Torquillion

The Torquillion is a species of sharpshell that launches metal plates propelled by fire.

=In fanon games=

In Pikmin Evolution
The Torquillion is a species of sharpshell appearing in Pikmin Evolution. It shares the same body structure as its close relative the Porquillion, a bulbous body structure divided into four segments. The main difference is that the Porquillion has a gray body with a pink bulb-like structure, while the Torquillion has a pale blue body and gray bulb-like structure. Additionally, the Torquillion has seed-shaped eyes rather than its relative's more fish-like eyes, giving it a more hostile appearance. This fits as the Torquillion is much more hostile than its other relatives, actively being seen attacking other prey and using its proboscis-like mouth to slurp up its remains, removing its corpse for collection. It also uses its mouth to slurp up any nectar and sprays to heal itself, healing half of its health when ingesting nectar and a quarter of its health when ingesting a spray but gaining more powerful attack in exchange. The most noticeable element of the Torquillion is that instead of shooting quills, it instead launches metal plates from its body to crush its prey, these metal plates are launched via a flame-emitting organ on its body which propels them similar to a rocket or missile. As expected the metal plates give the Torquillion a thick armor to protect itself and it removing these plates leaves behind its soft underbelly. Normally when exposed any Pikmin type can attack it, but at either half-health or when it ingests a spray its underbelly alights with fire, meaning only Elixer Pikmin can attack it. Be careful as when alight the Torquillion can also launch balls of hot coals from its body, crushing any Elixer Pikmin swarming it as well as creating a hazard for other Pikmin types to avoid. However, there are some other tactics you can employ to easily take down this creature. For instance, though immune to damage from explosions due to its heavy armor, they can still be helpful as the force from the blast itself can remove the metal plates of this sharpshell, leaving it more vulnerable to attacks. Additionally, low temperatures can chip away at the creature's health, so submerging it in water or spraying ice on it can stun it, cause damage over time effect, and un-light its fire leaving it vulnerable to all Pikmin types. Like the Poquillion, when defeated the Torquillion drops a random piece of refuse for you to collect covered in hot coals, meaning only Elixer Pikmin can carry it to the ship.