Klawf (#0950) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344

Atk10094–167184–328

Def115108–183211–361

SpA3536–9567–185

SpD5554–117103–229

Spe7572–139139–273

Total450Higher than 49% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 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, Klawf outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

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

Fighting2×Grass2×Ground2×Steel2×Water2×

Resists

Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×Poison½×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Anger Shell
When the Pokémon's HP drops below half, Anger Shell lowers its Defense and Special Defense but its Attack, Special Attack and Speed are raised.
Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
RegeneratorHidden ability
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Klawf does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Rock ThrowInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockPhys5090%15

6HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

9Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15

13Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

17Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

21ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

24Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

29X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

33Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

37FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

42Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

47High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

51Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

56GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

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

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%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

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%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

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%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

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

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

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%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

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM207Temper FlareSpurred by desperation, the user attacks the target. This move's power is doubled if the user's previous move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM219Skitter SmackLowers the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugPhys7090%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15

Egg moves 4

EggAncient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

EggCrabhammerHas an increased chance for a critical hit.WaterPhys10090%10

EggEndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

EggKnock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

Pokédex entries

Category: Ambush Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#249

This Pokémon lives on sheer cliffs. It sidesteps opponents’ attacks, then lunges for their weak spots with its claws.
Violet
Klawf hangs upside-down from cliffs, waiting for prey. But Klawf can’t remain in this position for long because its blood rushes to its head.
Scarlet

Names around the world

Japanese: ガケガニ
Japanese (romaji): Gakegani
Korean: 절벼게
Chinese (Traditional): 毛崖蟹
Chinese (Simplified): 毛崖蟹
French: Craparoi
German: Klibbe
Spanish: Klawf
Italian: Klawf

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 158
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 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).