# Klefki - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Klefki in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Klefki)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Klefki
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Light Screen**: 64.533%
- **Metal Sound**: 57.219%
- **Play Rough**: 51.365%
- **Swagger**: 46.564%
- **Protect**: 29.823%
- **Substitute**: 25.600%
- **Draining Kiss**: 24.666%
- **Reflect**: 19.117%
- **Fairy Lock**: 18.684%
- **Toxic**: 11.370%

## Common Abilities
- **Prankster**: 100.000%
- **Magician**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 47.715%
- **Leftovers**: 25.200%
- **Light Clay**: 15.829%
- **Lum Berry**: 3.966%
- **Choice Band**: 2.839%
- **Other**: 4.451%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 79.179%
- **Tyranitar-Mega**: 44.263%
- **Ludicolo**: 26.618%
- **Politoed**: 26.068%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 24.330%
- **Amoonguss**: 23.585%

## FAQ for Klefki in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Klefki?
The most common moves for Klefki are Light Screen, Metal Sound, Play Rough, Swagger. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Klefki?
Klefki is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tyranitar-Mega, Ludicolo, Politoed. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Klefki?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Klefki?
The top build for Klefki features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/100/0/164/0`. This configuration accounts for 46.254% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Klefki?
Klefki is most effectively run with the ability **Prankster** (100.000%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (47.715%).

### What is the most common role for Klefki?
Based on common item usage (Iapapa Berry), Klefki often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Klefki?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 57 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 91 |
| Sp. Atk | 80 |
| Sp. Def | 87 |
| Speed | 75 |
| **BST** | **470** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Klefki on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Klefki) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Klefki
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*