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.
Klefki are know to be very even-tempered. 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. It collects keys to feed on their metal ions, as well as to threaten predators by rattling its collection at them. It is said that Klefki's key-like appearance is the result of an adaptation to suit its habit of collecting keys. Although it feeds on keys, it will never release a key it likes, holding onto to it for decades, so people will give it important keys as a way to prevent theft. However on rare occasions, it will discard a key without second thought. In the past, nobles keep a Klefki for generations, taking great care of it while entering it with important vault keys.
Klefki is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Fairy Lock. In Generation VI, Crafty Shield was also one of its signature moves.
In the anime
Main series
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.
A Klefki appeared in Searching for Chivalry!, under the ownership of Wikstrom.
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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Pokémon
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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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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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JN056
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Klefki
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Klefki, the Key Ring Pokémon. A Steel and Fairy type. Klefki draws in metal ions through the horn on its head. It loves collecting keys.
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GOTCHA!
A Klefki briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Mina.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
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 secret headquarters.
A wild Klefki appeared on Route 15 in PS583.
A Klefki appeared in A Photoshoot and the Abandoned Thrifty Megamart, where it was seen inside the Thrifty Megamart.
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
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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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Entrust 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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Generation IX
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Paldea #240
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Scarlet
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Once it absorbs a key’s metal ions, it discards the key without a second thought. However, it will hang on to keys it favors for decades.
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Violet
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In the past, noble families entrusted their vault keys to a Klefki. They passed the Klefki down through the generations, taking good care of it.
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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 or an alternate form 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
- 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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Side game data
Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds
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Base HP: 50
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 57
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Base Speed: 60
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Evolution
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
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Trivia
Origin
Klefki is based on keys and keychains. Junichi Masuda stated that Klefki's design specifically "came from thinking of old mansions and secret keys and such."[1] Klefki may also be inspired by the pagan tradition of blaming fairies for the loss of small objects such as shoes and keys, or by the superstition of carrying an iron charm to ward off fae mischief.
Its general shape resembles a music clef, and the keyhole shape mouth may be inspired by a clef lip.
Name origin
Klefki may be a combination of clef (French for key), key, and possibly kleptomaniac (a person with a compulsive behavior to steal).
Cleffy may be derived from clef (French for key).
In other languages
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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 de clés 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 and possibly ion
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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 Cleffy
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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鑰圈兒 / 钥圈儿 Yàoquānér
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From 鑰匙圈 / 钥匙圈 yàoshíquān and 兒 / 儿 ér
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Cantonese Chinese
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鑰圈兒 Yeuhkhyūnyìh* 鎖圈兒 Sóhyūnyìh*
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From 鑰匙圈 yeuhksìhhyūn and 兒 yìh 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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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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เคลฟฟี Khleffi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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References
External links
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