Essence of Desire

The Essence of Desire is a treasure in Pikmin 2 that is actually a gold mounted amethyst. It can be found on the 7th sublevel of the Dream Den where it is held by one of the Puffy Blowhogs. It is the 114th treasure on the List of Pikmin 2 treasures in the NTSC version and the 113th in the PAL version.

Captain Olimar's Journal
"We traveled across the universe to this planet pursuing the dream of great discoveries. I've found a cavern that symbolizes the goal of our grand expedition, so I've named it the Dream Den."

Sales Pitch
"Stones, soil, and the stars themselves radiate with delight for this symbol of galactic desire."