Without Prankster, Klefki wouldn't see any competitive play. With it? It gives priority to its status moves, turning modest base stats into a real offensive threat. Steel/Fairy is solid coverage on top of that. Poison and Dragon moves can't touch it, and only 2 types hit it super-effectively.
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.
This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Entrust a Klefki with important keys, and the Pokémon will protect them no matter what.
Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too.
Klefki Weakness
FortressKlefki's Steel/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground moves. 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.
Klefki is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 2 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed Klefki easily with 60 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Magnet Rise, Switcheroo to offspring.
Spikes is the priority every time Klefki comes in. Impish nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Prankster rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Klefki Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Defog
- Spikes
- Play Rough
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
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 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 doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Steel/Fairy-type Pokemon with a 470 base stat total.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 75 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the hazard setter role.
Klefki appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- 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 VIXYDebut
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 IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A