Klefki
Fairy/Steel
1 male/1 female
Living key rings and sources of conspiracy theory.
Description
Klefki has a bulb shaped head with holes looking like a lock. It extends upward into an antenna/horn shaped like a key's teeth, and a pair of thin, wavy arms that link together to complete a ring of metal holding its keys. Its whole body is made of a gray-white metal.
There are variations on the style and look of Klefki, that have corresponding tastes in keys.
They are mischievous fey, with a propensity for Prankster antics or Magician flair.
Battle Characteristics
Klefki has medium Constitution. Moderate-high Strength, Power, and Resistance. Moderate Speed. Its strongest stat is its good Toughness. It has a fair number of options for locking down and messing with foes such as Fairy Lock, Magic Room, and other such battle twisting moves.
Legends/Folklore
No one knows what happens if Klefki finds the key that matches its lock. Some think it will be turned into a different Fairy, ending the curse or binding on the mon. Others suggest a portal will open to some extremely rare location in Ildathach.
Some Klefki simply imitate their elders by shaking and jingling their keys at threats. Older ones learn to actually cast spells and moves through the jingling.
A Klefki will not relinquish a key. It can be used to keep a key safe, but must be convinced to remain friendly with the person who needs that key to unlock the secured location or object.
Key chain charms were invented to trick Klefki into thinking a key was already claimed by a Klefki and that it should avoid starting a 'territory war' with the fake Klefki.
Life Cycle/Evolution Conditions
Klefki tend to be mature by the time they get their third key through cunning and strength. This can take days or years, depending on how clever the Klefki is. It does not evolve and lives for potentially centuries.
Diet
Klefki eats by inserting its horn/antenna into masses of metal and absorbing metal ions.
Breeding
Mineral Group. Eggs are small, only a bit larger than a peach pip. They are laid solo on an erratic breeding cycle, and sell for 15,000P.
Wild Behavior/Threat Level
Klefki are more into mischief and stealing interesting keys than actual combat.
Bonding and Care
They bond best with adventuresome spirits and people who like finding lost places (and lost keys).
Human/Pokémon Relations
They have caused problems by taking keys and not letting them be used. Their thefts have earned them the stink eye in places that are more security conscious.
With Family
What would a key ring have to do with family relations?
Team Compatibility
Klefki should not have too many compatibility issues.
Warning
Klefki can get vindictive to those who try to actually take their keys. The vengeance can include tampering with locks so that keys do not work.
Summary
Fairy key chains.