Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Klefki

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Klefki.

SteelFairy
Klefki Pokémon sprite

Klefki

#0707

Quick answer

Klefki is best pressured by Fire and Ground-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Fire×2Ground×2

Top weaknesses (2)

Fire×2Ground×2

Type matchup table

Fire type iconFire2x
Ground type iconGround2x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Bug type iconBug0.25x
Normal type iconNormal0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Ice type iconIce0.5x
Flying type iconFlying0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x
Rock type iconRock0.5x
Dark type iconDark0.5x
Fairy type iconFairy0.5x
Poison type iconPoison0x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Volcarona Pokémon sprite

Volcarona

#0637

Best overallResists both STABsFast pressure
BugFire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Steel 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Steel 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x

135 offense · 100 Speed

Cinderace Pokémon sprite

Cinderace

#0815

Resists both STABsFast pressureBudget option
Fire
  • Deals 2x damage with Fire-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fire-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Steel 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeFire×2

Safe into Steel 0.5x, Fairy 0.5x

116 offense · 119 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Fire×2Ground×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Fire type pageGround type page

Counter notes for Klefki

  • Klefki is a Steel / Fairy Pokémon with 75 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Fire and Ground attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Klefki has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Steel / Fairy STAB.
  • Known abilities include Prankster and Magician. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Steel / Fairy unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Klefki does not need a separate alternate-form note for the standard National Dex matchup shown here.

What not to use

Poison×0Dragon×0Bug×0.25Normal×0.5Grass×0.5Ice×0.5Flying×0.5Psychic×0.5Rock×0.5Dark×0.5Fairy×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Klefki weakness chartKlefki PokédexSteel / Fairy countersFire type pageGround type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Klefki?

Klefki is best countered by Pokémon that can use Fire and Ground (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Steel / Fairy STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Klefki?

Fire and Ground are the strongest attacking types against Klefki, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Klefki super-effectively?

Klefki has 2 super-effective attacking options: Fire and Ground. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Steel / Fairy STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Klefki counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Klefki?

Avoid relying on Poison, Dragon, Bug, Normal, and Grass attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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