TL;DR. Clefairy is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 323. Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Stat spread.
Total of 323. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Clefairy 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, Clefairy reaches 1,155 CP at level 40 and 1,322 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Clefairy first appeared on February 13, 2019, during Valentine's Day 2019.
- Cleffa
- Clefairy by encounter
- Clefable by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Oct 11, 2026 onward, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 onward | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 20 to May 27, 2026 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 20 to Jan 27, 2025 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jan 11 to Jan 17, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 25 to Aug 4, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| May 9 to May 24, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Clefairy in competitive play.
Clefairy is a Generation 9 VGC 2025-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1150 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Clefairy.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Clefairy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Clefairy?
Clefairy is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Clefairy weak to?
Clefairy takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Clefairy resistant to?
Clefairy is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.
How does Clefairy evolve?
Clefairy evolves from Cleffa (Friendship). Clefairy evolves into Clefable (Use Moon Stone).
What generation is Clefairy from?
Clefairy was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0035.
What are Clefairy's base stats?
Clefairy has HP 70, Attack 45, Defense 48, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 65, and Speed 35. Total base stat total: 323.
What are Clefairy's abilities?
Clefairy can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Friend Guard.
Is Clefairy legendary or mythical?
No. Clefairy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Clefairy's best stat?
Clefairy's highest base stat is HP at 70, which ranks 23rd of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Clefairy good?
Clefairy has a base stat total of 323, the 770th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 46th among Fairy-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Clefairy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Clefairy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Clefairy vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Clefairy | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 67 | +3 |
| Attack | 45 | 65 | -20 |
| Defense | 48 | 70 | -22 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 77 | -17 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 84 | -19 |
| Speed | 35 | 66 | -31 |
| Total | 323 | 429 | -106 |
Clefairy appears in 39 games.
Every mainline release where Clefairy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Clefairy.
Every main-series game Clefairy is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- WildReveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Infernal Pass, Oni's Maw, Crystal Pool (The Teal Mask)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (3★) (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildJaune District: Wild Zone 19
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 4★ Fairy-type wild zones, 5★ unknown hyperspace wild zones via special scan) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildGiant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank
- RaidBridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
- WildGiant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Tunnel to the Top (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidFields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidFrostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle) (The Crown Tundra)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildMt. Coronet, Trophy Garden
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Fabled Spring (night), massive mass outbreaks
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMount Hokulani (night) (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildMt. Moon
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Fairy) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoute 115, Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon (After capturing or defeating Groudon/Kyogre))
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildGiant Chasm
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildGiant Chasm
- WildGiant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildMt. Coronet, Trophy Garden
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- WildSafari Zone (night) (tall grass in Meadow - default and with 3 Peak points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldTrade
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- CrystalObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- WildRoutes 3 and 4 (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- GiftCeladon City (Rocket Game Corner)
- YellowObtainable
- WildMt. Moon
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; Legends: Z-A; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Clefairy appears in 21 episodes.
From EP006 (1997-05-06) through HZ145 (2026-08-14).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Clefairy partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Clefairy partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Clefairy has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Clefairy sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Clefairy in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Clefairy
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.