Generation IX · #0950: Ambush Pokémon
Klawf is a Rock-type Pokémon, known as the Ambush Pokémon, first introduced in Generation IX. Its base stats total 450, with Defense (115) the highest and Special Attack (35) the lowest. It has Anger Shell or Shell Armor as its ability, with Regenerator as its Hidden Ability.
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When the Pokémon's HP drops below half, Anger Shell lowers its Defense and Special Defense but its Attack, Special Attack and Speed are raised.
Protects against critical hits.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
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Klawf isn't listed as a wild encounter in our game data. It may only be available through gifts, events, raids or trades in some games.
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.
This Pokémon lives on sheer cliffs. It sidesteps opponents’ attacks, then lunges for their weak spots with its claws.
Klawf can learn 53 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ancient power | rock | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| crabhammer | water | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| guillotine | normal | Physical | — | 30 | 5 |
| harden | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| metal claw | steel | Physical | 50 | 95 | 35 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| power gem | rock | Special | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reversal | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| skitter smack | bug | Physical | 70 | 90 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swords dance | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| temper flare | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| throat chop | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| x scissor | bug | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
Klawf is a rock type Pokemon.
Klawf does not evolve.
Klawf is weak to fighting, ground, steel, water and grass type moves.
Klawf first appeared in the Pokémon Trading Card Game in Scarlet & Violet (2023) and has since featured on 5 cards across 4 sets. Its most recent card is from Journey Together (2025). Its most valuable card is Klawf (Scarlet & Violet) at around €3.88.

Klawf
Journey Together · #090
Uncommon · 2025
illus. Shinya Komatsu
€0.09

Klawf
Paradox Rift · #105
Uncommon · 2023
illus. Yuya Oka
€0.18

Klawf ex
Obsidian Flames · #120
Double rare · 2023
illus. aky CG Works
€0.90

Klawf
Scarlet & Violet · #122
Rare · 2023
illus. nagimiso
€0.26

Klawf
Scarlet & Violet · #217
Illustration rare · 2023
illus. Mina Nakai
€3.88
Card data and images via the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Prices are indicative market values and update daily.