clefable
Generation I · #0036 — Fairy Pokémon
Clefable is a Fairy-type Pokémon that holds the distinction of being National Pokédex number 036, representing one of the earliest magical creatures introduced in Generation I. Originally classified as a Normal-type before the introduction of the Fairy type in Generation VI, Clefable underwent a significant reclassification that better reflected its mystical nature and celestial associations. As the final evolved form of the Cleffa line, Clefable represents the apex of a three-stage evolution chain that begins with the baby Pokémon Cleffa and progresses through Clefairy when exposed to a Moon Stone. With a base stat total of 483 and a well-rounded distribution favoring Special Attack and HP, Clefable combines respectable defensive capabilities with solid offensive potential, making it a versatile choice in competitive play. The Pokédex describes it as a timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen by human eyes, one of the world's rarest creatures that possesses an acute sensitivity to sound and an aversion to being observed in its natural habitat.
Base Stats
Height
1.3m
Weight
40.0kg
Category
Fairy Pokémon
Gender
Male 25% / Female 75%
Color
pink
Shape
upright
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation.
Clefable Biology & Physical Characteristics
Clefable presents a distinctive appearance with its tall, star-shaped pink body standing 1.3 meters in height and weighing 40.0 kilograms. The Pokémon features characteristically long, pointed ears with dark brown tips and black, oval eyes with wrinkles on either side, giving it an expression of perpetual alertness. A signature curled lock of fur hangs over its forehead in a style reminiscent of its long, tightly curled tail, both suggesting an otherworldly elegance. On its back, Clefable displays a pair of dark pink wings with three points each, which facilitate its unique hopping locomotion that allows it to glide lightly as if flying and even walk on water. Its hands possess three fingers each, while its feet feature two clawed toes with dark pink soles, all contributing to its delicate yet dexterous appearance. The overall morphology of Clefable emphasizes its magical nature and celestial connection, with proportions that maintain a balance between the diminutive Clefairy and the more ethereal qualities associated with fairy-type Pokémon. The coloration, dominated by pink with dark pink accents on the wings, ears, and feet, creates a visually cohesive design that has remained iconic since Generation I.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Clefable Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Clefable exhibits a pronounced sexual dimorphism in its population statistics, with approximately 75 percent of all Clefable being female compared to only 25 percent being male. This heavily female-skewed gender ratio is consistent throughout the species and has remained unchanged across all game generations, making Clefable one of the most female-dominant Pokémon species available for breeding. As a member of the Fairy egg group, Clefable can breed with other Fairy-type Pokémon or with compatible Pokémon from other groups when paired appropriately in breeding facilities. The species has a base happiness value of 140, which is notably higher than the standard 70, indicating that Clefable naturally forms strong bonds with their trainers and eggs hatch with increased happiness levels, facilitating easier training and relationship development from the moment of hatching. Clefable eggs have a hatch counter of 10 cycles, translating to approximately 2,314 to 2,570 steps required before hatching, making them moderately quick to incubate compared to many other Pokémon species. The fast growth rate of Clefable means that once hatched or caught, these Pokémon level up at an accelerated pace, allowing trainers to quickly develop their teams with invested Clefable. The combination of high base happiness, fast growth rate, and reasonable hatch time makes Clefable an accessible choice for players looking to breed Fairy-type Pokémon for competitive or casual purposes, though the heavily female ratio means obtaining males can be somewhat challenging without dedicated breeding efforts.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
moon-stone
evolution
Evolves a Clefairy into Clefable, a Jigglypuff into Wigglytuff, a Munna into Musharna, a Nidorina into Nidoqueen, a Nidorino into Nidoking, or a Skitty into Delcatty.
Cost: 3000
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
leppa-berry
medicine
Held: Consumed when a move runs out of PP to restore its PP by 10.
Cost: 80
comet-shard
loot
Sell to Ore Collector for 60000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 25000
comet-shard
loot
Sell to Ore Collector for 60000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 25000
comet-shard
loot
Sell to Ore Collector for 60000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 25000
comet-shard
loot
Sell to Ore Collector for 60000 Pokédollars.
Cost: 25000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm04
sword shield
tm05
red blue
tm04
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
yellow
+827 more TMs/HMs
clefable's Evolution Chain
Clefable Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Clefable evolves from Clefairy when exposed to a Moon Stone, a thematic evolution that reinforces the Pokémon's celestial and mystical associations. This evolution process results in Clefable gaining increased height, from Clefairy's 0.6 meters to Clefable's 1.3 meters, along with enhanced base stats across most categories, though its Speed stat remains relatively low at 60. The evolution also correlates with the Pokémon's transition from a Normal-type to a Fairy-type classification upon the introduction of the Fairy type in Generation VI, a change that reflected the true nature of these magical beings. Mega Clefable represents an even more dramatic transformation, achievable through exposure to Clefablite, and was introduced in Pokémon Legends: Z-A. In its Mega form, Clefable gains significant stat increases, particularly in Special Attack, which rises to 135, and in its defensive capabilities, with Defense and Special Defense reaching 93 and 110 respectively. Mega Clefable gains the Fairy/Flying dual typing in some representations, enhancing its movepool and type coverage. The Mega Evolution further emphasizes Clefable's magical prowess and celestial nature, making it a formidable special attacker with enhanced bulk compared to its base form. The progression from Cleffa to Clefairy to Clefable to Mega Clefable represents an escalation in magical power and refinement, with each stage reflecting greater mastery of fairy-type energies.
