No. 0950

Klawf

Ambush Pokémon

Official art

Klawf is a Rock-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water and Grass, with a base stat total of 450. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Rock

Height: 1.3 m 4′03″
Weight: 79 kg 174.2 lbs
Base stat total: 450 Higher than 49% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen IX Scarlet & Violet

Abilities

Anger Shell Shell Armor Regenerator

Pokédex entryViolet

This Pokémon lives on sheer cliffs. It sidesteps opponents’ attacks, then lunges for their weak spots with its claws.

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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344

Atk100108–167184–328

Def115121–183211–361

SpA3549–9567–185

SpD5567–117103–229

Spe7585–139139–273

Total450Higher than 49% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

FightingGrassGroundSteelWater

Resists

½×

FireFlyingNormalPoison

Takes normal damage from 9 types

RockBugGhostElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 75); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+139Max127No SP95Min85

Scarf208Tailwind278

At max Speed, Klawf outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Klawf against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
139		Klawf · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
127		Klawf · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		Klawf · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Anger Shell
At 1/2 or less of this Pokémon's max HP: +1 Atk, Sp. Atk, Spe, and -1 Def, Sp. Def.
Shell Armor
This Pokémon cannot be struck by a critical hit.
Other Pokémon with Shell Armor 28
Mega Slowbro Shellder Cloyster Krabby Kingler Lapras Omanyte Omastar Torkoal Corphish Crawdaunt Clamperl Turtwig Grotle Torterra Oshawott Dewott Samurott Mega Scolipede Dwebble Crustle Escavalier Shelmet Hisuian Sliggoo Hisuian Goodra Turtonator Chewtle Drednaw
Regenerator, hidden ability
This Pokémon restores 1/3 of its maximum HP, rounded down, when it switches out.
Other Pokémon with Regenerator 24
Slowpoke Slowbro Tangela Slowking Corsola Ho-Oh Tangrowth Audino Solosis Duosion Reuniclus Foongus Amoonguss Alomomola Mienfoo Mienshao Therian Tornadus Mega Dragalge Mareanie Toxapex Gossifleur Eldegoss Cyclizar Hydrapple

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

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Evolution

Klawf does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 14


1	Rock ThrowNo additional effect.	Rock	Physical	50	90%	15
6	HardenRaises the user's Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	30
9	Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Fighting	Physical	40	100%	15
13	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
17	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
21	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
24	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
29	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
33	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
37	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
42	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
47	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Physical	95	95%	10
51	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
56	GuillotineOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.	Normal	Physical	—	30%	5

TM / HM / TR 46


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
TM06	Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM18	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM20	Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.	Grass	Physical	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Physical	60	100%	20
TM31	Metal Claw10% chance to raise the user's Attack by 1.	Steel	Physical	50	95%	35
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Special	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Physical	60	95%	15
TM43	FlingFlings the user's item at the target. Power varies.	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM50	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
TM58	Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	15
TM61	Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.	Ghost	Physical	70	100%	15
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM76	Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.	Rock	Physical	25	90%	10
TM84	Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Ground	Physical	75	100%	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10
TM88	Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM101	Power GemNo additional effect.	Rock	Special	80	100%	20
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM104	Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.	Steel	Status	—	—	15
TM105	X-ScissorNo additional effect.	Bug	Physical	80	100%	15
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM130	Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
TM134	ReversalMore power the less HP the user has left.	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	15
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Physical	100	80%	5
TM152	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Physical	150	90%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Special	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Special	80	100%	10
TM179	Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.	Rock	Physical	50	100%	15
TM181	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20
TM186	High HorsepowerNo additional effect.	Ground	Physical	95	95%	10
TM205	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
TM207	Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.	Fire	Physical	75	100%	10
TM219	Skitter Smack100% chance to lower target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Physical	70	90%	10
TM220	Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.	Rock	Special	120	90%	10
TM221	Throat ChopFor 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves.	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15

Egg moves 4


Egg	Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
Egg	CrabhammerHigh critical hit ratio.	Water	Physical	100	90%	10
Egg	EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
Egg	Knock Off1.5× damage if foe holds an item. Removes item.	Dark	Physical	65	100%	20

Biology

Klawf is a crab-like Pokémon that resembles the horsehair crab. It lives on cliffs, usually hanging upside down while waiting for prey, but it cannot hang for long before its blood begins to rush to its head.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IX Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

Category: Ambush Pokémon
Debut: Paldea · Scarlet & Violet
Color: Red
Shape
Habitat: —

Paldea#249

This Pokémon lives on sheer cliffs. It sidesteps opponents’ attacks, then lunges for their weak spots with its claws.
Violet
Klawf hangs upside-down from cliffs, waiting for prey. But Klawf can’t remain in this position for long because its blood rushes to its head.
Scarlet

Names around the world

English: Klawf
Japanese: ガケガニ
Japanese (romaji): Gakegani
Korean: 절벼게
Chinese (Traditional): 毛崖蟹
Chinese (Simplified): 毛崖蟹
French: Craparoi
German: Klibbe
Spanish: Klawf
Italian: Klawf

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Def
Catch rate: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 50
Base experience: 158
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Water 3
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 35 egg cycles ≈9,180 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.