Clefairy (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Clefairy (disambiguation).
Clefairy
Fairy Pokémon
ピッピ
Pippi
#035
Clefairy



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Type
Fairy Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Cute Charm or Magic Guard Cacophony
Cacophony
Friend Guard
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
25% male, 75% female
Catch rate
150 (29.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Fairy
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
2'00" 0.6 m
Clefairy
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
16.5 lbs. 7.5 kg
Clefairy
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
68
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
113
V+
Leveling rate
Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Clefairy
2
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body06.png
Footprint
F035.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Pink
Base friendship
140
External Links

Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Fairy-type Pokémon, and prior to Generation VI, a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Cleffa when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Biology

Clefairy floating

Clefairy is a bipedal, pink Pokémon with a chubby, vaguely star-shaped body. A small, pointed tooth protrudes from the upper left corner of its mouth. It has wrinkles beside its black, oval eyes, dark pink, oval markings on its cheeks, two small wings, and large, pointed ears with brown tips. A tuft of fur curls over its forehead, much like its large, upward-curling tail. Each stocky arm has two small claws and a thumb on each hand, and each of its feet has a single toenail.

Clefairy is very shy and rarely shows itself to humans. On the rare occasions it does come down from its mountain home, it can be seen dancing under the light of the full moon. Once the sun starts to rise, it returns home where it sleeps nestled with other Clefairy. Though incapable of flight, Clefairy's wings can store moonlight and allow it to float. The anime has shown that Clefairy is actually an extraterrestrial Pokémon.

In the anime

Clefairy in the anime

Major appearances

Clefairy's debut appearance was in Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

A group of Clefairy were stealing things in Viridian City to repair their spaceship during Clefairy Tales. Jigglypuff beat up the Clefairy leader for stealing its microphone/pen. These Clefairy made another appearance in Wish Upon a Star Shape.

In A Goldenrod Opportunity, a Clefairy was used by Whitney to send Team Rocket flying and in the Gym Battle against Ash. The Fairy Pokémon was defeated by his Cyndaquil.

Several Clefairy also appeared in A Real Cleffa-Hanger, when Ash and his friends visited Mt. Moon again.

Minor appearances

Multiple Clefairy also appeared in The Power of One.

A Clefairy appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.

A Clefairy appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action! under the ownership of Red in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger.

A Clefairy appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP006 Clefairy Ash's Pokédex Clefairy. This impish Pokémon is friendly and peaceful. It is believed to live inside Mt. Moon, although very few have ever been seen by humans.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Clefairy in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

There are two chapters in the The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga which focus on Clefairy.

In the third chapter of the manga, Clefairy Tale, Ash discovers a colony of Clefairy with Bill and Professor Oak. The three humans assist with and witness an evolution ceremony. This chapter appears to be loosely based on the anime episode Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

The second chapter to feature Clefairy is Clefairy in Space, the tenth chapter of the manga. In this chapter, a herd of wild Clefairy are causing trouble in Apple City, where rumors are circulating that Clefairy come from outer space. This chapter was based on the anime episode Clefairy Tales. In this chapter, it is learned that Clefairy have a secretion from the back of their throat that can harden into a crystal-like form.

Clefairy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Clefairy (MPJ)

One of Hazel's main traveling companions in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga is a timid, shy Clefairy. Clefairy tends to be very cowardly, but when he actually does battle, he can use his powerful Metronome attack.

Clefairy also returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Clefairy named Clefy which first appeared in A Little Kadabra'll Do It that later evolved into Clefable in The Winged Legends when Red used his Moon Stone on it. Although it was used only once for distraction against Sabrina prior to evolving, its increased power allowed it to stall Thu-Fi-Zer for a short period of time with its Metronome. Daisy Oak also has a Clefairy used in Contests when she was younger.

Rad Rickshaw owns two Clefairy nicknamed Cliff and Cliffette as seen in Cautious Clefairy.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red's Clefairy

Clefairy is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and is Red's starter Pokémon. Clefairy is often very rude and stupid, gaining him the nickname "Blockhead Clefairy". He is the source of much slapstick humor in the manga.

Blaine has multiple Clefairy which were used as a punishment when Red's Clefairy got the final question to the quiz wrong of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.

Red of Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire also owns a Clefairy.

In the TCG

Main article: Clefairy (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Clefairy also uses Metronome but uses its own series of attacks such as Blizzard, Explosion, or Fire Spin. All will hurt any opponents close to Clefairy.

Trophy information

Clefairy are very cute Pokémon, which makes them popular pets. However, as they're only found in a few areas, it takes a lot of work to find one. Strangely enough, legend has it that Clefairy are more active during the full moon. These Pokémon are known to use Metronome, a move that unleashes a randomly selected technique.

