Checks and Counters

What beats Klefki in Gen 9 Monotype? Based on Smogon's 2026-04 usage stats, the following checks and counters are the most effective at beating Klefki. Sorted by KO Rate (P) — the chance the checker wins when it encounters Klefki.

Klefki is ranked #56 in Gen 9 Monotype with a 3.52% usage rate.

The top five checks and counters for Klefki in Gen 9 Monotype are Garchomp (89.7%), Gliscor (87.1%), Iron Treads (86.8%), Raging Bolt (85.6%), Urshifu-Rapid-Strike (81.1%).

#CheckerEncountersKO Rate (P)KO Rate (D)
1 Garchomp Garchomp 34.29 89.7% 5.19%
2 Gliscor Gliscor 37.122 87.1% 5.51%
3 Iron Treads Iron Treads 32.439 86.8% 5.94%
4 Raging Bolt Raging Bolt 37.768 85.6% 5.72%
5 Urshifu-Rapid-Strike Urshifu-Rapid-Strike 32.355 81.1% 6.89%

KO Rate (P): % of this checker's appearances where it KO'd or forced out Klefki. KO Rate (D): % of Klefki's appearances where this checker KO'd or forced it out. Encounters: number of times they met in battle.

Klefki Usage Stats

Most Used Moves

Reflect 23.7% Light Screen 21.6% Spikes 19.6% Foul Play 14.7% Thunder Wave 10.4% Switcheroo 2.4% Trick Room 1.8% Calm Mind 1.0%

Most Used Items

Light Clay 84.7% Lagging Tail 9.2% Leftovers 5.4% Toxic Orb 0.1% Focus Sash 0.1% Air Balloon 0.1% Rocky Helmet 0.1% Iron Ball 0.1%

Most Used Abilities

Prankster 100.0%Magician 0.0%

Usage data based on Smogon weighted stats from 2026-04. Percentages show how often each move, item, ability, or Tera Type was used on Klefki sets.

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