The stat bars tell the story: Defense carries everything and Sp. Atk's dead weight. But this Ambush Pokemon still yields 2 Defense EVs per fight on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Klawf hangs upside-down from cliffs, waiting for prey. But Klawf can’t remain in this position for long because its blood rushes to its head.
This Pokémon lives on sheer cliffs. It sidesteps opponents’ attacks, then lunges for their weak spots with its claws.
Type-wise, Klawf takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. The Rock typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Klawf's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Poison, Flying |
Archaludon can KO Klawf with Flash Cannon (119-140%). Annihilape deals 51-60% with Drain Punch.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Klawf View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon 2x119-140%KO Dragon Pulse63-74% | ||
 Dondozo Water | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnaware ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves View Dondozo builds →
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 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klawf View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x51-60% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klawf View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x79-94% Knock Off26-31% Close Combat 2x63-75% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Klawf View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast38-45% | ||
Klawf doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find a decent partner pool across one egg group, and eggs are slow to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Klawf with 37 breeding partners from the Water3 egg group.
Klawf doesn't rely on pure speed. Leftovers gives it passive recovery each turn to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Crabhammer and Water coverage keep the pressure on while max HP and Attack EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Klawf best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Crabhammer
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Stealth Rock
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Swords Dance
- Rock Blast
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Rock Slide
- Iron Defense
- Stomping Tantrum
- High Horsepower
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Klawf's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Meteor Beam and Stone Edge, but Normal and Fighting and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Klawf in early-game routes. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Klawf in Scarlet & Violet
Klawf looks average on paper at 450 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Klawf's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Roserade (Grass), and Conkeldurr (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ground and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Klawf gets Regenerator, Anger Shell, and Shell Armor. But Regenerator is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Klawf is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
The core moveset is Crabhammer, Stone Edge, Knock Off, and Stealth Rock. Crabhammer leads at 18% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Since Scarlet & Violet, Klawf has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Klawf has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 5BW
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 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves