# Klinklang - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Klinklang 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/Klinklang)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Klinklang
- **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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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Klinklang.

## Common Moves
- **Gear Grind**: 99.996%
- **Protect**: 97.818%
- **Shift Gear**: 97.443%
- **Wild Charge**: 89.555%
- **Other**: 15.188%

## Common Abilities
- **Clear Body**: 97.944%
- **Plus**: 2.051%
- **Minus**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Steelium Z**: 85.759%
- **Shuca Berry**: 7.380%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.869%
- **Other**: 4.992%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 48.088%
- **Tyranitar**: 39.743%
- **Ferrothorn**: 38.442%
- **Gyarados-Mega**: 37.805%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 36.803%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 33.557%

## FAQ for Klinklang in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Klinklang?
The most common moves for Klinklang are Gear Grind, Protect, Shift Gear, Wild Charge. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Klinklang?
The top build for Klinklang features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `244/252/0/0/0/12`. This configuration accounts for 81.414% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Klinklang?
Klinklang is most effectively run with the ability **Clear Body** (97.944%) and the item **Steelium Z** (85.759%).

### What is the most common role for Klinklang?
Based on common item usage (Steelium Z), Klinklang often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Klinklang?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 60 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 115 |
| Sp. Atk | 70 |
| Sp. Def | 85 |
| Speed | 90 |
| **BST** | **520** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Klinklang on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Klinklang) - 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 Klinklang
- [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).*