Cleffa
#173 in the Black and White Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon
Pokémon Black
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star.
Pokémon White
It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star.
Pokédexes
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Effort Values Yielded
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Base Experience
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Clefairy #35 | Use Moon Stone | ![]() Clefable #36 |
![]() Cleffa #173 | High friendship | ![]() Clefairy #35 |

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Shiny
Cleffa
Star Shape Pokémon

HP
50
Attack
25
Defense
28
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
55
Speed
15
Total
218
Type Chart
Weaknesses
Takes 2× from

Resistances
Takes 0× from

| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | The target is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc. |
| Start | Charm | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is harshly lowered. |
| 4 | Encore | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 5 | The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. |
| 7 | Sing | ![]() | Status | - | 55 | 15 | A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber. |
| 10 | Sweet Kiss | ![]() | Status | - | 75 | 10 | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
| 13 | Copycat | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet. |
| 16 | Magical Leaf | ![]() | Special | 60 | - | 20 | The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss. |
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amnesia | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. |
| Aromatherapy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party. |
| Belly Drum | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP. |
| Covet | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 40 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. |
| Metronome | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user waggles a finger and stimulates its brain into randomly using nearly any move. |
| Mimic | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. |
| Present | ![]() | Physical | - | 90 | 15 | The user attacks by giving the target a gift with a hidden trap. It restores HP sometimes, however. |
| Splash | ![]() | Status | - | - | 40 | The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all... |
| Stored Power | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the damage. |
| Tickle | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user tickles the target into laughing, reducing its Attack and Defense stats. |
| Wish | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | One turn after this move is used, the target’s HP is restored by half the user’s maximum HP. |
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM03 | Psyshock | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM16 | Light Screen | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM19 | Telekinesis | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. |
| TM20 | Safeguard | ![]() | Status | - | - | 25 | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM28 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. |
| TM29 | Psychic | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM30 | Shadow Ball | ![]() | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM35 | Flamethrower | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 120 | 85 | 5 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM45 | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. |
| TM56 | Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. |
| TM59 | Incinerate | ![]() | Special | 30 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable. |
| TM70 | Flash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves. |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. |
| TM77 | Psych Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. |
| TM83 | Work Up | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase. |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | ![]() | Special | - | 100 | 20 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
Cute Charm
Ability Slot 1
Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation.
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Magic Guard
Ability Slot 2
The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Friend Guard
Hidden Ability
Reduces damage done to allies.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

























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