Klang
TL;DR. Klang is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 440. By changing the direction in which it rotates, it communicates its feelings to others. When angry, it rotates faster.
By changing the direction in which it rotates, it communicates its feelings to others. When angry, it rotates faster.
Stat spread.
Total of 440. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Klang in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Klang reaches 1,847 CP at level 40 and 2,113 CP as a best buddy.
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Klang in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Klang across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #202 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Klang.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Klang, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Klang?
Klang is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Klang weak to?
Klang takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Klang resistant to?
Klang is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.
How does Klang evolve?
Klang evolves from Klink (Level 38). Klang evolves into Klinklang (Level 49).
What generation is Klang from?
Klang was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0600.
What are Klang's base stats?
Klang has HP 60, Attack 80, Defense 95, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 85, and Speed 50. Total base stat total: 440.
What are Klang's abilities?
Klang can have the abilities Plus, Minus, plus the Hidden Ability Clear Body.
Is Klang legendary or mythical?
No. Klang is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Klang's best stat?
Klang's highest base stat is Defense at 95, which ranks 42nd of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Klang good?
Klang has a base stat total of 440, the 527th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 46th among Steel-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Klang as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Klang is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Klang vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Klang | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Attack | 80 | 91 | -11 |
| Defense | 95 | 108 | -13 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 79 | +6 |
| Speed | 50 | 60 | -10 |
| Total | 440 | 480 | -40 |
Klang appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Klang is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Klang in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Klang card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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