Cleffa (Pokémon)

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Cleffa ピィ Py #173
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type  Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal   Normal	Species Star Shape Pokémon
Abilities Cute Charm or Magic Guard Magic Guard Friend Guard Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #040 Hoenn #324* Sinnoh #099 Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-240 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3m Metric 1'00"/0.3m 0.0m	Weight 6.6lbs Imperial 3.0kg Metric 6.6lbs/3.0kg 0.0kg
Dex color Pink	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 150 19.6%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Undiscovered group 11 cycles (2805 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 37 Battle Exp.: 371*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Cleffa (Japanese: ピィ Py) is a Normal-type baby Pokémon.

It evolves into Clefairy when leveled up with high happiness, which evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Major appearances 2.2 Minor appearances 2.3 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 In the Pokémon Adventures manga 3.2 In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga 4 In the TCG 5 Other appearances 5.1 Super Smash Bros. Melee 5.1.1 Trophy information 6 Game data 6.1 NPC appearances 6.2 Pokédex entries 6.3 Game locations 6.3.1 In side games 6.3.2 Held items 6.4 Stats 6.4.1 Base stats 6.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 6.5 Type effectiveness 6.6 Learnset 6.6.1 By leveling up 6.6.2 By TM/HM 6.6.3 By breeding 6.6.4 By tutoring 6.7 Side game data 6.8 Evolution 6.9 Sprites 7 Trivia 7.1 Origin 7.1.1 Name origin 8 In other languages 9 External links

Biology

Physiology

Cleffa are very small pink creatures that are vaguely star-shaped in appearance, mostly pink in coloration. Their ears are completely brown. They have two small black eyes, a small mouth, and they appear to have a small permanent blush on its cheeks. They possess stubby digitless arms and legs, which come to a point. They have a curl on their forehead and a curled up tail.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Cleffa, like its evolutions, are known to benefit in some way by dancing in the moonlight. Cleffa can also gain nutrients by drinking dew water.

Behavior

Cleffa have been known to be attracted by meteor showers. Sightings of this Pokémon always increases during meteor showers, and when they do show up, they dance the night away.

Habitat

As with their evolved forms, Cleffa live in mountainous regions; especially on Mt. Moon.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Major appearances

In Wish Upon a Star Shape, a Cleffa fell from a spaceship that belonged to the kleptomaniac Clefairy from Clefairy Tales. Ash and friends had to get the Star Shape Pokémon back to its group before Team Rocket and the Pokémon Mystery Club could get their hands on it.

Several Cleffa appeared in the episode A Real Cleffa-Hanger.

Minor appearances

Cleffa first appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as part of the Pichu Bros Posse.

A Cleffa appeared in Hungry For the Good Life!.

Another Cleffa appeared in Last Call, First Round!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP246 Cleffa Ash's Pokédex Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa is the pre-evolved form of Clefairy. Their star shape has led some to believe that they reach the Earth riding on shooting stars. Strangely, many Cleffa are often found on nights of meteor showers. This concludes the entries from the original series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG134 Cleffa Ash's Pokédex Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. Cleffa are said to form circles and dance as if they are flying on nights when there are many falling stars. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP084 Cleffa Dawn's Pokédex Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. It has the silhouette of a star in the night sky and some believe that Cleffa ride on shooting stars. This concludes the entries from the Diamond & Pearl series.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 9, Cleffa is one of the baby Pokémon that escape from the Daycare Center near Goldenrod City.

Whitney has a Cleffa as seen in Volume 12. Using its Sweet Kiss, it provided an opening for her Miltank to use a Rollout on what she thought was Suicune, but the fake Pokémon withstood the attack and struck Miltank down.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Whitney owns a Cleffa in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys.

In the TCG

Main article: Cleffa (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Cleffa only appears as a random trophy.

