Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, letting Klawf hit way above its stat class. Rock typing helps — 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Part of the Gen 9 roster. It needs some investment to avoid getting outsped.
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.
Klawf Weakness
FragileType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Klawf Moveset
- Crabhammer
- Stone Edge
- Knock Off
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
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
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 doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Rock-type Pokemon with a 450 base stat total.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Klawf can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A