How to get Klink in Pokemon Go & can it be Shiny?

The Unova Steel-type Klink is quite an elusive creature in Pokemon Go, so here’s a breakdown of how players can catch it in the game, plus how to evolve it and whether a Shiny version of it can be found.

Gen 5 brought with it several intriguing and strong Pokemon, such as Klink, the gear-lookalike creature with a solid defense stat.

Despite being available in Pokemon Go since 2019, finding the single Steel-type Klink in the game is no easy task, so here’s how to get it, as well as how to evolve it and whether a Shiny version is available.

Contents

• How to get Klink in Pokemon Go
• How to evolve Klink into Klang and Klinklang in Pokemon Go
• Can Klink be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

How to get Klink in Pokemon Go

Klink was introduced into Pokemon Go alongside all of Gen 5 back in 2019. However, many players are still looking for this elusive Pokemon and its evolutions as they don’t spawn in the wild.

Currently, the only way to obtain Klink in the game is to defeat it in 1-Star Raid battles and capture it with the Premier Balls given after the fight. As the Raid rotations happen randomly, you should take advantage of Klink appearing as a Raid boss to catch as many as you can.

Previously, players were able to find it in the wild during the Pokemon Go Fest 2022 (ticket only), by hatching it from 7 km and 10 km Eggs, and as a reward for completing Field Research Tasks like “Win 3 raids: Hidden Gems”.

How to evolve Klink into Klang and Klinklang in Pokemon Go

Klink has two evolutions and they can only be obtained through the evolution method, so players must gather a ton of Candy in order to get the complete family.

To evolve Klink into Klang, you’ll have to feed it 25 Candy, and to evolve Klang into its final stage, Klinklang, you’ll need another 100 Candy.

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Players trying to fill their Pokedex should take advantage of Klink appearing as a Raid Boss to evolve it. Remember you can get more Candy by using Pinap Berries, by transferring the extra Klink to Professor Willow, or by setting the creature as your Buddy and going for a walk.

Can Klink be Shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, Klink can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this variation was added to the game the same day the Pokemon debuted.

Players shouldn’t have too much trouble identifying a Shiny Klink, as its turquoise center turns green and its body changes from metal to gold. However, the odds of actually finding one are extremely low.

Remember that because you can’t find Klang and Kinklang individually, you’ll have to evolve a Shiny Klink if you want a Shiny Klang or a Shiny Klinklang.

That’s all you need to know about Klink in Pokemon Go. For more game content, check the list below:

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