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Cleffa

Cleffa

#173 in the National Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Cleffa

#173 in the National Pokédex • Star Shape Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

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

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Nidoking

Clefairy

Cleffa normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Cleffa sprite

Shiny

Cleffa

Star Shape Pokémon

#173
Normal

Height

0.3 m (1'00")

Weight

3 kg (6.6 lbs)

Abilities

Cute Charm

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Cleffa takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fighting

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
150
Base Exp.
44

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
25% male
75% female
Egg cycles
10 (2,560 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Emerald box art

Pokémon 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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Cleffa

Cleffa

#173

High friendship

Clefairy

Clefairy

#35

Clefairy

Clefairy

#35

Moon StoneUse Moon Stone
Clefable

Clefable

#36

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
Leppa BerryLeppa Berry
50% chance
5% chance

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartPoundNormalPhysical4010035

Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail.

StartCharmNormalStatus-10020

Charms the foe and sharply reduces its ATTACK.

4EncoreNormalStatus-1005

Makes the foe repeat its last move over 2 to 6 turns.

8SingNormalStatus-5515

A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber.

13Sweet KissNormalStatus-7510

Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

A mystical force prevents all status problems.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.

TM30Shadow BallGhostPhysical8010015

Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe’s SP. DEF.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

A fast and unavoidable electric attack.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

Defense CurlNormalStatus--40

Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise DEFENSE.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.

Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

An extremely powerful kick with intense force.

Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

A strong punch thrown with incredible power.

MetronomeNormalStatus--10

Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Mud-SlapGroundPhysical2010010

Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.

Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

Soft-BoiledNormalStatus--5

Recovers up to half the user’s maximum HP.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

Forgets about something and sharply raises SP. DEF.

Belly DrumNormalStatus--10

Maximizes ATTACK while sacrificing HP.

MetronomeNormalStatus--10

Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

PresentNormalPhysical-9015

A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP.

SplashNormalStatus--40

It’s just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

WishNormalStatus--10

A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Cute Charm

Infatuates on contact.

Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.

#34

Nidoking

#35

Clefairy

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