Klinklang Best Moveset
Steel TermStab at 100 Attack with MoveShift Gear for +2 Speed and +1 Attack setup. 90 Speed after one boost outruns most of the format. AbilityClear Body prevents stat manipulation. The moveset sets up and attacks. E-tier because Steel coverage alone is too narrow and 60 HP limits survivability.
Shift Gear boosted Attack and Speed in one move in Gen V (Black & White). Steel-type with 100 Attack. One Shift Gear and Klinklang outran the format. Gear Grind hit twice.
Best Moves
Best Build
Klinklang best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Return
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VI (X & Y). 100 Attack after one boost wasn't enough to break through bulkier walls. Pure Steel with limited coverage was one-dimensional.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Two gens of decline by Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Shift Gear was still the only plan, and the plan couldn't handle Fairy-types or bulky Ground-types.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Fell to the bottom in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Three gens of decline. Pure Steel with Gear Grind and Wild Charge was the entire movepool, and it wasn't enough.
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Substitute
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Klinklang Weakness
Fire, Fighting, and Ground moves hit Klinklang for super-effective damage. The upside? Poison-type moves can't touch it at all. With 10 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Klinklang's physical bulk (base 115 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison |
What is Klinklang Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Klinklang
Arcanine can KO Klinklang with Flare Blitz (119-140%). Lucario threatens a KO with Close Combat (155-182%). Excadrill's Earthquake also KOs at 126-148%.
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed13-16% Flare Blitz 2x119-140%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed17-20% Close Combat 2x155-182%KO Aura Sphere 2x100-118%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x126-148%KO Rapid Spin10-12% | ||
Evolution
End of the line. Klinklang caps a three-stage chain that started at Klink. Breeding produces the base form, and eggs are average hatch time. Speed grew the most through evolution (+60 over Klink), and Klinklang peaks at 520 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Klinklang is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Klink eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyHow to Get Klinklang
Klinklang appears at high spawn rates across 2 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Klinklang in SwSh
Klink is your first catch on the way to Klinklang. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-58 across 40 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch KlinkWest Lake AxewellLv.7-11CaveRate 40%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.11-13GrassRate 40%SnowstormWest Lake AxewellLv.8-14OverworldRate 25%SnowstormSouth Lake MilochLv.14-16OverworldRate 25%SnowstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 20%SnowstormRoute 3Lv.8-13GrassRate 9%All WeatherNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 25%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Normal WeatherHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Heavy FogHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%RainingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%Intense SunHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SnowingHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%OvercastHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%SandstormHammerlocke HillsLv.28-30GrassRate 10%ThunderstormAxew's EyeLv.35-40GrassRate 40%Snowstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve KlangDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 30%SnowstormRoute 10 - Near StationLv.43-46GrassSwordRate 30%All WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationLv.44-49GrassShieldRate 30%All Weatheror evolve from Klink (Step 1)
Step 3Klinklang ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 30%Snowstormor evolve from Klang (Step 2)
Klinklang can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Klink from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Sword & Shield and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Klinklang in USUM
Step 1Obtain KlinkCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Sun & MoonAvailableCatch in Sun & Moon via Walking · Hau'oli City · Island Scan; Thursday, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Chargestone Cave. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Mirage Spots. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · West Lake Axewell · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Klang- Step 3Klinklang ✓
No wild encounters for Klinklang. The 3-stage chain runs through Klink, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 49 once you've got the levels.
Can't catch Klinklang directly. Start with Klink at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 49. The 3-stage chain from Klink to Klinklang is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Klinklang in ORAS
To get Klinklang, start by catching Klink through walking encounters at Lv. 36-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Base Stats
Defense and Attack carry most of Klinklang's stat budget. HP's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
The three gears that compose this Pokémon spin at high speed. Its new spiked gear isn’t a living creature.
Klinklang Guide
We rate Klinklang C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 520 BST, it fits the attacker role. Base 115 Defense stands out.
Plus increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus. That's the one you want on Klinklang. Clear Body is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Minus works too if your team needs something different.
Base 90 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Klinklang is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Run Shiftgear, Geargrind, Wild Charge, and Facade on Klinklang. Shiftgear is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Klinklang joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- 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 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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