Stats & Training
Klang's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When Klang goes all out, the minigear links up perfectly with the outer part of the big gear, and this Pokémon’s rotation speed increases sharply.
Many companies in the Galar region choose Klang as their logo. This Pokémon is considered the symbol of industrial technology.
Klang Weakness
Klang is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. 10 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Klang can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-55% Ember 2x33-40% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x47-55% Ember 2x28-35% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x42-50% Ember 2x28-35% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x47-56% Flame Wheel 2x43-51% Ember 2x31-39% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x40-47% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x36-43% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x45-55% Flame Wheel 2x43-51% Ember 2x32-39% | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x39-47% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x36-43% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x91-108%KO Mud Shot 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x53-63% Revenge 2x27-32% Mud Shot 2x45-54% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x68-81% Flame Wheel 2x48-57% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x71-84% Dig 2x47-56% Incinerate 2x61-72% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x63-75% Mud Shot 2x40-48% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x91-109%KO Mud Shot 2x33-40% Sand Tomb 2x43-51% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x53-63% Revenge 2x27-32% Mud Shot 2x49-57% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x70-83% Flame Wheel 2x49-57% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x70-83% Dig 2x47-55% Incinerate 2x63-74% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x65-77% Mud Shot 2x41-49% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x89-104%KO Brick Break 2x56-66% Bulldoze 2x69-81% Mud Shot 2x33-39% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x50-60% Revenge 2x26-31% Bulldoze 2x39-47% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x75-89% Lava Plume 2x66-78% Flame Wheel 2x46-55% Bulldoze 2x30-37% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x66-78% Drain Punch 2x43-50% Brick Break 2x43-50% Bulldoze 2x50-60% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x69-81% Dig 2x45-54% Incinerate 2x59-70% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x89-105%KO Brick Break 2x57-67% Bulldoze 2x68-80% Mud Shot 2x32-38% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x51-60% Revenge 2x25-30% Bulldoze 2x38-45% Mud Shot 2x47-55% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x80-95% Dig 2x61-73% Bulldoze 2x47-55% Mud Shot 2x51-60% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x68-80% Drain Punch 2x43-50% Brick Break 2x43-50% Bulldoze 2x51-60% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x68-80% Dig 2x45-53% Incinerate 2x61-73% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x92-108%KO Drill Run 2x92-108%KO Brick Break 2x57-68% Stomping Tantrum 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Inferno 2x82-97% Flamethrower 2x74-88% Dig 2x38-45% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x125-148%KO Flare Blitz 2x113-134%KO Flamethrower 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x51-60% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x68-81% Drain Punch 2x43-51% Stomping Tantrum 2x65-76% Brick Break 2x43-51% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x70-83% Dig 2x47-55% Stomping Tantrum 2x44-52% Incinerate 2x61-72% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Krookodile threatens a KO with Earthquake (115-136%). Buzzwole's Close Combat also KOs at 164-193%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Klang View Volcarona builds →Psychic24-29% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klang View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x115-136%KO Knock Off38-44% | ||
 Buzzwole BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klang View Buzzwole builds →Close Combat 2x164-193%KO Earthquake 2x92-108%KO | ||
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Klang View Charizard builds →Air Slash39-46% Flamethrower 2x189-222%KO Overheat 2x271-320%KO Heat Wave 2x199-234%KO | ||
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klang View Machamp builds →Bullet Punch10-11% Rock Slide18-21% Knock Off31-37% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
Klang is the middle stage between Klink and Klinklang. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 80 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Klang is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Klink eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlySword & Shield Klang Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Klang develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Klang in Sword & Shield
high spawn rates across 4 locations for Klang in late-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Klang in Sword & Shield
The path to Klang starts with Klink at Lv. 7-49 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch KlinkWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowstormRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route9%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route9%EarlyAll WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowstorm
Step 2Klang ✓Dusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormRoute 10 - Near StationSwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route30%LateAll Weatheror evolve from Klink (Step 1)
Klang Guide
In Sword & Shield, Klang isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Klinklang to unlock its full potential. At 440 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Plus is the go-to ability for Klang. It increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus. Its hidden ability Clear Body can work in specific setups. Minus is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Sword & Shield, Klang fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Klang has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves