Klefki information

Klefki
Pokémon character
Klefki artwork by Ken Sugimori
First game	Pokémon X and Y (2013)
Designed by	Mana Ibe
In-universe information
Species	Pokémon
Type	Steel and Fairy

Klefki, known in Japan as Cleffy (クレッフィ) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. It was designed by Pokémon graphic designer Mana Ibe and was inspired by old mansions and secret keys. Klefki was first introduced in Pokémon X and Y. Klefki is a Steel and Fairy Pokémon that is known for constantly collecting keys. A short film about Klefki called Pikachu, What's This Key For? premiered as an opener for the 17th Pokémon film.

Klefki received a largely negative reception, though it gained the most attention among generation VI Pokémon prior to release. While multiple critics felt that it was a weird or terrible design, other critics spoke more highly of Klefki, defending it and other Pokémon based around inanimate objects. Critics also discussed how nostalgia impacts people's perception of Pokémon, citing the Pokémon Magnemite from Pokémon Red and Blue in comparison to Klefki. It was also a popular Pokémon in the competitive scene of Pokémon X and Y.