Clefable (Pokémon)

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Clefable ピクシー Pixy #036
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Fairy Pokémon
Abilities Cute Charm or Magic Guard Magic Guard Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 800,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #036 Johto #042 Hoenn #234 Sinnoh #101 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 4'03" Imperial 1.3 m Metric 4'03"/1.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 88.2 lbs. Imperial 40.0 kg Metric 88.2 lbs./40.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 25 (3.3%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 25% male, 75% female
Breeding Fairy group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 129 Battle Exp.: 1291*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Clefable (Japanese: ピクシー Pixy) is a Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Clefairy via Moon Stone. It is the final form of Cleffa.

Biology

Physiology

Clefable is a bit larger than its pre-evolutions. Its wings are also larger (and come in a deeper shade of pink), though they still seem incapable of flight. Clefable's three fingers lack the nails that it had as a Clefairy and gains an extra clawed toe on each foot. Its feet also have a circular darker-pink spot on the underside.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Clefable are most known for using Metronome in order to execute a random attack. Just like its pre-evolved forms, Clefable is very versatile whether it knows Metronome or not. The flavor text for Clefable states that its sense of hearing is so strong that it can hear a pin drop from half a mile away. With its bouncy step, Clefable is even able to walk on water.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga, Clefable are depicted as having the ability to fly using their wings, although they have never been seen doing so anywhere else.

Behavior

Clefable are extremely shy, even more so than Clefairy or Cleffa. As such, they are quite reclusive. It may visit lakes when the moon is present, such as when it is drawn by the full moon to play at deserted lakes, or to take strolls on them on quiet, moonlit nights.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Clefable is just as rare in the wild as its pre-evolutions. They can be found at Mt. Moon, or in other mountains that offer clear views of the moon at night.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Clefable in the anime

Major appearances

Clefable first appeared in Clefairy and the Moon Stone. After the large group of Clefairy blasted Team Rocket away with Metronome, particles of the giant Moon Stone landed on some of the Clefairy, causing them to evolve.

Clefable made an appearance for another Mt. Moon Festival in A Real Cleffa-Hanger.

Minor appearances

Clefable was also in a stage show about talking Pokémon for Stage Fight.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP006 Clefable Ash's Pokédex Clefable, an advanced form of Clefairy. These unique creatures are among the rarest Pokémon in the world.

In the manga

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash, Professor Oak, and Bill befriend a group of Clefairy living on Mt. Moon in Clefairy Tale. They witness an evolution ceremony where many of the Clefairy in the group evolve into Clefable using a Moon Stone and then leave to explore the world.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Pokémon Adventures, Green had a Clefairy that later evolved into Clefable when Red used his Moon Stone on it. Although it was used only once for distraction against Sabrina prior to evolving, its increased power allowed it to stall Zapmolcuno for a short period of time with its Metronome. It has since been used as a main member of her team in Green's battle against Lorelei, where it minimized itself to retrieve her miniature ice sculptures, deliberately blowing off the arm part to let the Elite Four's guard down. It has seen no major appearances since, despite always being listed as a team member.

Pokédex entries

Manga Chapter Entry Pokémon Adventures PS069 Acute hearing, able to detect the sound of a pin drop a kilometer away.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Isamu Akai's Clefairy

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga, Isamu Akai's Clefairy can evolve into Clefable, although it has since devolved back to the Clefairy stage, as Pokémon can reverse the evolution process. Clefairy first evolves into Clefable in Clefairy finally evolves?!.

In the TCG

Main article: Clefable (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen. It will run and hide the moment it senses people. Blue Yellow They appear to be very protective of their own world. It is a kind of fairy, rarely seen by people. Stadium Its ears are very sensitive, so it does not like loud noises or busy places. Will not come out in front of people.
Generation II Gold With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places. Silver Its very sensitive ears let it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers quiet places. Crystal Said to live in quiet, remote mountains, this type of fairy has a strong aversion to being seen. Stadium 2 With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald 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. FireRed It has an acute sense of hearing. It can easily hear a pin being dropped nearly 1,100 yards away. LeafGreen A timid fairy Pokémon that is rarely seen, it will run and hide the moment it senses people.
Generation IV Diamond Rarely seen by people, it is said to be drawn by the full moon to play at deserted lakes. Pearl Its hearing is so acute it can hear a pin drop over a half a mile away. It lives on quiet mountains. Platinum It is very wary and rarely shows itself to people. Its ears can hear a pin drop over half a mile away. HeartGold With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places. SoulSilver Its very sensitive ears let it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers quiet places.
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Clefairy Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Clefairy
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Clefairy Crystal None Evolve Clefairy
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Clefairy Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Clefairy Platinum None Evolve Clefairy HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Clefairy Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 51 Forever Level 1 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Clefairy
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Leftovers (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 95		155 - 202	300 - 394
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 73		70 - 137	135 - 269
Sp. Atk: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Total: 473	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 85.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/5 ★★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 1× Ghost 0× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 00Start DoubleSlap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10 00Start Minimize Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 00Start Metronome Normal Status 0000— ——% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefable Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clefable Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psycho Shock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Canon	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echo Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM59	Devastate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM67	Retaliation	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM83	Cheer Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefable Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clefable Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By tutoring

|- style="background:#C1C2C1" | colspan="13" | Bold indicates a move that gets STAB
Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only from an Evolution of this Pokémon
A colored initial indicates that the move is not available to be tutored in this game,
while a colored background indicates that the move is available. |} |}

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 036.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Mt. Moonview Phrases 51%-100% HP Fighting is so loud. But I'll do my best! 26%-50% HP I have only half my HP left. 1%-25% HP Please, no more... I can't exert myself anymore... Level up I leveled up! I'll try hard! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I'll try hard!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Baby form Cleffa  Normal

Friendship → ← Breed

First Evolution Clefairy  Normal

Moon Stone →

Second Evolution Clefable  Normal

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Clefable images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• "Ariala" was the prototype name of Clefable.
• Despite it possessing the required anatomy, Clefable cannot learn a single move that involves its wings.
• Clefable is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 473.
• Clefable can learn at least one damaging move of every type but Poison and Dragon.

Origin

It seems to be based on fairies and pixies, being a magical, humanoid, playful, winged creature.

Name origin

Clefable's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and "fable" — a story about legendary people and deeds. Its Japanese name refers to pixies, creatures similar to fairies.

In other languages

• German: Pixi - Same as Japanese, which is based on pixie.
• French: Melodelfe - From mélodie (melody) and elfe (elf).
• Korean: 픽시 Piksi
• Chinese (Taiwan): 皮可西 Pí Kě Sī - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pixi.
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 皮可斯 Pi Ke Si - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pixi.

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