Klefki — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Klefki is a balanced attacker built around special attacks (80 Sp. Atk). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its steel/fairy typing only has 2 weaknesses, which makes it forgiving to switch in."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Klefki into a favorable type matchup using its steel/fairy STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Forgetting which attacks Klefki actually resists and burning a switch on a neutral hit.
- ✕
Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Expecting it to OHKO things — its job is usually role compression, not raw damage.
Why we rate Klefki the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
Base Stats
Total: 470Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Klefki shows up
#132
Usage ~1.63% · Win rate ~51.7%
#102
Usage ~2.09% · Win rate ~52.45%
Klefki FAQ
- What are Klefki's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Klefki can run prankster, magician. The competitive default is usually prankster — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Klefki weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Klefki takes extra damage from fire, ground. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Klefki?
- The best moveset for Klefki depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Klefki in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Klefki are Pokémon with strong fire, ground attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Klefki good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Klefki's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.