Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cleffa is a Fairy Type Star Shape Pokémon, with a 19.6% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Cleffa can be found with Cute Charm, Magic Guard and Friend Guard as an Ability and has a Fast growth rate with a 1 Special Defense EV Yield. We recommend the Sassy Nature, based on 218 combined Base Stats.
Cleffa Stats and Abilities
Based on Cleffa Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Cleffa Highest IV Stat is Special Defense 55 and the Lowest being Speed 15.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
---|---|---|---|---|
F | HP | 50 | 210 | 304 |
F | Attack | 25 | 49 | 163 |
F | Defense | 28 | 54 | 170 |
F | Special Attack | 45 | 85 | 207 |
F | Special Defense | 55 | 103 | 229 |
F | Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 |
F | Total | 218 |
Cleffa | Detail |
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Best Held Items | |
Best Nature | Sassy ↑ +10% Special Defense↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 5% Moon Stone ![]() |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
EV Yield | 1 Special Defense |
Growth Rate | Fast |
Catch Rate | 150 (19.6% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
Egg Cycles | 10 (2,314–2,570 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Cute Charm Ability 1 | Contact with the Pokémon may cause infatuation. |
Magic Guard Ability 2 | Magic Guard protects the Pokémon from indirect damage, including: |
Friend Guard Hidden Ability | Reduces damage done to allies. |
How To Evolve Cleffa in BDSP
Cleffa requires (high Friendship) to evolve into Clefairy and then (use Moon Stone) to evolve into Clefable.
Base Form | Evolution Requirement | First Evolution | Evolution Requirement | Final Evolution |
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Cleffa ![]() | high Friendship → | Clefairy ![]() | use Moon Stone ![]() → | Clefable ![]() |

Where To Find Cleffa in BDSP
Cleffa has 2 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-18 Cleffa, within the Trophy Garden location using the Walking method.



Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() 20 - 5% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Clefairy Lv. 36-38 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() | ![]() Cleffa Lv. 14 | |
![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Clefairy Lv. 16-18 | |
![]() 100 - 20% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Cleffa Lv. 16-18 |

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Cleffa Weakness
Cleffa is a Fairy Type pokemon. This will cause Cleffa to take More Damage from Poison, Steel Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Bug, Dark, Dragon Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Cleffa Weak Against?
What pokemon is Cleffa Strong Against?

Best Moves Cleffa in BDSP
Best Moveset for Cleffa Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
12 | Disarming Voice | ![]() | Special | 60 | — | 15 | Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
1 | Pound | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
Best Moveset for Cleffa TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TM22 | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | ![]() | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 | May burn opponent. |
TM85 | Dream Eater | ![]() | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 | User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |



Cleffa Level Up Moves
List of Moves Cleffa can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 | Splash | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Doesn't do ANYTHING. |
1 | Pound | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() |
1 | Copycat | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Copies opponent's last move. |
4 | Sing | Power: — Acc: 55 PP: 15 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. |
8 | Sweet Kiss | Power: — Acc: 75 PP: 10 ![]() Confuses opponent. |
12 | Disarming Voice | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
16 | Encore | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Forces opponent to keep using its last move for 3 turns. |
20 | Charm | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
Cleffa TM Moves
List of Moves Cleffa can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM03 | Water Pulse | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. |
TM10 | Work Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Raises user's Attack and Special Attack. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it rain for 5 turns. |
TM20 | Safeguard | Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 ![]() The user's party is protected from status conditions. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Charges on first turn, attacks on second. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM28 | Dig | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves. |
TM29 | Psychic | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM33 | Reflect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns. |
TM34 | Shock Wave | Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 ![]() May burn opponent. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM56 | Fling | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power depends on held item. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM67 | Recycle | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User's used hold item is restored. |
TM70 | Flash | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Paralyzes opponent. |
TM77 | Psych Up | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Copies the opponent's stat changes. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM85 | Dream Eater | Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent. |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
Cleffa Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Cleffa can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Present | Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 15 ![]() Either deals damage or heals. |
Wish | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() The user recovers HP in the following turn. |
Aromatherapy | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Cures all status problems in your party. |
Tickle | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack and Defense. |
Heal Pulse | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Restores half the target's max HP. |
Metronome | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs almost any move in the game at random. |
Amnesia | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Sharply raises user's Special Defense. |
Belly Drum | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User loses 50% of its max HP, but Attack raises to maximum. |
Splash | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Doesn't do ANYTHING. |
Mimic | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Copies the opponent's last move. |
Fake Tears | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Special Defense. |
Covet | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() Opponent's item is stolen by the user. |
Stored Power | Power: 20 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power increases when user's stats have been raised. |
Misty Terrain | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the field from status conditions for 5 turns. |
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