A bulky Normal-type support in Emerald (Fairy typing comes in Gen 6), Clefable's massive TM pool keeps it useful at B-Tier even without Magic Guard.
Ability 1Cute CharmAbility 1Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
473HP95Attack70Defense73Speed60Sp.Def90Sp.Atk85
Cleffa
Clefairy
Clefable
Weak to
Physical
Balanced
60Speed · Below Avg

Is Clefable Good in Emerald Playthrough?

Clefable has balanced stats with AbilityCute Charm but no offensive edge. Normal-type in Gen 3 with no type advantages against any gym leader, E4 member, or Champion. The infatuation gimmick from Cute Charm is unreliable. Better options exist for every slot.

StrongGoodEvenToughBadTGEGEGEGGEGGGRoxanneGym 1BrawlyGym 2WattsonGym 3FlanneryGym 4NormanGym 5WinonaGym 6Tate & LizaGym 7JuanGym 8ClefableTradeSidneyE4PhoebeE4GlaciaE4DrakeE4WallaceChamp*
Roxanne
Gym 1
Tough

Roxanne's typing presses Clefable's defenses.

Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Geodude
Lv 12
RockGround
Rock Head
TackleDefense CurlRock ThrowRock Tomb
Risky
Nosepass
Lv 15
Rock
Sturdy
BlockHardenTackleRock Tomb
Brawly
Gym 2
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Brawly's team.

You Win
Machop
Lv 16
Fighting
Guts
Karate ChopLow KickSeismic TossBulk Up
Even
Meditite
Lv 16
FightingPsychic
Pure Power
Focus PunchLight ScreenReflectBulk Up
You Win
Makuhita
Lv 19
Fighting
Thick Fat
Arm ThrustVital ThrowReversalBulk Up
Wattson
Gym 3
Even

Clefable trades roughly evenly with Wattson's team.

Even
Voltorb
Lv 20
Electric
Soundproof
RolloutSparkSelf DestructShock Wave
You Win
Electrike
Lv 20
Electric
Static
Shock WaveLeerQuick AttackHowl
Even
Magneton
Lv 22
ElectricSteel
Magnet Pull
SupersonicShock WaveThunder WaveSonic Boom
Even
Manectric
Lv 24
Electric
Static
Quick AttackThunder WaveShock WaveHowl
Flannery
Gym 4
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Flannery's team.

Easy KO
Numel
Lv 24
FireGround
Oblivious
OverheatTake DownMagnitudeSunny Day
Easy KO
Slugma
Lv 24
Fire
Magma Armor
OverheatSmogLight ScreenSunny Day
You Win
Camerupt
Lv 26
FireGround
Magma Armor
OverheatTackleSunny DayAttract
You Win
Torkoal
Lv 29
Fire
White Smoke
OverheatSunny DayBody SlamAttract
Norman
Gym 5
Even

Clefable trades roughly evenly with Norman's team.

You Win
Spinda
Lv 27
Normal
Own Tempo
Teeter DancePsybeamFacadeEncore
Even
Vigoroth
Lv 27
Normal
Vital Spirit
SlashFacadeEncoreFeint Attack
Even
Linoone
Lv 29
Normal
Pickup
SlashBelly DrumFacadeHeadbutt
Risky
Slaking
Lv 31
Normal
Truant
CounterYawnFacadeFeint Attack
Winona
Gym 6
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Winona's team.

Easy KO
Swablu
Lv 29
NormalFlying
Natural Cure
Perish SongMirror MoveSafeguardAerial Ace
Easy KO
Tropius
Lv 29
GrassFlying
Chlorophyll
Sunny DayAerial AceSolar BeamSynthesis
Easy KO
Pelipper
Lv 30
WaterFlying
Keen Eye
Water GunSupersonicProtectAerial Ace
Even
Skarmory
Lv 31
SteelFlying
Keen Eye
Sand AttackFury AttackSteel WingAerial Ace
You Win
Altaria
Lv 33
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
EarthquakeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Tate & Liza
Gym 7
Even

Clefable trades roughly evenly with Tate & Liza's team.

Even
Claydol
Lv 41
GroundPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
EarthquakeAncient PowerPsychicLight Screen
You Win
Xatu
Lv 41
PsychicFlying
Synchronize
PsychicSunny DayConfuse RayCalm Mind
Risky
Lunatone
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Light ScreenPsychicHypnosisCalm Mind
Risky
Solrock
Lv 42
RockPsychic
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
Sunny DaySolar BeamPsychicFlamethrower
Juan
Gym 8
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Juan's team.

