Mountain decor: where to find it, even in a flat town
Updated November 11, 2026
The mountain decor (the mountain pin badge) is one of the hardest to get, yet many players find it on a small hill close to home. Here is what counts as a mountain and how to find one before you set off.
Unofficial guide written by players. Sprotter is not affiliated with Nintendo, Niantic or Scopely. Pikmin Bloom is a trademark of its respective owners.
What counts as a mountain
According to many player reports, the mountain decor comes from named summits on the map — including modest hills, a mound in a park or an old landfill turned into a hill. The badge shows the summit's name. A big mountain range without named summits nearby may give nothing.
Check before you go
- Look for named summits near you: in OpenStreetMap they are points tagged as peaks, and Sprotter's « Mountain » scan finds them for you.
- Prefer a summit you can actually reach on foot, and check that the path is public and safe.
- Go to the top: the summit is a single point, so being on the slopes is often not enough — players report having to get very close to it.
- Hills in residential areas are the easiest: nothing else is in range, so the mountain is often alone on the detector.
- Not every summit on the map counts in the game: if nothing shows at the top, try another one.
Why the mountain doesn't show
- Mountains are often covered by forest, and the forest decor takes over: look for a clearing or the summit itself, away from the woods.
- Parks, water and other places near the summit can also crowd the detector.
- The detector only refreshes after about 25 m: move around near the summit and try again.
- No network at the top: use the detector as soon as you get a signal.
Plan a trip
On a road trip, a hike or a ski weekend, check the named summits along the way before leaving. One reachable summit is worth more than a whole range seen from the road.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the mountain decor in Pikmin Bloom?
On or near named summits, even small hills. Use Sprotter's Mountain scan to find the closest ones.
Why didn't I get a mountain in the Alps?
You may have been on slopes or in forest rather than near a named summit, or out of network. Head for a summit you can reach and use the detector there.
Does a hill count as a mountain?
Often yes, if it is a named summit on the map. Many players got their mountain decor on a local hill.
Why does the detector show forest instead of mountain?
The forest around the summit is in range too. Move to the summit itself or a clearing away from the trees.
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