Kleavor's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A violent creature that fells towering trees with its crude axes and shields itself with hard stone. If one should chance upon this Pokémon in the wilds, one’s only recourse is to flee.
Kleavor is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. Kleavor's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
Torkoal threatens a KO with Eruption (96-113%). Ribombee deals 60-70% with Moonblast.
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Kleavor View Torkoal builds →Eruption96-113%KO Heat Wave61-72% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kleavor View Ribombee builds →Moonblast60-70% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Scyther's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Kleavor is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Scyther to get eggs. Kleavor and Scizor share the same 500 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Kleavor to get Scyther eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug egg group.
Kleavor's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Stoneaxe is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Kleavor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Tailwind
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
Recommended Teammates
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Tailwind
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
TMs define Kleavor's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Stone Edge and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Flying coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs define Kleavor's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Stone Edge and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Kleavor's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Stone Edge and X-Scissor, and Normal and Flying coverage and more keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Kleavor doesn't appear wild. Catch Scyther instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it through a special method to get Kleavor. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Kleavor in Scarlet & Violet
To get Kleavor, start by catching Scyther through walking encounters at Lv. 15-55. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ScytherNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route30%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route30%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-55 Water18%EarlyCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-55 Water18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.15-55 Route18%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route3%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassScarletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - GrassVioletOverworld Lv.15-40 Route2%Early
Step 2Kleavor ✓
Kleavor isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Scyther from Red, Yellow, or Sword. The evolution path from Scyther to Kleavor is covered in the steps below.
Can't catch Kleavor directly. Start with Scyther at decent rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 2-stage line from Scyther to Kleavor is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Kleavor in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch ScytherGrandtree ArenaGrassUncommonPrimeval GrottoGrass CaveUncommon
Step 2Kleavor ✓
Don't let Kleavor's 500 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Kleavor's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
Run Sheer Force on Kleavor. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kleavor also gets Swarm and Sharpness, but they don't compare.
Kleavor fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Best way to handle Kleavor: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Kleavor has appeared in 3 games across 3 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 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 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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