Klink Pokemon Guide

Pokemon Guide

Klink is a Steel-type Pokemon known for its gear-like body, mechanical evolution line, useful abilities and Steel-type moves. This guide covers Klink’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Klink guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Klink is the first Pokemon in the Klink evolution line. It is a Steel-type Pokemon made of interlocking gears that later evolves into Klang and Klinklang.

Competitive Overview

Klink can be useful in some competitive formats because of its Steel typing, useful resistances and access to setup or utility moves.

Klink’s biggest strengths are its Steel-type resistances and mechanical movepool. Its biggest issues are weaknesses to Fire, Fighting and Ground-type moves.

Here are the key facts to know about Klink, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Klink

National Dex

#0599

Type

Steel type Pokemon icon

Steel

Species

Gear Pokemon

Height

1’00” / 0.3 m

30 cm

Weight

46.3 lbs / 21.0 kg

21.0 kg

Abilities

Plus, Minus, Clear Body

Klink has Steel-type durability and a stat spread that supports physical or utility roles depending on the format.

Hp
40
Attack
55
Defense
70
Special Attack
45
Special Defense
60
Speed
30

Klink has Steel, Electric and support moves that help it pressure opponents or set up.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Gear Grind

A signature-style multi-hit Steel-type attack for the Klink line.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Shift Gear

Boosts Speed and Attack, helping Klink prepare to sweep.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Wild Charge

Electric-type coverage for Water and Flying-type Pokemon.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Wave

Slows opponents and supports teammates.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Charge Beam

An Electric-type attack that can raise Special Attack.

Normal type Pokemon icon

Screech

Harshly lowers the target’s Defense.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Flash Cannon

A special Steel-type attack with solid power.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Volt Switch

Lets Klink deal damage and pivot out.

Klink can learn a variety of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Klink’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Thunder Shock Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special40100
1Vice Grip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical55100
4Bind Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1585
8Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status
12Charge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
16Metal Sound Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status85
20Autotomize Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
24Discharge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special80100
28Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
32Gear Grind Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical5085
36Lock On Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
40Shift Gear Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
44Zap Cannon Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special12050
48Hyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAssurance Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMPower Gem Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Special80100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScreech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
TMVolt Switch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
TMWild Charge Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical90100
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Rising Voltage Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special70100
Steel Beam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special14095
Steel Roller Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical130100

Klink is a Steel-type Pokemon. This gives it many resistances and a Poison immunity, but it is weak to Fire, Fighting and Ground-type moves.

Type

Steel type Pokemon icon

Steel

Weaknesses

Fire type Pokemon icon
Fighting type Pokemon icon
Ground type Pokemon icon

Fire, Fighting, Ground

Resistances

Normal type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon
Flying type Pokemon icon
Psychic type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Dragon type Pokemon icon
Steel type Pokemon icon
Fairy type Pokemon icon

Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Psychic, Bug, Rock, Dragon, Steel, Fairy

Immunity

Poison type Pokemon icon

Poison

Klink’s abilities focus on double battle synergy or protecting its stats from drops.

Plus

Boosts Special Attack when an ally has Plus or Minus.

Minus

Boosts Special Attack when an ally has Plus or Minus.

Clear Body

Prevents other Pokemon from lowering this Pokemon’s stats.

Klink evolves into Klang at Level 38, and Klang evolves into Klinklang at Level 49.

Stage 1

Steel type Pokemon icon
klink

Starting form

Stage 2

Klang

Steel type Pokemon icon
klang

Evolves from Klink at Level 38

Stage 3

Klinklang

Steel type Pokemon icon
klinklang

Evolves from Klang at Level 49

Klink availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Klink is obtained through evolution, wild encounters, transfer or trade depending on the version.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available in this generation.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available in this generation.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Not available in this generation.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Not available in this generation.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Not available in this generation.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Not available in this generation.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Not available in this game.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Not available in this game.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Not available in this game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Chargestone Cave.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Chargestone Cave.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Chargestone Cave.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Chargestone Cave.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Lost Hotel or Friend Safari.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Lost Hotel or Friend Safari.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade or transfer from another game.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Transfer from Pokemon Bank.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Transfer from Pokemon Bank.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Transfer from Pokemon Bank.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Transfer from Pokemon Bank.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field or Max Raid Battles.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield North Lake Miloch, Bridge Field or Max Raid Battles.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Transfer if available through Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Transfer if available through Pokemon HOME.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Klink
Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Here are quick answers to common questions about Klink. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

Klink is a Steel-type Pokemon.

Klink is weak to Fire, Fighting, Ground-type moves.

Klink evolves into Klang at Level 38. Klang later evolves into Klinklang at Level 49.

Klink’s abilities are Plus, Minus, Clear Body.

Klink’s best moves often include Gear Grind, Shift Gear, Wild Charge, Thunder Wave, Charge Beam, Screech.

Klink can be useful in some formats because of Steel typing, resistances and setup or utility moves.

The most common way to get Klink is to catch it in areas where it appears, such as Chargestone Cave in Unova games.

No, Klink does not have a Mega Evolution.





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