You Win
Luvdisc
Lv 41
Water
Swift Swim
Water PulseAttractSweet KissFlail
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 41
WaterGround
Oblivious
Rain DanceWater PulseAmnesiaEarthquake
Easy KO
Sealeo
Lv 43
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamAurora BeamWater Pulse
Easy KO
Crawdaunt
Lv 43
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
Water PulseCrabhammerTauntLeer
Even
Kingdra
Lv 46
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
Water PulseDouble TeamIce BeamRest
Sidney
Elite Four
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Sidney's team.

You Win
Mightyena
Lv 46
Dark
Intimidate
RoarDouble EdgeSand AttackCrunch
You Win
Shiftry
Lv 48
GrassDark
Chlorophyll
TormentDouble TeamSwaggerExtrasensory
Easy KO
Cacturne
Lv 46
GrassDark
Sand Veil
Leech SeedFeint AttackNeedle ArmCotton Spore
You Win
Crawdaunt
Lv 48
WaterDark
Hyper Cutter
SurfSwords DanceStrengthFacade
You Win
Absol
Lv 49
Dark
Pressure
Aerial AceRock SlideSwords DanceSlash
Phoebe
Elite Four
Even

Clefable trades roughly evenly with Phoebe's team.

Even
Dusclops
Lv 48
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow PunchConfuse RayCurseProtect
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallGrudgeWill O WispFeint Attack
Even
Sableye
Lv 50
DarkGhost
Keen Eye
Shadow BallDouble TeamNight ShadeFeint Attack
Even
Banette
Lv 49
Ghost
Insomnia
Shadow BallPsychicThunderboltFacade
Even
Dusclops
Lv 51
Ghost
Pressure
Shadow BallIce BeamRock SlideEarthquake
Glacia
Elite Four
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Glacia's team.

Easy KO
Sealeo
Lv 50
IceWater
Thick Fat
EncoreBody SlamHailIce Ball
You Win
Glalie
Lv 50
Ice
Inner Focus
Light ScreenCrunchIcy WindIce Beam
You Win
Sealeo
Lv 52
IceWater
Thick Fat
AttractDouble EdgeHailBlizzard
Even
Glalie
Lv 52
Ice
Inner Focus
Shadow BallExplosionHailIce Beam
You Win
Walrein
Lv 53
IceWater
Thick Fat
SurfBody SlamIce BeamSheer Cold
Drake
Elite Four
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Drake's team.

You Win
Shelgon
Lv 52
Dragon
Rock Head
Rock TombDragon ClawProtectDouble Edge
You Win
Altaria
Lv 54
DragonFlying
Natural Cure
Double EdgeDragon BreathDragon DanceAerial Ace
Even
Kingdra
Lv 53
WaterDragon
Swift Swim
SmokescreenDragon DanceSurfBody Slam
You Win
Flygon
Lv 53
GroundDragon
LevitateImmune to Ground attacks
FlamethrowerCrunchDragon BreathEarthquake
You Win
Salamence
Lv 55
DragonFlying
Intimidate
FlamethrowerDragon ClawRock SlideCrunch
Wallace
Champion
Good

Clefable has the type edge here and should clean up Wallace's team.

You Win
Wailord
Lv 57
Water
Water Veil
Rain DanceWater SpoutDouble EdgeBlizzard
You Win
Tentacruel
Lv 55
WaterPoison
Clear Body
ToxicHydro PumpSludge BombIce Beam
Even
Ludicolo
Lv 56
WaterGrass
Swift Swim
Giga DrainSurfLeech SeedDouble Team
Easy KO
Whiscash
Lv 56
WaterGround
Oblivious
EarthquakeSurfAmnesiaHyper Beam
You Win
Gyarados
Lv 56
WaterFlying
Intimidate
Dragon DanceEarthquakeHyper BeamSurf
Even
Milotic
Lv 58
Water
Marvel Scale
RecoverSurfIce BeamToxic

Trade

Transfer-only
Type
Normal
Tier
B

Clefable cannot be caught in this game. It must be traded in from a compatible game where it appears in the wild. Cross-region trading typically becomes available after defeating the Elite Four.

View Clefable locations

How to Get Clefable in Emerald

You will not catch Clefable in the Emerald wild. Transfer a Clefairy and hand it a Moon Stone. With those stones in short supply, it competes with your Nidoran evolutions.

