Klefki Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Steel / Fairy · BST: 470 · Role: Balanced Attacker
Klefki is a Steel / Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Ground. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Klefki, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 470 base stat total, Klefki plays as a Balanced Attacker. Its highest stat is Defense (91), and at base 75 Speed it sits faster than 41% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: target its lower defensive stat and watch the speed tier for revenge kills.
What counters Klefki in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Klefki
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Simisear (Fire)
- Salazzle (Poison / Fire)
- Ninetales (Fire)
How each counter beats Klefki
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Klefki and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Klefki and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Klefki and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Klefki and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground) underspeeds but can still trade Klefki and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
Klefki weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Ground (×2)
Resistances
- Normal (×0.5)
- Grass (×0.5)
- Ice (×0.5)
- Flying (×0.5)
- Psychic (×0.5)
- Bug (×0.25)
- Rock (×0.5)
- Dark (×0.5)
- Fairy (×0.5)
Immunities
- Poison
- Dragon
Base stats
- HP
- 57
- Attack
- 80
- Defense
- 91
- Sp. Attack
- 80
- Sp. Defense
- 87
- Speed
- 75
- Total
- 470
Best Tera Types for Klefki
The best Tera Types for Klefki cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Prankster — [object Object]
- Magician (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Steel-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Klefki:
Frequently asked questions about Klefki
What counters Klefki in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Klefki are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Camerupt, Mega Camerupt. These Pokémon hit Klefki super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Klefki weak to?
Klefki is a Steel / Fairy-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Ground. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Klefki?
The single best pick against Klefki in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Klefki in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Klefki, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Steel / Fairy) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Ground). Avoid Pokémon that share Klefki's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Klefki good in Pokémon Champions?
Klefki's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (470 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.