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Klefki (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Steel/Fairy Pokémon introduced in the sixth generation in Pokémon X and Y.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Klefki is a small, grayish-white Pokémon that resembles a key ring with four keys. It has a spherical head with a small, pink oval on its forehead. Two black circles and a keyhole form its eyes and mouth, respectively. Below its head is its pink, teardrop-shaped body with a white, teardrop-shaped marking in the middle. Extending from the top of its head is a horn that resembles an old-fashioned key with two wide, blunt teeth. Extending from either side of the key is a thin loop that surrounds Klefki. Hanging from the loop are various keys that this Pokémon has collected. Klefki is very tiny, tying with Alolan Diglett and Meltan as the shortest Steel-type.
Klefki are known to be very even-tempered. In the past, Klefki inhabited mines. When the minerals on which it fed became scarce, it moved on to human settlements. It now feeds on metal ions by inserting its key-like horn into chinks in metal. It likes to collect keys, particularly master keys, and will sneak into people's homes to steal them. It collects keys to feed on their metal ions, as well as to threaten predators by rattling its collection at them. It is said that Klefki's key-like appearance is the result of an adaptation to suit its habit of collecting keys. Although it feeds on keys, it will never release a key it likes, holding onto to it for decades, so people will give it important keys as a way to prevent theft. However, on rare occasions, it will discard a key without second thought. In the past, nobles kept Klefki for generations, taking great care of them while entrusting them with important vault keys.
Appearances[]
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Klefki runs the Rockin' Lock shop in Lively Town, where it will open Treasure Boxes for 150 Poké.
Klefki appeared in Pikachu, What's This Key?, where it used its keys to help Pikachu and his friends visit several worlds and realms.
Origin[]
Klefki is based on keys and keychains. Junichi Masuda stated that Klefki's design specifically "came from thinking of old mansions and secret keys and such." Klefki may also be inspired by the pagan tradition of blaming fairies for the loss of small objects such as shoes and keys, or by the superstition of carrying an iron charm to ward off fae mischief.
Its general shape resembles a music clef, and the keyhole shape mouth may be inspired by a clef lip.
In-game Information[]
Pokédex Entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them. |
| Pokémon Y | It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | These key collectors threaten any attackers by fiercely jingling their keys at them. |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | It never lets go of a key that it likes, so people give it the keys to vaults and safes as a way to prevent crime. |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | This even-tempered Pokémon has a habit of collecting keys. It will sneak into people's homes to steal their keys. |
| Pokémon Moon | It inserts its horn into chinks in metal, absorbing metal ions. For some reason, it collects keys. |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | Although it's unclear why it collects keys, giving it a key makes Klefki very happy. However, it apparently only likes master keys. |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | Long ago it lived in mines, but once the minerals that make up its diet became scarcer, Klefki began appearing in human settlements. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | This Pokémon is constantly collecting keys. Entrust a Klefki with important keys, and the Pokémon will protect them no matter what. |
| Pokémon Shield | Klefki sucks in metal ions with the horn topping its head. It seems this Pokémon loves keys so much that its head needed to look like one, too. |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | Once it absorbs a key’s metal ions, it discards the key without a second thought. However, it will hang on to keys it favors for decades. |
| Pokémon Violet | In the past, noble families entrusted their vault keys to a Klefki. They passed the Klefki down through the generations, taking good care of it. |
Game Locations[]
| Title | Location(s) |
|---|---|
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | |
| Pokémon Y | |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | |
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | |
| Seventh Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sun | |
| Pokémon Moon | |
| Pokémon Ultra Sun | |
| Pokémon Ultra Moon | |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | |
| Pokémon Shield | |
| Ninth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Scarlet | North Province: Glaseado Mountain |
| Pokémon Violet | North Province: Glaseado Mountain |
Stats[]
| HP | 57 |
| Attack | 80 |
| Defense | 91 |
| Sp. Attack | 80 |
| Sp. Defense | 87 |
| Speed | 75 |
| Total | 470 |
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Reception[]
Klefki received a largely negative reception, though it gained the most attention. While multiple critics felt that it was a weird or worst Pokémon, other critics spoke more highly of Klefki, defending it and other inanimate object Pokémon. Critics also discussed how nostalgia impacts people's perception of Pokémon like Klefki being a new phenomenon, citing the Pokémon Magnemite from Pokémon Red and Blue. It also became a powerful Pokemon in competitive play, one of the best in Pokémon X and Y.