your Dandori abilities to defeat me.

So inside those Mystery Capsules are items useful for developing your
Dandori practice? That's helpful!

Better take advantage of those items while you're collecting treasure!

There they are! Louie and Moss!

I see 'em. At least the Koppaite castaway looks safe for now. We need to get him to hand them over.

Argh! He ran into that cave!

What does he even want with that castaway? You've gotta chase them down, Rescue Officer!

Huh? Is this for real? Louie, wait!

Ugh. We didn't make it in time.

No, but look closely.

Wha?! Why didn't they become a leafling?
What's going on here?!

I'm not sure... But he's not being cooperative.

Louie! It's Olimar! Can you hear me?

...

Errrm...

He's not even listening...

That's unfortunate. Guess we'll have to rescue that castaway by force.

There's no way to predict his next move, so be careful!

Hmm...

Louie! He's—

Why is he running away?

Right now our priority is getting this castaway to safety. Rescue the Koppaite!

I still don't get it. Why didn't they become a leafling?

Great question, but we need to focus on our rescue mission. Back to the
S.S. Beagle!

There's Louie! Phew, Nelle appears unharmed.

Enough of this. We need you to cooperate.

Yorke

C'mon! He ran away...again!

Hurry up and go rescue Nelle, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

Yorke

Nelle!

Don Bergman

Huh?! What's happening?

It's alright. She hasn't sprouted any leaves.

Because she's been drinking glow sap, right? Remember what the doctor said...

...

I don't know, but I doubt he'll be handing over Nelle anytime soon.

We need to rescue her by any means necessary. You're up, you two. Oatchi,
Rescue Officer—don't let me down.

Guh?!

Louie's run off somewhere...

Never mind that—we need to rescue Nelle.

We should secure Moss as well. We don't want her to end up back in Louie's care.

Once we get out of here, I'll command Moss to head to the Rescue Command Post.

You can do that? Huh!

OK, head back up. You can leave Moss to Olimar.

Captain Olimar needs to communicate directly with Moss.

Moss, can you hear my voice?

Can you find me at my current location?
Track me down?

OK, Moss. I'll see you at the Rescue
Command Post soon.

Amazing... I wonder if she'll actually make it all the way back to you.

Oh, she'll make it, alright. She should arrive sometime tonight, I think.

To lead her all the way there, from here...
It's impressive, to say the least.

Alright! We better recover Nelle now.
Rescue Officer, Oatchi—you got this!

Now go away.

His Dandori skills are pretty advanced...
I don't think the usual plan of attack will work against this guy.

Louie is as much of a Dandori master as Olimar.

Which means you can beat him! Don't even think about giving up now.

Ugh...

He mostly just seems annoyed.

But he doesn't intend to back down.
You need to win this battle and take back the castaway!

Go home.

His Dandori abilities are...terrifying.

Withdraw for now. Shake it off, and prepare to go again. You'll get 'em next time, Rescue Officer.

Louie was pretty good down there...

But I believe you can win, so don't give up.
Give it your all...for Oatchi!

Why are you here again?

You can win this! I believe in you, Rescue Officer!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Impressive Dandori skills, bandanna man.
I leave the rest to you.

Wait! Where'd they go now? And more importantly, who ARE they? Hmm...

But wow! Dingo, what a win! Not to mention you saved the castaway too!

Get back to the surface and lead them to safety, Rescue Officer!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Impressive Dandori skills, bandanna man.
I leave the rest to you.

And they're gone again...

But seriously, Dingo! When the going gets tough, you really get going!

Now we need to take care of that leafling.
Your turn, Rescue Officer!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Hmph.

Louie may have gotten away, but you were amazing, Dingo! I wouldn't expect any less.

All that's left to do is rescue the Koppaite castaway. Go ahead, Rescue Officer!

Hey, newbie, looks like you're in a bit of a pinch. Want some top-notch assistance?

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

I hear you. We'll fall back for now!
Whoa! Glad I didn't have to do that one.

You got some guts, rookie! What a relief.

Psh. Collecting treasure is easy peasy.

Think you can out-Dandori my Dandori skills?! C'mon, I gotta widen this lead!

Gah! The creatures! They're coming back!

You got it. I'll go after those Bonus Finds!

So the Bonus Find is...this?! Hmm...
Better figure this out ASAP.

If I want to win this, all I've got to do is collect...everything! Let's go!

Hey, you! Where's our pilot?

As long as I have items to use, this battle's in the bag! I hope the captain's watching...

Hey, give it back! That sparkly gold thing is mine!

What a menace! You're about to get what's coming to you...

Uh-oh... A Sneak Bomb!

