For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Cleffa (disambiguation). |
Cleffa
Star Shape Pokémon |
ピィ
Py |
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#173 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Cute Charm or Magic Guard |
Friend Guard
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
0
HP |
0
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
1
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation II
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Cleffa (Japanese: ピィ Py) is a Fairy-type baby Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Prior to Generation VI, it was a Normal-type Pokémon.
It evolves into Clefairy when leveled up with high friendship, which evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Biology
Cleffa is a small, pink Pokémon that is vaguely star-shaped in appearance. Its ears are completely brown. Cleffa has two small black eyes, a small mouth, and it appears to have a small, permanent blush on its cheeks. It possesses stubby arms and legs, which have no defined digits and come to a point. It has a curl on its forehead and a curled up tail.
Cleffa lives in mountainous regions, typically found at meteor impact sites. Sightings of Cleffa become more likely during nights illuminated by shooting stars, where they dance the night away; this dance is said to bring good fortune to any who witness it. They quench their thirst the next morning by drinking dew. It is fascinated by anything resembling stars and meteors, such as Minior. Because of this, as well as its own star-shaped silhouette, Cleffa is commonly believed to have arrived on a shooting star. The anime showed that its evolved forms (and therefore Cleffa itself) are actually extraterrestrial Pokémon.
In the anime
A Cleffa
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
Lusamine's Cleffa
In Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! and A Glaring Rivalry!, Lusamine's Clefable was seen as a Cleffa held by Gladion in a photo. Lillie then held her in a flashback in Night of a Thousand Poses!.
Other
In Wish Upon a Star Shape, a Cleffa fell from a spaceship that belonged to the kleptomaniac Clefairy from Clefairy Tales. Ash and his friends had to get the Star Shape Pokémon back to its group before Team Rocket and the Pokémon Mystery Club could get their hands on it. It evolved at the end of the episode.
In A Real Cleffa-Hanger, multiple Cleffa were revealed to be living at Mt. Moon.
In The Brockster Is In!, Normajean's Cleffa was badly poisoned by a Tentacruel alongside several of her other baby Pokémon. It was then healed by a Softboiled from Brock's Chansey.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu & Pichu, a Cleffa was part of the Pichu Brothers' Posse.
A Coordinator's Cleffa appeared in Harley Rides Again.
In Hungry For the Good Life!, a Cleffa was being cared for by Mr. Backlot.
In Last Call — First Round!, a Coordinator's Cleffa and Steelix competed in the Sinnoh Grand Festival.
In I Choose You!, a Cleffa playfully chased a Chikorita.
Three Trainers' Cleffa appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Cleffa appeared in Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!.
In Battling on the Wing!, a Trainer's Cleffa watched the battles of the Manalo Conference.
In From Z to Shining Z!, a Trainer's Cleffa watched the battle between Ash's Pikachu and Tapu Koko.
A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in Time After Time!.
In Pikachu Translation Check..., a Trainer's Cleffa was in a video.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
EP246 |
Cleffa |
Ash's Pokédex |
Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa is the pre-evolved form of Clefairy. Their star shape has led some to believe that they reach the Earth riding on shooting stars. Strangely, many Cleffa are often found on nights of meteor showers. |
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Entry |
AG134 |
Cleffa |
Ash's Pokédex |
Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa are said to form circles and dance as if they are flying on nights when there are many falling stars. |
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Entry |
DP084 |
Cleffa |
Dawn's Pokédex |
Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. It has the silhouette of a star in the night sky and some believe that Cleffa ride on shooting stars. |
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In the manga
Cleffa in
Pokémon Adventures
Movie adaptations
A Cleffa appeared in ICYR2.
Pokémon Adventures
In Gligar Glide, Cleffa was one of the baby Pokémon that escaped from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City.
Whitney has a Cleffa, which was first seen in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa. Using her Sweet Kiss, she provided an opening for her Miltank to use a Rollout on what she thought was Suicune, but the fake Pokémon withstood the attack and struck Miltank down.
A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in Cautious Clefairy.
A Cleffa appeared in a fantasy in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Whitney owns a Cleffa in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Cleffa appeared in GDZ55.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Cleffa appeared in Clefairy Becomes a Father...?!.
A Cleffa appeared in The Exam Showdown!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cleffa (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Melee
Cleffa only appears as a random trophy.
Trophy information
With silhouettes that resemble stars, Cleffa are often sighted when the night sky is filled with shooting stars. Cleffa evolves into Clefairy, but only if it has a strong bond of friendship with its trainer. Since Cleffa are so cute and lovable, many trainers choose to keep it in this unevolved form.
Game data
Cleffa in Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Cleffa appears in a quiz-show styled mini-game alongside Igglybuff. A series of Pokémon parade across the screen and players have to count how many of the Pokémon species that have been instructed to be counted parade across the screen. The final score is based on how close the answered amount is to the right number.
- Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol. 2: A Cleffa appears during Motion Puzzle mode, taking over the role that Pichu had in the first game.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Johto
#040 |
Gold |
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
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. |
Stadium 2 |
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
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Generation III |
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Hoenn
#— |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
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. |
FireRed |
When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. |
LeafGreen |
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
#099 |
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Johto
#040 |
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, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. |
SoulSilver |
When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. |
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Generation V |
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Unova
B2W2: #088 |
Black |
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star. |
White |
Black 2 |
According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
#— |
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Hoenn
#— |
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 |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #210 |
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Alola
USUM: #272 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
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. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
#254 |
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Galar
Crown Tundra #043 |
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. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden |
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Platinum |
Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
Hammerlocke Hills, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle) |
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Expansion Pass |
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Insular Sea (Max Raid Battle) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
Generation II |
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Puzzle Challenge |
Hatch the Normal Star Egg |
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Generation III |
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Channel |
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Trozei! |
Endless Level 1, Forever Level 50, Pair Trozei, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
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MD Sky |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain |
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Rumble U |
Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Marron Trail: Stage 687
Event: Pokémon Safari (Eighth release) |
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Rumble World |
Sapphire Sea: Blue Tower (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Dragonite Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Mimikyu SeaFinal |
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In events
GSC |
Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Swift Cleffa |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002 |
GSC |
Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Petal Dance Cleffa |
Japanese |
Japan |
5 |
March 16 to April 7, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Swift Cleffa |
English |
United States |
5 |
March 22 to April 11, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Petal Dance Cleffa |
English |
United States |
5 |
April 12 to May 4, 2002 |
GSC |
Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Scary Face Cleffa |
English |
United States |
5 |
October 25 to 31, 2002 |
Wild Area News
SwSh |
Wild Area News |
No |
50 |
April 10 to 15, 2020 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
Leppa Berry (50%) |
Moon Stone (5%) |
Platinum |
Sun |
Moon |
Moon Stone (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Moon Stone (5%) |
Sword |
Shield |
Moon Stone (5%) |
Pokéwalker |
Qualot Berry (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
50
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110 - 157 |
210 - 304 |
Attack:
25
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27 - 84 |
49 - 163 |
Defense:
28
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29 - 88 |
54 - 170 |
Sp. Atk:
45
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45 - 106 |
85 - 207 |
Sp. Def:
55
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54 - 117 |
103 - 229 |
Speed:
15
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18 - 73 |
31 - 141 |
Total:
218
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
- Due to the conversion to Fairy-type , the effectiveness of Ghost-type moves was 0×, Dragon-type , Dark-type , Steel-type , Bug-type and Poison-type moves was 1× and Fighting-type moves was 2×. prior to Generation VI.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Splash |
Normal |
Status |
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—% |
40 |
1 |
Pound |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Copycat |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
4 |
Sing |
Normal |
Status |
— |
55% |
15 |
8 |
Sweet Kiss |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
75% |
10 |
12 |
Disarming Voice |
Fairy |
Special |
40 |
—% |
15 |
16 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
20 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM00 |
Mega Punch |
Normal |
Physical |
80 |
85% |
20 |
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TM01 |
Mega Kick |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
75% |
5 |
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TM10 |
Magical Leaf |
Grass |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM11 |
Solar Beam |
Grass |
Special |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM15 |
Dig |
Ground |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM19 |
Safeguard |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
25 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM29 |
Charm |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM41 |
Helping Hand |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM47 |
Fake Tears |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TM59 |
Fling |
Dark |
Physical |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM89 |
Misty Terrain |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR02 |
Flamethrower |
Fire |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR14 |
Metronome |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR15 |
Fire Blast |
Fire |
Special |
110 |
85% |
5 |
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TR17 |
Amnesia |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR30 |
Encore |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
5 |
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TR31 |
Iron Tail |
Steel |
Physical |
100 |
75% |
15 |
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TR33 |
Shadow Ball |
Ghost |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR38 |
Trick |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR82 |
Stored Power |
Psychic |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
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TR85 |
Work Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Aromatherapy |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Heal Pulse |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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Present* |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
15 |
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Tickle* |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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Wish |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cleffa in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Cleffa in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Game |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
PP |
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring. |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
After You |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Belly Drum |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Counter |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Covet |
Normal |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Curse |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Defense Curl |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
40 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Detect |
Fighting |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Dream Eater |
Psychic |
Special |
100 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Headbutt |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Incinerate |
Fire |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Last Resort |
Normal |
Physical |
140 |
100% |
5 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Magic Coat |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Nightmare × |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Recycle |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Role Play |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rollout |
Rock |
Physical |
30 |
90% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Seismic Toss |
Fighting |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Shock Wave |
Electric |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Signal Beam × |
Bug |
Special |
75 |
100% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Soft-Boiled |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Telekinesis × |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
II |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Zap Cannon |
Electric |
Special |
120 |
50% |
5 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
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Breed
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. |
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Generation III |
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Sapphire |
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FireRed |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Cleffa images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Cleffa shares its category with Staryu. They are both known as Star Shape Pokémon.
- Cleffa is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 218.
- Cleffa has the shortest Japanese Pokémon name.
- Cleffa is tied with Igglybuff and Morelull for the lowest base Speed stat of all Fairy-type Pokémon.
Origin
Cleffa seems to be based on fairies and pixies since it is a small, playful, magical creature. It may also be inspired by the concept of extraterrestrial life due to its rumored celestial origins and vaguely star-shaped body. It may also reference the mythical Moon rabbit due to its large ears and the fact that it reaches its final evolved form using a Moon Stone.
Name origin
Cleffa may be a combination of clef (a musical key, referencing its singing ability) and a shortening of fairy.
Py may be a shortening of pixie.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ピィ Py |
May be a shortening of pixie |
French |
Mélo |
A contraction of the word mélodie |
Spanish |
Cleffa |
Same as its English name |
German |
Pii |
From its Japanese name |
Italian |
Cleffa |
Same as its English name |
Korean |
삐 Ppi |
Transliteration of its Japanese name |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
皮寶寶 / 皮宝宝 Píbăobăo |
From 皮 pí and 寶寶 băobăo |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
क्लेफ्फा Cleffa |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Клеффа Kleffa |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
ปี Pi |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Lusamine's Cleffa
- Baby Pokémon
External links
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