Klara

Klara クララ Kurara
Art from Sword and Shield by Ken Sugimori
Age	Unknown
Gender	Female
Eye color	Blue
Hair color	Pink
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Galar
Trainer class	Pokémon Trainer, Gym Leader
Generation	VIII, IX
Counterpart(s)	Klara (Masters)
Games	Sword, Masters EX
English voice actor	Brittany Lauda (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Miyu Tomita (Masters EX)
Member of	Galar League
Rank	Gym Leader (minor division)
Specializes in	Poison-types
Animated series	Pokémon: Twilight Wings
Debut	The Gathering of Stars
English voice actor	Erica Mendez
Japanese voice actor	Yui Ishikawa
Manga series	Pokémon Adventures
Debut	Flutter!! Tickets to a New Land

Klara (Japanese: クララ Kurara) is the rival character in The Isle of Armor in Pokémon Sword. By the events of The Crown Tundra, she becomes a Poison-type Gym Leader in the Galar region.

In the core series games

Klara originally started as an underground pop singer with traits of cuteness and the virulence of poison. Despite her attempts at promoting herself, she only sold about eight copies of her debut album. After that, she decided to try out being a Gym Leader as her new goal to boost her popularity. At some point, she obtained a Galarian Slowpoke. However, she gave up on that goal after two days of harsh training at the Poison-type Gym. She eventually learned about the Master Dojo thanks to a late-night TV show. After she saw how kind Mustard looked in the commercial, Klara decided to head to the Isle of Armor to train, believing she can become stronger without trying too hard. She quickly called the Dojo to apply.

She is first encountered by the player at Wedgehurst Station, obtaining the Armor Pass needed to visit the Isle of Armor. Before she can get on the train, a Galarian Slowpoke appeared, blocking the way, requiring the player to catch it. After complimenting the player's capture of Galarian Slowpoke, she went on the train to the Isle of Armor. She eventually reached her location and became a student at the Master Dojo. However, she focused more on being doted on by others and barely worked on her training. This resulted in Klara becoming lazy due to a lack of a rival and motivation.

The player meets Klara again once they arrive at the Isle of Armor. She challenges the player to a battle off the bat, assuming they are to be the Master Dojo's new student that she has been assigned to escort. After being defeated, she attempts to scare the player away from enrolling in the Dojo, and even lies to Honey about the student in question not wanting to show up, only for the player to eventually appear at the Dojo, much to Klara's shock. She threatens the player to not tell of what transpired. During Mustard's trials, her Dojo Uniform gets stolen by Mustard's three fast Slowpoke, which the player retrieves in short order. She battles the player over the next two trials, the former over a set of Max Mushrooms she claims discovered first, and the latter as part of a formal challenge. Klara cheats during the third trial by immediately summoning Toxic Spikes on the player's side of the field. She is eventually defeated and feels guilty about playing dirty. Mustard asks Klara to look after the Dojo Pokémon afterwards.

In the post-game, after Mustard has been defeated in a final showdown, Klara can be rematched daily.

In the Galarian Star Tournament, Klara reveals that she has become a minor division Poison Gym Leader. After becoming a Gym Leader, Klara adds a Galarian Slowking to her team, having it replace her Drapion as the lead of her team.

League Cards

This is a transcript of the back of Klara's League Cards in Pokémon Sword.

Normal League Card

"Klara was originally an underground pop singer. She promoted herself as a star that had both cuteness and the virulence of poison. She energetically held live concerts and other events, even selling some Klara-themed collectables that she made herself, but in spite of everything, she only managed to sell eight copies of her debut album "Krazy for Klara." She decided becoming a Gym Leader would help her gain more popularity and has been working towards that goal since. She chose the Poison type because it matched her image and there was less competition."

Rare League Card

"The training at the Poison-type Gym was a lot harsher than Klara was ready for, and she gave up after two days. It was during this time she saw an ad for the Master Dojo during a late-night TV show. The master seemed kind, and Klara thought it would help her become strong without having to try too hard, so she immediately called in to apply. Normally, Klara's sole focus is to be doted on by others, so she puts only the bare minimum into her training, but recently a new student at the dojo has caused a change of attitude. She now works secretly with her Slowbro to better herself."

Pokémon

Pokémon Sword

Klara's Pokémon are at different levels depending on whether she is battled before or after the Darkest Day.

