Great League PvP guide
Klefki Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Klefki is a Steel/Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #148. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Foul Play and Draining Kiss.
Great League
#148
Viable pick
Type
Steel/Fairy
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,204
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT KLEFKI
Is Klefki Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klefki is currently a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #148.
Klefki is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #372.
Klefki PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #148 | 84.4 | Astonish, Foul Play, Draining Kiss |
| Ultra League | #372 | 76.0 | Astonish, Foul Play, Draining Kiss |
Best Moveset for Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Klefki is Astonish with Foul Play and Draining Kiss.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Klefki in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged 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
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Klefki PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Foul Play
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Draining Kiss
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Klefki Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Klefki wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Klefki Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Klefki's Steel/Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- fire1.6×
- ground1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.244×
- bug0.391×
- dark0.625×
- fairy0.625×
- 0.625×
- grass0.625×
- ice0.625×
- normal0.625×
- poison0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Klefki in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Klefki's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Emberfire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Weather Ball (Fire)fire
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
- Energy Ballgrass
Charged Move
Resisted
28% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Scratchnormal
Fast Move
Resisted
- Body Slamnormal
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
61% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Resisted
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
68% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Super Effective
56% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
44% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
Ratings are shown from Klefki's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Klefki.
Best Teammates for Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Klefki should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Covers 4 of Klefki's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Klefki'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 Klefki
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,497 | 29.5 | 1,928,275 |
| #2 | 1/13/14 | 1,499 | 29.5 | 1,920,324 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 1,494 | 29.5 | 1,918,336 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 1,498 | 29.5 | 1,918,336 | |
| #5 | 0/14/10 | 1,500 | 30 | 1,917,792 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,204 | 50 | 3,284,196 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,198 | 50 | 3,267,267 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 2,191 | 50 | 3,265,429 | |
| #4 | 15/15/13 | 2,190 | 50 | 3,260,224 | |
| #5 | 15/15/14 | 2,197 | 50 | 3,260,224 |
Klefki Stats in Pokémon GO
Klefki's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Klefki 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 116.1
- Defense
- 140.8
- HP
- 118
Ultra League
Klefki 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,204
- Attack
- 147.1
- Defense
- 163
- HP
- 137
Klefki Evolution
Klefki has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fairy / Steel typing · Similar charged move types · Mega Great League #250
Same Steel / Fairy typing · Mega Great League #129
Same Steel / Fairy typing · Mega Great League #175
Shares Fairy typing · Same Astonish fast move · Mega Great League #314
Shares Fairy typing · Same Astonish fast move · Mega Great League #390
Same Fairy / Steel typing · Mega Ultra League #1
More PoGoCoach tools
Klefki Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klefki's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Foul Play and Draining Kiss.
Is Klefki good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Klefki is currently a viable PvP option in Great League, where it is ranked #148.
What counters Klefki in Pokémon GO PvP?
Ninetales (Shadow), Vigoroth and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Klefki in Great League.
What is Klefki weak to in Pokémon GO?
Klefki is weak to Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).