This grubchucker... Don't you want to be rescued?! Give up already...

Give us back the Koppaite! He's not lookin' too hot right now...

This guy... His Dandori skills may be even better than Olimar's.

Ugh! Things are getting dire... But I'm on fire, so watch out!

Hey! Give Nelle back, you grubchucker!

Poison? I eat poison for breakfast!
But the Winged Pikmin...

Think you can beat me? I'd like to see you try! But I'd rather see him lose.

Did you see that? It was a Sneak Bomb.

Keeping a close eye on your opponent's movements is a basic tenet of the art of Dandori.

Now your points have been transformed into Dandorium. And with that, I will widen my lead.

Ha...

I'll take that Dandorium now.

Oh no, oh no... A Sneak Bomb!

I must collect the Dandorium quickly before my opponent steals it.

Grrrm...

I need to get that Dandorium...

Huh? What's going on here? The Pikmin aren't following for some reason...

Guess you two are on your own. Good luck,
Rescue Officer. You too, Oatchi.

I see you are back.

Come, now. It is time...for your final test.
Let us begin!

So inside those Mystery Capsules are items useful for developing your
Dandori practice? That's helpful!

Better take advantage of those items while you're collecting treasure!

We can't afford to lose!

Show 'em who's boss!

I'll put my best foot forward!

I'm no Dandori novice, you know!

Watch and learn!

I'll show you how it's done!

I am going to go all out!

I will not be holding back!

I'm going all out!

I won't hold back!

Ugh...

So inconvenient...

You are pretty good at this thing.

Things are only getting started!

You're pretty good at this!

We're just getting started!

I've got a bad feeling about this...

I gotta take this seriously?

Is that the best you can Dandori?

Not too bad.

Got any other Dandori skills?

Not too bad at all!

You're alright.

This is a cinch.

The outcome is still not decided...

This is a good match.

No clear winner yet!

This is an exciting match!

You're persistent...

Could go either way.

If I continue like this, I will lose...

Such Dandori power...

I'm going to lose at this rate...

Impressive Dandori skills!

You're strong...

Uh-oh.

If I keep this up, it is mine to lose!

Still believe that you can win?

Ha! This battle is mine to lose!

Still think you can win?

It's in the bag.

Too easy.

In the end, the winner will be me!

Who knows how this will end...

I'll win in the end!

It's still anyone's game!

I won't be losing...

Just give up, OK?

It's going pretty well!

I've got to stick with it!

I've got a good pace going!

It is going smoothly...

It's going smoothly!

Feeling good...

That's it! You're onto something!

I need to keep extending my lead!

Seriously? Is that all you've got?

You believe you can keep up?

Think you can keep up with me?

I just keep things moving...

A Dandori masterpiece!

I'm doing splendidly!

I'm a Dandori dynamo!

This is true Dandori power...

This is Dandori domination!

You're toast. Mmm...

Get a load of this!

Yeah! Here we go now!

Good thinking!

Check this out!

Yeah! Here we go now!

That's the way! Make it tough!

Get a load of this!

What do you think of this?

OK, now!

How about...this?!

Now!

Using an item...is good Dandori...

How do you like this?!

Now!

Good move using those items.
That's a classic Dandori practice!

Take this!

You like that?

Hmph...

Wonderful! More Pikmin!

The squad's become a lot livelier!

So many Dandori options!

Wonderful! More Pikmin!

This bodes well!

So many Dandori options!

The squad's become a lot livelier!

The more Pikmin, the merrier!

The bigger the crew, the better!

Good Dandori needs a good squad.

So many Pikmin... I'm happy.

Dandori greatness will be mine!

A great squad is crucial here!

Oh! I'll take all the help I can get!

My Dandori skills keep growing!

There's more of them now...

Ooo, more...

Can't lose now.

Transport as much as you can!

Whoa! Your power is intensifying!

I've got to move, move, move!

My Dandori skills are powered up!

Whoa! My power is intensifying!

Our Dandori power is on fire!

Now we can transport faster!

Ultra-Spicy Spray is powerful...
Your Dandori skills are enhanced!

We can transport even faster!

The Ultra-Spicy Spray is amazing!
Just look at my Dandori powers!

So energetic...

Nice and shiny...

Look! You collected a Bonus Find!

I got a Bonus Find!

Very nice. A Bonus Find!

A Bonus Find can help you a lot!
It can even give you a big lead.

Yes! A Bonus Find!
Now I can go after a big lead!

I'll take that Bonus Find.

Transport that Golden Sniffer!

Transporting the Golden Sniffer!

I'll collect this Golden Sniffer!

