klinklang

Klinklang is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

Type: Steel

Abilities:

• Plus: Boosts Special Attack if a partner has the Minus ability.
• Minus: Boosts Special Attack if a partner has the Plus ability.
• Hidden Ability - Clear Body: Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its stats.

Physical Characteristics:

• Composed of interlocking gears
• Central gear has a face with a dark gray center and features a circular eye and a cross-shaped mouth
• Two smaller gears with spiky edges rotate around the central gear
• Metallic and mechanical appearance with a primarily gray and silver color scheme

Behavior and Habitat:

• Found in industrial areas and power plants
• Often seen in locations with abundant mechanical equipment
• Known for its precision and efficiency in movement
• Relies on its rotating gears to generate energy and maintain momentum

In Battle:

• Primarily a physical attacker with high Defense and Attack stats
• Signature moves: Gear Grind, Shift Gear
• Gear Grind is a two-hit Steel-type move that can deal significant damage
• Shift Gear boosts Speed and Attack, making it a formidable opponent
• Strong against Fairy, Ice, and Rock types
• Weak against Fire, Fighting, and Ground types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Klang at level 49
• Klang evolves from Klink at level 38

Interesting Facts:

• The gear motif is a consistent theme throughout its evolutionary line
• Klinklang’s design emphasizes the concept of mechanical synergy and efficiency
• Often used in battle strategies that capitalize on its ability to boost stats and deliver powerful multi-hit attacks
• Its name is a combination of the sounds "klink" and "clang," representing the noise of gears in motion

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• White: The gear with the red core is rotated at high speed for a rapid energy charge.
• Black: Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
• Black-2: The minigear spins at high speed. Then the energy from the red core charges the minigear to make it ready to fire.
• White-2: The minigear spins at high speed. Then the energy from the red core charges the minigear to make it ready to fire.
• X: The gear with the red core is rotated at high speed for a rapid energy charge.
• Y: Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
• Omega-Ruby: The gear with the red core is rotated at high speed for a rapid energy charge.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
• Sword: From its spikes, it launches powerful blasts of electricity. Its red core contains an enormous amount of energy.
• Shield: The three gears that compose this Pokémon spin at high speed. Its new spiked gear isn’t a living creature.