Moonblast
Learned at Lv. 37
Legends Arceus
Power: 95Accuracy: 100PP: 15Special
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #173
Cleffa
Star Shape Pokémon
Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
Weak to
Poison
Steel
Height0.3 m
Weight3.0 kg
AbilitiesCute Charm
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP50210–304
- Attack2549–163
- Defense2854–170
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def55103–229
- Speed1531–141
Total218
/ 720
BST218
2 percentile (1025)-198 vs Gen 2 avg (416)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Baby
Generation
Generation 2
Habitat
Mountain
Color
Pink
Shape
Upright
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #173 |
| Crown Tundra | #43 |
| Extended Sinnoh | #99 |
| Galar | #254 |
| Hisui | #199 |
| Kitakami | #151 |
| Lumiose City | #55 |
| Original Alola | #210 |
| Original Johto | #40 |
| Original Sinnoh | #99 |
| Original Ulaula | #82 |
| Updated Alola | #272 |
| Updated Johto | #40 |
| Updated Ulaula | #93 |
| Updated Unova | #88 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
44
EV Yield
+1 Sp. Def
Growth Curve
Fast
(4x³) / (5)Exp at Lv. 50
100,000
Exp at Lv. 100
800,000
Wild Held Items
Leppa Berry
Max rarity: 50%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Diamond
Moon Stone
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Comet Shard
Max rarity: 1%Versions: Black, White, Black 2, White 2
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
Offensive Coverage
Cleffa's Fairy typing gives it 2 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against fighting, dragon, dark types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Modest
+Sp. Atk−Attack
Quiet
+Sp. Atk−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Cleffa totals 218 across its base stats, profiling as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Lean on its Special Defense (55) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker Speed (15).
Defensively, the Fairy combination gives Cleffa 3 resistances, 1 immunity, and 2 weaknesses to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 3 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
With a catch rate of 150, Cleffa is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Fast experience curve. Defeating it grants Special Defense +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.3 m
Weight
3.0 kg
TypeFairy
Abilities
Has a 30% chance of infatuating attacking Pokémon on contact.
Protects against damage not directly caused by a move.
Decreases all direct damage taken by friendly Pokémon to 0.75×.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
25%
♀
75%
🐣
Hatch Steps
2,550
Hatch Counter: 10
⚪
Capture Rate
150
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
140
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Fast
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Cleffa?
Cleffa is a Fairy type Pokémon.
What are Cleffa's weaknesses?
Cleffa takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel type moves. It is immune to Dragon type moves.
How does Cleffa evolve?
Cleffa evolves into Clefairy with high friendship. Full evolution line: Cleffa → Clefairy → Clefable.
What are Cleffa's base stats?
Cleffa has a base stat total of 218: HP 50, Attack 25, Defense 28, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 55, Speed 15. Its highest stat is Sp. Def (55).
