Essence of Despair

The Essence of Despair is a treasure in Pikmin 2 that is actually a jade mounted on a silver circle. It is found on the 2nd sublevel of the Cavern of Chaos where it is dropped by one of three Fiery Bulblaxes. It is the 112th treasure on the List of Pikmin 2 treasures in the NTSC version and the 111th in the PAL version.

Captain Olimar's Journal
"I'm captivated by this treasure's unique glimmer. I found it in a breathtaking complex of caverns. I'm glad to see I'm already enjoying the fruits of my labor."

Sales Pitch
"Long ago, evil forces clashed with the forces of justice... The evil was defeated and locked away in this stone. (Am I evil for making up such a tale? Justice, please look the other way!)"