Cleffa
Cleffa is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0173 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fairy |
| Species | Star Shape Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Cute Charm 2. Magic Guard Friend Guard (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0040 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0099 (Diamond/Pearl) 0099 (Platinum) 0040 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0088 (Black 2/White 2) 0210 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 0272 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0254 (Sword/Shield) 0099 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0199 (Legends: Arceus) 0055 (Legends: Z-A) 0043 (The Crown Tundra) 0151 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 150 (19.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 140 (higher than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 44 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
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| Gender | 25% male, 75% female |
| Egg cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 50 | 210 | 304 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 25 | 49 | 163 | |
| Defense | 28 | 54 | 170 | |
| Sp. Atk | 45 | 85 | 207 | |
| Sp. Def | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
| Total | 218 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Cleffa changes
- In Generations 2-5, Cleffa is Normal type.
- In Generation 3, Cleffa does not have the Magic Guard ability.
- In Generations 2-4, Cleffa has a base experience yield of 37.
- In Generation 2, Cleffa has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
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| Silver | When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase. |
| Crystal | If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this POKéMON is certain to be within the immediate area. |
| Ruby Sapphire |
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. |
| FireRed | When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase. |
| LeafGreen | Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond | Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars. |
| Pearl | Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise. |
| Platinum | It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star. |
| HeartGold | Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
| SoulSilver | When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase. |
| Black White |
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen. |
| X | Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
| Y | Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise. |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
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. |
| Sun | On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home. |
| Moon | Because of its silhouette, it’s believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior. |
| Ultra Sun | On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen! |
| Ultra Moon | Said to have ridden here on a shooting star, Cleffa seem to appear in places where meteorites have struck in the past. |
| Sword | According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen. |
| Shield | Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
| Brilliant Diamond | Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars. |
| Shining Pearl | Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise. |
| Legends: Arceus | 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. |
Moves learned by Cleffa
Moves learnt by level up
Cleffa learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Splash | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Fairy Wind | Fairy | 40 | 100 | |
| 8 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 13 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | |
| 16 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 18 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 20 | Metronome | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Moonlight | Fairy | — | — | |
| 28 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
| 42 | Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| 48 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 55 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Cleffa does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Cleffa is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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| 01 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 51 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 74 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 87 | Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 103 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 105 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 106 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Cleffa learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Copycat | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 1 | Splash | Normal | — | — | |
| 4 | Sing | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 8 | Sweet Kiss | Fairy | — | 75 | |
| 12 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 16 | Encore | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Charm | Fairy | — | 100 |
Egg moves
Cleffa learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Cleffa gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Cleffa is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Cleffa sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Cleffa
| Gold Silver |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
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| Crystal | Route 34 |
| Ruby Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
| Emerald | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Mount Hokulani |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Breed Clefairy/Clefable |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Mt. Coronet |
| Legends: Arceus | Fabled Spring |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Cleffa |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ピィ (Py) |
| German | Pii |
| French | Mélo |
| Italian | Cleffa |
| Spanish | Cleffa |
| Korean | 삐 (ppi) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 皮宝宝 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 皮寶寶 |
| English |
Star Shape Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ほしがたポケモン |
| German | Sternform-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Étoile |
| Italian | Pokémon Stella |
| Spanish | Pokémon Estrella |
| Korean | 별포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 星形宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 星形寶可夢 |
Name origin
- clef
- musical symbol


