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.
From its spikes, it launches powerful blasts of electricity. Its red core contains an enormous amount of energy.
The three gears that compose this Pokémon spin at high speed. Its new spiked gear isn’t a living creature.
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 |
Volcarona can KO Klinklang with Heat Wave (107-126%). Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Klinklang for 53-63%. Krookodile deals 83-98% with Earthquake.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x53-63% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x83-98% Knock Off27-32% Close Combat 2x66-78% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Arcanine builds →Extreme Speed10-13% Flare Blitz 2x96-113%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Lucario builds →Extreme Speed14-16% Close Combat 2x125-147%KO | ||
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 onlyThis build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Clearbody supports the gameplan, and max HP and Attack EVs mean Klinklang doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus the remaining moves backing it up.
Best Build
Klinklang best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Shift Gear
- Gear Grind
- Wild Charge
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shift Gear
- Gear Grind
- Wild Charge
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Toxic
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Gear Grind
- Shift Gear
- Wild Charge
- Magnet Rise
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Klinklang picks up Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Electric coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Klinklang picks up Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Electric and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Klinklang picks up Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Electric and Normal coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Klinklang picks up Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Electric and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
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 Sword & Shield
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 AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowstormWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave25%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowstormSouth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.14-16 Water25%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowstormDappled GroveSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Forest20%EarlySnowstormRoute 3SwordGrass Lv.8-13 Route9%EarlyAll WeatherRoute 3ShieldGrass Lv.8-13 Route9%EarlyAll WeatherNorth Lake MilochShieldOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowstormNorth Lake MilochSwordOverworld Lv.26-28 Water25%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidRainingHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidThunderstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidIntense SunHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidOvercastHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidNormal WeatherHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSandstormHammerlocke HillsShieldGrass Lv.28-3010%MidSnowstormHammerlocke HillsSwordGrass Lv.28-3010%MidRainingAxew's EyeShieldGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowstormAxew's EyeSwordGrass Lv.35-4040%LateSnowstorm
Step 2Catch or Evolve KlangDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4530%LateSnowstormRoute 10 - Near StationSwordGrass Lv.43-46 Route30%LateAll WeatherRoute 10 - Near StationShieldGrass Lv.44-49 Route30%LateAll Weatheror evolve from Klink (Step 1)
Step 3Klinklang ✓Lake of OutrageShieldOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSnowstormLake of OutrageSwordOverworld Lv.55-58 Water30%PostSnowstormor evolve from Klang (Step 2)
Klinklang can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Klink from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Klinklang in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
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.
Step 1Catch KlinkMirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3850%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3850%Late
Step 2Evolve into Klang
Step 3Klinklang ✓
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 Geargrind, Shiftgear, Wild Charge, and Magnetrise on Klinklang. Geargrind is the most common pick at 17% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
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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