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klefki
#707

Klefki

Key Ring Pokémon

SteelFairy

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

Base Stats

HP 57
Attack 80
Defense 91
Sp. Atk 80
Sp. Def 87
Speed 75
Total 470

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

Moves

Details

Category Key Ring Pokémon
Height 0.2 m
Weight 3.0 kg
Base Exp 165
Growth Rate Fast
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

klefki Front Front
klefki Back Back
klefki Front Shiny Front Shiny
klefki Back Shiny Back Shiny
klefki Official Art Official Art
klefki Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

Dual Screens (Fairy)
Moves
Foul Play / Thunder Wave
Item
Light Clay
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpD 4
Dual Screens (Steel)
Moves
Foul Play / Thunder Wave
Item
Light Clay
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
SpD 4
Iron Defense + Calm Mind (Steel)
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 200
Spe 56

Strategy Overview

Steel

Klefki can serve as a dual screen-setting lead with entry hazard support for Steel teams. However, Steel teams are usually balanced, and Klefki does not bring much defensive utility or longevity to be beneficial long term. It is mostly outclassed by Skarmory as a Spikes setter and Fighting-neutral Pokemon. Skarmory also provides a valuable Ground-immune and potential as a IronPress setup sweeper. On the other hand, Klefki's role compression with dual screens support can be valuable on more offensive teams.

Most Used Moves

Reflect
93.4%
Spikes
91.2%
Foul Play
62.7%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc