Clefairy (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Clefairy (disambiguation).

Clefairy Fairy Pokémon ピッピ Pippi #035 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Fairy Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Cute Charm or Magic Guard Cacophony Cacophony Friend Guard Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 25% male, 75% female	Catch rate 150 (29.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Fairy Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 2'00" 0.6 m Clefairy 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 16.5 lbs. 7.5 kg Clefairy 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 68 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 113 V+	Leveling rate Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Clefairy 2 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Pink	Base friendship 140
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

Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Fairy-type Pokémon. Prior to Generation VI, it was a Normal-type Pokémon.

It evolves from Cleffa when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.

Biology

Clefairy floating

Clefairy is a bipedal, pink Pokémon with a chubby, vaguely star-shaped body. A small, pointed tooth protrudes from the upper left corner of its mouth. It has wrinkles beside its black, oval eyes, dark pink, oval markings on its cheeks, two small wings, and large, pointed ears with brown tips. A tuft of fur curls over its forehead, much like its large, upward-curling tail. Each stocky arm has two small claws and a thumb on each hand, and each of its feet has a single toenail.

Clefairy is very shy and rarely shows itself to humans. On the rare occasions it does come down from its mountain home, it can be seen dancing under the light of the full moon. Once the sun starts to rise, it returns home where it sleeps nestled with other Clefairy. Though incapable of flight, Clefairy's wings can store moonlight and allow it to float. The anime has shown that Clefairy is actually an extraterrestrial Pokémon.

In the anime

Clefairy in the anime

Major appearances

Clefairy's debut appearance was in Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

A group of Clefairy were stealing things in Viridian City to repair their spaceship during Clefairy Tales. Jigglypuff beat up the Clefairy leader for stealing its microphone/pen. These Clefairy made another appearance in Wish Upon a Star Shape.

In A Goldenrod Opportunity, a Clefairy was used by Whitney to send Team Rocket flying and in the Gym Battle against Ash. The Fairy Pokémon was defeated by his Cyndaquil.

Several Clefairy also appeared in A Real Cleffa-Hanger, when Ash and his friends visited Mt. Moon again.

Minor appearances

Multiple Clefairy also appeared in The Power of One.

A Clefairy appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.

A Clefairy appeared in Lights, Camerupt, Action! under the ownership of Red in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger.

A Clefairy appeared as a plush toy in A Jolting Switcheroo!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP006 Clefairy Ash's Pokédex Clefairy. This impish Pokémon is friendly and peaceful. It is believed to live inside Mt. Moon, although very few have ever been seen by humans.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Clefairy in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

There are two chapters in the The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga which focus on Clefairy.

In the third chapter of the manga, Clefairy Tale, Ash discovers a colony of Clefairy with Bill and Professor Oak. The three humans assist with and witness an evolution ceremony. This chapter appears to be loosely based on the anime episode Clefairy and the Moon Stone.

The second chapter to feature Clefairy is Clefairy in Space, the tenth chapter of the manga. In this chapter, a herd of wild Clefairy are causing trouble in Apple City, where rumors are circulating that Clefairy come from outer space. This chapter was based on the anime episode Clefairy Tales. In this chapter, it is learned that Clefairy have a secretion from the back of their throat that can harden into a crystal-like form.

Clefairy in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

In Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪

Main article: Clefairy (MPJ)

One of Hazel's main traveling companions in the Magical Pokémon Journey manga is a timid, shy Clefairy. Clefairy tends to be very cowardly, but when he actually does battle, he can use his powerful Metronome attack.

Clefairy also returns as a main character in Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Green had a Clefairy named Clefy which first appeared in A Little Kadabra'll Do It that later evolved into Clefable in The Winged Legends 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 Thu-Fi-Zer for a short period of time with its Metronome. Daisy Oak also has a Clefairy used in Contests when she was younger.

Rad Rickshaw owns two Clefairy nicknamed Cliff and Cliffette as seen in Cautious Clefairy.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Red's Clefairy

Clefairy is one of the main characters in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga and is Red's starter Pokémon. Clefairy is often very rude and stupid, gaining him the nickname "Blockhead Clefairy". He is the source of much slapstick humor in the manga.

