Klang (#0600) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP60120–167230–324

Atk8076–145148–284

Def9590–161175–317

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD8581–150157–295

Spe5049–11294–218

Total440Higher than 48% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Klang outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostWaterElectricDark

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 BodyHidden ability
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexNFE

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0599KlinkSteel
1. Level 38#0600KlangSteel
  1. Level 49#0601KlinklangSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

1ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

1Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

12Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

16Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

20AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

24DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

28ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

32Gear GrindHits twice in one turn.SteelPhys5085%15

36Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

42Shift GearRaises the user’s Attack by one stage and its Speed by two stages.SteelStatus——10

48Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

54Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 21

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR63Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR83Ally SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

Tutor 3

TutorRising VoltageIf Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.ElectricSpec70100%20

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Gear Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#106Updated Unova#131Galar#114

Many companies in the Galar region choose Klang as their logo. This Pokémon is considered the symbol of industrial technology.
Shield
When Klang goes all out, the minigear links up perfectly with the outer part of the big gear, and this Pokémon’s rotation speed increases sharply.
Sword
A minigear and big gear comprise its body. If the minigear it launches at a foe doesn’t return, it will die.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Alpha Sapphire
Spinning minigears are rotated at high speed and repeatedly fired away. It is dangerous if the gears don’t return.
White
By changing the direction in which it rotates, it communicates its feelings to others. When angry, it rotates faster.
Black · X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ギギアル
Japanese (romaji): Gigiaru
Korean: 기기어르
Chinese (Traditional): 齒輪組
Chinese (Simplified): 齿轮组
French: Clic
German: Kliklak
Spanish: Klang
Italian: Klang

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 154
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 8 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 44–49

Sword 8 areas

Dusty BowlWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Hammerlocke HillsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Route 10 (Near Station)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 43–46

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 1 area

P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59

Black 2 1 area

P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–59