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#173 · Cleffa

Pichu Igglybuff
Cleffa Cleffa
Normal type Fairy type
Pokédex No. #173
In-game variants
Description EV Statistics
Cleffa is a Normal / Fairy type Pokemon. Its Pokedex ID is #173.
According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.

Abilities: Cute Charm, Magic Guard, Friend Guard
Gender ratio: 25% male / 75% female
Evolution: Evolves into Clefairy starting at level 16.
Total: 118
50
HP
25
Atk
28
Def
15
Speed
Cleffa Population
NameMaleFemaleGenderlessTotal
DemonCleffa2729056
ShinyCleffa2229051
Cleffa84870171
GoldenCleffa4127
Evolutionary Chain

Cleffa weaknesses and resistances

Takes 2x damage from: Poison Steel

Takes half damage from: Bug Dark

Immune to: Ghost Dragon

Damage from each of its types is multiplied together. See the full type chart.

Moves Cleffa learns by level-up

Lv.MoveTypePowerAcc.PP
–PoundNormal4010035
–CharmFairy–10020
4EncoreNormal–1005
7SingNormal–5515
10Sweet KissFairy–7510
13CopycatNormal––20
16Magical LeafGrass60–20

TM moves Cleffa can learn (88)

Mega Punch · Mega Kick · Headbutt · Body Slam · Double-Edge · Flamethrower · Counter · Seismic Toss · Solar Beam · Thunder Wave · Dig · Toxic · Psychic · Mimic · Double Team · Defense Curl · Light Screen · Reflect · Metronome · Fire Blast · Amnesia · Soft Boiled · Dream Eater · Flash · Splash · Rest · Substitute · Nightmare · Snore · Curse · Protect · Belly Drum · Mud-Slap · Zap Cannon · Icy Wind · Detect · Endure · Rollout · Swagger · Attract · Sleep Talk · Return · Present · Frustration · Safeguard · Iron Tail · Hidden Power · Rain Dance · Sunny Day · Psych Up · Shadow Ball · Uproar · Facade · Helping Hand · Trick · Role Play · Wish · Magic Coat · Recycle · Endeavor · Secret Power · Hyper Voice · Aromatherapy · Fake Tears · Tickle · Signal Beam · Covet · Shock Wave · Water Pulse · Gravity · Natural Gift · Fling · Last Resort · Zen Headbutt · Captivate · Grass Knot · Wonder Room · Psyshock · Telekinesis · After You · Round · Echoed Voice · Stored Power · Heal Pulse · Incinerate · Work Up · Misty Terrain · Confide

Cleffa in battle

Cleffa has 50 HP, 25 Attack, 28 Defense and 15 Speed, which adds up to 118. That is the #1021 highest total of the 1,025 Pokémon in the Pokédex. Its Speed beats 2% of the Pokédex, and its best stat is HP at 50.

Strongest moves of its own type: Last Resort (140 power, 100% accuracy), Double-Edge (120 power, 100% accuracy), Mega Kick (120 power, 75% accuracy), Uproar (90 power, 100% accuracy).

Strongest coverage moves: Solar Beam (120 power, 100% accuracy), Zap Cannon (120 power, 50% accuracy), Fire Blast (110 power, 85% accuracy).

Moves are ranked by power, then accuracy, from the level-up and TM lists above. That is a starting point, not a recommended moveset: check accuracy, PP and how the rest of your team covers other types before you commit.

Where to find Cleffa

Cleffa can appear as a wild Pokémon on Desert Beach. See how to catch a Pokémon.