Blaine has multiple Clefairy which were used as a punishment when Red's Clefairy got the final question to the quiz wrong of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.

Red of Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire also owns a Clefairy.

In the TCG

Main article: Clefairy (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly.

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Clefairy also uses Metronome but uses its own series of attacks such as Blizzard, Explosion, or Fire Spin. All will hurt any opponents close to Clefairy.

Trophy information

Clefairy are very cute Pokémon, which makes them popular pets. However, as they're only found in a few areas, it takes a lot of work to find one. Strangely enough, legend has it that Clefairy are more active during the full moon. These Pokémon are known to use Metronome, a move that unleashes a randomly selected technique.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium: Clefairy stars in the mini-game "Clefairy Says." Players are given a pattern of arrows to repeat back. Each time the player messes up, they will receive a strike. After five strikes, the player is out. The last Clefairy standing wins.
• D/P/Pt: In Veilstone City's Slot Machines, the bonus rounds function with a Clefairy which points to which reel to stop first.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Red(ENG) Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas. Blue Yellow Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often. Stadium Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.

Generation II Gold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair. Silver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found. Crystal Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon. Stadium 2 The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.

Generation III Ruby On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other. Sapphire Emerald On every night of a full moon, they come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy go to sleep nestled up against each other in deep and quiet mountains. FireRed Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find. LeafGreen With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.

Generation IV Diamond Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature. Pearl It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find. Platinum It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon. HeartGold The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair. SoulSilver Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.

Generation V Black It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon. White Black 2 On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float. White 2

Generation VI X It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon. Y The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair. Omega Ruby On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other. Alpha Sapphire

Game locations

Generation I Red Blue Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner Blue (Japan) Mt. Moon, Cerulean Cave Yellow Mt. Moon

Generation II Gold Silver Mt. Moon Crystal Mt. Moon Routes 3 and 4Night

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Trade Emerald Trade FireRed LeafGreen Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner Colosseum Trade XD Trade

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Mt. Coronet Platinum Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver Mt. Moon Safari ZoneNight Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker Resort, Night Sky's Edge

Generation V Black White Giant Chasm Black 2 White 2 Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)

Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Fairy) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Route 115, Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon*)

In side games

Generation I Pinball Mt. Moon, Celadon City

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Channel Viridian Forest Trozei! Huge Storage 3, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Joyous Tower (9F-14F)

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Marine Resort (B1-B19) MD Sky Marine Resort (B1-B19) Rumble Rocky Cave (Normal Mode C)

Generation V Rumble Blast Autumnwood: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Flower Garden: Festival on Mount Moon

Generation VI Battle Trozei Mountain of Order: Stage 1 Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Blue Tower (All Areas), Origin Hideaway: Super Gene Laboratorium (All Areas)

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	MysteryBerry (100%)
Yellow*
Gold	Silver	MysteryBerry (25%)	Moon Stone (8%)
Crystal
FireRed	LeafGreen	Moon Stone (5%)
Diamond	Pearl	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
Black	White	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
		Comet Shard (1%)
Black 2	White 2	Leppa Berry (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
		Comet Shard (1%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Moon Stone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Defense: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 35		36 - 95	67 - 185
Total: 323	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 60.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 1/3 ★☆☆
Skill 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Stamina 2/4 ★★☆☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/20 ★★☆☆

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 2× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 0× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Dragon-type  moves is 1×. Due to the conversion to  Fairy-type , the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was 0×,  Dragon-type ,  Dark-type ,  Steel-type ,  Bug-type  and  Poison-type  moves was 1× and  Fighting-type  moves was 2× prior to Generation VI.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  011 After You Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   011 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   011 Disarming Voice Fairy Special 04040 ——% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   011 Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   011 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100100% 5 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   077 Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   1010 Double Slap Normal Physical 01515 08585% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   1313 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   1616 Follow Me Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   1919 Bestow Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cute 1 ♥ 0   2222 Wake-Up Slap Fighting Physical 07070 100100% 10 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   2525 Minimize Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   2828 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   3131 Metronome Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   3434 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   3737 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Cute 1 ♥ 0   4040 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100100% 15 Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4343 Moonlight Fairy Status 0000— ——% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   4646 Moonblast Fairy Special 09595 100100% 15 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4949 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— ——% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   5050 Meteor Mash Steel Physical 09090 09090% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   5555 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 Beautiful 8 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   5858 After You Normal Status 0000— ——% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0

