The shellcake family is a family of mollusc-like enemies introduced in Pikmin 4. It currently only has one member, the Scorchcake. Members belong to the conchcrustus genus.
Members
Freezecake
- Main article: Freezecake.
Scorchcake
- Main article: Scorchcake.
The Scorchcake is an enemy found in Pikmin 4. It will rotate 90 degrees, and then rotate another 90 degrees in an attempt to crush Pikmin. It has a side on its body which is firey, and any non-Red Pikmin or Oatchi will be burned if they touch it. Its body is soft, however, and can be damaged by regular Pikmin attacks.
Shockcake
- Main article: Shockcake.
Naming
The name shellcake comes from the family members' shell shape, which resemble some types of cakes.
The genus conchcrustus is named after the real-life conch mollusk, and crust, or crustae, a latin root word meaning shell.
Names in other languages
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| Language | Name | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
 Japanese |
オオバンガイ科? Ooban gai ka |
Ōban-yaki shellfish family |
 Portuguese |
Caraboloídeos | From caracol (snail) and bolo (cake) |