First battle

Pokémon Trainer Klara Fields of Honor Sword Reward: $1,440/7,200

Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Venipede♀ Lv.10/58 Poison Tail Poison Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Gluttony Held item: None Slowpoke♀ Lv.12/60 Confusion Psychic Special   --       Acid Poison Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Second battle

Pokémon Trainer Klara Warm-Up Tunnel Sword Reward: $2,280/7,560

Type: Psychic Unknown Ability: Gluttony Held item: None Slowpoke♀ Lv.18/62 Confusion Psychic Special   --       Acid Poison Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Type: Poison Unknown Ability: Levitate Held item: None Koffing♂ Lv.18/62 Clear Smog Poison Special   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Whirlipede♀ Lv.19/63 Poison Tail Poison Physical   --       Bug Bite Bug Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Third battle

Klara will Dynamax her Slowbro at the first opportunity.

Two layers of Toxic Spikes are placed on the player's side of the field at the start of the battle.

Pokémon Trainer Klara Battle Court Sword Reward: $3,000/8,040

Types: Poison Bug Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Skorupi♀ Lv.23/65 Bite Dark Physical   --       Poison Fang Poison Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Poison Fairy Ability: Levitate Held item: None Weezing♂ Lv.24/66 Clear Smog Poison Special   --       Assurance Dark Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Whirlipede♀ Lv.24/66 Poison Tail Poison Physical   --       Bug Bite Bug Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Curse Unknown Status   --       Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Quick Draw Held item: None Dynamax Slowbro♀ Lv.25/67 Water Pulse Water Special Max Geyser   --       Shell Side Arm Poison Special Max Ooze   --       Confusion Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --       Curse Unknown Status Max Guard   --

Rematches

After obtaining Klara's rare League Card

Klara will Dynamax her Slowbro at the first opportunity.

Pokémon Trainer Klara Battle Court Sword Reward: $8,040

Types: Poison Dark Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Drapion♀ Lv.65 X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Poison Fang Poison Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Types: Poison Fairy Ability: Levitate Held item: None Weezing♂ Lv.66 Toxic Poison Status   --       Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Strange Steam Fairy Special   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Scolipede♀ Lv.66 Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Quick Draw Held item: None Dynamax Slowbro♀ Lv.67 Scald Water Special Max Geyser   --       Shell Side Arm Poison Special Max Ooze   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special Max Knuckle   --       Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --

After completing the Galarian Star Tournament

Gym Leader Klara Battle Court Sword Reward: $11,200

Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Curious Medicine Held item: None Slowking♀ Lv.68 Scald Water Special   --       Eerie Spell Psychic Special   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Types: Poison Fairy Ability: Levitate Held item: None Weezing♂ Lv.68 Toxic Poison Status   --       Heat Wave Fire Special   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Strange Steam Fairy Special   --       Types: Poison Dark Ability: Battle Armor Held item: None Drapion♀ Lv.68 X-Scissor Bug Physical   --       Poison Fang Poison Physical   --       Crunch Dark Physical   --       Ice Fang Ice Physical   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Scolipede♀ Lv.69 Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Quick Draw Held item: None Dynamax Slowbro♀ Lv.70 Scald Water Special Max Geyser   --       Shell Side Arm Poison Special Max Ooze   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special Max Knuckle   --       Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --

Galarian Star Tournament

Klara uses these three Pokémon as both a partner and potential opponent in the Galarian Star Tournament. She will Dynamax her Slowbro at the first opportunity if her partner has not Dynamaxed or Gigantamaxed themselves.

Gym Leader Klara Wyndon Stadium Sword Reward: $11,200

Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Curious Medicine Held item: None Slowking♀ Lv.68 Scald Water Special   --       Eerie Spell Psychic Special   --       Power Gem Rock Special   --       Blizzard Ice Special   --       Types: Bug Poison Ability: Poison Point Held item: None Scolipede♀ Lv.69 Smart Strike Steel Physical   --       Poison Jab Poison Physical   --       Megahorn Bug Physical   --       Protect Normal Status   --       Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Quick Draw Held item: None Dynamax Slowbro♀ Lv.70 Scald Water Special Max Geyser   --       Shell Side Arm Poison Special Max Ooze   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special Max Knuckle   --       Psychic Psychic Special Max Mindstorm   --

Max Raid Battle partner

Klara can occasionally appear as a partner to assist the player in Max Raid Battles on the Isle of Armor.

Pokémon Trainer Klara Isle of Armor Sword
Types: Poison Psychic Ability: Quick Draw Held item: None Slowbro♀ Lv.1-70 Scald Water Special   --       Shell Side Arm Poison Special   --       Focus Blast Fighting Special   --       Psychic Psychic Special   --

Status unknown

Slowpoke

Debut	Pokémon Sword

During the cutscene where the player receives Klara's rare League Card, she can be seen training with another Galarian Slowpoke. Its relationship to her final team is unknown.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Klara (Masters)

Klara forms a sync pair with Galarian Slowbro in Pokémon Masters EX. Her Slowbro is capable of Dynamaxing. Klara became a playable sync pair on July 12, 2024.

Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	EX role	Base potential	Availability
#207		Klara	#0080		Slowbro♀ Galarian Form	Poison	Ghost			★★★★★☆EX	Poké Fair Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Sprites

Icon from the Galarian Star Tournament menu

League Cards

Klara's League Card in Sword	Klara's rare League Card in Sword

Quotes

Main article: Klara/Quotes

In the anime

Klara in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Pokémon: Twilight Wings

In The Gathering of Stars, Klara was seen looking for Max Mushrooms. She was then invited to the Galarian Star Tournament and was seen walking out onto the field at Wyndon Stadium for the opening ceremony.

In the manga

Klara in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Klara debuted in Flutter!! Tickets to a New Land. She is a student at the Master Dojo and studies under Mustard's guidance. While training with Avery at the Soothing Wetlands, Klara came across an unconscious Henry Sword, suffering from the effects of Eternatus's poison. After letting Henry rest at the dojo, Klara used instructions she received from Moon and Hyde's Cram-o-matic to create medicine for Henry. At Mustard's request, Klara went to the Armor Station to greet a new student, only to find Casey Shield and Marvin. Mistaking the two for new students, Klara challenged Casey to a battle, but was easily defeated.

At the dojo, Casey and Marvin clarified that they weren't new students, much to Klara and Avery's relief. Casey and Marvin reunited with Henry and were tasked with gathering ingredients for an antidote to Eternatus's poison. At Klara's suggestion, Casey and her friends headed to the Forest of Focus to collect tree sap. Once the sap was successfully obtained, Klara and Avery went to deliver it to a Macro Cosmos employee.

In PASS35, having been motivated by the sap-collecting excursion, Klara and Avery continued their training and successfully cleared the first trial.

Pokémon

Slowpoke

Debut	Flutter!! Tickets to a New Land

Galarian Slowpoke is Klara's first known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Casey's Giga, but was taken out in one hit.

None of Slowpoke's moves are known.

Venipede

Debut	Flutter!! Tickets to a New Land

Venipede is Klara's second known Pokémon. It was first used to battle Casey's Bit, but was easily defeated.

None of Venipede's moves are known.

Traveling with

Rotom Phone

In the TCG

Full Art print of Klara

Main article: Klara (Chilling Reign 145)

Klara was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Sword & Shield Series (the Japanese Sword & Shield Era). It was first released in the Japanese Peerless Fighters subset before debuting in English in the Chilling Reign expansion, with artwork by Ken Sugimori. It was also released as a Full Art card and Secret card in the same Japanese and English expansions, with artwork by Naoki Saito. A SWSH Black Star Promo version of the card with artwork by Yuu Nishida was included in the Klara Premium Tournament Collection. It allows the player to put up to two Pokémon or basic Energy cards from the discard pile into their hand or both.

Trivia

Icon of RKS Laboratories, Klara's sponsor

• The back part of Klara's headband is the same shape as the wings of a Dustox. Her ribbons and bracelets resemble the segments and markings on Skorupi and Drapion. The ends of her ribbons look like Skorupi or Drapion's claws.
• Klara's uniform number is "881", which can be read in Japanese as goroawase for やばい yabai, meaning "dangerous".
• Klara’s Slowbro appears warped in her League Card, a reference to selfies that are edited to make a person appear more attractively-proportioned, but are often given away by warped objects in the photo’s background.
  • This also aligns with how Klara initially takes shortcuts to popularity, while her rare League card shows her character development as she instead puts work into it.
• Klara and Avery are the only version-exclusive rivals.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	クララ Kurara	From 苦参 kurara (shrubby sophora), a traditionally herbal plant that contains toxins
English, Brazilian Portuguese	Klara	Same as her Japanese name
German, French	Sophora	From Sophora flavescens
Spanish	Sófora	From Sophora flavescens
Italian	Sofora	From Sophora flavescens
Korean	도정 Dojeong	From 도둑놈의지팡이 dodungnom-ui jipang-i (lit. "thief's staff", colloquial name of the shrubby sophora)
Chinese (Mandarin)	克拉拉 Kèlālā	Transcription of her Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	克拉拉 Hāklāailāai	Mandarin-based transcription of her Japanese name
Russian	Клара Klara	Transcription of her English name

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