Klefki Best Moveset
Steel/Fairy with AbilityPrankster giving priority to status moves. Held ItemLight Clay extends MoveLight Screen and MoveReflect to 8 turns. NatureBold at 91 Defense absorbs physical hits. The moveset sets priority screens, fires MoveThunder Wave paralysis, and chips with Fairy and Steel TermStab. C-Tier because priority screens reshape every matchup for the team behind it.
Prankster gave priority Thunder Wave and Spikes in Gen VI (X & Y). Steel/Fairy typing resisted 9 types. Paralyzed threats, set hazards, and stalled with Foul Play.
Best Moves
Best Build
Klefki best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Same formula in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Prankster nerfed to fail against Dark-types, but Klefki's Steel/Fairy typing already handled Dark neutrally. Two gens of consistency.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Faster hazard setters and stronger leads appeared. Prankster Thunder Wave was less disruptive in a format with more answers to paralysis.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Switcheroo
- Spikes
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Fell further in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Four gens of gradual decline. Steel/Fairy was still great typing, but 80 base stats across the board couldn't carry it.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Spikes
Recommended Teammates
Klefki Weakness
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 |
What is Klefki Weak Against
FortressBest Pokemon Against Klefki
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-10% Scald10-12% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Ribombee builds →Moonblast15-17% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Meowscarada builds →Knock Off11-14% U Turn6-7% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Weavile builds →Knock Off8-9% Ice Shard5-6% | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySnow Warning ItemLightclay NatureTimid Moves View Ninetales-Alola builds →
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Evolution
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.
Klefki Locations
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
11 spots to find Klefki at Lv. 36-50 via walking. Not all of them exist in both Scarlet and Violet versions, so filter by your copy below.
Klefki appears at moderate 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 Legends: Z-A
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 9 walking encounters from Lv. 10-15, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. 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
Base Stats
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.
Klefki Guide
Klefki looks average on paper at 470 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier hazard setter 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 a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 80 Sp. Atk. 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 hazard setter role.
Run Thunder Wave, Reflect, Light Screen, and Spikes on Klefki. Thunder Wave is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves