Klink (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Pokémon
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Klink
Gear Pokémon
ギアル
Giaru
#0599
Klink



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Steel Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Plus or Minus Cacophony
Cacophony
Clear Body
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Gender unknown
Catch rate
130 (26.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'00" 0.3 m
Klink
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
46.3 lbs. 21.0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
60
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Klink
0
HP
0
Atk
1
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
Gray
Base friendship
70
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Klink (Japanese: ギアル Giaru) is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves into Klang starting at level 38, which evolves into Klinklang starting at level 49.

Biology

Klink is a Pokémon resembling two interlocking gears with six teeth each. The teeth of the gears are light-gray, with a darker central region. Each gear has a white "X" in place of its left eye, while their right eyes have a black pupil and white sclerae. They have round turquoise noses and small mouths.

Klink can launch itself at opponents. Klink and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Gear Grind. Prior to Generation VII, Shift Gear was also one of its signature moves. Once two bodies have joined, they cannot combine with any others or they will become separated. Klink generates its life energy by spinning, and is generally found in caves. According to Professor Juniper, the first recorded evidence of this Pokémon dates to around 100 years ago, in the Chargestone Cave; she believes that it suddenly appeared in the cave at that time. However, it is also believed that Klink are the inspiration behind the first gears invented by ancient people.

Evolution

Klink evolves into Klang, which evolves into Klinklang.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

 
Unevolved
Klink
 Steel 

 
First evolution
Klang
 Steel 

 
Second evolution
Klinklang
 Steel 


In the anime

 
Klink in the anime

Major appearances

Klink debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram alongside Klang and Klinklang; they are all under the ownership of Mannes. He used the three for various tasks, such as powering the music machine at Eindoak Town's Harvest Festival, doing yard work on his property, and powering his helicopter in the climax of the films.

Minor appearances

Multiple Klink made their main series debut in Evolution Exchange Excitement!, where they were seen inside Chargestone Cave along with a Klinklang.

In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Virgil used a Klink to power his helicopter.

A Klink appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.

A Trainer's Klink appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.

A Trainer's Klink appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!.

In HZ024, a Klink can be seen inside the Old castle.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
BW063 Klink Ash's Pokédex Klink, the Gear Pokémon. In order for Klink to survive, it produces energy by spinning its twin, interlocking bodies.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

A Trainer's Klink appeared in Drawing Bridges.

A Klink was seen under the ownership of Colress in Something Suspicious. He used it in his Pokémon League battle against Cheren.

A Klink appeared in a picture in Gorebyss Changes Color.

In the TCG

Main article: Klink (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #105
Unova
B2W2: #130
Black The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.
White Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.
Black 2 Two bodies comprise a fixed pair. They spin around each other to generate energy.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—
Hoenn
#—
X Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.
Y The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.
Omega Ruby Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live.
Alpha Sapphire The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing.
Generation VII Alola
#—
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#113
Sinnoh
#—
Hisui
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus.
Sword The two minigears that compose this Pokémon are closer than twins. They mesh well only with each other.
Shield It's suspected that Klink were the inspiration behind ancient people's invention of the first gears.
Generation IX Paldea
#—
Kitakami
#—
Blueberry
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Chargestone Cave, P2 Laboratory
Black 2 White 2
Chargestone Cave
Chargestone Cave (N's Pokémon)
Generation VI
X Y
Breed Klang or Klinklang
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Mirage Caves (West of Route 115, north of Fortree City, and north of Route 124)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Hau'oli City (Island Scan)Th
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Trade
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Route 3, Dappled Grove, West Lake Axewell, Axew's Eye, North Lake Miloch, South Lake Miloch, Hammerlocke Hills
Dusty Bowl, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Unobtainable
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet Violet
Unobtainable


