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Cleffa
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Pink
- Shape
- Upright
- Habitat
- Mountain
- Growth Rate
- Fast
- Capture Rate
- 150 (58.8%)
- Gender Ratio
- 25% Male / 75% Female
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 10 cycles (~2,816 steps)
- Base Experience
- 44
- EV Yield
- 1 SpD
- Height
- 0.3 m (0'12")
- Weight
- 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Generation VII
On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen!
On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.
Because of its silhouette, it’s believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior.
Said to have ridden here on a shooting star, Cleffa seem to appear in places where meteorites have struck in the past.
Generation VIII
According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.
Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
In silhouette, they resemble twinkling starlight. When shooting stars rain from the night sky, Cleffa gather in numbers and dance as though they are indeed incarnations of the stars.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation II
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
When numerous me teors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase.
If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this POKéMON is certain to be within the immediate area.
Generation III
On nights with many shooting stars, CLEFFA can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these POKéMON quench their thirst with the morning dew.
On nights with many shooting stars, CLEFFA can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew.
When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase.
Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
Generation IV
Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars.
Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star.
Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase.
Generation V
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star.
According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.
Generation VI
Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.
On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew.
Level Up
12 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 8 | Sing | nor | N | — | 55% | 15 |
| 12 | Disarming VoiceSTAB | fai | S | 40 | — | 15 |
| 13 | Sweet Kiss | fai | N | — | 75% | 10 |
| 13 | Copycat | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| 15 | Draining KissSTAB | fai | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| 16 | Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| 17 | Magical Leaf | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| 20 | Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 21 | Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 29 | Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
48 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alluring VoiceSTAB | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Chilling Water | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Dazzling GleamSTAB | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Dig | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Disarming VoiceSTAB | fai | S | 40 | — | 15 |
| Draining KissSTAB | fai | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Magical Leaf | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Misty Terrain | fai | N | — | — | 10 |
| Play RoughSTAB | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psybeam | psy | S | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psyshock | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stored Power | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
11 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Fake Tears | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Heal Pulse | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Misty Terrain | fai | N | — | — | 10 |
| Present | nor | P | — | 90% | 15 |
| Splash | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Stored Power | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Tickle | nor | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Wish | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Metronome | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Cleffa may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Cleffa
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Stat Calculator
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About Cleffa
Cleffa is a Fairy-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen. Cleffa stands 0.3 m (0'12") tall and weighs 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Cleffa Base Stats
Cleffa has a base stat total of 218, which is very low, suggesting it has not yet fully evolved. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 55 (below average), while its lowest is Speed at 15 (poor). Cleffa is slow with a base Speed of 15.
Cleffa Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Fairy-type, Cleffa is weak to Poison, Steel-type moves, resists Fighting, Bug, Dark-type attacks, and is completely immune to Dragon-type moves. This gives Cleffa 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Cleffa Abilities
Cleffa's abilities include Cute Charm, Magic Guard, Friend Guard. Cute Charm has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.. Magic Guard protects against damage not directly caused by a move. Its Hidden Ability is Friend Guard, which decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Cleffa Moves & Learnset
Cleffa can learn 87 moves in Generation 9, including 12 by leveling up, 48 via TM/HM, 11 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Play Rough (Fairy, 90 power), Alluring Voice (Fairy, 80 power), Dazzling Gleam (Fairy, 80 power), Draining Kiss (Fairy, 50 power). For coverage, Cleffa can learn Solar Beam (Grass), Fire Blast (Fire), Psychic (Psychic).
Training Cleffa
Cleffa has a capture rate of 150 (58.8%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Cleffa yields 1 Sp. Defense EV. It has a fast growth rate and requires approximately 2,816 steps to hatch from an Egg. Cleffa is part of a 3-stage evolution line (Cleffa → Clefairy → Clefable). Wild Cleffa may be found holding Moon Stone or Leppa Berry or Comet Shard.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Cleffa. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Cleffa, or use the team builder to see how Cleffa fits into your squad.
