Stats & Training
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.
Their ears are sensitive enough to hear a pin drop from over a mile away, so they’re usually found in quiet places.
Their ears are sensitive enough to hear a pin drop from over a mile away, so they’re usually found in quiet places.
Clefable Weakness
Clefable is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Clefable can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
 Mienshao Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Mienshao builds →High Jump Kick 2x136-161%KO Jump Kick 2x105-124%KO Aura Sphere 2x56-67% Drain Punch 2x79-94% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tepig (Aspertia City Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Emboar builds →Hammer Arm 2x103-122%KO Brick Break 2x78-92% Rock Smash 2x43-51% Arm Thrust 2x18-21% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x31-39% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x55-65% Rock Smash 2x31-37% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x42-51% Rock Smash 2x28-34% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x122-144%KO Brick Break 2x76-91% Rock Smash 2x43-50% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x87-103%KO Brick Break 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x49-58% Force Palm 2x40-48% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x121-142%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Rock Smash 2x41-49% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x66-78% Wake-Up Slap 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x38-44% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x87-102%KO Brick Break 2x50-60% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Riolu builds →Brick Break 2x49-58% Force Palm 2x39-47% Rock Smash 2x28-33% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x73-86% Rock Smash 2x34-40% Double Kick 2x26-31% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x124-146%KO Brick Break 2x79-93% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x90-106%KO Hammer Arm 2x90-106%KO Brick Break 2x68-80% Wake-Up Slap 2x63-75% | ||
Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Scraggy builds →High Jump Kick 2x88-104%KO Brick Break 2x52-62% Rock Smash 2x29-35% | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x97-115%KO Rock Smash 2x45-53% Double Kick 2x34-41% | ||
Cobalion SteelFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 13 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Cobalion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x72-85% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Double Kick 2x25-30% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x126-148%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Rock Smash 2x43-51% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Gurdurr builds →Dynamic Punch 2x91-108%KO Hammer Arm 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x69-81% Wake-Up Slap 2x64-76% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Latias deals 39-46% with Draco Meteor.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Xatu builds →U Turn12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Ninetales builds →Fire Blast27-32% Flamethrower22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Latias builds →Draco Meteor39-46% Surf18-21% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Politoed builds →Scald16-19% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Slowbro builds →Scald18-21% Ice Beam13-16% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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 38 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 9 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Clefable Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Clefable sticks around, and the Calm nature reinforces special wall. Soft-Boiled handles sustain while Magic Guard does work passively.
Best Build
Clefable best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Thunder Wave
- Knock Off
- Seismic Toss
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Blizzard and Dream Eater 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Clefable in Black 2 & White 2
Grab Clefairy from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Cleffa. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Clefable.
Where To Catch Clefable in Black 2 & White 2
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 44-52 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Cleffa from ClefairyBreed from Clefairy at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyGiant Chasm - CaveBlack 2Grass Lv.44-46 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - CaveWhite 2Grass Lv.44-46 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveBlack 2Grass Lv.44-46 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - Inner CaveWhite 2Grass Lv.44-46 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.45-47 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.45 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.45 IceUncommonLateAnyGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.50-52 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.50 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.50 IceUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓Giant Chasm - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - PlainsBlack 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotGiant Chasm - PlainsWhite 2Grass Lv.47 IceRarePostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Clefairy (Step 2)
Clefable Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 C-Tier. Soft Boiled with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Black 2 & White 2, Clefable's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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.
For Black 2 & White 2, the core moveset is Soft Boiled, Thunder Wave, Knock Off, and Seismic Toss. Soft Boiled leads at 24% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves