Clefairy
ピッピ Pippi
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Artwork from FR/LG
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| EV yield
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HP
2
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
0
| Speed
0
| Exp.
68
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Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Cleffa via happiness and into Clefable via Moon Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Clefairy appears to be a pink creature. It has stocky limbs and a round body which gives it a chubby appearance. It also possess large sensitive ears that have brown tips. It has small wings that seem incapable of flight, but allow it to bounce gracefully.
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 its fingers back and forth in order to execute any move at random. Even without Metronome, Clefairy is capable of learning a vast amount of elemental attacks. They can also store moonlight in their wings, allowing them to float in midair. It is also one of only three Pokémon that can learn Meteor Mash.
Clefairy and its evolution family are the only Pokémon that can possess the Magic Guard ability, which prevents all forms of indirect damage.
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 Mt. Moon, especially at a night during a full moon. Wherever they live, they are likely to be in an area where the moon is clear and visible at night.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Major appearances
While Clefairy's first appearance was in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, 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. This would have made the anime closer to the Pocket Monsters manga, which would later be referenced in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where its main character, Isamu Akai, along with his Clefairy and Pikachu appeared in a film Ash was watching.
A group of Clefairy were going around stealing random junk in Viridian City to repair their spaceship during Clefairy Tales. Their leader got beaten up by Jigglypuff for stealing its microphone/pen. These Clefairy made another brief appearance in Wish Upon a Star Shape.
Several Clefairy also appeared in A Real Cleffa-Hanger, when Ash and his friends visited Mt. Moon again.
Minor appearances
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 Ash's Cyndaquil.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| Entry
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| 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.
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| This concludes the entries from the original series.
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In the manga
A timid, shy Clefairy is among the main characters of the Magical Pokémon Journey manga series.
A rude, crass, male Clefairy is the co-star of the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga.
In Pokémon Adventures, Green had a Clefairy that later evolved into Clefable.
In the Electric Tale of Pikachu, one of the chapters focuses on the Clefairy evolution ceremony. Another chapter also focuses on Clefairy, this time with them running wild through a city. The second Clefairy chapter was an adaptation of EP062.
In the TCG
- Main article: Clefairy (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly.
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
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
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| I
| Red
| Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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| Blue
| Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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| Yellow
| Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
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| Stadium
| Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
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| II
| Gold
| The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| Silver
| Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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| Crystal
| Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
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| Stadium 2
| The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
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| LeafGreen
| With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
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| Pearl
| It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
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| Platinum
| It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
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| HeartGold
| The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| SoulSilver
| Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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Game locations
In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
| Stat
| Range
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| At Lv. 50
| At Lv. 100
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| 130 - 177
| 250 - 344
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| 45 - 106
| 85 - 207
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| 47 - 110
| 90 - 214
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| 58 - 123
| 112 - 240
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| 63 - 128
| 121 - 251
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| 36 - 95
| 67 - 185
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.
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Pokéthlon stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Clefairy is capable of learning the following moves in Generation IV.
- Moves in bold are damaging moves to which STAB applies.
Generation IV
Other generation learnsets: II - III
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| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
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Marill, Azumarill
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Castform
| Amnesia*
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0
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| Roselia
| AromatherapyHGSS
| Grass
| Status
| —
| —%
| 5
| Smart
| 0
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| Marill, Azumarill
| Belly Drum*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0
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| Skitty, Delcatty
| Covet
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 40
| Cute
| 0
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Mawile
Plusle
Minun
| Fake Tears
| Dark
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
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Clefairy, Clefable
Togetic
| Metronome
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
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| Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
| Mimic
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0
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Pikachu, Raichu
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Togetic, Togekiss
Marill, Azumarill
Snubbull, Granbull
| Present*
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 90%
| 15
| Cute
| 0
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| Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
| Splash
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Cute
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Clefairy, Clefable
Togetic, Togekiss
Marill, Azumarill
Skitty, Delcatty
Plusle
Minun
| Substitute
| Normal
| Status
| —
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| 10
| Smart
| 1 ♥
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| Togetic, Togekiss
| Wish
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0
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Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB from an evolution of this Pokémon
*Indicates a move only available by chain breeding
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- The prototype name for Clefairy was "Aria."
- The Glitch Pokémon 3TrainerPoké and 'M will both 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. Both of these Pokémon can also optionally evolve into Kangaskhan instead of Clefairy if they manage to revert to lLevel 1. If they evolve into Kangaskhan, none of the two can evolve further.
- The Glitch Pokémon LM4 also evolves into Clefairy at Level 18, and can then evolve into Nidoking immediately afterwards.
- Clefairy is the first Pokémon not to have a base happiness of 70. Its base happiness is 140.
- Clefairy and Clefable share the same species name 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]
- Despite what its Pokédex entries may insinuate, Clefairy cannot learn Fly.
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.
In other languages
External links
Notes and references
- ↑ Pikachu's Global Adventure: the Rise and Rall of Pokémon. By Joseph Jay Tobin. Page 63.
Moon Stone (8%)
Leppa Berry (50%)
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Clefairy images on Bulbagarden Archives.