It's the great Golden Sniffer.
Caution must be observed.

I need to proceed carefully...
The Golden Sniffer can be tricky.

A Golden Sniffer... Looks tasty.

Golden Sniffer collected! Yes!

I did it! I got the Golden Sniffer!

Yes! I got the Golden Sniffer!

I collected the Golden Sniffer...
I am quite pleased...

I collected the Golden Sniffer!

The Golden Sniffer's mine.

Now you can turn the tides!

A Sneak Bomb... This is bad.

Now you can turn the tides!

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

Now you can turn the tides!

Is that a Sneak Bomb?

Time to sneak in for the win!

Time to sneak in for the win!

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

Time to sneak in for the win!

Is that a Sneak Bomb?

I'm not giving up on this battle!

I'm not giving up on this battle!

A Sneak Bomb?! That's not good.

I'm not giving up on this battle!

Is that a Sneak Bomb?

I can still change the outcome...

Careful around that Sneak Bomb!

Watch out for that Sneak Bomb!

Transporting a Sneak Bomb?!
I'm not about to let that happen!

It's not too late to win this battle!

Careful around that Sneak Bomb!

It's not too late to win this battle!

Watch out for that Sneak Bomb!

It's not too late to win this battle!

Transporting a Sneak Bomb?!
I'm not about to let that happen!

This just got interesting...

Careful around that Sneak Bomb!

This just got interesting...

Watch out for that Sneak Bomb!

This just got interesting...

Transporting a Sneak Bomb?!
I'm not about to let that happen!

Oh no! All those points are gone...

That Dandorium will be mine!

Oh no! All those points are gone...

I'll take that Dandorium now!

Oh no! All those points are gone...

It will be mine...

Aaah! My points! My points!!!

Aaah! My points! My points!!!

I'll take that Dandorium now!

Aaah! My points! My points!!!

It will be mine...

Uh-oh! The Sneak Bomb!

Uh-oh! The Sneak Bomb!

I'll take that Dandorium now!

Uh-oh! The Sneak Bomb!

It will be mine...

I have to get the Dandorium...

Get that Dandorium! Now!

I need to get that Dandorium!

I need that Dandorium!
I could use all the points I can get!

The Dandorium! Give it back!

Get that Dandorium! Now!

The Dandorium! Give it back!

I need to get that Dandorium!

The Dandorium! Give it back!

I need that Dandorium!
I could use all the points I can get!

Argh...

Get that Dandorium! Now!

Argh...

I need to get that Dandorium!

Argh...

I need that Dandorium!
I could use all the points I can get!

Goodness! You alright?

Urgh...

Blasteroids...

Ugggh...

Ugh...

Mrm...

Oatchi! Are you OK?!

Poor Oatchi...

Oatchi! Are you OK?

Oh no! Is Moss...

What?! Is Moss...

They got Moss.

Look at all those Pikmin!

Alright! More Pikmin!

About time I got more Pikmin!

Ah yes. I've increased my Pikmin.
They are essential to Dandori.

The more Pikmin, the better.
All Dandori masters know that!

I'll take some more, I guess.

Amazing! Look at all those Pikmin!

Now we're even stronger!

We've got enough Pikmin now!

Many Pikmin solve many problems.

This many Pikmin go a long way!

So many Pikmin...

N-no... The Pikmin...

Poor little Pikmin...

N-no... The Pikmin...

Oh, not the Pikmin...

Poor little Pikmin...

I'm sorry, Pikmin...

Oh, Pikmin...

How could this be? Pikmin...

Oh, not the Pikmin...

How could this be? Sorry, Pikmin...

Shrug.

The Pikmin got wiped out.

Dandori Challenge

Huh?! There's someone there!

Look! It's one of those leafy individuals!
They look kinda different from the last one though...

Is that one of the castaways with leaves growing out of their head?!

Could that be one of those leaflings that
Dingo was talking about?!

I'm pretty sure the one I saw had a bigger nose...

Is that one of the castaways with leaves growing out of their head?!

Dandori... Dandori...

They jumped into that hole! Maybe they're just confused after the shock of getting shipwrecked.

Hurry up and rescue them, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

They jumped into that hole! Maybe they're just confused after the shock of getting shipwrecked.

Hurry up and rescue them, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

They ducked into that hole! Perhaps the leafiness causes disorientation.

Rescue them quickly, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

Only one thing to do now... We gotta catch 'em! Let's go!

They ducked into that hole! Perhaps the leafiness causes disorientation.

Rescue them quickly, Oatchi and
Rescue Officer!

This place is...for testing Dandori.
Do more Dandori... Improve Dandori.

