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No. 0173

Cleffa

Star Shape Pokémon

Cleffa
Official art
Fairy
Height
0.3 m 1′00″
Weight
3 kg 6.6 lbs
Base stat total
218 top 97%
Introduced
Gen II
Abilities
Baby
Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus
In silhouette, they resemble twinkling starlight. When shooting stars rain from the night sky, Cleffa gather in numbers and dance as though they are indeed incarnations of the stars.
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Base stats

HP50110–157210–304
Atk2527–8449–163
Def2829–8854–170
SpA4545–10685–207
SpD5554–117103–229
Spe1518–7331–141
Total218Higher than 3% of all Pokémon
HP50Atk25Def28Spe15SpD55SpA45

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 15). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+73Max67No SP35Min31Scarf109Tailwind146

At max Speed, Cleffa outspeeds 2 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 73Cleffa · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  30. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  31. 67Cleffa · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 35Cleffa · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Poison2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fighting½×

Immune to

Dragon0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

  • Cute Charm

    Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.

  • Magic Guard

    Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.

  • Friend GuardHidden ability

    Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

  1. #0173CleffaFairy
    1. Level up with high friendship#0035ClefairyFairy
      1. Use Moon Stone#0036ClefableFairy

Moves

Level up 8

1CopycatUses the target’s last used move.NormalStatus——20
1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
1SplashDoes nothing.NormalStatus——40
4SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15
8Sweet KissConfuses the target.FairyStatus—75%10
12Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
16EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
20CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM / HM / TR 48

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20
TM03Fake TearsLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.DarkStatus—100%20
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM16PsybeamHas a 10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec65100%20
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20
TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15
TM37Draining KissDrains 75% of the damage inflicted to heal the user.FairySpec50100%10
TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM80MetronomeRandomly selects and uses any move in the game.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM122EncoreForces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.NormalStatus—100%5
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM128AmnesiaRaises the user’s Special Defense by two stages.PsychicStatus——20
TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5
TM191UproarForced to use this move for several turns. Pokémon cannot fall asleep in that time.NormalSpec90100%10
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Egg moves 4

EggHeal PulseHeals the target for half its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
EggPresentRandomly inflicts damage with power from 40 to 120 or heals the target for 1/4 its max HP.NormalPhys—90%15
EggTickleLowers the target’s Attack and Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20
EggWishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

Pokédex entries

Category
Star Shape Pokémon
Debut
Johto · Gold & Silver
Color
Pink
Shape
Habitat
Mountain
Pal Park area
Field
Original Johto#040Original Sinnoh#099Extended Sinnoh#099Updated Johto#040Updated Unova#088Original Alola#210Original Ula’ula#082Updated Alola#272Updated Ula’ula#093Galar#254Crown Tundra#043Hisui#199Kitakami#151Lumiose#055

  1. In silhouette, they resemble twinkling starlight. When shooting stars rain from the night sky, Cleffa gather in numbers and dance as though they are indeed incarnations of the stars.

    Legends: Arceus

  2. Said to have ridden here on a shooting star, Cleffa seem to appear in places where meteorites have struck in the past.

    Ultra Moon

  3. On nights with many shooting stars, they gather in packs and dance in circles. If you should see them, something good will happen!

    Ultra Sun

  4. Because of its silhouette, it’s believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior.

    Moon

  5. On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.

    Sun

  6. According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Sword

  7. It is often seen when shooting stars fill the night skies. It’s said to arrive riding on a shooting star.

    Platinum · Black · White

  8. Many appear when the night skies are filled with shooting stars. They disappear with sunrise.

    Pearl · Y

  9. Its silhouette is like a star. It is believed to arrive riding on shooting stars.

    Diamond

  10. On nights with many shooting stars, CLEFFA can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew.

    Emerald

  11. On nights with many shooting stars, CLEFFA can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance through the night and stop only at the break of day, when these Pokémon quench their thirst with the morning dew.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  12. If the impact site of a meteorite is found, this Pokémon is certain to be within the immediate area.

    Crystal

  13. When numerous meteors illuminate the night sky, sightings of CLEFFA strangely increase.

    Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver

  14. Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.

    Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X · Shield

Names around the world

Japanese
ピィ
Japanese (romaji)
Py
Korean
삐
Chinese (Traditional)
皮寶寶
Chinese (Simplified)
皮宝宝
French
Mélo
German
Pii
Spanish
Cleffa
Italian
Cleffa

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 SpD
Catch rate
150 ≈19.6% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
140
Base experience
44
Growth rate
Fast

Breeding

Egg groups
Undiscovered
Gender
♂ 25%♀ 75%
Hatch time
10 egg cycles ≈2,805 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Baby Pokémon
Yes

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Sword: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
  • Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Insular Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Shield 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Sword 2 areas
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–30
Moon 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Sun 1 area
  • Mount HokulaniWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25–28
Platinum 2 areas
  • Mount Coronet (1F Road 211)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
Pearl 3 areas
  • Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Mount Coronet (1F Road 211)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Diamond 3 areas
  • Mount Coronet (1F Road 207)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14
  • Mount Coronet (1F Road 211)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 12–14
  • Trophy GardenWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 16–18
Crystal 1 area
  • Road 34Receive egg as a gift · Lv 5