Ability profile
Klutz Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation IV
Pokémon with ability
12
Effect
In battle, this Pokémon cannot use its held item, nor will the item have any passive effect on the battle, positive or negative. This Pokémon also cannot use Fling. The Speed cut from the Iron Ball and the effort items (the Macho Brace, Power Weight, Power Bracer, Power Belt, Power Lens, Power Band, and Power Anklet) is unaffected. Items that do not directly affect the battle, such as the Exp. Share, the Amulet Coin, or the Soothe Bell, work as usual. All held items work as usual out of battle. Other moves that use the held item, such as Natural Gift and Switcheroo, work as usual.
Flavor text
The Pokémon can’t use any held items.
Quick summary
Klutz is a main-series ability from Generation IV. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation IV
Klutz first appeared in Generation IV. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Klutz is used in main-series battles and links to 12 species profiles below.
12 Pokémon can have Klutz in the official dataset.
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