Simple goal... Carry as much as you can... until time ends. That is all.

Treasure here...all fake. You cannot... carry home.

Pikmin here...all mine. Also cannot... take home.

This means...can Dandori forever.
This is bliss...for me...and for you.

Do well...get raw material. Do not well... also get raw material.

You wish to...take me from here.
Show me your best...Dandori.

You work...too fast. I feel...diz...zy...

Take these...30 pieces of raw material...
This is your reward...

Oh my... They fainted. I wonder what caused that?

Well, I guess this is our chance to get them outta here!

With all that leaf growth, there's no way to tell who this is. But it doesn't matter. It's our job to rescue them!

We don't want them finding their way back inside that cave. Let's keep the lid closed as a precaution.

Your Dandori...needs work. Try again...

Don't get down on yourself. I'm sure it will go better next time!

You're...back. Training Dandori...
This is a good thing.

Dandori takes time... It is wise... to train every day...

Look! It's one of those leafy individuals!
They look kinda different from the last one though...

Is that one of the castaways with leaves growing out of their head?!

Could that be one of those leaflings that
Dingo was talking about?!

I'm pretty sure the one I saw had a bigger nose...

Look! It's a leafling!

Hey, there's another one!

These leaflings... They really are all over the place, huh?

Today...we Dandori. Tomorrow... we Dandori more.

Come...it is Dandori time.

Dandori anytime... Dandori anywhere...
Dandori over...and over...and over again.

It's as if they're haunted by some sort of
Dandori-obsessed ghost.

They need our help!

They escaped into that hole. Hurry!
We can't lose them now!

Once they grow those leaves, they seem to develop a single-minded focus on the art of Dandori.

Let's make this quick! They don't know it, but they're counting on us.

Only one thing to do now... We gotta catch 'em! Let's go!

They're getting away!

C'mon, let's get 'em!

Let's see what you're made of, newbie!
Show off your Dandori skills, and go rescue them!

That isn't the pilot...

But they're still a castaway. Better go rescue 'em, rookie!

Look! It's a leafling!

Hey, there's another one!

These leaflings... They really are all over the place, huh?

They're completely consumed by the art of Dandori. We've got to free them.

Alright, newbie! Time to show off your
Dandori skills to that leafling!

Wow... How many castaways have been turned into leaflings?

Never mind. We need to rescue them all.

Here...we test Dandori...

I...love Dandori! You...love Dandori?

No need...for introductions. I see... who you are...through Dandori.

Show me...your Dandori...

Increase Pikmin... Do not lose them.
This is...basic Dandori.

Do you know...basics? Show me...

This is...my cave. You are here... to train Dandori?

Train, train...and train some more...

Assign Pikmin...tasks they like...
This is...key to success...

Now, show me...how you battle...

The better your...Dandori...the more important...you are...

Good at keeping Pikmin busy...good at
Dandori. How good...are you?

Heavy things...have more value.
But heavy...is hard to carry.

It is important...how you carry. That is where...you show your worth.

Incredible Dandori... It's shocking... that you beat the record...

Take these...30 pieces of raw material...

So incredible... I feel...diz...zy... Then 30 pieces of raw material...is your reward...

Your Dandori...is too good. I could never...beat...

As I promised...your reward... It's 30 pieces of raw material...

You did it! Come on, let's get the castaway out of here, Rescue Officer!

Looks like they passed out. This is our chance to rescue them!

Those were some incredible Dandori skills!
Alright, let's get them outta here!

All in a day's work! That was a cinch!
Heh heh, boy, was that a close one...

Bandanna man... Dandori way too good...
I feel...diz...zy...

Hey, newbie, looks like you're in a bit of a pinch. Want some top-notch assistance?

Alright, rookie! Dingo's got this!

I hear you. We'll fall back for now!
Whoa! Glad I didn't have to do that one.

You got some guts, rookie! What a relief.

Here I go! I'm gonna collect 'em all!

What do you think of my Dandori skills?!
I'll be lucky to make bronze...

Let's get moving, everyone! Charge!

C'mon! Bring it! Uh-oh...I forgot we can't use bombs.

Huh? Now where did all the Pikmin go?

Playtime ends now! Don't wanna push myself too hard.

Alright, this is looking good! You better be watching, Captain.

No giving up! Oof... This is really getting tough now.

Oh... Blast it!

It looks like the Pikmin don't want to go with you.

Ah, well. Then it'll just be the two of you,
Oatchi and Rescue Officer.

Your Dandori...needs work.

But you never gave up...to the very end.

I give you # raw materials. Try again...

Huh?! There's someone there!