Chelonix
| TXMN Stats | |
|---|---|
| Type(s) | Water |
| Element(s) | Frost, Water |
| Call | |
| Completed | |
| Body Shape | Polliwog |
| ID | |
| Blurb | It lives beneath frozen lakes, its shell forming shifting frost patterns from the cold it absorbs. When startled, it releases a veil of icy mist to escape. Travelers say its softly glowing markings have guided many to safety in winter storms. |
| Height/Length (centimetres) | 40 |
| Weight (kilograms) | 10 |
| Catch Rate | 70 |
| Terrain(s) | Boreal/Snow, Freshwater |
| Sex(es) | Male, Female |
| Evolution Stage | Standalone |
| Tags | |
| Fusion Name First Part | Chelo |
| Fusion Name Second Part | -Nix |
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Chelonix |
Chelonix, the Icecarapace tuxemon, is a Water-type monster.
This creature is believed to originate from glacial springs high in the mountains, where the water remains cold year‑round. Its shell is not made of ordinary keratin but a dense, mineral‑rich layer that naturally crystallizes in low temperatures. As it matures, the swirling patterns on its back become more intricate, reflecting the purity of the waters it inhabits.
It spends most of its life drifting calmly beneath sheets of ice, using slow, deliberate movements to conserve energy. When the sun hits the frozen surface above, the light refracts through the water and makes its shell shimmer like a submerged aurora. Locals in snowy regions consider sightings of this Tuxemon a sign of safe passage, believing it to be a gentle guardian of winter waterways.
Although peaceful, it is far from defenseless. The frigid air it exhales can instantly chill small bodies of water, creating temporary ice platforms or barriers. Researchers have observed that it uses this ability not for aggression but to shape its environment — forming dens, escape routes, or protective shelters for smaller aquatic creatures.
Its temperament is calm, contemplative, and deeply attuned to the rhythms of cold water. Trainers who bond with it often describe a soothing presence, as if carrying a piece of winter’s quiet serenity by their side.
Trivia[edit | edit source]
Name Origin: Greek chelōnē (turtle) + -nix (creature suffix)
Design Origin[edit | edit source]
In The Spyder in the Cathedral Campaign[edit | edit source]
Evolution[edit | edit source]
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| Chelonix |
Sprites[edit | edit source]
Tuxemon Standard[edit | edit source]
| 64px |
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| Face Sprites | Missing | Missing |
| Overland Sprites | Missing | Missing |
Other Standards[edit | edit source]
| 48px | Missing | Missing |
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| 56px | Missing | Missing |
| 80px | Missing | Missing |
| Menu Sprites (32px) | Missing | Missing |
| Menu Sprites (24px) | Missing | Missing |
| Menu Sprites (16px) | Missing | Missing |
Contributors[edit | edit source]
Variations[edit | edit source]
In other languages[edit | edit source]
| Language | Name | Category | Blurb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Frísel | ||
| German | Kalturt | ||
| French | Frimousse | ||
| Portuguese | Gelocasco |
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- Chelonix learns Snowball at level 1
- Chelonix learns Take Cover at level 1
- Chelonix learns Chill Mist at level 4
- Chelonix learns Ice Shield at level 7
- Chelonix learns Geyser at level 10
- Chelonix learns Water Blast at level 13
- Chelonix learns Counterspell at level 20
- Chelonix learns Snowstorm at level 37