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Clefable
The Fairy Pokémon
TL;DR. Clefable is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 483. A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Fairy
A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Height1.3 m
Weight40.0 kg
AbilitiesCute Charm, Magic Guard
HiddenUnaware
Base stats
Stat spread.
Total of 483. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
HP 95
Attack 70
Defense 73
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 90
Speed 60
Total483
483 base stat total, the 396th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Fairy-types.
95 base HP, Clefable's strongest stat, ranking 7th of 64 Fairy-types.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Daily Pokémon · Video
Clefable on Daily Pokémon
Clefable was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.
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Clefable 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, Clefable reaches 2,437 CP at level 40 and 2,788 CP as a best buddy.
GO Attack178
GO Defense162
GO Stamina216
Max CP (L40)2,437
Max CP (L50)2,755
Best buddy (L51)2,788
Raid catch CP 1,322–1,392 (L20). Weather boosted 1,653–1,741 (L25).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Competitive
Clefable in competitive play.
Clefable is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #39 in the Great League.
OU
Utility
Stealth Rock / Moonblast / Moonlight / Thunder Wave
Calm Mind
Calm Mind / Moonblast / Moonlight / Knock Off
VGC 2025
Redirection Support
Moonblast / Follow Me / Protect / Life Dew
Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #39 90 score
Ultra League #18 92.2 score
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Quick answers
Common questions about Clefable.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Clefable, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Clefable?
Clefable is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Clefable weak to?
Clefable takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Clefable resistant to?
Clefable is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.
How does Clefable evolve?
Clefable evolves from Clefairy (Use Moon Stone). Clefable evolves into Mega Clefable (Mega Evolve with Clefableite (battle-only)).
What generation is Clefable from?
Clefable was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0036.
What are Clefable's base stats?
Clefable has HP 95, Attack 70, Defense 73, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 90, and Speed 60. Total base stat total: 483.
What are Clefable's abilities?
Clefable can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard, plus the Hidden Ability Unaware.
Is Clefable legendary or mythical?
No. Clefable is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Clefable's best stat?
Clefable's highest base stat is HP at 95, which ranks 7th of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Clefable good?
Clefable has a base stat total of 483, the 396th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 25th among Fairy-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Alternate forms
This Pokémon has forms.
Sprites · Sound
Through the generations.
Clefable as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
Type matchups
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Clefable is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
2× Weak to
Poison Steel
½× Resists
Fighting Bug Dark
0× Immune to
Dragon
Comparison
Clefable vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Clefable | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 67 | +28 |
| Attack | 70 | 65 | +5 |
| Defense | 73 | 70 | +3 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 77 | +18 |
| Special Defense | 90 | 84 | +6 |
| Speed | 60 | 66 | -6 |
| Total | 483 | 429 | +54 |
Game appearances
Clefable appears in 40 games.
Every mainline release where Clefable is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
Gen I
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
Gen II
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
Gen III
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
Gen VI
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
Gen VIII
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
Gen IX
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find
Catch Clefable in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 7 games have a known habitat.
Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee
MT Moon B2f
Black 2, White 2
Giant Chasm ForestGiant Chasm Forest CaveGiant Chasm Outside
Black, White
Giant Chasm Forest
blue-japan
Celadon City Prize Corner
Pokémon anime
Clefable appears in 21 episodes.
From EP006 (1997-05-06) through JN120 (2022-08-05).
- EP006 Clefairy and the Moon Stone Original 1998-09-15
- EP068 The Evolution Solution Original 1999-10-02
- EP090 In the Pink Original 2000-02-12
- EP169 A Hot Water Battle Original 2001-09-22
- AG134 A Real Cleffa Hanger Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG174 New Plot, Odd Lot! Advanced Generation 2006-11-29
- SM044 A Dream Encounter! Sun & Moon 2018-03-24
- SM054 10,000,000 Reasons to Fight! Sun & Moon 2018-04-21
- SM061 A Mission of Ultra Urgency! Sun & Moon 2018-07-16
- SM067 Love at First Twirl! Sun & Moon 2018-08-25
- SM069 Rise and Shine, Starship! Sun & Moon 2018-09-08
- SM078 Twirling with a Bang! Sun & Moon 2018-11-10
+ 9 more episodes
- SM085 The Long Vault Home! Sun & Moon 2018-12-29
- SM087 Filling the Light with Darkness! Sun & Moon 2019-01-19
- SM092 Turning the Other Mask! Sun & Moon 2019-02-23
- SM095 Sparking Confusion! Sun & Moon 2019-03-25
- SM111 Show Me the Metal! Sun & Moon 2019-07-06
- SM112 Got Meltan? Sun & Moon 2019-07-13
- SM124 Living on the Cutting Edge! Sun & Moon 2019-10-05
- SM126 Pikachu's Exciting Adventure! Sun & Moon 2019-10-19
- JN120 Infinite Possibilities! Journeys 2023-06-23
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Clefable partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Clefable partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Clefable has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Clefable sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Clefable cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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