The Sphere of Support (芯のタマ?, lit.: "Sphere of Core") is a treasure found in Pikmin 4. It is a billiard ball, specifically the 9 ball. It is found once in Story Mode, with it being located in the Drafty Gallery. It can also be found in the Trial of the Sage Leaf's 5th Story: The White Key.
Collecting the treasure
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Location of the Sphere of Support on sublevel 2 of the
Drafty Gallery.
The Sphere of Support on a ledge on the easternmost section of sublevel 2 of the Drafty Gallery. It is guarded by a Fiery Blowhog, which should be defeated before attempting to collect this treasure, although it is not strictly necessary – be mindful that it can buck your Pikmin into the surrounding pit. To collect this treasure, you must throw 7 Pikmin up to it, or knock it down with a Rush from Oatchi. The nearby dirt wall can be destroyed, creating a shortcut back to the S.S. Beagle.
Notes
Schnauz's notes
“This sphere is quite unique. That is, it represents the very core—the pillar— at the center of every living being. And to keep our pillars strong, this orb bids us do one simple thing: support one another. What a message! It's one for the ages and the whole universe!”
Olimar's notes
“I never considered myself to be someone with a lot of inner strength or fortitude, but my wife seems to disagree. I must be playing it way too cool when we're together...”
Louie's notes
“Looks lonely. This is the kind of ball that's at home in the middle of a crowd.”
Gallery
The Sphere of Support in the location it is discovered.
An alternative, more close-up, shot of the treasure in the location it is discovered.
Names in other languages
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Name
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Meaning
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 Japanese |
芯のタマ?
Shin no Tama |
Sphere of Core
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 Chinese
(traditional) |
芯字球
Xīn Zì Qiú |
Character "Core" Sphere
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 Chinese
(simplified) |
芯字球
Xīn Zì Qiú |
Character "Core" Sphere
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 Dutch |
Bol van innerlijke kracht |
Ball of inner strength
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 French |
Sphère de soutien |
Sphere of support
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 German |
Kugel der Überzeugung |
Ball of Conviction
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 Italian |
Sfera del sostegno |
Sphere of support
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 Korean |
지지의 구체
Jiji-ui Guche |
Sphere of Support
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 Portuguese |
Esfera da essência |
Sphere of essence
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 Spanish |
Esfera de la esencia |
Sphere of essence
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See also
