Slithering Shallock

Slithering Shallock
Enemy
Family	Mollusking

The Slithering Shallock is a species of mollusking protected by a shell.

In fanon games

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In Pikmin: Dual Worlds

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Slithering Shallock
Scientific name	Occultus acutatus
Family	Mollusking
Classification	Unknown
Habitats	Wet, usually sandy areas
Areas	Aureolin Archipelago/+, Daybreak Desert, APRS Phi
Mission Mode stages	Solid Sea
Rarity	Rare
Status	Strong Enemy
Carry weight	10
Max. carriers	18
Seed worth	12
Poko value	× 400
Health	3,600
Attacks	Eats Pikmin
Resistances	Water, fire
Weaknesses	Electricity, acid

The Slithering Shallock appears in Pikmin: Dual Worlds as a rather rare enemy located in or around water, particularly, but not necessarily, in sandy areas. It attacks by eating up to five Pikmin at a time, and the spiky top side of its shell can impale Pikmin if they're thrown above it carelessly. It can also hide within its shell to better protect itself, though this will make it incapable of attacking and simply limit the number of Pikmin that can be on it to ten, knocking any extra off.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This species of mollusking can survive in both salt and fresh water. It's a favorite home for certain species of moss. As it has the ability to drag itself across the ground rather quickly despite its shell, it's good at spreading the moss on it as well. The spikes on its back are an unusual attribute, as its shell is already impenetrable by most organic forces. It's possible that they're supposed to deter larger beings from swallowing it whole or stepping on it, as those are one of the few plausible threats to it.”

Louie's notes

“Cram some spices and butter into it and cook it in its shell to retain moisture better. Remove the shell afterward with a pair of industrial pliers or suck out the meat to get a chewy but delectable meal! Afterward, you can even have some of the moss on its shell as desert!”

Alph's notes

“Structural flaw: shell doesn't cover whole body / Weight: 10 / This unusual mollusking has a shell, unlike most. The idea of a shell with spikes on it is interesting. Not only does it protect you, but it harms anybody who tries. It's certainly an effective deterrent.”

Brittany's notes

“The combination of green and dark brown makes the shell somewhat unsightly, but the vibrant orange body is quite striking! The moss on its back is quite interesting as well. Unlike most species of moss, these have become capable of surviving in water for extended periods. Of course, the specimens that live in deeper water will likely have algae instead.”

Charlie's notes

“This dastardly being has somehow found a way to outright limit the amount of Pikmin that can be on it at any given time. It's better to just bait it into leaving its shell than to continue attacking it.”

Spiraled Bloysnail
Scientific name	Cochlea gurges
Family	Mollusking
Classification	Unknown
Habitats	Wet areas but not underwater, with a temperate temperature.
Areas	Feverpitch Forest/+, Aureolin Archipelago/+ Salem Swamp+
Rarity	Uncommon
Status	Normal enemy
Carry weight	7
Max. carriers	14
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 250
Health	1,440
Attacks	Eats Pikmin
Resistances	Adhesive, lubricant
Weaknesses	Electricity, acid

The Spiraled Bloysnail appears in Pikmin: Dual Worlds around but not in water, usually in shaded areas, like a forest. It attacks by eating Pikmin, up to three at a time, and has a tough shell that it can hide in to avoid damage and regenerate health. When defeated, it will slowly begin to regain health as it hides in its shell. It can be carried back to the Onion to avoid having to deal with it again, but if it gets back to full health before that it will wriggle out of the Pikmin's grasp and begin to fight them again. It can slither around rather quickly considering it has such a heavy shell, and can easily slither up walls as well.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“Despite there being a small population of them on an island, strangely enough, they're not fond of salt water and can not breathe in water of any type, the latter of which is especially strange for species in the mollusking family. It's thought that the ancestors of the island inhabitants managed to float across on debris somehow, though what exactly would be able to transport that many is unknown. This species is entirely strange.”

Louie's notes

“Boil this beast in wine and put it back in the shell for an especially stylish dish! It goes well with a sauce made from butter and wine.”

Alph's notes

“Structural flaw: rather weak / Weight: 7 / This peculiar mollusking has the unusual ability to heal quickly while within its shell. It can make collecting them dangerous. It can also scale just about anything, though throwing Rock Pikmin at its head manages to knock it down.”

Brittany's notes

“It's just the oddest thing, this mollusking somehow manages to eat a species of plant that always disappears into the ground when I approach it. I suppose I'll have to try a slower approach.”

Charlie's notes

“If you throw Pikmin onto the top of its head, it has trouble shaking them off. It can be dangerous to carry it back and have it get back up when you're not looking, so be careful with it.”

