Clefable's normal typing gives it an immunity to Ghost. Only 1 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 Fighting-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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 using 35 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Covet and 7 more.
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Clefable sticks around, and the Careful nature reinforces special wall. Soft-Boiled handles sustain while Magic Guard does work passively.
Best Build
Best Clefable Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Blizzard and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 11 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
You're catching Cleffa first, not Clefable. Cleffa appears at solid 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 Diamond & Pearl
To get Clefable, start by catching Cleffa through walking encounters at Lv. 12-42. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CleffaEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrassLv.12CommonEarlyCaveMorningEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.12CommonEarlyCaveDual-slot: RubyEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.12CommonEarlyCaveMorningEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrassLv.12CommonEarlyCaveDual-slot: RubyEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.14CommonEarlyCaveMorningEFFORTLESSMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlGrassLv.14CommonEarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrassLv.12UncommonEarlyCaveDayCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrassLv.12RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.12RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntrancePearlGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveDual-slot: SapphireCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntrancePearlGrassLv.14RareEarlyCaveDual-slot: SapphireCHALLENGINGTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonDiamondGrassLv.16-18RareMidForestCHALLENGINGTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonPearlGrassLv.16-18RareMidForest
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyEASYMt. Coronet - B1FPearlGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FDiamondGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntrancePearlGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceDiamondGrassLv.30-32UncommonMidCaveCHALLENGINGTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonPearlGrassLv.16-18RareMidForestCHALLENGINGTrophy Garden - Daily PokemonDiamondGrassLv.16-18RareMidForestEASYMt. Coronet - 2FPearlGrassLv.36-38UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FDiamondGrassLv.36-38UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FDiamondGrassLv.36-38UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FPearlGrassLv.36-38UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FPearlGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FDiamondGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FPearlGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FDiamondGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CavePearlGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CaveDiamondGrassLv.38-40UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FPearlGrassLv.40-42UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FDiamondGrassLv.40-42UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FPearlGrassLv.40-42UncommonLateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FDiamondGrassLv.40-42UncommonLateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitPearlGrassLv.38-39RareLateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitDiamondGrassLv.38-39RareLateCaveor 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 B-Tier.
Clefable's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
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