TL;DR. Klinklang is a pure steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 520. Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
Stat spread.
Total of 520. 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.
Klinklang 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, Klinklang reaches 2,637 CP at level 40 and 3,017 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Klinklang only comes from evolving a Shiny Klink. The first Shiny in the family appeared on September 16, 2019.
Klinklang in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Klinklang across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #894 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Klinklang.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Klinklang, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Klinklang?
Klinklang is a pure Steel-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Klinklang weak to?
Klinklang takes 2× damage from Fire, Fighting, Ground. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Klinklang resistant to?
Klinklang is immune to Poison. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy.
How does Klinklang evolve?
Klinklang evolves from Klang (Level 49). Klinklang is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Klinklang from?
Klinklang was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0601.
What are Klinklang's base stats?
Klinklang has HP 60, Attack 100, Defense 115, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 85, and Speed 90. Total base stat total: 520.
What are Klinklang's abilities?
Klinklang can have the abilities Plus, Minus, plus the Hidden Ability Clear Body.
Is Klinklang legendary or mythical?
No. Klinklang is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Klinklang's best stat?
Klinklang's highest base stat is Defense at 115, which ranks 24th of 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
Is Klinklang good?
Klinklang has a base stat total of 520, the 214th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Steel-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
Through the generations.
Klinklang 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 Klinklang is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Klinklang vs. the average Steel-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 65 Steel-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Klinklang | Steel avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 60 | 71 | -11 |
| Attack | 100 | 91 | +9 |
| Defense | 115 | 108 | +7 |
| Special Attack | 70 | 71 | -1 |
| Special Defense | 85 | 79 | +6 |
| Speed | 90 | 60 | +30 |
| Total | 520 | 480 | +40 |
Klinklang appears in 11 games.
Every mainline release where Klinklang 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
How to get Klinklang.
Every main-series game Klinklang is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildHammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage
- RaidDusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- EvolveKlang (Level 49)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveKlang (Level 49)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveKlang (Level 49)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildP2 Laboratory (rustling grass)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Shield. From HOME it can move into Sword and Shield.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Klinklang appears in 3 episodes.
From BW063 (2012-01-19) through BW102 (2012-11-15).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Klinklang partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Klinklang partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Klinklang in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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