Game data

NPC appearances

  • Pokémon Stadium: Clefairy stars in the mini-game "Clefairy Says." Players are given a pattern of arrows to repeat back. Each time the player messes up, they will receive a strike. After five strikes, the player is out. The last Clefairy standing wins.
  • D/P/Pt: In Veilstone City's Slot Machines, the bonus rounds function with a Clefairy which points to which reel to stop first.

Pokédex entries

Generation I
Red(ENG) Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Blue
Yellow Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
Stadium Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
Generation II
Gold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Silver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Crystal Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
Stadium 2 The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Generation III
Ruby On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other.
Sapphire
Emerald On every night of a full moon, they come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy go to sleep nestled up against each other in deep and quiet mountains.
FireRed Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
LeafGreen With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Generation IV
Diamond Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
Pearl It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
Platinum It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
HeartGold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
SoulSilver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Generation V
Black It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
White
Black 2 On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
White 2
Generation VI
X It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Y The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Omega Ruby On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other.
Alpha Sapphire


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner
Blue (Japan)
Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave
Yellow
Mt. Moon
Generation II
Gold Silver
Mt. Moon
Crystal
Mt. Moon
Routes 3 and 4Night
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Trade
Emerald
Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Mt. Coronet
Platinum
Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver
Mt. Moon
Safari ZoneNight
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Resort, Night Sky's Edge
Generation V
Black White
Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
Giant Chasm
Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Fairy)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Route 115, Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon*)


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Mt. Moon, Celadon City
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Viridian Forest
Trozei!
Huge Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Joyous Tower (9F-14F)
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Marine Resort (B1-B19)
MD Sky
Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Rumble
Rocky Cave (Normal Mode C)
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain (post ending)
Rumble U
Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 1
Rumble World
Sapphire Sea: Blue Tower (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (All Areas)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* MysteryBerry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver MysteryBerry (25%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (8%)
Crystal
FireRed LeafGreen Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Diamond Pearl Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (50%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (50%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Black White Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (50%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Comet Shard Comet Shard (1%)
Black 2 White 2 Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (50%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Comet Shard Comet Shard (1%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Total:
323
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.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
12/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ½×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug ½×
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
00Start After You Normal Status 0000 —% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 —% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
00Start Encore Normal Status 0000 100100% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
077 Sing Normal Status 0000 05555% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
1010 Double Slap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10 Cute 1 0  
1313 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
1616 Follow Me Normal Status 0000 —% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
1919 Bestow Normal Status 0000 —% 15 Cute 1 0  
2222 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 07070 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
2525 Minimize Normal Status 0000 —% 10 Cute 1 0  
2828 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 Clever 1 0  
3131 Metronome Normal Status 0000 —% 10 Cute 1 0  
3434 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000 —% 20 Beautiful 1 0  
3737 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000 —% 30 Cute 1 0  
4040 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 Tough 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
4343 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000 —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
4646 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
4949 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
5050 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 09090 09090% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
5555 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000 —% 10 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
5858 After You Normal Status 0000 —% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
TM03Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM04Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM06Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM10Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM11Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM13Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 4 ♥♥♥♥
TM14Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM16Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM17Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM18Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM20Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM21Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
TM22Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM24Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM25Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 0  
TM27Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM28Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM29Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM30Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM31Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM32Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15 Cool 1 0  
TM33Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM35Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM38Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
TM42Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM44Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM45Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM48Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM49Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM56Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM57Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 0  
TM59Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM67Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM70Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM73Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 3 ♥♥♥
TM77Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM85Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM86Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 0  
TM87Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TM88Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 1 0  
TM90Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
TM94Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 0  
TM98Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 0  
TM99Bag TM Fairy Sprite.png TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
XTM100Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM04Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
ZHM06Bag HM Fighting Sprite.png HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
MarillCastform
Amnesia* Psychic Status —% 20 Cute 1 0  
RoseliaSwirlixSlurpuff
Aromatherapy Grass Status —% 5 Clever 1 0  
MarillSwirlix
Belly Drum* Normal Status —% 10 Cute 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0  
Skitty
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 0  
MawilePlusleMinunSwirlixSlurpuff
Fake Tears Dark Status 100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
AudinoAromatisse
Heal Pulse Psychic Status —% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
ClefairyClefableTogetic
Metronome Normal Status —% 20 Cute 1 0  
Jigglypuff
Mimic Normal Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
SpritzeeAromatisse
Misty Terrain Fairy Status —% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
PikachuMarillSnubbull
Present* Normal Physical 90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
MarillHoppipSkiploomJumpluff
Splash Normal Status —% 40 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
Clefairy
Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 Clever 1 0  
PikachuMarillSkittyMawileCherubiCottonee
Tickle* Normal Status 100% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
TogeticSwirlixSlurpuff
Wish Normal Status —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clefairy in Generation VI
  • 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 Clefairy in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VI
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
X Y OR AS After You Normal Status —% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 Tough 1 0  
X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Heal Bell Normal Status —% 5 Beautiful 1 0  
X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥
X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥
X Y OR AS Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Recycle Normal Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Role Play Psychic Status —% 10 Cute 1 0  
X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status —% 10 Clever 1 0  
X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1
X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Wonder Room Psychic Status —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0  
X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0  
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Clefairy can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Clefairy cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VI
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming 
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Charm Fairy Status 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Sweet Kiss Fairy Status 75% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0  
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Copycat Normal Status —% 20 Cute 1 0  
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation VI learnset Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0  
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin035.png Pinani035.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani035.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 035.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Mt. Moonview
Phrases
51%-100% HP Clefairy feels a little shy, but Clefairy will fight!
26%-50% HP Clefairy's HP is only half... This is trouble...
1%-25% HP No more, please... Clefairy is about to fall...
Level up Clefairy's level went up! Joy!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up Clefairy's level went up! Joy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 035.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Normal  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
Attack Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

