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Clefairy ピッピ Pippi #035
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fairy Pokémon
Ability Cute Charm Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #035 Johto #041 Hoenn #233 Sinnoh Expression error: Unrecognized punctuation character "?". Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'00" Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2'00"/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 16.5 lbs. Imperial 7.5 kg Metric 16.5 lbs./7.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 150 (19.6%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Fairy group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 68 Battle Exp.: 681*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

The most well-known ability that a Clefairy has is the ability to use Metronome, a move that involves wiggling it's fingers back and forth in order to execute any attack at random (even to the user). Even without Metronome, Clefairy is capable of learning a vast amount of elemental attacks.

Behavior

Clefairy are very shy and timid creatures. As such, they rarely show themselves to humans. Clefairy also seem to have gained a reputation as kleptomaniacs, since there have been various reports of Clefairy being seen stealing random junk.

Habitat

Clefairy are elusive Pokémon in the wild. The best place to find them is a Mt. Moon, especially at a night during a full moon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

While Clefairy's first appearance was in EP006; in the original pilot episode, Clefairy was intended to be Ash's starting Pokémon. Due to a last minute change, the role went to Pikachu.

A group of Clefairies were going around stealing random junk in Virdian City to repair their spaceship during EP062. These Clefairies made another brief appearance in EP246.

In EP158, a Clefairy was used by Whitney to send Team Rocket flying and in the Gym Battle against Ash. The Fairy Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil.

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

When released from a Pokéball, Clefairy will use Metronome triggering Blizzard, Explosion, or Fire Spin. All will hurt any opponents close to Clefairy.

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Red and Blue

Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.

Pokémon Yellow

Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.

Pokémon Stadium

Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.

Pokémon Gold

The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.

Pokémon Silver

Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.

Pokémon Crystal

Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

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.

Pokémon 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.

Pokémon FireRed

Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.

Pokémon LeafGreen

With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.

Game locations

In the Red/Blue versions, Clefairy can be found at Mt. Moon.

In side games

• Pokémon Stadium: Clefairy stars in the mini-game "Clefairy Says." You are given a pattern of arrows and you are supposed to repeat it back. geuss wrong too many times and you're out. the last one standing wins.

Base stats

Type effectiveness

Template:DP type effectiveness

Learnset

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By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

• Amnesia
• Belly Drum
• Mimic
• Present
• Splash
• Substitute
• Wish

Evolution

Trivia

• The prototype name for Clefairy was "Aria".
• The glitch Pokémon LM4 will evolve into Clefairy at level 18.

Origin

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

Name origin

Clefairy's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and fairy. Its Japanese name may be a shortening and repetition of the word pixie. It's French name is a misspelling of melody.

In other languages

• German: Piepi
• French: Melofee
• Korean: 삐삐 Ppippi

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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