Cleffa
ピィ Py
|
|
| 
Artwork from FR/LG
|
|
|
| EV yield
|
HP
0
| Atk
0
| Def
0
| Sp.Atk
0
| Sp.Def
1
| Speed
0
| Exp.
37
|
|
|
|
Cleffa (Japanese: ピィ Py) is a Normal-type baby Pokémon.
It evolves into Clefairy via happiness, who evolves into Clefable via Moon Stone.
Biology
Physiology
Cleffa are very small pink creatures that are vaguely star-shaped in appearance. They basically look like a chibi Clefairy with their pink bodies and brown ears. They also have a curl on their forehead and a small tail, however, they do not have the small wings that their evolutions have.
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
Cleffa first appeared in Pikachu & Pichu as part of the Pichu Bros Posse.
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.
A bunch of Cleffa appeared in the episode A Real Cleffa-Hanger.
A Cleffa appeared in Hungry For the Good Life!.
Pokédex entries
| Episode
| Pokémon
| Pokédex
| 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
| Pokédex
| Entry
|
| DP084
| Cleffa
| Dawn's Pokédex
| Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon. It has the civil light 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
Pokémon Special
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.
In the TCG
- Main article: Cleffa (TCG)
Other appearances
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 loveable, 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.
Pokédex entries
| Gen
| Game
| Pokédex entry
|
| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
|
| 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.
|
| Stadium 2
| Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
|
| III
| Ruby
| 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.
|
| 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.
|
| 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
| 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.
|
| IV
| 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.
|
Game locations
In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
| Immune to
| Normal effectiveness
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Learnset
Cleffa 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
|
| Father
| Move
| Type
| Cat.
| Pwr.
| Acc.
| PP
| Contest
| Appeal
|
Marill, Azumarill
Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
Castform
| Amnesia*
| Psychic
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 0 |
| Marill, Azumarill
| Belly Drum*
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0 |
| Skitty, Delcatty
| Covet
| Normal
| Physical
| 40
| 100%
| 40
| Cute
| 0 |
Mawile
Plusle
Minun
| Fake Tears
| Dark
| Status
| —
| 100%
| 20
| Smart
| 2 ♥♥
|
Clefairy, Clefable
Togetic
| Metronome
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 20
| Cute
| 2 ♥♥
|
| Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
| Mimic
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0 |
Pikachu, Raichu
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff
Togetic, Togekiss
Marill, Azumarill
Snubbull, Granbull
| Present*
| Normal
| Physical
| —
| 90%
| 15
| Cute
| 0 |
| Hoppip, Skiploom, Jumpluff
| Splash
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 40
| Cute
| 0 |
Clefairy, Clefable
Togetic, Togekiss
Marill, Azumarill
Skitty, Delcatty
Plusle
Minun
| Substitute
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Smart
| 1 ♥
|
| Togetic, Togekiss
| Wish
| Normal
| Status
| —
| —%
| 10
| Cute
| 0 |
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
|
|
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- Cleffa shares the same species name with Staryu. They are both known as Star Shape Pokémon.
Origin
It is possible that its 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
External links
Body size: 1
For other sprites and images, please see Cleffa images on Bulbagarden Archives.
