Clefairy (Pokémon)

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Pokémon
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Clefairy (disambiguation).
Clefairy
ピッピ Pippi
#035
035Clefairy.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type
Normal '
Category
Fairy Pokémon
Abilities
Cute Charm or Magic Guard Friend Guard
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Kanto
#035
Johto
#041
Hoenn
#233
Sinnoh
#100
Regional Browser numbers
Height
2'00"
Imperial
0.6 m
Metric
Weight
16.5 lbs.
Imperial
7.5 kg
Metric
Dex color
Pink
Catch rate
150 (19.6%)
Body style
Body06.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F035.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
25% male, 75% female
Breeding
Fairy group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 68 Battle Exp.: 681*

Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Cleffa when leveled up with high happiness and into Clefable when exposed to a 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.

Prior to Generation V, Clefairy and its evolution family were the only Pokémon that could 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. They can also be found on Mt. Coronet in Sinnoh as well.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Clefairy's diet is unknown. Though the presence of a canine tooth may indicate that it is an omnivore.

In the anime

Clefairy 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 Pokémon 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 Source Entry
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.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

File:Clefairy Electric Tale.jpg
A Clefairy approaches Ash in Clefairy Tale

There are two chapters in the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga which focus on Clefairy.

In the third chapter of the manga, Clefairy Tale, Ash discovers a colony of Clefairy with Bill and Professor Oak. The three humans assist with and witness an evolution ceremony. This chapter appears to be loosely based on the anime episode Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

The second chapter to feature Clefairy is Clefairy in Space, the tenth chapter of the manga. In this chapter, a herd of wild Clefairy are causing trouble in Apple City, where rumors are circulating that Clefairy come from outer space. This chapter was based on the anime episode Clefairy Tales. In this chapter, it is learned that Clefairy have a secretion from the back of their throat that can harden into a crystal-like form.

In Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Clefairy (MPJ)

One of Hazel's main traveling companions in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga is a timid, shy Clefairy. Clefairy tends to be very cowardly, but when he actually does battle, he can use his powerful Metronome attack.

Clefairy also returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Isamu Akai's Clefairy

Clefairy is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and is Isamu Akai's starter Pokémon. Clefairy is often very rude and stupid, gaining him the nickname "Blockhead Clefairy". He is the source of much slapstick humor in the manga.

In the TCG

Main article: Clefairy (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Blue
Yellow Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
Stadium Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
Generation II
Gold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Silver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Crystal Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
Stadium 2 The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Generation 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.
Sapphire
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.
FireRed Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
LeafGreen With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Generation IV
Diamond Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
Pearl It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
Platinum It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
HeartGold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
SoulSilver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Generation V
Black It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I
Red Blue
Rare
Unlimited
Mt. Moon
Rocket Game Corner
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
Rare Mt. Moon
Generation II
Gold Silver
Rare Mt. Moon
Crystal
Rare Mt. Moon
Routes 3 and 4 (Night)
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
None Trade
Emerald
None Trade
FireRed LeafGreen
Rare
Unlimited
Mt. Moon
Rocket Game Corner
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Uncommon Mt. Coronet
Platinum
Rare Mt. Coronet
HeartGold SoulSilver
Rare Mt. Moon, Safari Zone
Pal Park
Mountain
Pokéwalker
Resort, Night Sky's Edge
Generation V
Black White
Uncommon Giant Chasm
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Channel Viridian Forest
Pokémon Pinball Mt. Moon
Celadon City
Pokémon Trozei! Huge Storage 3
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Joyous Tower (9F-14F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time/Darkness
Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble Rocky Cave

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* MysteryBerry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold Silver MysteryBerry (25%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (8%)
Crystal
FireRed LeafGreen Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Diamond Pearl Leppa Berry Leppa Berry (50%) Moon Stone Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
48
47 - 110 90 - 214
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
35
36 - 95 67 - 185
Total:
323
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/5 ★★★★
Power
1/3 ☆☆
Skill
3/5 ★★★☆☆
Stamina
2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
12/20 ★★☆☆


Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
00Start Growl Normal Status 0000 100100% 40
044 Encore Normal Status 0000 100100% 5
077 Sing Normal Status 0000 05555% 15
1010 DoubleSlap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10
1313 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 —% 40
1616 Follow Me Normal Status 0000 —% 20
1919 Minimize Normal Status 0000 —% 20
2222 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10
2525 Bestow Normal Status 0000 —% 15
2828 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
3131 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000 —% 30
3434 Metronome Normal Status 0000 —% 10
3737 Gravity Psychic Status 0000 —% 5
4040 Moonlight Normal Status 0000 —% 5
4343 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10
4646 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4949 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5252 After You Normal Status 0000 —% 15
5555 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 100100 08585% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM19 Telekinesis Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 25
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM22 SolarBeam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 120120 070}}70% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ghost Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 120120 085}}85% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Fire Sprite.png TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 03030 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Electric Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM83 Work Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 30
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Grass Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
MarillAzumarillHoppipSkiploomJumpluffCastform
Audino
Amnesia* Psychic Status —% 20
RoseliaRoserade
Aromatherapy Grass Status —% 5
ClefairyClefable
Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10
MarillAzumarill
Belly Drum* Normal Status —% 10
SkittyDelcatty
Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 40
MawilePlusleMinun
Fake Tears Dark Status 100% 20
ClefairyClefableTogeticTogekiss
Metronome Normal Status —% 20
JigglypuffWigglytuff
Mimic Normal Status —% 10
PikachuRaichuJigglypuffWigglytuffTogeticTogekiss
MarillAzumarillSnubbullGranbull
Present* Normal Physical 90% 15
MarillAzumarillHoppipSkiploomJumpluff
Splash Normal Status —% 40
PikachuRaichuMarillAzumarillSkittyDelcatty
MawileCherubiCherrimCottoneeWhimsicott
Tickle* Normal Status 100% 20
TogeticTogekiss
Wish Normal Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clefairy 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 Clefairy in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

