Great League PvP guide
Klang Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Klang is a Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #332. Its recommended PvP moveset is Metal Sound with Vise Grip and Thunderbolt.
Great League
#332
Situational
Type
Steel
Best Fast Move
Metal Sound
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,088
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KLANG
Is Klang Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klang is currently a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #332.
Klang can evolve into Klinklang, which is a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #401.
Klang PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #332 | 79.2 | Metal Sound, Vise Grip, Thunderbolt |
| Ultra League | #734 | 60.5 | Metal Sound, Vise Grip, Thunderbolt |
Best Moveset for Klang in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
The recommended PvP moveset for Klang is Metal Sound with Vise Grip and Thunderbolt.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Klang in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Klang PvP Move Counts
Metal Sound → Vise Grip
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Metal Sound → Thunderbolt
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Klang Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Klang wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Azumarill656
- Florges604
- Feraligatr592
- Tinkaton584
- Fearow584
Difficult Matchups
Klang Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Klang's Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fighting1.6×
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- poison0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dragon0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
- steel0.625×
Best Counters to Klang in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Klang in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Klang's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
22% HP
- Flamethrowerfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
57% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Resisted
- Divewater
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
24% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
66% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Ratings are shown from Klang's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Klang.
Best Teammates for Klang in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Klang should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Klang's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Klang
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,495 | 32.5 | 1,992,096 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,499 | 32.5 | 1,992,096 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 1,498 | 33 | 1,992,089 | |
| #4 | 0/12/15 | 1,499 | 33 | 1,991,836 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 1,500 | 33.5 | 1,991,830 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 2,082 | 50 | 3,126,820 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 2,088 | 50 | 3,126,820 | |
| #3 | 15/14/14 | 2,076 | 50 | 3,110,276 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 2,082 | 50 | 3,110,276 | |
| #5 | 14/15/14 | 2,069 | 50 | 3,107,869 |
Klang Stats in Pokémon GO
Klang's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Klang 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32.5
- CP
- 1,495
- Attack
- 112
- Defense
- 141.1
- HP
- 126
Ultra League
Klang 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,082
- Attack
- 138.6
- Defense
- 158.8
- HP
- 142
Klang Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Klang in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Steel typing · Same Metal Sound fast move · Mega Master League #159
Shares Steel typing · Same Metal Sound fast move · Great League #673
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More PoGoCoach tools
Klang Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Klang in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klang's recommended PvP moveset is Metal Sound with Vise Grip and Thunderbolt.
Is Klang good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klang is currently a situational PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #332.
What counters Klang in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria, Ninetales (Shadow) and Cramorant are among the strongest current counters to Klang in Great League.
What is Klang weak to in Pokémon GO?
Klang is weak to Fighting (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).