Steelisk
Type: Steel
Category: Armor Pokémon
Length: 1.5 m (head-to-tail)
Weight: 12 kg (about 26 lbs)
Behavior & Lore
Steelisk is a small but fiercely predatory Pokémon, cunning and ruthless despite its size.
It hunts in packs, using ambush tactics to overwhelm prey.
Ancient humans revered Steelisk for its impenetrable steel-like armor and attempted to replicate it, inspiring early metallurgy and myths about “armored beasts.”
Personality: Clever, territorial, and decisive—Steelisk strikes without hesitation.
Pokédex Entries
Standard:
"A small but ferocious predator. Its segmented steel-like scales have inspired ancient humans to forge armor in its image. Packs of Steelisk are known to ambush prey with ruthless precision."
Alternate / Regional:
"Long ago, humans revered Steelisk as a symbol of protection and cunning. Legends tell of warriors who traced its armor patterns to craft shields and weapons that could withstand any blow."
Expanded Lore
Steelisk thrived in forests and rocky terrain, often hiding in crevices or among dense foliage to ambush prey. Its speed and armor made it nearly untouchable.
Ancient humans documented Steelisk in early cave carvings, fascinated by the metallic sheen of its scales and the precision of its hunting techniques.
It is believed that Steelisk’s armor inspired early metallurgy, with humans attempting to mimic the segmented plating for tools, weapons, and armor.
Stories passed down through generations describe Steelisk as both a protector and a menace—its image was used on shields, banners, and ceremonial armor to invoke courage and cunning.
Despite its small size, Steelisk was feared as a deadly predator capable of taking down much larger creatures when hunting in coordinated packs.
