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No. 0707

Klefki

Key Ring Pokémon

Klefki
Official art
SteelFairy
Height
0.2 m 0′08″
Weight
3 kg 6.6 lbs
Base stat total
470 top 45%
Introduced
Gen VI
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too.
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Base stats

HP57117–164224–318
Atk8076–145148–284
Def9186–157168–309
SpA8076–145148–284
SpD8782–152161–300
Spe7572–139139–273
Total470Higher than 55% of all Pokémon
HP57Atk80Def91Spe75SpD87SpA80

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def.

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 75). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Klefki outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  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. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 139Klefki · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 127Klefki · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95Klefki · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  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

Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug¼×Dark½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×

Immune to

Dragon0×Poison0×
Takes normal damage from 5 types
FightingGhostSteelWaterElectric

Abilities

  • Prankster

    Raises non-damaging moves' priority by one stage.

  • MagicianHidden ability

    Steals the target's held item when the bearer uses a damaging move.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#116 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Light Clay (48.7%) · Prankster (99%) · Bold (35.1%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (8.7%)

Moves Light Screen, Reflect, Rain Dance, Dazzling Gleam

Singles

#164 of 262 used

▼ 1 place since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Light Clay (57.5%) · Prankster (98.5%) · Bold (49.3%) · HP 32 / Def 32 / SpD 2 (23.4%)

Moves Reflect, Light Screen, Steel Beam, Thunder Wave

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

7.54% of teams · rank #30 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Leftovers
Ability
Prankster
Nature
Calm
EVs
252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD
Tera Type
Water
  1. Thunder Wave
  2. Spikes
  3. Dazzling Gleam
  4. Foul Play

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

Usage by rating

  • All players9.7%
  • Rated 1500+9.4%
  • Rated 1630+7.54%
  • Rated 1760+6.49%

Usage by month

Oct 20257.54%

Moves

  • Thunder Wave84.9%
  • Spikes82.3%
  • Dazzling Gleam42.8%
  • Foul Play34.1%
  • Steel Beam28.4%
  • Sunny Day26.1%
  • Switcheroo16.3%
  • Rain Dance15.2%
  • Draining Kiss14.6%
  • Calm Mind12.3%

Items

  • Leftovers34.6%
  • Heat Rock26%
  • Damp Rock15.2%
  • Lagging Tail10.6%
  • Choice Specs4.5%
  • Eject Button4.3%

Abilities

  • 99.9%
  • 0.1%

EV spreads

  • Calm 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD35.5%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpA29.9%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD8.1%
  • Modest 180 HP / 48 Def / 200 SpA / 80 SpD7.5%
  • Calm 252 HP / 200 SpD / 56 Spe2.7%

Tera types

  • Water59.2%
  • Fairy10.9%
  • Steel10.3%
  • Flying10.3%

Common teammates

Replica Team codes

  • Rainby Xeb41 · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
    PalafinPelipperIncineroarKlefkiSinistchaDragonite
    D96E6SXLN8Source

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

Klefki does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
4TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
8Fairy WindInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec40100%30
12TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
16Fairy LockPrevents all Pokémon from fleeing or switching out during the next turn.FairyStatus——10
20Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
24Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
28RecycleUser recovers the item it last used up.NormalStatus——10
32ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
36Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
40Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
44Magic RoomNegates held items for five turns.PsychicStatus——10
48Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
52Last ResortCan only be used after all of the user’s other moves have been used.NormalPhys140100%5

TM / HM / TR 35

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20
TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
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
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%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
TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10
TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Egg moves 2

EggMagnet RiseUser is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.ElectricStatus——10
EggSwitcherooUser and target swap items.DarkStatus—100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Key Ring Pokémon
Debut
Kalos · X & Y
Color
Gray
Shape
Habitat
—
Mountain Kalos#050Original Alola#241Original Ula’ula#113Updated Alola#314Updated Ula’ula#135Isle of Armor#028Paldea#240Lumiose#188

  1. Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too.

    Shield

  2. This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Entrust a Klefki with important keys, and the Pokémon will protect them no matter what.

    Sword

  3. Long ago it lived in mines, but once the minerals that make up its diet became scarcer, Klefki began appearing in human settlements.

    Ultra Moon

  4. Although it’s unclear why it collects keys, giving it a key makes Klefki very happy. However, it apparently only likes master keys.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It inserts its horn into chinks in metal, absorbing metal ions. For some reason, it collects keys.

    Moon

  6. This even-tempered Pokémon has a habit of collecting keys. It will sneak into people’s homes to steal their keys.

    Sun

  7. It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime.

    Y · Alpha Sapphire

  8. These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them.

    X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
クレッフィ
Japanese (romaji)
Cleffy
Korean
클레피
Chinese (Traditional)
鑰圈兒
Chinese (Simplified)
钥圈儿
French
Trousselin
German
Clavion
Spanish
Klefki
Italian
Klefki

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Def
Catch rate
75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
165
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Mineral
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
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
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Fields of HonorWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Fields of HonorWalking in the overworld · Lv 10–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 31–34
Moon 2 areas
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Sun 2 areas
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
  • Royal AvenueWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–32
Y 4 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–36
  • Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 19–36
X 4 areas
  • Friend Safari (Steel)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Lost HotelWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
  • Road 15Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in red flowers, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–36
  • Road 16Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in yellow flowers, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 19–36