Clefairy Best Moveset
Fairy at 60 Sp. Atk and 35 Speed with AbilityMagic Guard blocking all indirect damage. Held ItemEviolite grants serious bulk, and the moveset can run support with status moves. But the real value is evolving into Clefable, where AbilityMagic Guard or AbilityUnaware at 95 Sp. Atk dominates the format.
Clefairy saw minimal competitive use in Gen I (Red, Blue & Yellow). This was Clefairy's competitive peak. A key development: had a combined Special stat of 60.
Best Moves
Best Build
Screens Setter Moveset
- Mega Kick
- Body Slam
- Light Screen
- Blizzard
Recommended Teammates
Pre-evolution at 323 BST in Gen II (Gold & Silver). Normal-type before Fairy existed. Cute Charm on contact. Not designed for singles.
Support Moveset
- Counter
- Thunder Wave
- Ice Beam
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Clefairy saw minimal competitive use in Gen III (Ruby, Sapphire & Emerald). Clefairy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Cutecharm with Leftovers, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Amnesia
- Cosmic Power
- Soft Boiled
Recommended Teammates
Clefairy saw minimal competitive use in Gen IV (Diamond, Pearl & Platinum). Clefairy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Focus Sash, favoring a Timid nature.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Stealth Rock
- Knock Off
- Counter
Recommended Teammates
Clefairy saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). Clefairy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Eviolite, favoring a Bold nature.
Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Wish
- Healing Wish
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Gained Fairy typing and Eviolite access in Gen VI (X & Y). Friend Guard reduced ally damage in doubles. A doubles support piece, not a singles threat.
Support Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Eviolite Friend Guard made Clefairy a legitimate doubles support in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). In singles, Clefable did everything from better stats.
Wall Moveset
- Heal Bell
- Seismic Toss
- Light Screen
- Healing Wish
Recommended Teammates
Four gens in Clefable's shadow in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Eviolite boosted 48/65 defenses, but Clefable's 95/90 was always preferred in singles.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Blizzard
- Double Edge
- Fire Blast
- Healing Wish
Recommended Teammates
Clefairy saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Clefairy maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Magic Guard with Eviolite, favoring a Calm nature.
Wall Moveset
- Thunder Wave
- Encore
- Wish
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Clefairy Weakness
Clefairy's Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison and Steel. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. Clefairy's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Clefairy Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Clefairy
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Dragapult builds →U Turn9-11% Shadow Ball20-24% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Gliscor builds →Earthquake24-28% Knock Off8-9% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
| ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Politoed builds →Ice Beam15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Sableye builds →Knock Off6-8% | ||
Evolution
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clefairy to get Cleffa eggs easily using 66 partners from the Fairy egg group.
How to Get Clefairy
10 encounter spots for Clefairy at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Clefairy in SV
To get Clefairy, start by catching Cleffa through walking encounters at Lv. 3-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CleffaCrystal PoolLv.3-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.3-60OverworldNightKitakami HallLv.3-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.3-60OverworldNightRevelers RoadLv.3-60OverworldNight
Step 2Clefairy ✓Crystal PoolLv.5-60OverworldNightInfernal PassLv.5-60OverworldNightKitakami HallLv.5-60OverworldNightOni MountainLv.5-60OverworldNightRevelers RoadLv.5-60OverworldNightor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ClefableBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Clefable egg.
Clefairy starts showing up in endgame routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Clefairy in LZA
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefairy. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 48-64 across 4 total spots in the chain.
A few locations for Clefairy with decent spawn rates across late-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 PLA
To get Clefairy, start by catching Cleffa through walking encounters at Lv. 43-46. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
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 BDSP
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 CleffaMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12CaveRate 25%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14CaveRate 25%MorningMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceLv.12CaveRate 5%Mt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceLv.14CaveRate 5%
Step 2Clefairy ✓Mt. Coronet - B1FLv.30-32CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceLv.30-32CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 2FLv.36-38CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 3FLv.36-38CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 4FLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 5FLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - Top CaveLv.38-40CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 6FLv.40-42CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - 7FLv.40-42CaveRate 15%Mt. Coronet - SummitLv.38-39CaveRate 5%or evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into Clefable
Base Stats
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 is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Clefairy Guide
For a casual playthrough, Clefairy works as a placeholder. Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Clefable. That's where the stats start mattering.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Clefairy appears in 22 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Clefairy have the longest track record of availability in the series.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves