Klink Best Moveset
Steel pre-evo with AbilityClear Body preventing stat drops from opponent abilities. 55 Attack at 30 Speed across 40 HP make the moveset completely non-functional. Two evolutions from Klinklang, where 100 Attack and 90 Speed at least create a physical set.
Klink was a niche pick at best in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2), rarely seen in standard play. This was Klink's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran plus with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Klink best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Rest
- Thunderbolt
- Volt Switch
- Flash Cannon
Klink was a niche pick at best in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS), rarely seen in standard play. Klink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Leftovers, favoring a Impish nature.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Wild Charge
- Rock Polish
- Return
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Klink was a niche pick at best in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM), rarely seen in standard play. Klink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Return
Klink was a niche pick at best in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield / BDSP), rarely seen in standard play. Klink maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Clearbody with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Wild Charge
- Shift Gear
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Klink Weakness
Klink's Steel typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. It shrugs off Poison-type attacks completely. It resists 10 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Klink Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Klink
Cinderace's Sucker Punch hits Klink for 43-51%. Urshifu threatens a KO with Close Combat (357-421%).
 Cinderace Fire | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Klink View Cinderace builds →U Turn21-25% Sucker Punch43-51% | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Klink View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x357-421%KO Close Combat 2x357-421%KO | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Evolution
Klink kicks off a three-stage evolution line through Klang all the way to Klinklang. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. The evolved forms gain up to 220 total stats over Klink. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Klink is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyShiny Klink
It's a slightly lighter gray on a pair of interlocking gears. You won't notice unless someone tells you, and even then you might squint and shrug.
Shiny Klink Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Klink
High spawn rates in early-game routes across 17 locations. Klink is one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Klink in SwSh
The line opens with Klink at Lv. 7-40 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Klink ✓West Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 40%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%SnowstormRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 9%All WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Snowstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve into KlangDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%SnowstormRoute 10 - Near StationLv.43-46GrassSwordRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.44-49GrassShieldRate 30%All Weatheror evolve from Klink (Step 1)
Step 3Catch or Evolve into KlinklangLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Snowstormor evolve from Klang (Step 2)
Bring the right balls: check Klink catch odds in the Sword & Shield Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Klink can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer one in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sun & Moon.
How to Obtain Klink in USUM
Step 1Klink ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City · Island Scan; Thursday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · West Lake Axewell · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Klang
Step 3Evolve into Klinklang
Klink only materializes in Hauoli City when you run an Island Scan on a Thursday, its twin gears meshing together at level 8.
Where To Catch Klink in SM
- Step 1Klink ✓
- Step 3Evolve into Klinklang
Bring the right balls: check Klink catch odds in the Sun & Moon Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
You meet Klink at one location alone, on foot between levels 36 and 38, common enough once you are standing there.
Where To Catch Klink in ORAS
Klink is the chain's first catch. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 36-38 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Bring the right balls: check Klink catch odds in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Catch Rate Calculator before you throw.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Klink's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It’s suspected that Klink were the inspiration behind ancient people’s invention of the first gears.
Klink Guide
For a casual playthrough, Klink works as a placeholder. Steel coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Klang. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Klink has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Klink has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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