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.
They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people.
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 |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
In Yellow, Machamp can KO Clefable with Submission (85-101%).
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Machamp builds →Earthquake35-42% Body Slam30-36% Submission 2x85-101%KO | ||
Yellow Evolution
Clefable is the evolved form of Cleffa, reached using a Moon Stone. A Normal type at 468 stats that still can't breed. Evolving from Cleffa gave Clefable the biggest boost in HP (+45), bringing the total to 468 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Yellow Clefable Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Blizzard
- Body Slam
- Hyper Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Clefable's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hyper Beam and Skull Bash, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Clefable in Yellow
No wild encounters for Clefable. The 2-stage line runs through Clefairy, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Clefable in Yellow
To get Clefable, start by catching Clefairy through walking encounters at Lv. 9-13. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ClefairyMt. Moon - B2FGrass Lv.9-13 Cave10%EarlyMt. Moon - B1FGrass Lv.10-12 Cave5%EarlyMt. Moon - 1FGrass Lv.11 Cave1%Early
Step 2Clefable ✓
Clefable Guide
In Yellow, Clefable has a 468 base stat total and ranks as C-Tier: a niche pick in Yellow's meta. It works best as a balanced. Thunder Wave anchors the moveset.
In Yellow, Clefable's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In Yellow, 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 Yellow, the best way to handle Clefable: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
In Yellow, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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