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No. 0173 · Generation II · Johto

Cleffa

The Star Shape Pokémon

TL;DR. Cleffa is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 218. Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.

Fairy

Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.

Height0.3 m

Weight3.0 kg

AbilitiesCute Charm, Magic Guard

HiddenFriend Guard

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 218. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 25

Defense 28

Sp. Attack 45

Sp. Defense 55

Speed 15

Total218

218 base stat total, the 998th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Fairy-types.

55 base Special Defense, Cleffa's strongest stat, ranking 50th of 64 Fairy-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Cleffa in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Cleffa reaches 671 CP at level 40 and 768 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack75

GO Defense79

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)671

Max CP (L50)759

Best buddy (L51)768

Raid catch CP 346–383 (L20). Weather boosted 433–479 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Cleffa.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Cleffa, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Cleffa?

Cleffa is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Cleffa weak to?

Cleffa takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Cleffa resistant to?

Cleffa is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.

How does Cleffa evolve?

Cleffa evolves into Clefairy (Friendship).

What generation is Cleffa from?

Cleffa was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0173.

What are Cleffa's base stats?

Cleffa has HP 50, Attack 25, Defense 28, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 55, and Speed 15. Total base stat total: 218.

What are Cleffa's abilities?

Cleffa can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Friend Guard.

Is Cleffa legendary or mythical?

No. Cleffa is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Cleffa's best stat?

Cleffa's highest base stat is Special Defense at 55, which ranks 50th of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.

Is Cleffa good?

Cleffa has a base stat total of 218, the 998th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 61st among Fairy-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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