Clefable Best Moveset
Fairy TermStab with a choice of AbilityMagic Guard blocking all indirect damage or AbilityUnaware ignoring opposing stat boosts. Held ItemLeftovers with NatureBold investment creates a physical tank that sets up with MoveCalm Mind and outlasts everything. Tera changes the defensive profile entirely. S-Tier for a reason, and the moveset reflects that.
85 base Special and a massive movepool gave Clefable options in Gen I (Red & Blue). Thunder Wave plus Body Slam paralysis spam was annoying, and it could fill gaps on almost any team.
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Blizzard
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Softboiled kept it healthy, and Normal-typing meant only Fighting moves threatened it. Moonlight, Encore, and Belly Drum gave it surprises that most opponents couldn't predict.
Utility Moveset
- Moonlight
- Return
- Belly Drum
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
More specialized Pokemon crowded Clefable out in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Normal-type with no natural resistances became a liability when the format rewarded defensive synergy.
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Thunder Wave
- Cosmic Power
Recommended Teammates
Magic Guard changed everything. Life Orb with no recoil, immunity to Stealth Rock, Toxic, and weather chip. Clefable suddenly had a real identity in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl).
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Magic Guard was great but 95 base Sp. Atk wasn't enough to threaten the power-crept Gen V (Black & White) metagame. Good ability on a Pokemon that couldn't hit hard enough.
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Thunder Wave
- Knock Off
- Seismic Toss
Recommended Teammates
The Fairy retyping in Gen VI (X & Y) made Clefable a monster. Resistances to Dragon, Fighting, Bug, and Dark, plus Magic Guard or Unaware. It walled half the format.
Best Moves
Best Build
Clefable best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Calm Mind
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Stayed dominant in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Unaware shut down setup sweepers cold, Magic Guard ignored chip damage, and Fairy STAB covered everything it needed to threaten.
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Three straight gens at the top and no signs of fading. Clefable's combination of typing, abilities, and reliable recovery made it one of the safest picks in the game.
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Calm Mind
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Four consecutive gens in the highest tier. Fairy typing, Magic Guard, Unaware, and Softboiled still held up against everything Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet) could throw at it.
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Moonlight
- Calm Mind
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Clefable Weakness
Clefable is weak to Poison and Steel. 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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Clefable Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Clefable
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn8-9% Scald8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin10-12% U Turn7-8% Knock Off6-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Mandibuzz builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Chesnaught builds →Knock Off6-7% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Spiritomb builds →Shadow Sneak6-7% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clefable to get Cleffa eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
How to Get Clefable
Can't catch Clefable directly. Start with Cleffa at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Cleffa to Clefable is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Clefable in SV
To get Clefable, start by catching Cleffa through walking encounters at Lv. 3-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CleffaCrystal PoolLv.3-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.3-60OverworldNightKitakami HallLv.3-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.3-60OverworldNightRevelers RoadLv.3-60OverworldNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyCrystal PoolLv.5-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.5-60OverworldNightKitakami HallLv.5-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.5-60OverworldNightRevelers RoadLv.5-60OverworldNightor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Clefable egg.
Clefable starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 1 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Clefable in LZA
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 48-64 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Clefable appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in late-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 PLA
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 43-46 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CleffaFabled SpringLv.43-46GrassRate 15%
Step 3Clefable ✓Fabled SpringLv.43-46GrassRate 15%or 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 BDSP
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 CleffaMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12CaveRate 25%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14CaveRate 25%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12CaveRate 5%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14CaveRate 5%
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyMt. Coronet - B1FLv.30-32CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.30-32CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.36-38CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.36-38CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.40-42CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.40-42CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.38-39CaveRate 5%or evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓
Base Stats
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.
A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Clefable Guide
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 B-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 mixed attacker with base 70 Attack and 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.
The core moveset is Moonblast, Moonlight, Calm Mind, and Stealth Rock. Moonblast leads at 0% usage. Moonblast provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Clefable has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
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- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves