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 stat exp, on a fast 800K XP curve.
With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.
Its very sensitive ears lets it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers 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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
- Special stat split into Sp.Atk and Sp.Def
In Gold & Silver, Machamp's Earthquake hits Clefable for 35-42%.
 Machamp Fighting | A | |
Recommended Build ItemLeftovers Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Machamp builds →Rock Slide27-31% Earthquake35-42% | ||
Gold & Silver 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 16 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Metronome and 3 more.
Gold & Silver Clefable Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Moonlight
- Return
- Belly Drum
- Iron Tail
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Blizzard and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 10 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 Gold & Silver
Cleffa doesn't appear in the wild, so the 3-stage path to Clefable starts at the nursery. Catch Clefairy first, breed for Cleffa, then evolve through the chain.
Clefable Guide
In Gold & Silver, Clefable has a 483 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Gold & Silver's meta. It works best as a balanced. Moonlight with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Gold & Silver, Clefable's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Gold & Silver, Clefable fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Gold & Silver, the best way to handle Clefable: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
In Gold & Silver, Clefable plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.
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