Nothing fancy in Klefki's spread. It leans mixed with Defense out front. And you'll get 1 Defense EV per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Once it absorbs a key’s metal ions, it discards the key without a second thought. However, it will hang on to keys it favors for decades.
In the past, noble families entrusted their vault keys to a Klefki. They passed the Klefki down through the generations, taking good care of it.
Klefki's Steel/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground. It shrugs off Poison and Dragon-type attacks completely. It resists 9 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. With 57 HP and balanced defenses, Klefki can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Dragon |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin8-9% U Turn3-4% Knock Off7-8% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Ambipom builds →U Turn5-6% Knock Off10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Ribombee builds →Moonblast15-18% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off24-28% U Turn8-10% Play Rough22-26% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySniper ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves View Ariados builds →
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Klefki is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Klefki easily with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Spikes is the priority every time Klefki comes in. Calm nature and max HP and Sp. Def EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Prankster rounds it out.
Best Build
Klefki best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Spikes
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Trick Room
Recommended Teammates
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Spikes
- Draining Kiss
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Draining Kiss
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Spikes
- Foul Play
- Dazzling Gleam
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Thunder Wave
- Trick Room
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Spikes
- Draining Kiss
- Foul Play
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Light Screen
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Draining Kiss
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Spikes
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Toxic
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Klefki's Ghost and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Beam and Play Rough for same-type damage. Play Rough and Foul Play are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Klefki's Normal and Psychic coverage all comes from technical machines, built on top of Steel Beam and Play Rough for same-type damage. Play Rough and Future Sight are the payoff moves.
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Klefki's Ghost and Normal coverage and more all comes from technical machines, built on top of Play Rough and Flash Cannon for same-type damage. Play Rough and Foul Play are the payoff moves.
You'll want to breed for Iron Defense and Lock-On on Klefki. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Play Rough and Dazzling Gleam, they expand what Klefki can actually threaten in practice.
low spawn rates is the best you'll get on Klefki in late-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 Klefki in Scarlet & Violet
22 spots to find Klefki at Lv. 36-50 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Violet and Scarlet versions, so filter by your copy below.
No wild encounters for Klefki in Legends: Z-A. It's available in X, Omega Ruby, or Scarlet and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Klefki is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Legends: Z-A.
Also found in:
moderate rates across 18 encounter spots for Klefki. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Best Locations to Catch Klefki in Sword & Shield
You can catch Klefki through 18 walking encounters from Lv. 10-15, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Klefki appears at decent spawn rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Klefki in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Klefki looks average on paper at 470 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Klefki gets Prankster and Magician. But Prankster is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Klefki is leaning toward the physical side (base 80 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.
Klefki has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fire and Ground-type attackers hit hardest.
Since X & Y, Klefki has been obtainable in 7 games. A Generation 6 debut means a shorter history, but Klefki 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 6XYDebut
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