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beginner's Park, Factory: Firebreathing Mountain
PokéPark 2
Tech Area
MD GTI
Ragged Mountain (1F-5F), Stony Cave (B1-B5), Moonlit Forest (Uncharted Road), Rusty Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Gilded Hall), Skill Treasury (1F-15F)
Rumble U
Model Train Room: Working Gears
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Sacred Plains: Stage 2
Rumble World
White Ruins: Rumbling Hall (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Super-Aura Test Lab (All Areas)
Picross
Area 20: Stage 10
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Aegislash Sea, Buzzwole SeaFinal
Generation VIII
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation VIII side games.
Cross-Generation
Shuffle
Albens Town: Stage 225


Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
40
100 - 147 190 - 284
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
30
31 - 90 58 - 174
Total:
300
Other Pokémon with this total
  • 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.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel ½×
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice ½×
Dragon ½×
Dark
Fairy ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Klink is available in Sword and Shield.

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Thunder Shock Electric Special 04040 100100% 30
011 Vise Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30
044 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20
088 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
1212 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 09090% 10
1616 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
2020 Autotomize Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
2424 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
2828 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
3232 Gear Grind Steel Physical 05050 08585% 15
3636 Lock-On Normal Status 0000 00——% 5
4040 Shift Gear Steel Status 0000 00——% 10
4444 Zap Cannon Electric Special 120120 05050% 5
4848 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 09090% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Klink
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM16 TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM32 TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM58 TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM80 TM80 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TR08 TR08 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR35 TR35 Uproar Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR63 TR63 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20
TR70 TR70 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TR86 TR86 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Klink
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Klink 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 Klink in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Klink
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Rising Voltage Electric Special 70 100% 20
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Roller Steel Physical 130 100% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Klink
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII
Other generations:
VI - VII - IX
 Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Gravity Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Magic Coat Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Magnet Rise Electric Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Mirror Shot × Steel Special 06565 085}}85% 10
V VI VII Recycle Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
V VI VII Shock Wave Electric Special 06060 00—}}—% 20
V VI VII Signal Beam × Bug Special 07575 100}}100% 15
V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
V VI VII Telekinesis × Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
  • Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
  • A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Klink
  • × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
  Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds Base HP: 45
Base Attack: 68 Base Defense: 52 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
 
PokéPark Pad entry:
He worked as a gear moving the elevator in the warehouse, but now he is free to enjoy his life.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Steel
Attack Power: ★★★★

 

Pokémon Shuffle
 
Steel
  Attack Power: 50 - 100   5

#310
 

Damage Streak
Increases damage when it is triggered in a row.


Pokémon GO
  Base HP: 120 Base Attack: 98 Base Defense: 121
Egg Distance: 10 km Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement:   25
Fast Attacks: Volt Switch, Charge Beam, Metal Sound*
Charged Attacks: Vice Grip, Discharge, Zap Cannon

Evolution data

 
Unevolved
Klink
 Steel 
 
Level 38
 
First evolution
Klang
 Steel 
 
Level 49
 
Second evolution
Klinklang
 Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
       
       
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation
HOME
   
  For other sprites and images, please see Klink images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Klink represents June in the Unova horoscope.
  • In Generation V games, Klink's battle animation shows that its faces spin at a greater speed than its gear teeth. This is inconsistent with its evolutions, whose gears and faces rotate at equal speeds.
  • The idea for Klink's evolutionary line came from Ken Sugimori,[1] while the designs were done by Keiko Moritsugu.[2]

Origin

Klink is based on gears;[1] specifically, it appears to be based on a pair of interlocking spur, helical, or herringbone gears. Klink also resembles the simplest concept of the perpetual motion machine, as it is just two gears that repeatedly spin each other.

Name origin

Klink may be derived from clink (onomatopoeia for light metal striking a surface). It may also involve link and click.

Giaru may be derived from ギア gear.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
  Japanese ギアル Giaru From gear
  French Tic From tictac
  Spanish Klink Same as English name
  German Klikk From Klick
  Italian Klink Same as English name
  Korean 기어르 Giaru Transcription of Japanese name
  Mandarin Chinese 齒輪兒 / 齿轮儿 Chǐlún'ér From 齒輪 / 齿轮 chǐlún and 兒 / 儿 ér
  Cantonese Chinese 齒輪兒 Chílèuhn'yìh From 齒輪 chílèuhn and yìh


References

Related articles

External links


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