In Pikmin: Infinite Exploration

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Slithering Shallock
Scientific name	Molluschid viscosi
Family	Mollusking
Carry weight	8
Max. carriers	16
Seed worth	12
Poko value	× 500
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

Slithering Shallocks are molluskings in Pikmin: Infinite Exploration resembling sea snails that hide in their shells to disguise themselves as rocks and wait for Pikmin to unwittingly pass by. Slithering Shallocks attack by shooting out a sticky tongue and grabbing Pikmin. Occasionally, idle shallocks will peek their eyestalks out from under their shells or may even relocate and hide again. Once defeated, the shallock will withdraw into its shell to recover. The easiest way to defeat a Slithering Shallock is to trick it into consuming a bomb rock. If attacking head-on, lure the shallock into peeking out of its shell with a single Pikmin, then bombard the face with a large fleet of either Blue Pikmin or Red Pikmin, depending on which is available.

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  Concept art of a Slithering Shallock eating a Blue Pikmin.

Notes

Olimar's notes

“This medium-sized mollusking uses its highly developed shell to ambush prey by shallow ponds and streams.”

Louie's notes

“Rinse the shallock under warm water, remove moss from the shell and set aside as a decorative piece for the dish, pat shells dry with a towel, then set aside. In a small mixing bowl, combine the butter, shallots, garlic, parsley, and lemon juice. Mix ingredients thoroughly. Lightly season butter with salt and pepper, until desired taste is achieved.”

In Pikmin: Wide World

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Slithering Shallock
Family	Mollusking
Weight	10 (shell) 5 (no shell)
Max. carriers	20 (shell) 10 (no shell)
Seed worth	10
Poko value	× 8
Sparklium worth	× 6
Battle point value	× 40
Attacks	Eats Pikmin

The Slithering Shallock is a mollusking appearing in Pikmin: Wide World. They slowly creep around their territory on land or in shallow water, alone or with another Slithering Shallock. If on land, it leaves a short-lasting slime trail in its wake. It only targets Pikmin and Captmin, ignoring leaders except to defend itself from harm caused by them. It will turn its attention towards those nearby and slither toward them, bowing its head to eat them when close enough. It can eat several Pikmin at a time but chews and swallows slowly, giving ample time to save them from death. Any leaders a Slithering Shallock bites down on will be chewed up, and spat out alongside any Pikmin in its mouth at the time.

The Slithering Shallock is the most spindly and elongated member of the mollusking family. It has a slimy, sluglike body and a sloped head. Its body tapers to an edge at its flattest points. Notably, it lacks a tail and signature mollusking gill-bulb. Its body is predominantly beige but has cream-colored highlights. Its underbelly and jaws are also cream-colored. Two curved, green-rimmed eyestalks support one black eye each. On the creature's back is its massive, spiraling shell featuring a pattern of off-white, red, and black stripes. The Slithering Shallock does not possess a tongue, and its brown mouth is filled with countless tiny, razor-sharp teeth.

Although much of a Slithering Shallock's body is exposed to attack, it is surprisingly resilient. When a Slithering Shallock's health falls low enough, it may withdraw into its shell, where it will become temporarily invulnerable and regenerate some of its health. When it finishes, it reemerges and continues fighting until it withdraws again, if and when it does. Attacking the shell directly will bring no harm to the creature, but it can be cracked and destroyed after many Rock Pikmin or some rock throws, having Purple Pikmin pound on top of it enough times, it being within the radius of an explosion, struck by a boulder, or exposed to other sufficiently destructive forms of blunt force. The only drawback is that the creature will have higher mobility as it won't have to carry around such a heavy shell. If a Slithering Shallock's shell is destroyed while the creature is withdrawn, it will be stunned for some time. Upon death, a Slithering Shallock will silently shrivel up, drying out, and go limp. If it still has its shell, it will also partially withdraw into it and tip over onto its right side.

In ultra-spicy difficulty, Slithering Shallock shells can not be destroyed with Rock Pikmin throws or Purple Pikmin pounds.

Notes

• Data file #1 (all difficulties): Destroying a Slithering Shallock's shell will open more of its body to attack but also let it move faster.
• Data file #2 (ultra-spicy difficulty only): Slithering Shallock shells can't be damaged by Rock Pikmin throws or Purple Pikmin pounds.

Olimar's comments

 “The slithering shallock possesses a nigh-indestructible shell that it uses to defend itself from danger, by withdrawing into it and hiding until the coast is clear. Should its shell be somehow destroyed, its chances of survival become virtually impossible. It peacefully feeds on plant life, using its thousands of microscopic teeth to finely grind vegetation into very small pieces before swallowing them.”

Shacho's comments

 “I was just thinking that maybe this creature's shell could be broken up and turned into a mosaic. I'm sure people back on Hocotate would clamor for some art made with it! But, it's so pretty...”

Marie's comments

 “Slithering shallocks are rather passive creatures that need very little training and feed only on plant life, meaning their owners are at no risk of being eaten. Well, unless, of course, they're too close to what the creature is eating, but it is sure to spit them out after realizing what–or who, I should say–is in its mouth.”

Louie's comments

 “Cook the creature in its shell with some salt and sugar for a marvelous sweet-and-salty shallock escargot! Just slurp it right from the shell.”

Dolphin Lander's comments

 “This mollusking is much different from other members of its family because it has a shell, a brilliantly colored one at that! I wonder what evolutionary paths led to its existence? It may very well have been the pikmin.”

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