Clefable (Pokémon)

Clefable ピクシー Pixy

Artwork from FR/LG

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Clefable (Japanese: ピクシー Pixy) is a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Clefairy via Moon Stone. It is the final form of Cleffa.

Biology

Physiology

Clefable is a bit larger than its pre-evolutions. Its wings are also larger (and come in a deeper shade of pink), though they still seem incapable of flight. Clefable's three fingers lack the nails that it had as a Clefairy and gains an extra clawed toe on each foot. Its feet also have a circular darker-pink spot on the underside.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Clefable are most known for using Metronome in order to execute a random attack. Just like its pre-evolved forms, Clefable is very versatile whether it knows Metronome or not. The flavor text for Clefable states that its sense of hearing is so strong that it can hear a pin drop from half a mile away. With its bouncy step, Clefable is even able to walk on water.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, Clefable are depicted as having the ability to fly using their wings, although they have never been seen doing so anywhere else.

Behavior

Clefable are extremely shy, even more so than Clefairy or Cleffa. As such, they are quite reclusive. It may visit lakes when the moon is present, such as when it is drawn by the full moon to play at deserted lakes, or to take strolls on them on quiet, moonlit nights.

Habitat

Mountain Pokémon

Clefable is just as rare in the wild as its pre-evolutions. They can be found at Mt. Moon, or in other mountains that offer clear views of the moon at night.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Clefable in the anime

Major appearances

Clefable first appeared in Clefairy and the Moon Stone. After the large group of Clefairy blasted Team Rocket away with Metronome, particles of the giant Moon Stone landed on some of the Clefairy, causing them to evolve.

Clefable made an appearance for another Mt. Moon Festival in A Real Cleffa-Hanger.

Minor appearances

Clefable was also in a stage show about talking Pokémon for Stage Fight.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Green had a Clefairy that later evolved into Clefable 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 Zapmolcuno for a short period of time with its Metronome. It has since been used as a main member of her team in Green's battle against Lorelei, where it Minimized itself to retrieve her miniature ice sculptures, deliberately blowing off the arm part to let the Elite 4's guard down. It has seen no major appearances since, despite always being listed as a team member.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash befriends a Clefairy that evolves into a Clefable so it can explore the world.

Pokédex entries

In the TCG

Main article: Clefable (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

Game locations

In side games

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Leftovers (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	MysteryBerry (25%)	Moon Stone (8%)
Crystal
FireRed	LeafGreen	Moon Stone (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum
* The Pokémon must be traded to a Generation II game in order for the item to appear.

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM/HM

By breeding

By tutoring

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
	Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
	Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: Evolve	Friend Area: Mt. Moonview
Phrases
51%-100% HP	Fighting is so loud. But I'll do my best!
26%-50% HP	I have only half my HP left.
1%-25% HP	Please, no more... I can't exert myself anymore...
Level Up	I leveled up! I'll try hard!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness
Body size: 1	Recruit Rate: -12%	IQ Group: B

Evolution

Baby form Cleffa  Normal

Happiness → ← Breed

First evolution Clefairy  Normal

Moon Stone →

Second evolution Clefable  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back

For other sprites and images, please see Clefable images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• "Ariala" was the prototype name of Clefable.
• Despite it possessing the required anatomy, Clefable cannot learn a single Flying-type move that involves its wings.
• Clefable is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 473.

Origin

It seems to be based on fairies and pixies, being a magical, humanoid, playful, winged creature.

Name origin

Clefable's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and "fable" — a story about legendary people and deeds. Its Japanese name refers to pixies, creatures similar to fairies.

In other languages

• German: Pixi - Same as Japanese, which is based on pixie.
• French: Melodelfe - From mélodie (melody) and elfe (elf).
• Korean: 픽시 Piksi
• Chinese (Taiwan): 皮可西 Pi Ke Xi - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pixi.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 皮可斯 Pi Ke Si - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pixi.

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