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.
It can’t help but hear a pin drop from over half a mile away, so it lives deep in the mountains where there aren’t many people or Pokémon.
Some scientists believe that it gazes intently at the sky on nights with a full moon because it’s homesick.
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.
Clefable's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Magic Guard helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity. Soft-Boiled keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Best Clefable Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
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
No wild encounters for Clefable. The 3-stage chain runs through Cleffa, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Clefable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-30 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CleffaEASYMount Hokulani - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.27-3020%MidRouteNightEASYMount Hokulani - EastUltra SunGrassLv.27-3020%MidRouteNightEASYMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.27-3020%MidRouteNightEASYMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrassLv.27-3020%MidRouteNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyMount Hokulani - EastUltra MoonGrassLv.27-30MidRouteNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - EastUltra SunGrassLv.27-30MidRouteNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrassLv.27-30MidRouteNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrassLv.27-30MidRouteNightSOS from Cleffaor 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