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.
Clefable moves by skipping lightly as if it were flying using its wings. Its bouncy step lets it even walk on water. It is known to take strolls on lakes on quiet, moonlit nights.
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
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Blizzard and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 15 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
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.
How to Obtain Clefable in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Clefable starts with Cleffa at Lv. 19-40 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Cleffa from ClefairyBreed from Clefairy at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.195%MidWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.195%MidWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 115Omega RubyGrassLv.205%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGRoute 115Alpha SapphireGrassLv.205%MidRouteDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 4Omega RubyGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainCHALLENGINGMeteor Falls - Area 4Alpha SapphireGrassLv.405%LateWaterDexNav chainor 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