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No. 0900

Kleavor

Axe Pokémon

Kleavor
Official art
BugRock
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
89 kg 196.2 lbs
Base stat total
500 top 30%
Introduced
Gen VIII
Abilities
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.
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Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk135126–205247–405
Def9590–161175–317
SpA4545–10685–207
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe8581–150157–295
Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk135Def95Spe85SpD70SpA45

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 Atk.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Kleavor outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Kleavor · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Kleavor · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Kleavor · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

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

Rock2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Normal½×Poison½×
Takes normal damage from 13 types
FightingFlyingGroundBugGhostFireGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Swarm

    Strengthens Bug moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.

  • Sheer Force

    Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

  • SharpnessHidden ability

    Powers up slicing moves.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#74 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (39.1%) · Sharpness (98.1%) · Adamant (55.8%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (48.1%)

Moves Stone Axe, X-Scissor, Protect, Night Slash

Singles

#76 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Focus Sash (54.2%) · Sharpness (98.1%) · Adamant (47%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (55.5%)

Moves Stone Axe, X-Scissor, Night Slash, Close Combat

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

18.14% of teams · rank #6 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Sharpness
Nature
Jolly
EVs
252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Ghost
  1. Stone Axe
  2. X-Scissor
  3. Close Combat
  4. Swords Dance

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players14.78%
  • Rated 1500+16.15%
  • Rated 1630+18.14%
  • Rated 1760+12.96%

Usage by month

Oct 202518.14%

Moves

  • Stone Axe100%
  • X-Scissor90.4%
  • Close Combat89.2%
  • Swords Dance38.1%
  • U-turn36.1%
  • Trailblaze20.9%
  • Quick Attack8.4%
  • Aerial Ace6.5%
  • Defog3.6%
  • Night Slash3%

Items

  • Focus Sash61.5%
  • Choice Scarf29.8%
  • Heavy-Duty Boots4%
  • Choice Band2.6%
  • Custap Berry1%
  • Life Orb0.4%

Abilities

  • 99.8%
  • 0.2%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe41.9%
  • Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe33%
  • Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe18%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe3.8%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe1.2%

Tera types

  • Ghost47.6%
  • Fighting19.6%
  • Bug17.3%
  • Flying3.8%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0123ScytherBugFlying
    1. Trade holding Metal Coat#0212ScizorBugSteel
    2. Use Black Augurite#0900KleavorBugRock

Moves

Level up 14

EvoStone AxeThe user swings its stone axes at the target. Stone splinters left behind by this attack float around the target.RockPhys6590%15
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Quick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
4Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
8False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
12Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
16Double TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
20Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
24SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
28Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
32AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
36Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
40X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
44Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM / HM / TR 47

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM21PounceThe user attacks by pouncing on the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.BugPhys50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 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
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassAllows the trainer to switch out the user and pass effects along to its replacement.NormalStatus——40
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM184Vacuum WaveInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FightingSpec40100%30
TM185LungeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.BugPhys80100%15
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Axe Pokémon
Debut
Galar · Sword & Shield
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
—
Hisui#073Blueberry#021Hyperspace#069
  1. 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.

    Legends: Arceus

Names around the world

Japanese
バサギリ
Japanese (romaji)
Basagiri
Korean
사마자르
Chinese (Traditional)
劈斧螳螂
Chinese (Simplified)
劈斧螳螂
French
Hachécateur
German
Axantor
Spanish
Kleavor
Italian
Kleavor

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
3 Atk
Catch rate
115 ≈15.0% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
50
Base experience
175
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

No wild encounter data. It may be obtained by evolving, trading, events, or in newer games (location data is most complete for Gen I–VII).