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The '''Scorchcake''' is a mollusc-like creature that debuted in ''Pikmin 4''. Its upper half has a soft, cylindrical carapace, while its underside swells with flames, rendering it a fire hazard as well as a crushing hazard.
The '''Scorchcake''' is a mollusc-like creature that debuted in {{p4}}. Its upper half has a soft, cylindrical carapace, while its underside swells with flames, rendering it a fire hazard as well as a crushing hazard.


==Stats==
==Stats==
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==Strategy==
==Strategy==
Despite its appearance, the Scorchcake's "crust" is soft enough to be damaged, though the fiery underbelly can only be damaged by Fire Pikmin.
Despite its appearance, the Scorchcake's "crust" is soft enough to be damaged, though the fiery underbelly can only be damaged by [[Red Pikmin]].
If the player character or [[Oatchi]] have equipped the [[Scorch Guard]], this minimises the risk of harm from the creature's fire.
If the player character or [[Oatchi]] have equipped the [[Scorch Guard]], this minimises the risk of harm from the creature's fire.
Even with a small squad, the Scorchcake is simple enough to deal with, as long as you ensure no Pikmin are vulnerable in its path. If they are about to be crushed, or are on fire, simply whistle them to your side.
Even with a small squad, the Scorchcake is simple enough to deal with, as long as you ensure no Pikmin are vulnerable in its path. If they are about to be crushed, or are on fire, simply whistle them to your side.
If the Scorchcake loses all of its health while on its side, all Pikmin should be immediately called away, or they will be crushed as the creature topples over to become a corpse.
If the Scorchcake loses all of its health while on its side, all Pikmin should be immediately called away, or they will be crushed as the creature topples over to become a corpse.
Either throwing or using [[Charge]] are both very effective.
Both [[Throw|throwing]] and [[Charge|charging]] are effective methods of attack when fighting this creature.


==Notes==
==Notes==


===Dalmo's Notes===
===Dalmo's Notes===
{{transcript|In a way, it looks kind of like a tasty treat. But in actuality, this burning bivalve relative is a fierce hunter, squashing its prey with a fiery flourish! The beauty of it's popping, crackling flames and the dynamic cartwheels it can perform in battle is a spectacle to behold!|block=y}}
{{transcript|In a way, it looks kind of like a tasty treat. But in actuality, this burning bivalve relative is a fierce hunter, squashing its prey with a fiery flourish! The beauty of its popping, crackling flames and the dynamic cartwheels it can perform in battle is a spectacle to behold!|block=y}}


==Naming==
==Naming==
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{{naming
{{naming
|common = Scorchcake
|common = Scorchcake
|scientific = Conchcrustus emberio. "Conch" may refer to the real life marine mollusk of the same name, and "crustus" may stem from "crust" or the Latin root word "crustae" meaning "rind, shell, crust". "Emberio" might origin from Old English "ember".
|scientific = ''Conchcrustus emberio''. "Conch" may refer to the real life marine mollusk of the same name, and "crustus" may stem from "crust" or the Latin root word "crustae" meaning "rind, shell, crust". "Emberio" might originate from Old English "ember".
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