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.
These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them.
It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime.
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 no compatible partners. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 4 egg moves worth looking into.
How to Evolve
Breed Klefki easily from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Iron Defense, Lock-On, Switcheroo and 1 more to offspring.
Lightclay and Prankster form the backbone. Klefki invests max HP and Sp. Def EVs to play its defensive wall role properly, and Calm nature pushes Sp. Def higher. Thunder Wave handles the heavy lifting on offense. Utility options rounds it out.
Best Build
Best Klefki Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
A solid number of locations for Klefki with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
Klefki's encounter pool splits between Y and X. You've got 14 walking spots at Lv. 19-38 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
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