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Klefki (Japanese: クレッフィ Cleffy) is a dual-type Steel/Fairy Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
Klefki is a small, grayish white Pokémon that resembles a key ring with four keys. It has a spherical head with a small, pink oval on its forehead. Two black circles and a keyhole form its eyes and mouth, respectively. Below its head is its pink, teardrop-shaped body with a white, teardrop-shaped marking in the middle. Extending from the top of its head is a horn that resembles an old-fashioned key with two wide, blunt teeth. Extending from either side of the key is a thin loop that surrounds Klefki. Hanging from the loop are various keys that this Pokémon has collected. Klefki is very tiny, tying with Alolan Diglett and Meltan as the shortest Steel-type.
In the past, Klefki inhabited mines. When the minerals it fed on became scarce, it moved to human settlements. It now feeds on metal ions by inserting its key-like horn into chinks in metal. It likes to collect keys, particularly master keys, and will sneak into people's homes to steal them. While the exact reason for this collection is unknown, it does rattle its collection to threaten predators. It will never release a key it likes, so people will give it important keys as a way to prevent theft. Klefki is the only Pokémon capable of learning Fairy Lock, and in the past claimed Crafty Shield as a signature move as well.
In the anime
Major appearances
Klefki debuted in Pikachu, What's This Key?, where it used its keys to help Pikachu and his friends visit several worlds and realms.
Klefki made his main series debut in Dreaming a Performer's Dream!, under the ownership of Monsieur Pierre. He is Monsieur Pierre's main Pokémon, who usually holds onto Princess Keys for Monsieur Pierre before they are awarded to Pokémon Performers. He has since made reappearances in several episodes involving Pokémon Showcases.
Minor appearances
A Klefki appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Klefki appeared in Got Meltan?, where Rowlet tried to use it in an attempt to replace a Meltan's lost nut head.
Pokédex entries
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Source
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Entry
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XY060
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Klefki
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Ash's Pokédex
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Klefki, the Key Ring Pokémon. Klefki loves to collect keys and will confront opponents with a fierce jingle of their collection.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A wild Klefki debuted in Gathering Klefki, which Grace had befriended. It helped her break free from her cells numerous times, and later helped free the Vaniville Town residents by stealing the keys of a sleeping Team Flare Grunt and using them to open their cells. Klefki later acquainted itself with X and his friends, giving X Clemont's glasses and allowing him to deduce the location of Team Flare's base.
A wild Klefki appeared on Route 15 in Scizor Defends.
A Klefki appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside the Thrifty Megamart.
In the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga
A Klefki appeared in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Klefki (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #050
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Hoenn #—
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X
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These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them.
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Y
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It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime.
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Omega Ruby
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These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them.
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Alpha Sapphire
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It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime.
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Generation VII
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Alola SM: #241
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Alola USUM: #314
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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This even-tempered Pokémon has a habit of collecting keys. It will sneak into people's homes to steal their keys.
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Moon
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It inserts its horn into chinks in metal, absorbing metal ions. For some reason, it collects keys.
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Ultra Sun
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Although it's unclear why it collects keys, giving it a key makes Klefki very happy. However, it apparently only likes master keys.
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Ultra Moon
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Long ago it lived in mines, but once the minerals that make up its diet became scarcer, Klefki began appearing in human settlements.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #028
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Sword
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This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Etrust a Klefki with important keys, and the Pokémon will protect them no matter what.
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Shield
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Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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57
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117 - 164
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224 - 318
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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91
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86 - 157
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168 - 309
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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87
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82 - 152
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161 - 300
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75
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72 - 139
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139 - 273
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Total: 470
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klefki
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klefki
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klefki
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klefki
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Klefki in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Klefki in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klefki
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klefki
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klefki
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klefki
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
Origin
Klefki is based on a keychain, and possibly also the pagan tradition of blaming fairies for the loss of small objects such as shoes and keys. It may also be based on the superstition of carrying an iron charm to ward off fae mischief.
Name origin
Klefki is a combination of clef (French for key) or a corruption of kleptomaniac (in reference to its habit of collecting keys) and key.
Cleffy is derived from clef (French for key).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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クレッフィ Cleffy
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From clef
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French
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Trousselin
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From trousseau and gobelin
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Spanish
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Klefki
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Same as English name
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German
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Clavion
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From clāvis
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Italian
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Klefki
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Same as English name
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Korean
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클레피 Keullepi
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Transliteration of its Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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鑰圈兒 Yàoquānér
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From 鑰匙圈 yàoshíquān and 兒 ér
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Cantonese Chinese
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鎖圈兒 Sóhyūnyìh
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From 鎖圈 sóhyūn and 兒 yìh
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More languages
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Hindi
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क्लेफकी Klefki
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Клефки Klefki
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Transliteration of English name
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Thai
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เคลฟฟี Cleffy
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Transcription of trademarked Japanese name
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External links
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