Trophy information

With silhouettes that resemble stars, Cleffa are often sighted when the night sky is filled with shooting stars. Cleffa evolves into Clefairy, but only if it has a strong bond of friendship with its trainer. Since Cleffa are so cute and lovable, many trainers choose to keep it in this unevolved form.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Cleffa appears in a quiz-show styled mini-game alongside Igglybuff. A series of Pokémon parade across the screen and players have to count how many of the Pokémon species that have been instructed to be counted parade across the screen. The final score is based how close the answered amount is to the right number.
• Pokémon Puzzle Collection Vol.2: A Cleffa appears during Motion Puzzle mode, taking over the role that Pichu had in the first game.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. Silver When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. Crystal If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this Pokémon is certain to be within the immediate area. Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew. Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew. FireRed LeafGreen {{{frlgdex}}} FireRed When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. LeafGreen Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum {{{dpptdex}}} Diamond Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars. Pearl Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise. Platinum It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star. HeartGold SoulSilver {{{hgssdex}}} HeartGold Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor. SoulSilver When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of Cleffa strangely increase. Generation V Black White It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It's said to arrive riding on a shooting star. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Breed Clefairy or Clefable Crystal None Breed Clefairy or Clefable Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Breed Clefairy or Clefable Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Mt. Coronet*, Trophy Garden Platinum Common Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden HeartGold SoulSilver None Breed Clefairy or Clefable Pal Park Field Pokéwalker Amity Meadow Generation V Black White None Breed Clefairy or Clefable

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Mt. Snowfall
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 1 Forever Level 50 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Wish Cave (1F-4F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Canal Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum
Pokéwalker		Qualot Berry (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50	110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 25	27 - 84	49 - 163
Defense: 28	29 - 88	54 - 170
Sp.Atk: 45	45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp.Def: 55	54 - 117	103 - 229
Speed: 15	18 - 73	31 - 141
Total: 218   Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 1/2 ★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 3/3 ★★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Pound	Normal	Physical	40	100%	35
Start	Charm	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
4	Encore	Normal	Status	—	100%	5
7	Sing	Normal	Status	—	55%	15
10	Sweet Kiss	Normal	Status	—	75%	10
13	Copycat	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
16	Magical Leaf	Grass	Special	60	—%	20
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Cleffa obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	100%	10
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	—	—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	—	—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	95	100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120	85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	—	100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	30	100%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM83	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	—	100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Amnesia*	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
	Aromatherapy	Grass	Status	—	—%	5
	Belly Drum*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Covet	Normal	Physical	60	100%	40
	Fake Tears	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	Metronome	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Mimic	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Present*	Normal	Physical	—	90%	15
	Splash	Normal	Status	—	—%	40
	Stored Power	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
	Tickle*	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
	Wish	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Cleffa in Generation V 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 Cleffa in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Cleffa can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Cleffa cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Cleffa Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Cleffa Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 13.1% Friend Area: Mt. Moonview Phrases 51%-100% HP The stars in the sky are where I came from! 26%-50% HP Oh, no! I lost about half my HP already! 1%-25% HP I can't go on like this... I want to go back to the stars... Level up Yay! See? I leveled up! 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 Yay! See? I leveled up!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% 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  ( Normal ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It creates hearts around itself that make Pokémon Tired.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.

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
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

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

Trivia

• Cleffa shares the same species name with Staryu. They are both known as Star Shape Pokémon.
• Magical Leaf is the only attack that is not of the Normal-type that Cleffa learns via level up.
• Cleffa is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 218.
• Cleffa has the shortest Japanese name.

Origin

It is possible that it's based on fairies and pixies, just like its evolutions.

Name origin

Cleffa's name is a contraction of the name Clefairy, to indicate it is a pre-evolution. Clef is French for keys (ie. musical ones). Its Japanese name is also a contraction of the name Pippi.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Pii Shorter form of its evolution's name "Piepi". French Melo A contraction of the word melody. Korean 삐 Ppi Chinese (Taiwan) 皮寶寶 Pí Băo Băo The first character is a transliteration of its Japanese name. 寶寶 means darling or baby.

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