Mem cake

Various mem cakes.

Mem cakes are collectibles in the Octo Expansion obtained every time a Deepsea Metro station is cleared for the first time. They are categorized according to which line their equivalent station is a part of. Agent 8's mem cakes can be viewed from their CQ-80.

Agent 8's mem cakes are small toy eraser-like items modeled after objects and characters from the world of Splatoon.

Description

Mem cakes are compressed memories belonging to Kamabo Co.'s test subjects. They are awarded to test subjects as they pass tests as part of convincing them the "promised land" is real.

In Octo Expansion, Agent 8 retrieves their lost memories via an 80 piece set; only Agent 8's equivalent mem cakes appear throughout the mode. These mem cakes are Agent 8's thoughts; some of them are based on experience and memory while others are thoughts about how Agent 8 imagines Inkopolis looks like, inspired by the Inkopolis magazine seen in the metro. All the things that Agent 8 has not experienced yet, but still has equivalent mem cakes for, are inspired by the magazine. Agent 8's mem cakes are shown alongside poems they seemingly wrote themself.

The mem cakes resemble small decorative novelty erasers, or kamaboko, a type of Japanese fish cake consisting of pureed fish often given distinct designs. When mem cakes are viewed from a certain angle, some white speckles can be seen reflecting off of it, an effect also present on kamaboko.

Gameplay

Collecting all the mem cakes of a particular set will net players gear from Iso Padre to use in multiplayer after clearing the Octo Expansion. Collecting all eighty mem cakes will get 30,000 CQ Points.

Using the "Ask for Help" option if a test proves too difficult rewards the player a mem cake, but it is grayed out. The text appears in Marina's ink color, its name becomes "Hazy Memory" with Marina's symbol beside the name, and the poem is replaced with "Your guess is as good as mine." It remains this way until the player clears the test properly. Grayscale mem cakes do not count toward unlocking the battle against Inner Agent 3, but count toward getting gear from Iso Padre, Marina's chat room logs, and getting 30,000 CQ points, and they do not prevent unlocking playable Octolings.

List of mem cakes

Line A series (Inklings)

Item	Poem	Notes
Inkling Squid	At last we meet, my so-called foe. But is our fate to spray this hate? Perhaps we'll learn in depths below...	Location: A02 Far-Out Station Main article: Inkling
Inkling Girl (Pink)	With tresses pink and eyes a blank, A smile so faint, it hides your feint, You slip on past—outfoxed! Outflanked!	Location: A04 Roll Out Station Main article: Inkling
Inkling Girl (Orange)	You paint the turf with graceful strokes. With watchful eye, I breathe a sigh. From sniper's perch, I go for broke.	Location: A05 Fake Plastic Station Main article: Inkling
Inkling Boy (Green)	The rolling column splatters all. A stray shot shakes the trees awake. The summer turns, here comes the fall.	Location: A06 Bounce with Me Station Main article: Inkling
Inkling Boy (Blue)	You gaze seaward with azure hope. Between each blink you calmly think, As when you use a Splatterscope.	Location: A07 Maverick Station Main article: Inkling

Line B series (Octarians)

Item	Poem	Notes
Octarian	The world I knew seems like a trap. I'm drawn now to the strange and new. Would my old friends think me a sap?	Location: B01A03 Wassup 8-Ball Station Main article: Octotrooper
Twintacle Octotrooper	Two fat and heavy locks hang low. They frame your face above a base Of stumpy leg and pigeon toe.	Location: B03 Spin Docto Station Main article: Twintacle Octotrooper
Octocopter	A hilltop picnic, friends and fruit. Your whirling blades provide us shade. I raise a hand in mock salute.	Location: B04 Rad Ride Station Main article: Octocopter
Octobomber	Destroy your troubles—bombs away! A tempting thought: bring all to naught. No wonder your friends tend to stray.	Location: B06 Notorious Station Main article: Octobomber
Tentakook	You face away, thinking me blind, Like I don't know what you won't show. Your love is still clear from behind.	Location: B07 Fly 8-Ball Station Main article: Tentakook
Octopod	So principled you might explode, But when you burst, who's really cursed? Your loved ones have to bear that load.	Location: B11 Tubular 8-Ball Station Main article: Octopod
Octostamp	It seems to you a sly attack, But for your pains you make no gains. You only get shot in the back.	Location: B12 Brute Rollup Station Main article: Octostamp
Octozeppelin	How loftily you float on high, Suspended there in starry air As you drip purple passing by.	Location: B13 Phat Splatz Station Main article: Octozeppelin
Tentacle	How desolate this star-marked limb. Is what awaits me this same fate? I must not dwell; it's much too grim.	Location: B14 Breakdance Station
Octoling	Though parted by the ocean deep, My oldest friend, we meet again. I touch your face; you rouse from sleep.	Location: B16 Pop Rock Station Main article: Octoling (enemy)

