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.
Rarely seen by people, it is said to be drawn by the full moon to play at deserted lakes.
Its hearing is so acute it can hear a pin drop over half a mile away. It lives on quiet mountains.
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 from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 11 more.
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Clefable sticks around, and the Bold nature reinforces physical wall. Soft-Boiled handles sustain while Magic Guard does work passively.
Best Build
Best Clefable Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Calm Mind
- Knock Off
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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