Stats & Training
Kleavor's all-in on Attack at the expense of Sp. Atk. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
A violent creature that fells towering trees with its crude axes and shields itself with hard stone. If one should chance upon this Pokémon in the wilds, one’s only recourse is to flee.
Kleavor Weakness
Kleavor is weak to Water, Rock, and Steel. Kleavor's physical bulk (base 95 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Rock, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Poison |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against KleavorView Greninja → | ||
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Steel is super effective against KleavorView Gholdengo → | ||
 Glimmet RockPoison | A | |
Rock is super effective against KleavorView Glimmet → | ||
 Gyarados Water | A | |
Water is super effective against KleavorView Gyarados → | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Rock is super effective against KleavorView Tyranitar → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Torkoal threatens a KO with Eruption (96-113%). Ribombee deals 60-70% with Moonblast.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves View Ho-Oh builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemCharcoal NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Kleavor View Torkoal builds →Eruption96-113%KO Heat Wave61-72% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityShielddust ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Kleavor View Ribombee builds →Moonblast60-70% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Legends: Z-A Evolution
Scyther's line splits into 2 evolutions, and Kleavor is the item path. Each sibling form needs a different method to obtain. Breed through Scyther to get eggs. Kleavor and Scizor share the same 500 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Z-A Kleavor Best Moveset
Kleavor's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Stoneaxe is the go-to spam option, with the remaining moves keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Kleavor best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Tailwind
- U Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Stone Axe
- X Scissor
- Close Combat
- Night Slash
Moves
TMs define Kleavor's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Stone Edge and Bug Buzz, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Kleavor in Legends: Z-A
Kleavor isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Scyther from Red, Yellow, or Sword. The evolution path from Scyther to Kleavor is covered in the steps below.
Kleavor Guide
In Legends: Z-A, Don't let Kleavor's 500 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier as a wallbreaker. Stoneaxe with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Legends: Z-A, Kleavor's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Metagross (Steel), all carrying super-effective STAB moves.
In Legends: Z-A, Run Sheer Force on Kleavor. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Kleavor also gets Swarm and Sharpness, but they don't compare.
In Legends: Z-A, Kleavor fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 135 Attack. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Legends: Z-A, the best way to handle Kleavor: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Kleavor has appeared in 3 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebut
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves