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Klink (Japanese: ギアル Giaru) is a Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
It evolves into Klang starting at level 38, which evolves into Klinklang starting at level 49.
Biology
Klink is a Pokémon resembling two interlocking gears with six teeth each. The teeth of the gears are light-gray, with a darker central region. Each gear has a white "X" in place of its left eye, while their right eyes have a black pupil and white sclerae. They have round turquoise noses and small mouths.
Klink can launch itself at opponents. Klink and its evolved forms are the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Gear Grind. Prior to Generation VII, Shift Gear was also one of its signature moves. Once two bodies have joined, they cannot combine with any others or they will become separated. Klink generates its life energy by spinning, and is generally found in caves. According to Professor Juniper, the first recorded evidence of this Pokémon dates to around 100 years ago, in the Chargestone Cave; she believes that it suddenly appeared in the cave at that time. However, it is also believed that Klink are the inspiration behind the first gears invented by ancient people.
Evolution
Klink evolves into Klang, which evolves into Klinklang.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation V | | Unova
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| Black | The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing. |
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| White | Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live. |
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| Black 2 | Two bodies comprise a fixed pair. They spin around each other to generate energy. |
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| X | Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live. |
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| Y | The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing. |
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| Omega Ruby | Interlocking two bodies and spinning around generates the energy they need to live. |
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| Alpha Sapphire | The two minigears that mesh together are predetermined. Each will rebound from other minigears without meshing. |
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Game locations
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In side games
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Type effectiveness
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Learnset
Klink is available in Sword and Shield.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klink
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klink
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Klink in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Klink in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klink
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klink
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Klink
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Klink
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 2.08 seconds | Base HP: 45 | | | Base Attack: 68 | Base Defense: 52 | Base Speed: 60 |
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PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond | | PokéPark Pad entry: | | He worked as a gear moving the elevator in the warehouse, but now he is free to enjoy his life. |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
Major appearances
Klink debuted in White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram alongside Klang and Klinklang; they are all under the ownership of Mannes. He used the three for various tasks, such as powering the music machine at Eindoak Town's Harvest Festival, doing yard work on his property, and powering his helicopter in the climax of the films.
Minor appearances
Multiple Klink made their main series debut in Evolution Exchange Excitement!, where they were seen inside Chargestone Cave along with a Klinklang.
In Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening, Virgil used a Klink to power his helicopter.
A Klink appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
A Trainer's Klink appeared in Secrets of the Jungle.
A Trainer's Klink appeared in A Squad's Worth of Passion!.
In Reunion at the Ancient Castle!, a Klink can be seen inside the Ancient castle.
Pokédex entries
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| BW063 | Klink | Ash's Pokédex | Klink, the Gear Pokémon. In order for Klink to survive, it produces energy by spinning its twin, interlocking bodies. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
A Trainer's Klink appeared in Drawing Bridges.
A Klink was seen under the ownership of Colress in Something Suspicious. He used it in his Pokémon League battle against Cheren.
A Klink appeared in a picture in Gorebyss Changes Color.
In the TCG
Main article: Klink (TCG)Trivia
- Klink represents June in the Unova horoscope.
- In Generation V games, Klink's battle animation shows that its faces spin at a greater speed than its gear teeth. This is inconsistent with its evolutions, whose gears and faces rotate at equal speeds.
- The idea for Klink's evolutionary line came from Ken Sugimori,[1] while the designs were done by Keiko Moritsugu.[2]
Origin
Klink is based on gears;[1] specifically, it appears to be based on a pair of interlocking spur, helical, or herringbone gears. Klink also resembles the simplest concept of the perpetual motion machine, as it is just two gears that repeatedly spin each other.
Name origin
Klink may be derived from clink (onomatopoeia for metal lightly striking a surface). It may also involve link or click.
Giaru may be derived from ギア gear.
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hindi | गेरारी Geraree | From gear |  Russian | Клинк Klink | Transcription of English name |  Thai | เกียร์ Kia | Transcription of Japanese name |
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References
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