Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Wooper WaterGround | C | |
 Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Growlithe builds →Flame Wheel 2x42-50% Ember 2x33-40% | ||
 Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x37-45% Ember 2x28-35% | ||
 Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x42-50% Ember 2x28-35% | ||
Wooper WaterGround | C | |
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x40-47% Flame Wheel 2x40-47% Ember 2x31-39% | ||
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x36-43% Ember 2x24-30% | ||
Palpitoad WaterGround | D | |
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Growlithe builds →Fire Fang 2x39-47% Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x32-39% | ||
 Salandit PoisonFire | D | |
Sizzlipede FireBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Sizzlipede builds →Flame Wheel 2x36-43% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
Vulpix Fire | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Vulpix builds →Incinerate 2x36-43% Ember 2x26-31% | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x79-93% Mud Shot 2x33-39% Sand Tomb 2x35-42% Mud-Slap 2x15-18% | ||
 Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x45-54% Revenge 2x23-28% Mud Shot 2x45-54% Mud-Slap 2x20-24% | ||
 Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x68-81% Flame Wheel 2x43-51% Ember 2x35-42% | ||
 Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x61-72% | ||
 Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x56-66% Mud Shot 2x40-48% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x80-94% Mud Shot 2x33-40% Sand Tomb 2x36-43% Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x46-54% Revenge 2x22-27% Mud Shot 2x49-57% Mud-Slap 2x19-23% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Torkoal builds →Lava Plume 2x70-83% Flame Wheel 2x41-49% Ember 2x36-43% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x60-71% Dig 2x40-48% Incinerate 2x63-74% | ||
Quagsire WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Quagsire builds →Dig 2x55-66% Mud Shot 2x41-49% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x77-91% Brick Break 2x49-57% Bulldoze 2x57-68% Mud Shot 2x33-39% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x44-52% Revenge 2x22-26% Bulldoze 2x33-39% Mud Shot 2x46-55% | ||
Torkoal Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Torkoal builds →Flamethrower 2x75-89% Lava Plume 2x66-78% Flame Wheel 2x39-47% Bulldoze 2x26-31% | ||
 Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x57-68% Drain Punch 2x35-42% Brick Break 2x35-42% Bulldoze 2x44-52% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x59-70% Dig 2x39-47% Incinerate 2x59-70% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x76-90% Brick Break 2x48-57% Bulldoze 2x59-70% Mud Shot 2x32-38% | ||
Stunfisk GroundElectric | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Stunfisk builds →Dig 2x44-53% Revenge 2x23-27% Bulldoze 2x33-40% Mud Shot 2x47-55% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Gastrodon builds →Earth Power 2x80-95% Dig 2x53-63% Bulldoze 2x40-48% Mud Shot 2x51-60% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x59-70% Drain Punch 2x37-43% Brick Break 2x37-43% Bulldoze 2x44-53% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x59-70% Dig 2x39-47% Incinerate 2x61-73% | ||
Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Excadrill builds →Dig 2x78-92% Drill Run 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x49-58% Stomping Tantrum 2x74-88% | ||
 Ninetales Fire | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast 2x90-106%KO Inferno 2x82-97% Flamethrower 2x74-88% Dig 2x32-38% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Arcanine builds →Burn Up 2x125-148%KO Flare Blitz 2x98-115%KO Flamethrower 2x88-104%KO Dig 2x44-52% | ||
Seismitoad WaterGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Seismitoad builds →Dig 2x58-69% Drain Punch 2x36-43% Stomping Tantrum 2x55-65% Brick Break 2x36-43% | ||
Heatmor Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Heatmor builds →Fire Lash 2x61-72% Dig 2x40-48% Stomping Tantrum 2x38-45% Incinerate 2x61-72% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Klinklang for 39-46%. Incineroar threatens a KO with Flare Blitz (134-159%). Gurdurr deals 72-85% with Drain Punch.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist39-46% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Incineroar builds →Knock Off37-44% Flare Blitz 2x134-159%KO | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemEviolite NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Gurdurr builds →Drain Punch 2x72-85% Knock Off21-25% Mach Punch 2x39-46% | ||
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 AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Klinklang View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch11-14% Aura Sphere 2x100-118%KO Extreme Speed15-18% | ||
Sword & Shield 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 onlySword & Shield Klinklang Best Moveset
The recommended build leans into Klinklang's strengths as a physical attacker. Air Balloon provides temporary Ground immunity, and max Attack and Speed EVs back that up. Clearbody rounds out the package.
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
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
How to Get Klinklang in Sword & Shield
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 Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Klinklang S-Tier: one of the best picks in the Sword & Shield meta. At 520 BST, it fits the attacker role. Shiftgear with Air Balloon is the standard set.
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 leaning toward the physical side (base 100 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
For Sword & Shield, Klinklang has answers, but so do you. Faster attackers outpace it. Anything with a super-effective STAB move and decent speed can revenge kill.
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.
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 5BWDebut
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 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