How to Obtain Clefable in E

  1. Cleffa
    Step 1Breed Cleffa from Clefairy
    LATER APPEARANCE
    from Crystal
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Crystal via Gift · Route 34 · Hatch Odd Egg (random). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Diamond & Pearl via Walking · Mt. Coronet. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Platinum via Walking · Mt. Coronet. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Sun & Moon via Walking · Mount Hokulani. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Mount Hokulani. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
    LATER APPEARANCE
    Not Tradeable
    Appears in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl via Walking · Mt. Coronet. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
  2. Clefairy
    Step 2Evolve into Clefairy
  3. Clefable
    Step 3Clefable ✓

How to Get Shiny Clefable in Emerald

Clefable skips Hoenn's regional dex entirely, so secure a shiny in whichever Generation 3 game provides one and transfer it across to Emerald when you're ready. See every game where Shiny Clefable can be hunted

Normal vs Shiny
Normal Clefable in EmeraldNormal
Shiny Clefable in Emerald Shiny
Color ShiftPinktoGreen
Shiny TierB Tier Shiny

Shiny Clefable Evolution

3 Forms
Showing shiny artworkView Full Evolution Chart

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.

Clefable Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Fighting
0x (Immune)Ghost
Gen III Type Chart
  • Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
  • Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

What is Clefable Weak Against

Good
1Weak
0Resist
1Immune
Score+1
4xCritical
None
2xWeak
½xResist
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune

What is Clefable Strong Against

0Strong
2Resisted
1Immune
Score-3
2xStrong
None
½xResisted
0xImmune

Best Pokemon Against Clefable

Hariyama
Hariyama
Fighting
B
Heracross
Heracross
BugFighting
A
Breloom
Breloom
GrassFighting
B
Blaziken
Blaziken
FireFighting
B
Machoke
Machoke
Fighting
C

Clefable Evolutions

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 HP (+45), bringing the total to 473 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Cleffa
#173Cleffa
Transfer Only
Clefairy
#035Clefairy
Transfer Only
Transfer Only
Clefable
#036Clefable
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Cleffa
Normal
Clefairy
Normal
Clefable
Normal
HP
50
70+20
95+25
ATK
25
45+20
70+25
DEF
28
48+20
73+25
SP.ATK
45
60+15
95+35
SP.DEF
55
65+10
90+25
SPE
15
35+20
60+25
BST
218F-Tier
323E-Tier+105
483B-Tier+160
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Special
Utility
Special

Breeding

Easy

Breed with Clefable to get Cleffa eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Metronome and 5 more.

Egg Groups
Fairy
Gender
♂25.0%♀75.0%
Hatch Time
10 cycles·2,570 steps
Fast~3 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
8moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarilltogeticpikachuglaliejumpluffbreloommarillgranbulldelcattyroseliamawile

E Clefable Best Moveset

Bulky Normal type (not Fairy in this format) with 95 HP and balanced 70/73/90 defenses. AbilityCute Charm disrupts physical attackers. The moveset fires MoveIce Beam, MoveThunderbolt, and MoveFlamethrower from 95 Sp. Atk for coverage that most types can't resist, while the bulk keeps Clefable alive to use it.

Best Build

Experimental
Wall
Ability
Cute Charm
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Clefable
Bold+DEF

Clefable best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Wall Moveset

  • Soft BoiledSTAB
  • Seismic Toss
  • Thunder Wave
  • Cosmic Power

Moves List

Blizzard and Fire Blast 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

Lv 1
Double Slap
—228510Normal
Lv 1
Metronome
D——10Normal
Lv 1
Minimize
———20Normal
Lv 1
Sing
——5515Normal

