In X & Y, Klang isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Klinklang to unlock its full potential. At 440 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.

What is Klang weak to?

In X & Y, Klang's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.

How do you evolve Klang?

In X & Y, Klink evolves into Klang at level 38. Klang evolves into Klinklang at level 49. Klang is a middle-stage evolution in the Klink line.

What is the best ability for Klang?

Plus is the go-to ability for Klang. It increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus. Its hidden ability Clear Body can work in specific setups. Minus is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.

What role does Klang play in battle?

In X & Y, Klang fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Klang - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

DTier

50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Klang's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Moderately hard to find and worth 2 Defense EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.

Base Stats

Above

HP60

Attack80

Defense95

Sp. Atk70

Sp. Def85

Speed50

Total440

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging60 / 255

Growth Rate

Medium Slow1.06M XP

Height0.6 m

Weight51.0 kg

Base XP154

Abilities

Plus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

Minus

Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus.

Clear BodyHA

Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtkDef+2SpASpDSpe

Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

By changing the direction in which it rotates, it communicates its feelings to others. When angry, it rotates faster.

Klang Weakness

Klang is weak to Fire, Fighting, and Ground. On the flip side, it's immune to Poison-type moves entirely. 10 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that. With 60 HP and balanced defenses, Klang can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.

Klang Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Fighting, Ground
0.5x (Resist)	Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy
0x (Immune)	Poison

Type ChartExcellent

3Weak

10Resist

1Immune

Score+7

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Fighting Ground

½xResist

Normal Grass Ice Flying Psychic Bug Rock Dragon Steel Fairy

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Poison

STAB (3)

Ice Rock Fairy

How to Beat Klang in X & Y (Best Counters)

In X & Y, Volcanion can KO Klang with Flamethrower (130-153%). Hitmontop threatens a KO with Close Combat (139-164%). Gastrodon deals 42-49% with Scald.

Volcanion FireWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Steam Eruption FlamethrowerSTAB Sludge Bomb Hidden Power Grass Damage vs Klang Flamethrower 2x 130-153%KO View Volcanion builds →
Hitmontop Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Wide Guard Close Combat FeintPriority Damage vs Klang Close Combat 2x 139-164%KO Feint 6-7% View Hitmontop builds →
Gastrodon WaterGround	B
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves Earth Power ScaldSTAB RecoverRecovery ProtectPriority Damage vs Klang Scald 42-49% View Gastrodon builds →
Machamp Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityNoguard ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves Dynamic Punch Knock Off Bullet Punch Stone Edge Damage vs Klang Knock Off 31-37% Bullet Punch 10-11% Stone Edge 24-28% View Machamp builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemPetayaberry NatureTimid Moves Heat Wave ProtectPriority Air Slash OverheatSTAB Damage vs Klang Heat Wave 2x 121-143%KO Air Slash 24-28% Overheat 2x 166-195%KO View Charizard builds →

X & Y Evolution

Klang is the middle stage between Klink and Klinklang. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, average hatch time with no compatible partners via one egg group. Attack has grown the most so far (+25), but there's still another 80 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms

#599Klink

Level 38

#600Klang

Level 49

#601Klinklang

Stat Comparison 3 Stages

Klink

Steel

Klang

Steel

Klinklang

Steel

60+20

ATK

80+25

100+20

DEF

95+25

115+20

SP.ATK

70+25

SP.DEF

85+25

SPE

50+20

90+40

BST

300D-Tier

440D-Tier+140

520C-Tier+80

ROLE

Balanced

Attacker

TYPE

Utility

Mixed

Physical

Breeding

Challenging

Klang is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Klink eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups

Mineral

Gender

Genderless

Ditto only

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

X & Y Klang Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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Moves

Klang develops a solid moveset just through leveling. Zap Cannon and Hyper Beam show up naturally, and the progression handles both STAB and utility without leaning on TMs for the core attacks.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 1

Gear Grind

D508515Steel

Lv 1

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 1

Vise Grip

—5510030Normal

Lv 6

Charge

D——20Electric

Lv 11

Thunder Shock

—4010030Electric

Lv 16

Gear Grind

D508515Steel

Lv 21

Bind

—158520Normal

Lv 26

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

Lv 31

Autotomize

D——15Steel

Lv 36

Mirror Shot

—658510Steel

Lv 40

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 44

Discharge

D8010015Electric

Lv 48

Metal Sound

——8540Steel

Lv 52

Shift Gear

D——10Steel

Lv 56

Lock-On

———5Normal

Lv 60

Zap Cannon

—120505Electric

Lv 64

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM Moves

TM57

Charge Beam

D509010Electric

TM100

Confide

———20Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM91

Flash Cannon

C8010010Steel

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM69

Rock Polish

D——20Rock

TM94

Rock Smash

—4010015Fighting

TM48

Round

D6010015Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TM88

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM73

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM72

Volt Switch

D7010020Electric

TM93

Wild Charge

C9010015Electric

Egg Moves

Klang doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Klang can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Klang in X & Y

Klang can't be caught in X & Y. Transfer Klink from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.

How to Obtain Klang in X & Y

Step 1Obtain Klink
Catch in the wild in:
Omega RubyWalking · Mirage Spots
Then trade to X & Y to continue the evolution chain.
Also found in:
Black Black 2 Sun Sword
Train until Level 38
Step 2Klang ✓

Klang Guide

In X & Y, Klang isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Klinklang to unlock its full potential. At 440 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
In X & Y, Klang's biggest threats include Charizard (Fire), Hitmonlee (Fighting), and Swampert (Ground), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In X & Y, Klink evolves into Klang at level 38. Klang evolves into Klinklang at level 49. Klang is a middle-stage evolution in the Klink line.
Plus is the go-to ability for Klang. It increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has plus or minus. Its hidden ability Clear Body can work in specific setups. Minus is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In X & Y, Klang fills the balanced role. It's a mixed attacker with base 80 Attack and 70 Sp. Atk. Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.

Game Availability

Introduced in Black & White, Klang has appeared in 7 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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