Line C series (Salmonids)

Item	Poem	Notes
Chum	You overwhelm with crowds and throngs. At every turn, you writhe and churn. Why can't we simply get along?	Location: C02 Shrinky Ink Station Main article: Chum
Flyfish	Now nights grow long; summer abates. The tides recede as squids stampede. With fireworks, we celebrate.	Location: C03A08 Bumpin' 8-Ball Station Main article: Flyfish
Scrapper	Your motor whines; the ocean roars. No ink can halt your firm assault. Let these invaders know the score.	Location: C04 Move It Move It Station Main article: Scrapper
Stinger	When problems stack too tall to see, Just chip away and, day by day, You'll grow to live a life carefree.	Location: C06 Bust 'n' Move Station Main article: Stinger
Steelhead	Where love could blossom, spite congeals. Faced with these thieves, I aim and heave A cluster bomb right in the feels.	Location: C07 Totally 8-Ball Station Main article: Steelhead
Steel Eel	The hunt leads down a winding path. Tightly coiled and well-oiled, These dirty squids could use a bath.	Location: C08 Right Round Station Main article: Steel Eel
Maws	Erupting eel glimpses the sky. Its eyelids squint against the glint Of sun unseen by creatures shy.	Location: C09 Bodacious 8-Ball Station Main article: Maws
Drizzler	A sudden drizzle bars my way. It's no hour for this shower, But light rain won't ruin my day.	Location: C10 McFly Station Main article: Drizzler
Goldie	Each glittered scale shines so bright. You're my last ditch to strike it rich And tilt my bank balance aright.	Location: C11 Abracadabra Station Main article: Goldie

Line D series (battle)

Item	Poem	Notes
Spawn Point	Finality's not what it seems. When your end comes, rise up and run. Don't let defeat dissolve your dreams.	Location: D01B15 Ink from Above Station Main article: Spawn point
Tower	I topple from the tower ledge And choke back tears to see the gears Eliminate our hard-won edge.	Location: D02 One-Shot Station Main article: Tower Control
Rainmaker	We're torn apart so many times; I must be bold and keep my hold To make their team pay for their crimes.	Location: D04 Mad Props Station Main article: Rainmaker (weapon)
Power Clam	When four are one, they make a team. But one from ten? Uhh, come again? It's like some kind of fever dream.	Location: D05 All That 8-Ball Station Main article: Clam Blitz
Bumper	You teach the virtues of the still, And yet I spurned the lesson learned. My problem is I have no chill.	Location: D06C01 Radical Rails Station Main article: Bumper
Squid Bumper	Another squid? I'm gonna hurl. It's just litter! Please consider How we Octolings see the world.	Location: D07 Targetbuster Station Main article: Squid Bumper
Balloon	Oblivious, adrift, and round, You hold inside a tempting prize. Who doesn't love that popping sound?	Location: D09 Goose Station Main article: Balloon
Tree	To plant a tree's its own reward After you're gone, it will grow on In memory, initials scarred.	Location: D10 Labyrinth Station

Line E series (weapons)

