Klevor is a Pokémon from the Hisui region that you can battle and capture pokemon go.
Makes his debut in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, adds the Scyther evolution stone to his bug typesmeaning there are a few different weaknesses to exploit.
This page explains Kleavor weaknesses, countersand – when caught – the best Kleavor moves set.
Kleavor weakness
Kleavor is a bug and rock type, which means it is weak to steel-, water, And stone types.
This gives us plenty of options to play with – and is especially useful for newer players who have less powerful Pokémon at their disposal, and for those with stronger sides, the possibility of a solo victory.
Kleavor counters
Taking the above into account, we recommend the following Kleavor counters:
- Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
- Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse of Surf (ideally as Primal Evolution)
- Swampert with water gun and hydro cannon (ideally as Mega Evolution if you don’t have Kyogre Primal Evolved)
- Dialga with metal claw and iron head
- Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker of Stone Edge
Essentially, you want to come up with strong steel or water types, with all the strong rock types supporting to complete the team. If you come up with Kyogre, hopefully a Primal Evolution is active, making an already overpowered Pokémon even stronger.
Of course, these are just our top recommendations; moves that match any of the weaknesses above can give you an advantage, especially if you are part of a team. But if you decide to tackle Kleavor solo – which is theoretically possible – then it’s important to keep the above choices in mind.
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Also know that weather influences can further amplify movements. In case of the weaknesses you would like to exploit, rainy the weather will encourage water type movements, while Half-cloudy will help improve your rock-type damage output. Meanwhile, if you have snowthat will boost your steel type moves.
Of course, the weather is beyond your control, but if you think it’s going to be a tight battle, it might be worth prioritizing some species over others based on your outdoor conditions to give you an edge.
Best move set for Kleavor
Opt for robberies and gyms Fast attack And Rock slideand if you can afford it, X scissors as a second charged move to take advantage of typing bugs. Unfortunately, there’s no rock-type fast movement, and between that and some low stats, it leaves Kleavor at a bit of a disadvantage in the meta as it stands.
Is Shiny Kleavor available?
Unlike most Pokémon at their debut, Kleavor is available as a shiny from the start, changing its beige-brown appearance to dark green.
Here’s a side-by-side in-game comparison, courtesy of YelloWool on reddit:
Remember, if it’s shiny, you’re guaranteed to catch it on your first successful roll – so use a Pinap Berry to easily earn some extra candy.
For more information on raids, check out our pokemon go raid guide.
Can Scyther evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon Go?
On his debut, Scyther cannot evolve into Kleavor in Pokémon Go.
Niantic has said raids are the only way to catch Kleavor “currently”, suggesting a possible method of evolution could be forthcoming at some point. But for now, it’s raid days like the one on May 6, 2023 that are the only way to get your hands on one.