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.
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
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 |
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse18-21% U Turn5-6% Flamethrower26-31% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvercoat ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Mandibuzz builds →U Turn4-5% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemRocky Helmet NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Buzzwole builds →Close Combat23-27% Earthquake25-30% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Slowbro builds →Scald24-28% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemKommoniumz NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Kommo-o builds →Drain Punch10-12% Flamethrower23-27% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 35 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 11 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Clefable Best Moveset
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
Moves
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
How to Get Clefable in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 CleffaMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.12 Cave25%EarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12 Cave25%EarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14 Cave25%EarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.14 Cave25%EarlyMorningMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.12 Cave5%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.12 Cave5%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.14 Cave5%EarlyMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.14 Cave5%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30-32 Cave15%MidMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.30-32 Cave15%MidMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.30-32 Cave15%MidMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrass Lv.30-32 Cave15%MidMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36-38 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrass Lv.36-38 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.36-38 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrass Lv.36-38 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.38-40 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40-42 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrass Lv.40-42 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.40-42 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrass Lv.40-42 Cave15%LateMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.38-39 Cave5%LateMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrass Lv.38-39 Cave5%Lateor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓
Clefable Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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. Moonblast with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the best way to handle Clefable: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Poison and Steel-type attackers hit hardest.
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