Clefable's Fairy typing gives it an immunity to Dragon. Only 2 weaknesses on top of that — it has plenty of safe switch-in opportunities. Magic Guard adds more value on top. A competitive option since Gen 1. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up.
Clefable's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Very hard to catch and worth 3 HP EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
Legend says that on clear, quiet nights, it listens for the voices of its kin living on the moon. I, too, often think of my homeland, so far away.
Clefable Weakness
GoodClefable is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Clefable can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
Clefable doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Cleffa's line. Breed this form to get Cleffa eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Cleffa gave Clefable the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+50), bringing the total to 483 stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Clefable to get Cleffa eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Clefable's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Magic Guard helps it stick around, and max HP and Sp. Def EVs prioritize longevity. Soft-Boiled keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Best Clefable Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Thunder Wave
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Meteor Mash and Moonblast bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Moonblast and Double-Edge bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 13 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Clefable's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Moonblast and Play Rough, and coverage across 10 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Meteor Mash and Moonblast bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 12 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Clefable can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Cleffa from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Clefable in Legends: Z-A. Bring Cleffa over from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
Clefable appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Clefable in Legends: Arceus
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from walking across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CleffaEASYFabled SpringGrassUncommon
Step 3Clefable ✓EASYFabled SpringGrassUncommonor evolve from Clefairy (Step 2)
You're catching Cleffa first, not Clefable. Cleffa appears at decent rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Clefable in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
The path to Clefable starts with Cleffa at Lv. 12-42 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CleffaEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1225%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1225%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1425%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1425%EarlyCaveMorningCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.125%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.125%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.145%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.145%EarlyCave
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyEASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-395%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.38-395%LateCaveor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓
Don't let Clefable's 483 base stat total fool you. Magic Guard is what makes it tick — it punches way above its weight class. We rate it A-Tier.
Run Magic Guard on Clefable. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Clefable also gets Cute Charm and Unaware, but they don't compare.
Clefable fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Clefable appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Clefable has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 9 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A