By a prior evolution

Generation V
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Charm Normal Status 100% 20
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Sweet Kiss Normal Status 75% 10
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Copycat Normal Status —% 20
Cleffa (Pokémon)/Generation V learnset Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Clefairy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 Pin035.png Pinani035.png 
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Pinball RS
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani035.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 035.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -19%
Friend Area: Mt. Moonview
Phrases
51%-100% HP Clefairy feels a little shy, but Clefairy will fight!
26%-50% HP Clefairy's HP is only half... This is trouble...
1%-25% HP No more, please... Clefairy is about to fall...
Level up Clefairy's level went up! Joy!
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 Clefairy's level went up! Joy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 035.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
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  None Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
None Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
None.png PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Cleffa
Baby form
Cleffa
 Normal 
Soothe Bell
Friendship


Egg
Breed

Clefairy
First evolution
Clefairy
 Normal 
Moon Stone
Moon Stone


Clefable
Second evolution
Clefable
 Normal 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
Spr 1b 035.png Spr 1y 035.png Spr 1g 035.png Spr b g1 035.png
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
Spr 2g 035.png Spr 2s 035.png Spr 2c 035.png Spr b 2g 035.png
Spr 2g 035 s.png Spr 2s 035 s.png Spr 2c 035 s.png Spr b 2g 035 s.png
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 035.png Spr 3e 035.png Spr 3f 035.png Spr b 3r 035.png
Spr 3r 035 s.png Spr 3e 035 s.png Spr 3f 035 s.png Spr b 3r 035 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 035.png Spr 4p 035.png Spr 4h 035.png Spr b 4d 035.png
Spr 4d 035 s.png Spr 4p 035 s.png Spr 4h 035 s.png Spr b 4d 035 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 035.png Spr 5b2 035.png Spr b 5b 035.png
Spr 5b 035 s.png Spr 5b2 035 s.png Spr b 5b 035 s.png
Clefairy For other sprites and images, please see Clefairy images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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 Level 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][2]
  • Despite what its Pokédex entries may insinuate, Clefairy does not have the ability Levitate.
    • Despite it possessing the required anatomy, Clefairy is not part Flying-type, nor can it learn a single move that involves its wings.
  • Clefairy is the only Pokémon that is not related to Template:Type2 evolutionarily or through Form differences that can learn Cosmic Power.
  • Clefairy is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 323.
  • Though Clefairy's "tail" curves up in Generations I, II, III, IV, it is changed to curve down in Generation V.
  • Clefairy and its evolutionary line are some of the few Pokémon said to come from somewhere other than Earth, such as Staryu, Deoxys and Kyurem.
  • The Poké Doll is an item based on Clefairy.

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

Language Name Name Origin
German Piepi
French Melofee From mélodie and fee.
Korean 삐삐 Ppippi
Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong) 皮皮 Pǐ Pǐ Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pippi.


External links

Notes and references

  1. Pikachu's Global Adventure: the Rise and Fall of Pokémon. By Joseph Jay Tobin. Page 63.
  2. Lucard, Alex. "Beckett's Ultimate Guide to Pikachu!" Beckett Pokémon Unofficial Collector July-Aug. 2010: 17.


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Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii USuper Smash Bros. Ultimate
Characters: PikachuJigglypuffMewtwoPichu
Pokémon Trainer (SquirtleIvysaurCharizard) • LucarioGreninjaIncineroar
Stages: Saffron CityPokémon StadiumPoké FloatsPokémon Stadium 2Spear Pillar
Prism TowerUnova Pokémon LeagueKalos Pokémon League
Poké Ball and Master Ball: AbomasnowAbraAlolan ExeggutorAlolan RaichuAlolan VulpixArceusArticunoBeedrill
BellossomBewearBlastoiseBonslyCelebiChanseyCharizardChespinChikoritaClefairy
CyndaquilDarkraiDedenneDeoxysDittoEeveeElectrodeEnteiFennekin
FletchlingGardevoirGenesectGiratinaGogoatGoldeenGroudonGulpinHitmonlee
Ho-OhInkayJirachiKeldeoKoffingKyogreKyuremLatias and Latios
LugiaLunalaManaphyMarillMarshadowMeloettaMeowthMewMetagrossMimikyu
MoltresMunchlaxOnixOshawottPalkiaPiplupPorygon2PyukumukuRaikouScizorSnivy
SnorlaxSolgaleoSpewpaStaryuStarmieSuicuneSwirlixTapu KokoTogedemaruTogepi
TorchicUnownVenusaurVictiniVulpixWeavileWeezingWobbuffetXerneasZapdosZoroark
Collectables: Trophies (MeleeBrawlfor Nintendo 3DS/Wii U)
Stickers
Spirits
Misc: The Subspace EmissaryMy MusicFinal SmashPokémon ChangeBrawl cameos
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Pokémon
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