Shockcake

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Shockcake

Appears in

Pikmin 4

Scientific name

Conchcrustus ampero

Family

None

None

Dandori Challenge stages

None

Dandori Battle stages

None

Attacks

Crush Pikmin, electrify Pikmin

TheShockcake (シビレオオバン^?, lit.: "ParalysisŌban-yaki") is a disc-shapedenemy inPikmin 4. On one side it has a hard, golden-brown carapace, while on the other side it is constantly emitting sparks ofelectricity that can electrify Pikmin. It flips between these sides and cancrush Pikmin while doing so.

Stats[edit]

Weight	Max. carriers	Seeds	Value	Health
7	14	10^{[note 1]}	× 7	1000

^This enemy cannot be delivered to Onions in-game. This information is obtained from thePiklopedia.

Behavior[edit]

The Shockcake will lie in wait for prey, occasionally sticking its eyestalks out. When a leader or Pikmin approaches it, it will rotate 90 degrees, resting its body on its side. After a short delay, it will rotate another 90 degrees in an attempt to crush or electrocute Pikmin, depending on which side it lands on. If it lands on its electric side, it will release jolts of electricity around itself, electrifying objects around it, so take care when getting close. Regardless of which side it lands on when it dies, its corpse will always land electric-side up but with the electricity deactivated.

Appearance[edit]

The Shockcake is a cylindrical rock-covered mollusc-like creature with its underside being constantly sparking with electrical currents. It has yellow snail-like eyes that are able to retract and hide within its shell.

Locations[edit]

Only a single Shockcake is found in the game, in theSightless Passage.

Strategy[edit]

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The strategies shown are just suggestions.

The non-elemental half of a Shockcake is able to be damaged by every Pikmin type, but its shocking underbelly can only be damaged byYellow Pikmin (andGlow Pikmin). If therookie Rescue Officer orOatchi have equipped theAnti-Electrifier, then this enemy will be less of a hassle. Even with a small squad, defeating this enemy is simple enough, so long as you ensure no Pikmin are left vulnerable in its path. If any Pikmin are electrified, or about to be crushed, whistle them to your side. When the Shockcake loses all of its health while on its side, it will topple again before becoming a corpse, so whistle your Pikmin away before they get crushed. Boththrowing andcharging are effective methods of attack against this enemy.

Notes[edit]

Dalmo's notes[edit]

“Living creatures can sense your intent and emotions, so if you face them with love in your heart, they'll know it. When you love and are loved back, even the occasional electric shock isn't so bad. That's right—instead of play biting, this sweetie does play shocking. It can zap away shoulder stiffness and fatigue in a flash!”

Olimar's notes[edit]

“This species has muscular organs that can create electricity by using ion gradients within densely layered rows of electricity-generating cells, which are arranged in an asymmetrical series. It uses its plug-like protrusions to instantly shock its prey, and then squashes it. The squashed prey acts as fertilizer, improving the quality of the soil so that the microorganisms and moss that the Shockcake feeds on can thrive.”

Louie's notes[edit]

“Sauté in butter, and cover with a sauce made from the green liver paste. Anyone with a highly developed palate will enjoy the slightly bitter flavor profile.”

Other information[edit]

Pikmin 4 Piklopedia number: #72

Naming[edit]

See more:Shellcake family#Naming.

Common name: Shockcake. The name comes from its cake-like shape and ability to give Pikmin an electric shock.
Japanese nickname: (シビレオオバン^?) The first part is based on 痺れる, meaning "numbing" or "paralyzing". The second part could be derived from "ōban-yaki (大判焼き)", a Kansai-dialect derived name for a type of cylindrical cake cooked on a flippable, indented pan, like a waffle iron. In Tokyo, this kind of street food is usually called "Imagawayaki (今川焼き)".
Japanese name:シビレオオバンガイ^?, lit.: "ParalysisŌban-yaki Shellfish". The first part is based on 痺れる.
Scientific name:Conchcrustus ampero. "Conchcrustus" comes from "conch", and "crustum", Latin for a type of pastry. "Ampero" comes from "Ampere", an unit of measurement for electricity.
Internal names:ELECSENBEI. Combination of "elec-" from "electricity" and "senbei", a type of Japanese cracker.
Prerelease: none

Names in other languages[edit]

Language	Name	Meaning	Notes
Japanese	シビレオオバン^? Shibire Ōban	ParalysisŌban-yaki	From痺れる^? (lit.: "to get an electric shock") and大判焼き^? (lit.: "ōban-yaki")
Chinese (traditional)	麻痺車輪 Mábì Chēlún	Paralyzing Wheel
Chinese (simplified)	麻痺车轮 Mábì Chēlún	Paralyzing Wheel
Dutch	Voltkoekeloerdraaier	Volt peekflipper	'Koekeloeren' is a more childish / fun way of saying the word 'gluren' (peeking)
French	Mastocrêpe électrique	Electric blockrepe	The name is a portmanteau ofmastoc (bulky, blocky) andcrêpe (crepe)
German	Elektrokuchen	Electro Cake
Italian	Elettrotorta	Electrocake
Korean	마비빵 Mabippang	Shockbread
Portuguese	Electrobolo	Electrocake	The name is a portmanteau ofelétrico (electric) andbolo (cake)
Spanish	Electritarta	Electricake	The name is a portmanteau ofelectricidad (electricity) andtarta (cake)