Mid-stage Pokemon like Clefairy rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Clefable, which is where the real potential kicks in. Can go either physical or special depending on the set. Part of the Gen 1 roster.
Nothing fancy in Clefairy's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 2 HP EVs per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
It can be found in quiet mountain areas on a full moon’s night. Its dancing and its tiny, faintly glowing wings confer upon it a lovely fairylike quality.
Clefairy Weakness
GoodClefairy's Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison and Steel moves. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. Clefairy's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
Clefairy connects Cleffa to Clefable in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Cleffa). The final form adds another 160 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Clefairy to get Cleffa eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
Clefairy hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Calm nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Friendguard adds utility.
Best Build
Best Clefairy Moveset
- Follow Me
- Helping Hand
- Life Dew
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
STAB runs through Misty Explosion and Moonblast for the basics, but Clefairy's real strength is the 14-type coverage spread. Normal and Psychic hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
STAB runs through Moonblast and Play Rough for the basics, but Clefairy's real strength is the 13-type coverage spread. Normal and Grass hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
The offense anchors on Moonblast and Play Rough, with coverage across 10 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Clefairy that handles most situations. Psychic and Moonblast give it enough punch where it matters.
STAB runs through Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam for the basics, but Clefairy's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Normal and Psychic hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Clefairy can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Cleffa from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
No wild encounters for Clefairy in Legends: Z-A. Bring Cleffa over from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
A few locations for Clefairy with decent spawn rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Clefairy in Legends: Arceus
Step 1Catch CleffaEASYFabled SpringGrassUncommon
Step 2Clefairy ✓EASYFabled SpringGrassUncommonor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Clefairy appears at decent spawn rates across 20 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Clefairy in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefairy. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 12-42 across 28 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CleffaEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1225%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1225%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.1425%EarlyCaveMorningEASYMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.1425%EarlyCaveMorningCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.125%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.125%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.145%EarlyCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.145%EarlyCave
Step 2Clefairy ✓EASYMt. Coronet - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceShining PearlGrassLv.30-3215%MidCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 2FShining PearlGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 3FShining PearlGrassLv.36-3815%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 4FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 5FShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - Top CaveShining PearlGrassLv.38-4015%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 6FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveEASYMt. Coronet - 7FShining PearlGrassLv.40-4215%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.38-395%LateCaveCHALLENGINGMt. Coronet - SummitShining PearlGrassLv.38-395%LateCaveor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
At 323 BST, Clefairy is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Clefable before bringing it to any serious fight.
Clefairy gets Magic Guard, Cute Charm, and Friend Guard. But Magic Guard is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Clefairy is leaning toward the special side (base 60 Sp. Atk). But the speed tells the real story — base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go.
Clefairy appears in 22 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
Present since Red & Blue, Clefairy appears in 22 games spanning 9 generations. Gen 1 originals like Clefairy have the longest track record of availability in the series.
- 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