Switch 2 Edition · Dandori Academy opens Nov 12, 2026
Plan the route before the whistle blows.
English fan guides for Pikmin 4 — weekly Dandori Academy exams, nine Pikmin types, caves, and Rescue Corps tactics. Written for players, not collectors of lore dumps.
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- 1 Dandori Academy exams How the weekly exam window works, what practice does and does not change, and what is still unannounced.
- 2 Switch 2 Edition upgrade What the upgrade adds, how to get it from the Switch version, and who can skip it.
- 3 Beginner guide A first-hours route that avoids the common early mistakes, with Oatchi and night expeditions explained.
- 4 All Pikmin types Every Pikmin type, how to unlock it and what it is best at.
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Organized by what you are trying to do. Each section links to pages that carry a last-verified date.
Dandori Academy
The weekly exam format, in one place.
Exam window Fri, Sat and Sun each week
Practice Unlimited attempts
Exam attempts One per week
Medals Unlock rewards
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Switch 2 Edition
Upgrade, buy or stay on Switch.
Upgrade path
For owners of the Switch version
Worth it?
Who benefits, who can wait
Voice commands
Talk to Oatchi in the Switch 2 Edition
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First hours
A route through the opening.
- 1
Learn the basics of dandori
- 2
Unlock the other Pikmin types
- 3
Train Oatchi
- 4
Try a night expedition
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Start with the weekly exam
The Dandori Academy exam guide is the first page to read before the Switch 2 Edition arrives.