Klinklang Collector’s Guide (Black White #76)

Card Overview

Klinklang from the Black White set is a Rare Holo card with a sturdy 140 HP. It features the ability Shift Gear and the attack Gear Grind. This card is number 76 in the set, making it a solid addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Metal
• Stage: Stage 2 (Evolves from Klang)
• Ability: Shift Gear — move Metal Energy between your Pokémon as often as you like during your turn before attacking
• Attack: Gear Grind — flip 2 coins; does 80 damage times the number of heads
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Flavor Text: Its red core functions as an energy tank. It fires the charged energy through its spikes into an area.
• Set Code: bw1-76
• Rarity: Rare Holo
• Illustrator: 5ban Graphics
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing of Klinklang appears in the Black White base set as card number 76. It is a Rare Holo card, desirable for fans of the series and Metal-type decks.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by its set code “bw1-76,” the Rare Holo rarity, and the distinctive artwork by 5ban Graphics. The card’s retreat cost of 3 and its ability “Shift Gear” also help distinguish it in gameplay.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to move Metal Energy freely offers strategic flexibility, while its attack “Gear Grind” can deal significant damage depending on coin flips.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to retain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Black White (bw1): The original set where this Klinklang was released, featuring a strong Metal-type Stage 2 Pokémon with a versatile energy-moving ability and a powerful coin-flip-based attack. This set introduced many mechanical-themed Pokémon with strategic abilities.