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Clefable

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Clefable

#42 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Fairy Pokémon

Clefable sprite

Normal

Shiny Clefable sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

HeartGold

With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.

SoulSilver

Its very sensitive ears let it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers quiet places.

Details

Type

Normal

Category

Fairy Pokémon

Height

1.3 m (4'03")

Weight

40 kg (88.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0036

Pokédex

#42

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

95

300

394

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

73

135

269

Sp. Atk

85

157

295

Sp. Def

90

166

306

Speed

60

112

240

Total

473

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.

It's Super Effective

Type-only matchups for Clefable, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Clefable doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #42
EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
25
Base Exp.
129

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
25% male
75% female
Egg cycles
10 (2,805 nominal steps)

Normal-day estimate. Hatch-check timing, certain calendar dates, and Flame Body or Magma Armor can change the steps needed.

Evolution

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

Cleffa

#40

Level up with friendship 220 or higher.

Clefairy

Clefairy

#41

Clefairy

Clefairy

#41

Moon StoneUse Moon Stone
Clefable

Clefable

#42

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
HeartGold
50%
SoulSilver
50%
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartDouble SlapNormalPhysical158510

The foe is slapped repeatedly, back and forth, two to five times in a row.

StartSingNormalStatus-5515

A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the foe into a deep slumber.

StartMinimizeNormalStatus--20

The user compresses its body to make itself look smaller. The user’s evasion stat is boosted.

StartMetronomeNormalStatus--10

The user waggles a finger and stimulates the brain into randomly using nearly any move.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden Power

Variable

Special30–7010015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM20SafeguardNormalStatus--25

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM24ThunderboltElectricSpecial9510015

A strong electric blast is loosed at the foe. It may also leave the foe paralyzed.

TM25ThunderElectricSpecial1207010

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the foe to inflict damage. It may also leave the target paralyzed.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM30Shadow BallGhostSpecial8010015

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the foe. It may also lower the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM34Shock WaveElectricSpecial60-20

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM49SnatchDarkStatus--10

The user steals the effects of any healing or stat- changing move the foe attempts to use.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM57Charge BeamElectricSpecial509010

The user fires a concentrated bundle of electricity. It may also raise the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM60Drain PunchFightingPhysical601005

An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

TM67RecycleNormalStatus--10

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM73Thunder WaveElectricStatus-10020

A weak electric charge is launched at the foe. It causes paralysis if it hits.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM85Dream EaterPsychicSpecial10010015

An attack that works only on a sleeping foe. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
BounceFlyingPhysical85855

The user bounces up high, then drops on the foe on the second turn. It may also paralyze the foe.

EndeavorNormalPhysical-1005

An attack move that cuts down the foe’s HP to equal the user’s HP.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.

GravityPsychicStatus--5

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitation.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Heal BellNormalStatus--5

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.

Helping HandNormalStatus--20

A move that boosts the power of the ally’s attack in a Double Battle.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

Last ResortNormalPhysical1301005

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Magic CoatPsychicStatus--15

A barrier reflects back to the foe moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Role PlayPsychicStatus--10

The user mimics the foe completely, copying the foe’s natural ability.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010

The user catches the foe off guard and swaps the foe’s held item with its own.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Learn these moves before evolving. Egg, tutor and special reward origins are labeled; individual availability does not guarantee every four-move combination.
Source
Class
Description
StartPrior evolution: level-upCharmNormalStatus-10020

The user charmingly stares at the foe, making it less wary. The target’s Attack is sharply lowered.

StartPrior evolution: level-upGrowlNormalStatus-10040

The user growls in an endearing way, making the foe less wary. The target’s Attack stat is lowered.

StartPrior evolution: level-upPoundNormalPhysical4010035

The foe is physically pounded with a long tail or a foreleg, etc.

4Prior evolution: level-upEncoreNormalStatus-1005

The user compels the foe to keep using only the move it last used for three to seven turns.

10Prior evolution: level-upSweet KissNormalStatus-7510

The user kisses the foe with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion.

13Prior evolution: level-upCopycatNormalStatus--20

The user mimics the move used immediately before it. The move fails if no other move has been used yet.

13Prior evolution: level-upDefense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

16Prior evolution: level-upFollow MeNormalStatus--20

The user draws attention to itself, making all foes take aim only at the user.

16Prior evolution: level-upMagical LeafGrassSpecial60-20

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.

22Prior evolution: level-upWake-Up SlapFightingPhysical6010010

This attack inflicts high damage on a sleeping foe. It also wakes the foe up, however.

25Prior evolution: level-upCosmic PowerPsychicStatus--20

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

28Prior evolution: level-upLucky ChantNormalStatus--30

The user chants an incantation toward the sky, preventing the foe from landing critical hits.

37Prior evolution: level-upMoonlightNormalStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

43Prior evolution: level-upMeteor MashSteelPhysical1008510

The foe is hit with a hard punch fired like a meteor. It may also raise the user’s Attack.

46Prior evolution: level-upHealing WishPsychicStatus--10

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status cured.

-Prior evolution: eggAmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

-Prior evolution: eggAromatherapyGrassStatus--5

The user releases a soothing scent that heals all status problems affecting the user’s party.

-Prior evolution: eggBelly DrumNormalStatus--10

The user maximizes its Attack stat in exchange for HP equal to half its max HP.

-Prior evolution: eggCovetNormalPhysical4010040

The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.

-Prior evolution: eggFake TearsDarkStatus-10020

The user feigns crying to make the foe feel flustered, sharply lowering its Sp. Def stat.

-Prior evolution: eggMimicNormalStatus--10

The user copies the move last used by the foe. The move can be used for the rest of the battle.

-Prior evolution: eggPresentNormalPhysical-9015

The user attacks by giving the foe a booby-trapped gift. It restores HP sometimes, however.

-Prior evolution: eggSplashNormalStatus--40

The user just flops and splashes around to no effect at all...

-Prior evolution: tutorUproarNormalSpecial5010010

The user attacks in an uproar for two to five turns. Over that time, no one can fall asleep.

-Prior evolution: eggWishNormalStatus--10

A self-healing move. The user restores its own HP by up to half of its maximum HP in the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

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 indirect damage in battle, full paralysis, and poisoning from Toxic Spikes.

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