Item	Poem	Notes
Splattershot	The polished nozzle gleams and shines. Unblemished gun reflects the sun. A good day's match; victory's mine.	Location: E03 Don't Ralph Station Main article: Splattershot
Splat Roller	I shake the squeegee to and fro. As I do laps my color saps; A fair trade for a mighty blow.	Location: E04 Heinous 8-Ball Station Main article: Splat Roller
Splat Bomb	Closer to pyramids than spheres— Let fly the bombs! A sigh, then calm. A pillow stained with ink—or tears.	Location: E05 Hypercolor Station Main article: Splat Bomb
Burst Bomb	Not everyone can be a scourge In tense combat. I toss this splat, A monument to my last surge.	Location: E06 Swass 8-Ball Station Main article: Burst Bomb
Suction Bomb	Though it flies errant or amiss, Should its sly arc hit near the mark, Your fate is sealed with its kiss.	Location: E08 Da Bomb Station Main article: Suction Bomb
Curling Bomb	No stealth or guile, not for you. You pave the way as plain as day, Foreshadowing imminent spew.	Location: E09 Squee-G Funk Station Main article: Curling Bomb
Autobomb	Its friendly face, its easy stride— That's all a front. Let me be blunt; It leaves you with nowhere to hide.	Location: E10 Cratebuster Station Main article: Autobomb
Toxic Mist	The sickly sweet aroma spreads. Its stagnant arms bring only harm, Along with sluggish, looming dread.	Location: E11 Bodacious Rotation Station Main article: Toxic Mist

Line F series (characters)

Item	Poem	Notes
Pearl	"I rule," you said, "It's in my blood. Don't step to me—ESPECIALLY if you can't hang with my best bud."	Location: F01E12 Drop the Bass Station Main article: Pearl
Marina	They told me you had gone to ground, And your rad groove was concrete proof That you had made it safe and sound.	Location: F02 Slow Ride Station Main article: Marina
Flow	Two friends who never are apart: One's always cool, the other stews. I love them both with all my heart.	Location: F03 Pop Star Station Main article: Flow
Jelfonzo	I watch your tendrils undulate; A blue bouquet that twirls and sways, As central mass swells and deflates.	Location: F04C05 Stamped-Up Station Main article: Jelfonzo
Sheldon	Hmm, Slosher? Inkbrush? Curling Bomb? I'd gladly browse for hours and hours; Your gushing ramble brings me calm.	Location: F05 Popalicious Station Main article: Sheldon
Bisk	Black, bulging eyes stare far inside. What does he see deep within me? From his sharp gaze, no one can hide.	Location: F06 Duh-Oh Station Main article: Bisk
Crusty Sean	How long must I wait in his line? Such tragic lack of Crusty snack... I'm almost there! It will be mine!	Location: F07C12 Matchmaker Station Main article: Crusty Sean
Murch	Behind his dour, one-eyed stare, Our urchin friend conceals a yen For making the most out of gear.	Location: F08 Jump Station Main article: Murch
Judd & Li'l Judd	A patch of sun? A fresh-caught fish? No bribe will swerve your eye for turf, However desperately we wish.	Location: F09 Bring It Station Main article: Judd Li'l Judd
Mr. Grizz	Oh, what I'd give to be employed! Better, I'd say, to work for pay Than ride this subway through the void.	Location: F10 Cubular Station Main article: Mr. Grizz

Line G series (brands)

Item	Poem	Notes
Tentatek	Our sweat dripping from every pore. The harsh, hot sun won't stop this run. We grit our teeth and ask for more.	Location: G02 Hasta La Vista Station Main article: Tentatek
Zekko	I hate the sea but love the breeze. The sandy shore I will endure Just for that brisk, zephyrous tease.	Location: G03 House Party Station Main article: Zekko
Skalop	A Skalop brand atop your crown Will turn some heads but really shreds When it is simply turned around.	Location: G04B10 Ink 'n' Slide Station Main article: Skalop
SquidForce	Squids often wear this as they strike With bomb and brush. It's quite a rush. Wish I could know what that was like...	Location: G05 Bustalicious Station Main article: SquidForce
Firefin	Your 'tude is righteous, as you say. Is your science as defiant? Prove that your battle rhymes can slay.	Location: G06A01 Gnarly Rails Station Main article: Firefin
Zink	I see you standing in the rain. Within a storm—forever warm. Powerful as a hurricane.	Location: G08 Freakazoid Station Main article: Zink
Inkline	Put down the phone; go shelve your book. Get ready, champ—it's time to camp! We'll share a drink right from the brook!	Location: G09B05 Wack 8-Ball Station Main article: Inkline
Toni Kensa	Constructed of glass and concrete, A city stays in dull, drab grays Till we splash color on its streets.	Location: G10E07 Iceman Station Main article: Toni Kensa

