Klink (#0599) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5554–117103–229

Def7067–134130–262

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD6058–123112–240

Spe3031–9058–174

Total300Higher than 14% of all Pokémon

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 30). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+90Max82No SP50Min45Scarf135Tailwind180

At max Speed, Klink outspeeds 5 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 2.

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×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Bug½×Dragon½×Fairy½×Flying½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Psychic½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×

Takes normal damage from 4 types

GhostWaterElectricDark

Abilities

Plus
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Minus
Increases Special Attack to 1.5× when a friendly Pokémon has Plus or Minus.
Clear BodyHidden ability
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0599KlinkSteel
1. Level 38#0600KlangSteel
  1. Level 49#0601KlinklangSteel

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1Thunder ShockHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec40100%30

1Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30

4BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20

8ChargeRaises the user’s Special Defense by one stage. User’s Electric moves have doubled power next turn.ElectricStatus——20

12Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

16Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

20AutotomizeRaises the user’s Speed by two stages and halves the user’s weight.SteelStatus——15

24DischargeHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec80100%15

28ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

32Gear GrindHits twice in one turn.SteelPhys5085%15

36Lock-OnEnsures that the user’s next move will hit the target.NormalStatus——5

40Shift GearRaises the user’s Attack by one stage and its Speed by two stages.SteelStatus——10

44Zap CannonHas a 100% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec12050%5

48Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM / HM / TR 20

TM08Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM14Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM16ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40

TM21RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM24SnoreHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalSpec50100%15

TM25ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM39FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM58AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10

TM76RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15

TM80Volt SwitchUser must switch out after attacking.ElectricSpec70100%20

TR08ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TR20SubstituteTransfers 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

TR26EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TR27Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TR35UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10

TR46Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TR63Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TR70Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TR86Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

Tutor 3

TutorRising VoltageIf Electric Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has has its power doubled.ElectricSpec70100%20

TutorSteel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TutorSteel RollerEnds the effect of Electric, Grassy, Misty, or Psychic Terrains. Fails if no Terrain is active.SteelPhys130100%5

Pokédex entries

Category: Gear Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#105Updated Unova#130Galar#113

It’s suspected that Klink were the inspiration behind ancient people’s invention of the first gears.
Shield
The two minigears that compose this Pokémon are closer than twins. They mesh well only with each other.
Sword
Two bodies comprise a fixed pair. They spin around each other to generate energy.
Black 2 · White 2
Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.
White · X · Omega Ruby
The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.
Black · Y · Alpha Sapphire

Names around the world

Japanese: ギアル
Japanese (romaji): Giaru
Korean: 기어르
Chinese (Traditional): 齒輪兒
Chinese (Simplified): 齿轮儿
French: Tic
German: Klikk
Spanish: Klink
Italian: Klink

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def
Catch rate: 130 ≈17.0% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 60
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 13 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Sword 13 areas

Axew's EyeWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–60
Dappled GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in the overworld · Lv 26–60
Route 3 (East)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 8–13
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Moon 1 area

Hau'oli CityIsland Scan · Lv 8

Sun 1 area

Hau'oli CityIsland Scan · Lv 8

Alpha Sapphire 3 areas

Mirage Cave (North of Fortree)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Cave (West of Rustboro)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 3 areas

Mirage Cave (North of Fortree)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Cave (North of Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Cave (West of Rustboro)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

White 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Black 2 3 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–28
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

White 4 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Black 4 areas

Chargestone Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Chargestone Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
Chargestone Cave (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–27
P2 LaboratoryWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31