TM Moves

34 of 35 TMs are obtainable before the Elite Four

TM
TM45
AttractVerdanturf Townbadge 2
——10015Normal
TM14C120705Ice
TM31
Brick BreakSootopolis Citynot until badge 7
D7510015Fighting
TM04
Calm MindPrize for defeating Tate & Lizanot until badge 7
C——20Psychic
TM28
DigRoute 114badge 3
D6010010Ground
TM32
Double TeamRoute 113badge 2
———15Normal
TM42C10510020Normal
TM38
Fire BlastLilycove Department Storebadge 5
C120855Fire
TM35
FlamethrowerMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510015Fire
HM05——7020Normal
TM01
Focus Punch-3Route 115badge 5
C15010020Fighting
TM21
FrustrationPacifidlog Townbadge 5
D—10020Normal
TM10
Hidden PowerFortree Citybadge 3
—9010015Normal
TM15
Hyper BeamLilycove Department Storebadge 5
B225905Normal
TM13
Ice BeamMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
C9510010Ice
TM23
Iron TailMeteor Fallsnot until badge 8
D1007515Steel
TM16
Light ScreenLilycove Department Storebadge 5
C——30Psychic
TM17C——10Normal
TM29
PsychicMauville Game Cornerbadge 2
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain DanceAbandoned Shipnot until badge 7
C——5Water
TM33C——20Psychic
TM44
RestLilycove Citybadge 5
C——10Psychic
TM27
ReturnFallarbor Townbadge 3
D—10020Normal
TM20D——25Normal
TM43
Secret PowerRoute 111badge 3
—10510020Normal
TM30
Shadow BallMt. Pyrebadge 5
C8010015Ghost
TM34D60—20Electric
TM49
Snatch+4S.S. Tidal
———10Dark
TM22
Solar BeamSafari Zonebadge 5
C12010010Grass
HM04—12010015Normal
TM11
Sunny DayScorched Slabbadge 5
C——5Fire
TM25C1207010Electric
TM24C9510015Electric
TM06
ToxicFiery Pathbadge 4
C—8510Poison
TM03
Water PulsePrize for defeating Juannot until badge 8
D6010020Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Amnesia
D——20Psychic
Egg
Belly Drum
C——10Normal
Egg
Metronome
D——10Normal
Egg
Mimic
D——10Normal
Egg
Present
D—9015Normal
Egg
Splash
D——40Normal
Egg
Substitute
C——10Normal
Egg
Wish
C——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Body Slam
C12710015Normal
Tutor
Counter-5
D—10020Fighting
Tutor
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Tutor
Double-Edge
B18010015Normal
Tutor
Dream Eater
—10010015Psychic
Tutor
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Tutor
Endure+4
C——10Normal
Tutor
Fire Punch
D7510015Fire
Tutor
Ice Punch
D7510015Ice
Tutor
Mega Kick
C180755Normal
Tutor
Mega Punch
—1208520Normal
Tutor
Metronome
D——10Normal
Tutor
Mimic
D——10Normal
Tutor
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Tutor
Psych Up
D——10Normal
Tutor
Rollout
—309020Rock
Tutor
Seismic Toss
B—10020Fighting
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D——10Normal
Tutor
Snore
—6010015Normal
Tutor
Soft-Boiled
B——5Normal
Tutor
Substitute
C——10Normal
Tutor
Swagger
D—9015Normal
Tutor
Thunder Punch
D7510015Electric
Tutor
Thunder Wave
B—10020Electric

Reminder Moves

Rem
Rem
Charm
D—10020Normal
Rem
Cosmic Power
B——20Psychic
Rem
Defense Curl
D——40Normal
Rem
Encore
A—1005Normal
Rem
Follow Me+2
———20Normal
Rem
Growl
D—10040Normal
Rem
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Rem
Light Screen
C——30Psychic
Rem
Meteor Mash
D908510Steel
Rem
Moonlight
D——5Normal
Rem
Pound
D6010035Normal
Rem
Sweet Kiss
——7510Normal

Base Stats

Base Stats
Above
HP95
B
Attack70
C
Defense73
C
Sp. Atk85
C
Sp. Def90
B
Speed60
C
Total473
Details
Catch Rate
Difficult25 / 255
Growth Rate
Fast800,000 XP
Height1.3 m
Weight40.0 kg
Base XP217
Abilities
Cute Charm
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
EV Yield
HP+3AtkDefSpASpDSpe
Strong HP training target
Pokedex Entry

A CLEFABLE uses its wings to skip lightly as if it were flying. Its bouncy step lets it even walk on water. On quiet, moonlit nights, it strolls on lakes.

Pokemon Emerald

Clefable Emerald Guide

  • In Emerald, Clefable plays as a balanced. Not the fastest, so pick your spots carefully.

  • In Emerald, Clefable pairs best with Dugtrio, Magneton, and Starmie. Dugtrio has Decent synergy and covers what Clefable can't handle on its own.

  • In Emerald, Bold is the go-to nature for Clefable. That's +Defense / -Attack. Pair it with 252 HP / 128 Def / 128 SpD EVs. Fits the balanced role.

  • No. Clefable isn't catchable in Emerald. Obtain one in FireRed or LeafGreen, then trade it over.

Game Availability

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.

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