Where to Find
giant chasm
unova
+11 more
mt moon
kanto
Clefable Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Clefable is fundamentally a nocturnal creature that exhibits extreme timidity and an strong aversion to human contact, immediately fleeing when it senses the approach of people. According to Pokédex entries, these Pokémon prefer to inhabit quiet, remote mountainous regions where they can exist undisturbed, demonstrating a protective nature toward their isolated domains. The species possesses remarkably acute hearing, capable of distinguishing the sound of a pin dropping from half a mile to 1,100 yards away, which explains its preference for serene environments and its sensitivity to noise pollution in populated areas. This exceptional auditory sensitivity is complemented by its base Special Attack and Special Defense stats of 95 and 90 respectively, suggesting that Clefable's acute senses extend beyond mere hearing into psychic or magical perception. Clefable is known to take solitary strolls on lakes during quiet, moonlit nights, reflecting its mystical connection to lunar cycles and its nocturnal nature. The species appears to be very protective of its own world and maintains a reclusive lifestyle that contributes to their rarity in documented sightings and encounters with trainers. Their high base happiness value of 140 indicates that while they are naturally wary of strangers, once bonded with a trusted trainer, Clefable displays significant loyalty and affection.
Pokedex Entries
A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people.
They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people.
With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.
Its very sensitive ears lets it dis tinguish distant sounds. As a re sult, it prefers quiet places.
Said to live in quiet, remote mountains, this type of fairy has a strong aversion to being seen.
CLEFABLE moves by skipping lightly as if it were flying using its wings. Its bouncy step lets it even walk on water. It is known to take strolls on lakes on quiet, moonlit nights.
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.
It has an acute sense of hearing. It can easily hear a pin being dropped nearly 1,100 yards away.
A timid fairy POKéMON that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Rarely seen by people, it is said to be drawn by the full moon to play at deserted lakes.
Its hearing is so acute it can hear a pin drop over half a mile away. It lives on quiet mountains.
It is very wary and rarely shows itself to people. Its ears can hear a pin drop over half a mile away.
With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.
Its very sensitive ears let it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers quiet places.
It is very wary and rarely shows itself to people. Its ears can hear a pin drop over half a mile away.
Their ears are sensitive enough to hear a pin drop from over a mile away, so they’re usually found in quiet places.
Its hearing is so acute it can hear a pin drop over half a mile away. It lives on quiet mountains.
A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Clefable moves by skipping lightly as if it were flying using its wings. Its bouncy step lets it even walk on water. It is known to take strolls on lakes on quiet, moonlit nights.
Clefable moves by skipping lightly as if it were flying using its wings. Its bouncy step lets it even walk on water. It is known to take strolls on lakes on quiet, moonlit nights.
They don’t like to reveal themselves in front of people. They live quietly in packs deep in the mountains.
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.
According to tradition, people who see a pair of Clefable skipping by can look forward to a happy marriage.
Some scientists believe that it gazes intently at the sky on nights with a full moon because it’s homesick.
They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people.
A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Their ears are sensitive enough to hear a pin drop from over a mile away, so they’re usually found in quiet places.
Legend says that on clear, quiet nights, it listens for the voices of its kin living on the moon. I, too, often think of my homeland, so far away.
Clefable Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Clefable derives from the English word 'clef,' referring to musical notation symbols, combined with the suffix '-able,' suggesting capability or potential. This etymology reflects the Pokémon's connection to musical and magical themes, with its sensitive ears implying an appreciation for sonic beauty and harmonic resonance. The Japanese name Pixy directly references the mythological creature of the same name, emphasizing Clefable's role as a magical fairy-type Pokémon in keeping with traditional folklore imagery. The design aesthetic draws inspiration from multiple fairy tale traditions, incorporating elements of delicate wings, pointed ears, and star-shaped morphology that evoke classic depictions of magical beings in Western fantasy literature. The star-shaped body composition and celestial associations likely stem from the Pokémon's connection to the Moon Stone evolution method and its nocturnal, lunar-aligned behavior, creating a cohesive thematic package that links its biology, evolution, and mystical nature. The color palette of soft pink with darker pink accents creates a gentle, approachable appearance that belies the Pokémon's actual rarity and elusive nature, a design choice that emphasizes the contrast between Clefable's timid personality and its magical potential. The morphological similarities to Clefairy while maintaining distinct characteristics like the more prominent wings and larger stature help establish visual continuity within the evolutionary line while making each stage immediately recognizable.
