Power Egg
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Power Eggs (sometimes written in lowercase aspower eggs) are a type of collectible currency in theSplatoon series. They appear inSplatoon's single-player mode,Octo Valley, inOcto Canyon andSalmon Run inSplatoon 2, and inReturn of the Mammalians andSalmon Run Next Wave inSplatoon 3. They also appear in theOcto Expansion, being exchanged for CQ Points.
Description
Power Eggs are small, orange orbs that appear similar to fish eggs. Free-floating Power Eggs can be collected by directly touching them or hitting them withink. When inked or touched, they will fly towards the player and disappear on contact.
In addition to their usage in gameplay, they are universally used as an energy source, with theNew Squidbeak Splatoon,Octarians,Salmonids, andDeepsea Metro all making use of them to some degree. It is likely that the ultimate origin of Power Eggs lies with Salmonids, as the Japanese name for Power Eggs directly translates to 'salmon roe'. Additionally, the Salmonids have a standing trade agreement with Octarians, receiving various technology in exchange for supplying the Octarians with energy to operate their machines in the form of Power Eggs.[1][2]
Power Egg pack
In single-player modes, Power Eggs can often be found in the form of larger packs based on caviar tins, with a label including the "Earthworks" logo on the top, foil seals, and a translucent body.
InOcto Canyon, Power Egg packs are worth 10 eggs, while in theOcto Expansion, they are worth 25 eggs. InReturn of the Mammalians, they are worth 100 eggs when found from aloot anchor, while in levels they are worth 25.
Splatoon
Power Eggs can be found in allOcto Valley missions, usually placed in a way to show where the player should go to progress. Although they are often found in the open, they may also be hidden incrates,balloons, orOctarians. Power Eggs can be used to upgrade theHero Shot,ink tank, andSplat Bombs, as well as unlock and upgrade theBurst Bomb andSeekersub weapons. Power Eggs do not have any use in multiplayer modes.
Upgrades
Power Eggs can be spent to upgrade the player's HeroEquipment. Upgrading the gear also changes the color of the lights on it.
Upgrading the Hero Shot increases its rate of fire while upgrading the Ink Tank increases its capacity and upgrading the bombs increases their blast radius.
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Any upgrades purchased do not affect any of theamiibo challenges.
Splatoon 2
Power Eggs, retaining their appearance fromSplatoon, are found inSplatoon 2'ssingle-player campaign, as well as inSalmon Run, and are collectible in the same manner as inSplatoon.
Octo Canyon
Power Eggs function the same way as inSplatoon, their main usage being upgrading the player'sHero Shot andink tank, unlockingCurling Bombs andAutobombs, as well as upgrading the other Hero Weapons thatSheldon makes available at theAmmo Knights Enhancifier.
Once everything is unlocked and upgraded, they can also be traded in for food tickets that can be used at theCrust Bucket.
Salmon Run
Power Eggs are obtained when splatting any type ofSalmonid, includingBosses, with each player's total number of Power Eggs received during the shift shown at the end. Power Eggs collected during shifts do not transfer over to Octo Canyon, though they will be added to the player's Grizzco Point Card for rewards, with every 200 Power Eggs having equal value to one Golden Egg.
Octo Expansion
- Main article:CQ-80
Power Eggs are obtained just as in Octo Canyon and Octo Valley. When collected, however, the player immediately receives CQ Points, which are then stored on theCQ-80. CQ Points can also be gathered by clearing tests and unlocking new lines, among other methods. CQ Points are required when entering or retrying tests. Similar to their use in Octo Canyon, excess CQ Points may be redeemed for multiplayer rewards at thevending machine unlocked after completion of theExpansion.
Splatoon 3
Return of the Mammalians
InSplatoon 3, Power Eggs are the main currency inReturn of the Mammalians. They can be obtained in the missions by splatting enemies or collecting directly, as well as clearing the missions themselves, but they are no longer used to upgrade Hero Gear this time, asSardinium and Upgrade Points are used instead. They are mainly used to clear theFuzzy Ooze, and some missions (denoted by silver kettles in the overworld) also require a payment of Power Eggs to attempt, as in theOcto Expansion.
Similar to Octo Canyon and theOcto Expansion, excess Power Eggs accumulated after the player has already eliminated all Fuzzy Ooze can be paid into theShel-drone once per real-life day, providing them with various multiplayer rewards.
Salmon Run Next Wave
Like inSplatoon 2, Power Eggs are obtained by splatting Salmonids inSalmon Run Next Wave inSplatoon 3. They are once again completely separate from the Power Egg count in single-player and only serve to increase the player's earned Grizzco points.
Gallery
Splatoon icon.
AnInkling collecting Power Eggs.
The upgrades that can be purchased with Power Eggs inSplatoon.
After completely upgrading the Hero equipment, the upgrades can be reset.
Official art of aZapfish with some Power Eggs. It resembles a salmon roe sushi.
A Power Egg pack.
Splatoon 2 icon.
Splatoon 2 render.
Amem cake of a Power Egg from theOcto Expansion.
Power Eggs illustration fromThe Art of Splatoon 2.
Splatoon 3 3D art ofSmallfry and Power Eggs.
Splatoon 3 icon.
SplatNet 3 icon.
A Power Egg pack locker decoration.
Trivia
- A maximum of 9999 Power Eggs can be held at one time inSplatoon andSplatoon 2. This is expanded inSplatoon 3'sReturn of the Mammalians to 99999 Power Eggs.
- 8100 Power Eggs are required to fully upgrade everything inSplatoon.
- 17,800 Power Eggs, along with all 37Sardinium, are required to fully upgrade everything inSplatoon 2.
- Unlike in the first game, the unlockableCurling Bombs andAutobombs inSplatoon 2 cannot be upgraded.
Names in other languages
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese | イクラ Ikura | Salmon roe |
 Dutch | Vissenei Krachtei[3] | Fish egg Power egg |
 French | Œuf de poisson | Fish egg |
 German | Fischei | Fish egg |
 Italian | Uovo di pesce | Fish egg |
 Russian | Икринка Ikrinka | Fish egg, caviar |
 Spanish (NOA) | Huevecillo de poder | |
 Spanish (NOE) | Caviar rojo | Red caviar |
 Chinese (Simplified) | 鲑鱼卵 Guīyú luǎn | Salmon Egg |
 Chinese (Traditional) | 鮭魚卵 Guīyú luǎn | Salmon Egg |
 Korean | 연어알 yeon-eoal | Salmon Egg |
 Polish | Ikra Mocy[Citation needed] | Power Roe |
 Internal | Msn_Item_02[4] |
| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Japanese | ビンイクラ bin-ikura | Bottled power eggs |
| Dutch | Potje visseneieren | Jar of fish eggs |
| French | Boîte d'œufs de poisson | Can of fish eggs |
| German | Fischeierkonserve | Fish egg can |
| Italian | Latta di uova di pesce | Can of fish eggs |
| Russian | Банка икры Banka ikry | Can of caviar |
| Spanish (NOA) | Lata de huevecillos de poder | |
| Spanish (NOE) | Lata de caviar rojo | Can of red caviar |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 瓶装鲑鱼卵 | |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 瓶裝鮭魚卵 | |
| Korean | 연어알 팩 | Salmon egg pack |
| Internal | Msn_Item_03[4] |
References
- ↑3 March 2018 Famitsu interview withSplatoon 2 developers,English summary by Nimted on reddit,English translation of the Salmonid section by Twitter user @rassicas
- ↑The Art of Splatoon 2 page 182
- ↑FromSplatoon's electronic manual on
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