Stats & Training
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.
This even-tempered Pokémon has a habit of collecting keys. It will sneak into people’s homes to steal their keys.
It inserts its horn into chinks in metal, absorbing metal ions. For some reason, it collects keys.
Klefki Weakness
Klefki's Steel/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire and Ground. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Rock, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Dragon |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Litten (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x127-150%KO Flamethrower 2x75-89% Fire Fang 2x69-82% Ember 2x34-41% | ||
 Typhlosion Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Typhlosion builds →Eruption 2x156-184%KO Burn Up 2x135-159%KO Inferno 2x106-125%KO Flamethrower 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz 2x96-114%KO Flame Charge 2x42-50% Ember 2x33-39% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x108-127%KO Flamethrower 2x89-105%KO Lava Plume 2x79-93% Fire Punch 2x69-82% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x96-114%KO Flame Burst 2x75-89% Ember 2x44-52% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Incineroar can KO Klefki with Flare Blitz (96-113%). Swampert threatens a KO with Earthquake (101-119%).
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz 2x96-113%KO Knock Off13-15% U Turn4-5% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Scald31-37% Waterfall41-48% | ||
 Landorus Ground | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves View Landorus builds →
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 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySpeed Boost ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klefki View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz 2x128-151%KO High Jump Kick69-82% | ||
Sun & Moon Evolution
Klefki is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with plenty of partners. Hatching is average hatch time. It's got 4 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Klefki easily with 58 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group. Pass egg moves like Iron Defense, Lock-On, Switcheroo and 1 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon Klefki Best Moveset
Spikes is the priority every time Klefki comes in. Bold nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Prankster rounds it out.
Best Build
Klefki best EVs are Defense and HP
Wall Moveset
- Spikes
- Thunder Wave
- Toxic
- Foul Play
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Light Screen
- Reflect
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Klefki Locations
6 encounter spots for Klefki at decent spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Best Locations to Catch Klefki in Sun & Moon
Before you go hunting for Klefki, check which of the 6 spots belong to your version. Sun and Moon each have different gift and walking encounters at Lv. 29-55.
Klefki Guide
In Sun & Moon, Klefki looks average on paper at 470 BST. But Prankster is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier hazard setter on our tier list. Spikes with Leftovers is the standard set.
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. Speed tells the real story. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the hazard setter role.
In Sun & Moon, run Spikes, Thunder Wave, Toxic, and Foulplay on Klefki. Spikes is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 6XYDebut
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 8SwSh
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