Learnable Moves
Clefable can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bubble beam | water | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| detect | fighting | Status | — | — | 5 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double slap | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| encore | normal | Status | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| minimize | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| moonlight | fairy | Status | — | — | 5 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| nightmare | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| present | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 15 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psybeam | psychic | Special | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| soft boiled | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| splash | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| submission | fighting | Physical | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| sweet kiss | fairy | Status | — | 75 | 10 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| teleport | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water gun | water | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Clefable Competitive Battle Guide
Clefable has established itself as a prominent figure in competitive Pokémon battling across multiple generations and formats, particularly in doubles and VGC (Video Game Championships) formats where its versatility shines. The Pokémon's base Special Attack of 95 provides solid offensive capability for special moves, while its Special Defense of 90 and HP of 95 grant it respectable bulk that allows it to survive multi-hit scenarios and sustained special attacks. Its primary ability, Cute Charm, grants a 30 percent chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact, which can disrupt opponent strategies, though many competitive sets opt for the more reliable Magic Guard ability that negates passive damage from entry hazards, weather, and residual effects like toxic spikes and sandstorm damage. The hidden ability Unaware proves invaluable in specific matchups by ignoring opponent stat modifications when calculating damage and accuracy, allowing Clefable to bypass problematic setup sweepers and other stat-boosted threats. With a diverse movepool that includes Fairy-type moves like Moonblast, Psychic-type coverage via Psychic or Dazzling Gleam, and utility moves such as Calm Mind for special attack and special defense boosts, Clefable can function as both a special attacker and a supporting team member. Its relatively low Speed stat of 60 makes it naturally slow, making priority moves and speed control via trick room invaluable for competitive Clefable sets. The Mega Evolution access to Clefablite significantly enhances Clefable's competitive viability by boosting its Special Attack to 135 and improving defensive stats, though the speed tier remains a limiting factor even in Mega form.
Commonly Asked Questions About Clefable
What type is Clefable?
Clefable is a fairy type Pokemon.
What does Clefable evolve from?
Clefable evolved from clefairy that evolved from cleffa.
What are Clefable's weaknesses?
Clefable is weak to poison and steel type moves.
Where can I find Clefable?
Clefable can be found in giant chasm (unova) and mt moon (kanto).
Clefable Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Clefable holds a special place in Pokémon fandom as one of the original magical creatures introduced in Generation I, establishing the archetype for Fairy-type Pokémon long before the official type classification emerged in Generation VI. The species' prominence in the Pokédex and its evolution from the beloved baby Pokémon Cleffa created early investment from trainers seeking to complete their Pokédex entries and experience the full evolution line. The reclassification of Clefable from Normal-type to Fairy-type in Generation VI generated significant discussion within the community, as it represented one of the most prominent type changes and helped solidify the Fairy type as a legitimate competitive force in the metagame. Clefable's design has inspired countless pieces of fan art and merchandise, with its cute aesthetic and elegant winged form appealing to a broad demographic across different age groups and regions. The Pokémon's association with moonlit nights, magical forests, and celestial themes has made it a favorite subject for fanfiction writers and artists exploring the mystical aspects of the Pokémon universe. Notable appearances in the anime, including Lusamine's Clefable in the Sun and Moon series, have further cemented the species' cultural significance and demonstrated its competitive battle prowess in televised contexts. The species has maintained consistent popularity across gaming forums, competitive circuits, and casual player communities, establishing itself as an enduring icon of the Fairy type and the broader Pokémon franchise.
Where to Find Clefable in Every Pokémon Game
Clefable's availability has varied significantly across different games and regions since its introduction in Generation I. In the original Red, Blue, and Yellow versions, Clefable could be obtained by evolving Clefairy with a Moon Stone, with Clefairy appearing in specific locations throughout Kanto. Subsequent generations maintained this evolution method while adjusting the locations where trainers could find and capture Clefairy or the baby stage Cleffa. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, Clefable maintains its status as an obtainable Pokémon, though the local Pokédex number shifted to 42 reflecting the Johto region's numbering system. Modern generations including Sword and Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and the most recent titles have continued to make Clefable available, though specific availability varies by version and region. Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee featured Clefable as National Pokédex number 36, maintaining its original numbering and making it accessible early in gameplay. The Pokémon's capture rate of 25 indicates a moderate difficulty in capturing wild Clefable, requiring appropriately leveled Poké Balls and potentially status condition infliction to successfully add one to your team. The species' high base happiness of 140 means that captured Clefable will bond quickly with their trainer, even from initial encounter. Trading with other players remains an alternative method for obtaining Clefable in games where it may not appear in the wild, and breeding compatible Pokémon in the Fairy egg group provides another avenue for obtaining Clefable at various levels with inherited moves from parent Pokémon.