Line H series (symbols)

Item	Poem	Notes
Jr. Mark	Mistakes of youth teach us a lot. We skate too fast or have a blast And learn quickly not to get caught.	Location: H01D03 Slap Bracelet Station
"Slow Your Roll" Mole	"When going through here, play it cool!" Or get a clue and don't go through! I won't bend on this! Them's the rules!	Location: H02 Ballercise Station
iShipIt Logo	I pack my feelings in a box: A parcel stuffed with hope and love And trimmed with stamps unorthodox.	Location: H03 Sweet Ride Station Main article: iShipIt
Familiar Graffiti	I've seen this, but I'm not aware Just what the splat I'm looking at! Is it a frog or a brown bear?	Location: H04 Shooter McStation
Li'l Max	How I admire Li'l Max! The highest rank to be so swank That my rivals have heart attacks.	Location: H05 Ink It Station Main article: Li'l Max

Line I series (Octo Canyon)

Item	Poem	Notes
Marie	The tides go out and take the light. How will I greet you when we meet? It keeps me up on inkstained nights.	Location: I01G01 Toastmaster Station Main article: Marie
Callie	Your song inspired a blush of love. It gave my heart a fresh new start. Now I ascend to shores above.	Location: I02 Dinky Ink Station Main article: Callie
DJ Octavio	I leave without ceremony. Don't be too sore; I wanted more. My sincerest apology.	Location: I03E01 No Whammy Station Main article: DJ Octavio
Sardinium	When I get my hands on these fish I might exchange them on the range, Except that they look so delish...	Location: I04 Can't Touch This Station Main article: Sardinium
Sunken Scroll	A mystery rolled up and bound— Oh, what's the use? It's too obtuse. I'll dump it in the lost and found.	Location: I05B08 Righteous Rails Station Main article: Sunken Scroll
Key	Beneath a summer sky I walk, Through valley, plain, and back again, Dreaming of what you might unlock.	Location: I06 All Eyez Station Main article: Key
Mini Zapfish	The rhythm etched in little jolts; Those idols sing and put a spring In my steps as I crank the volts.	Location: I07G07 Ride with Me Station
Zapfish	Encased in sturdy sphere of glass. It breaks my heart to see you caught With whiskers trembling as I pass.	Location: I08 Radio Station Main article: Zapfish
Power Egg	Though slick with slime, I keep my grip. The chill seeps through my gift from you. I mustn't let this cargo slip.	Location: I09B02 Poppin' Fresh Station Main article: Power Egg

Line J series (gear)

Item	Poem	Notes
White Tee	I don't quite trust this stark white brand. It's more for squids or little kids... And where's the pop? It's oh-so bland!	Location: J01H07 Cool Your Jets Station Main article: White Tee
King Tank	This swells a stir of royal pride. In small or large, you lead the charge. The ink of nobles flows inside.	Location: J02 Matchmaster Station Main article: Navy King Tank
Skalop Hoodie	On colder days, I like these clothes. With other threads I'd stay in bed— It's too frigid to be exposed!	Location: J03D08 Girl Power Station Main article: Gray Hoodie
Mint Dakroniks	I see you walking down the street. You think you're slick in those lime kicks, But they'd look fresher on my feet.	Location: J04 Footloose Station Main article: Mint Dakroniks
Neon Sea Slugs	The squishing footsteps trudge in muck. Their path revealed by heavy heel. My heart beats quick; a stroke of luck!	Location: J05C14 Stick 'n' Move Station Main article: Neon Sea Slugs
Orange Arrows	Such devilfish-may-care couture— The colors clash and make a splash! Without a doubt, footwear du jour.	Location: J06D11 Ink & Watch Station Main article: Orange Arrows
Takoroka Mesh	It keeps the elements away: No rain, nor heat, nor wind, nor sleet. But does it guard against ink spray?	Location: J07 Outrageous Station Main article: Takoroka Mesh
Knitted Hat	No matter thickness, brim, or gauge, A well-done purl will awe the world. These handmade hats are all the rage!	Location: J08F11 Whack-Fu Station Main article: Knitted Hat

Gallery

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  Viewing the Inkling Squid mem cake.

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  A Hazy Memory version of the Skalop Hoodie mem cake.

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  Agent 8 obtaining the Jelfonzo mem cake as a reward for finishing F04C05 Stamped-Up Station.

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  A high-resolution render of the Jr. Mark mem cake.

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  Agent 8 viewing a mem cake.

Trivia

• There are 80 mem cakes to collect, following the 8 motif found throughout Octo Expansion.
• In the English version, all mem cake descriptions are written in poems, following an A-BB-A rhyme scheme. They also follow an 8-8-8 syllabic format.
  • In the Japanese version, the poems follow the 5-7-5-7-7 syllable format of tanka poems.
• When viewing a mem cake, it is possible to flick it by holding down and tilting towards a direction and then releasing it, causing the mem cake to spin in the opposite direction.
• In the opening dialogue for the Squid vs. Octopus Splatfest, there is a message about how the player's in-battle appearance will match their team. When Marina wonders what it means, Pearl replies "your guess is as good as mine." This could be a reference to the description of the "Hazy memory" mem cakes.
• Several mem cakes contain references:
  • The Callie and Marie mem cakes contain references to their respective solo songs, Bomb Rush Blush and Tide Goes Out. Callie's mem cake also references Fresh Start.
  • The Splat Bomb mem cake ends with "a pillow stained with ink - or tears." This may be a reference to Octo Valley's seventh mission, Spreader Splatfest, where the description reads "Ink Stains & Teardrops".
  • The description for the Tentakook mem cake may be a reference to Octo Canyon's eleventh mission, The Floating Garden, where the description reads "Chasing Heartache".
  • The Inkling Boy and Girl mem cakes that make up the line A set are designed after the Inkling Girl (Splatoon 2), Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy (Splatoon 2) and Inkling Boy amiibo, respectively, having the same ink color and hairstyles (though with different outfits). The amiibo themselves are the characters on the packaging artwork of Splatoon and Splatoon 2.
  • The color of the Inkling Squid mem cake does not match any of the Inkling Squid amiibo and instead matches Agent 8's default ink color or the main color used in promotional material for Splatoon 2, which is pink.
  • The Tentatek and Inkline mem cakes more closely resemble the brands' logos from Splatoon, rather than Splatoon 2, perhaps because the old logo is how Agent 8 remembered them. Similarly, the Toni Kensa mem cake more closely resembles the round clothes peg used on some of the Kensa weapons, rather than the logo itself, and the SquidForce one is the version of the logo used as a symbol for Turf War.
• Agent 8's mem cake for Marina is a part of their memories, but the two did not know each other prior to the Octo Expansion's events; Marina was known as a famous elite Octarian engineer.

Etymology

Mem in mem cake is a reference to memory.

Names in other languages

Language	Name	Meaning
Japanese	ネリメモリー Neri memorī	Combination of 練り ("paste" or "kneading"), and メモリー ("memory")
Dutch	Komco-souvenir	Komco souvenir
French	Souvenir Patapoulpe	Octo-dough memories
German	Kamabo-Souvenir	Kamabo Souvenir
Italian	Souvenir Impastec	Impastec souvenir
Russian	Памятка от Паштетико Pamyatka ot Pashtetiko	Paste & Co. Memo
Spanish	Pastirrecuerdo	Paste-memory
Chinese (Simplified)	忆生记忆 Yì shēng jìyì	From 忆生企业 (the Chinese name of "Kamabo Co.") and 记忆 ("Memory")