173Cleffa.png
Baby form
Cleffa
 Fairy 
Egg
Breed


Soothe Bell
Friendship
035Clefairy.png
First evolution
Clefairy
 Fairy 
Moon Stone
Moon Stone
036Clefable.png
Second evolution
Clefable
 Fairy 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 035.png Spr b g1 035.png Spr 1b 035.png Spr b g1 035.png Spr 1y 035.png Spr b g1 035.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 035.png Spr b 2g 035.png Spr 2s 035.png Spr b 2s 035.png Spr 2c 035.png Spr b 2c 035.png
Spr 2g 035 s.png Spr b 2g 035 s.png Spr 2s 035 s.png Spr b 2s 035 s.png Spr 2c 035 s.png Spr b 2c 035 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 035.png Spr b 3r 035.png Spr 3e 035.png Spr b 3e 035.png Spr 3f 035.png Spr b 3f 035.png
Spr 3r 035 s.png Spr b 3r 035 s.png Spr 3e 035 s.png Spr b 3e 035 s.png Spr 3f 035 s.png Spr b 3f 035 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 035.png Spr b 4d 035.png Spr 4p 035.png Spr b 4p 035.png Spr 4h 035.png Spr b 4h 035.png
Spr 4d 035 s.png Spr b 4d 035 s.png Spr 4p 035 s.png Spr b 4p 035 s.png Spr 4h 035 s.png Spr b 4h 035 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 035.png Spr b 5b 035.png Spr 5b2 035.png Spr b 5b2 035.png
Spr 5b 035 s.png Spr b 5b 035 s.png Spr 5b2 035 s.png Spr b 5b2 035 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 035.png
Spr b 6x 035.png
Spr 6o 035.png
Spr b 6o 035.png
Spr 6x 035 s.png
Spr b 6x 035 s.png
Spr 6o 035 s.png
Spr b 6o 035 s.png
Front Back Front Back
035MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Clefairy images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • The prototype name for Clefairy was Aria.
  • The Glitch Pokémon 3TrainerPoké $ will evolve into a Clefairy at level 128, a level unattainable by legitimate and unglitched Pokémon. These Clefairy can then evolve into Clefable via Moon Stone, making them some of the few Glitch Pokémon to undergo two evolutions.
    • The Glitch Pokémon ゥL ゥM 4 also evolves into Clefairy at level 18, and can then evolve into Nidoking immediately afterwards.
  • Clefairy and its evolution share their category with Snubbull and Granbull. They are all known as the Fairy Pokémon.
  • Clefairy was originally going to be the official mascot of Pokémon, but Pikachu was used instead due to the popularity of the anime and Pikachu's familiarity with fans.[1][2]
    • In the original pilot episode of the anime, Clefairy was intended to be Ash's starting Pokémon. Due to a last minute change, the role went to Pikachu. This would have made the anime closer to the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga, which would later be referenced in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where its main character, Red, along with his Clefairy starred in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger.
  • Clefairy is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 323.
  • The Poké Doll is an item based on Clefairy.
  • Clefairy is the first Fairy-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.

Origin

It seems to be based on a fairy, being a magical, somewhat humanoid, winged creature, lending credit to its name.

Name origin

Clefairy is a combination of clef (French for [musical] key) and fairy.

Pippi may be a shortening and repetition of pixie.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ピッピ Pippi Possibly shortening and repetition of pixie
France Flag.png French Mélofée From mélodie and fée
Spain Flag.png Spanish Clefairy Same as its English name
Germany Flag.png German Piepi From its Japanese name
Italy Flag.png Italian Clefairy Same as its English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 삐삐 Ppippi Transliteration of Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 皮皮 Pǐpǐ Transliteration of Japanese name
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 皮皮 Pèihpèih Transliteration of its Japanese name


External links

Notes and references

  1. Pikachu's Global Adventure: the Rise and Fall of Pokémon. By Joseph Jay Tobin. Page 63.
  2. Lucard, Alex. "Beckett's Ultimate Guide to Pikachu!" Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector July-Aug. 2010: 17.


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