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

By TM/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM20 TM20 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 25 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM24 TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM25 TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM35 TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM38 TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM49 TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM57 TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM59 TM59 Incinerate Fire Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Tough 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM67 TM67 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Rock SmashXY Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM98 TM98 Power-Up Punch Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 20 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM04 HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   ZHM06 HM06 Rock SmashORAS Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

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

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Amnesia* Psychic Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Aromatherapy Grass Status — —% 5 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Belly Drum* Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥ 0   Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Fake Tears Dark Status — 100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Heal Pulse Psychic Status — —% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Metronome Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Misty Terrain Fairy Status — —% 10 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Present* Normal Physical — 90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Splash Normal Status — —% 40 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Stored Power Psychic Special 20 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Tickle* Normal Status — 100% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Wish Normal Status — —% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clefairy in Generation VI Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Clefairy in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clefairy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

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

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS After You Normal Status — —% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Covet Normal Physical 60 100% 25 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Drain Punch Fighting Physical 75 100% 10 Tough 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 Tough 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Gravity Psychic Status — —% 5 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Heal Bell Normal Status — —% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Hyper Voice Normal Special 90 100% 10 Cool 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Ice Punch Ice Physical 75 100% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Iron Tail Steel Physical 100 75% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 25 Clever 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Last Resort Normal Physical 140 100% 5 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Recycle Normal Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Role Play Psychic Status — —% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snatch Dark Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Wonder Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Clefairy can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Clefairy cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Clefairy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Charm Fairy Status — 100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ Sweet Kiss Fairy Status — 75% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Copycat Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   Magical Leaf Grass Special 60 —% 20 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0

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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -19% Friend Area: Mt. Moonview Phrases 51%-100% HP Clefairy feels a little shy, but Clefairy will fight! 26%-50% HP Clefairy's HP is only half... This is trouble... 1%-25% HP No more, please... Clefairy is about to fall... Level up Clefairy's level went up! Joy!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: B
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon GO Base HP: 140 Base Attack: 160 Base Defense: 124 Egg Distance: 2 km Buddy Distance: ? km Evolution Requirement: 50 Fast Attacks: Pound, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Disarming Voice, Body Slam, Moonblast

Evolution

Baby form Cleffa  Fairy

Breed ← Friendship →

First Evolution Clefairy  Fairy

Moon Stone →

Second Evolution Clefable  Fairy

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• The prototype name for Clefairy was Aria.
• Clefairy and its evolution share their category with Snubbull and Granbull. They are all known as the Fairy Pokémon.
• Clefairy was originally going to be the official mascot of Pokémon, but Pikachu was used instead due to the popularity of the anime and Pikachu's familiarity with fans.
  • In the original pilot episode of the anime, Clefairy was intended to be Ash's starting Pokémon. Due to a last minute change, the role went to Pikachu. This would have made the anime closer to the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga, which would later be referenced in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where its main character, Red, along with his Clefairy starred in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger.
• Clefairy is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 323.
• The Poké Doll is an item based on Clefairy.
• Clefairy is the first Fairy-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.

Origin

It seems to be based on a fairy, being a magical, somewhat humanoid, winged creature, lending credit to its name.

Name origin

Clefairy is a combination of clef (French for [musical] key) and fairy.

Pippi may be a shortening and repetition of pixie.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ピッピ Pippi Possibly shortening and repetition of pixie French Mélofée From mélodie and fée Spanish Clefairy Same as its English name German Piepi From its Japanese name Italian Clefairy Same as its English name Korean 삐삐 Ppippi Transliteration of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 皮皮 Pǐpǐ Transliteration of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 皮皮 Pèihpèih Transliteration of its Japanese name

More languages Hindi क्लफेरी Clefairy Transcription of English name Indonesian Kleferi (Pocket Monsters only) Corruption of its English name Russian Клефэйри Klefeyri Transcription of English name

Related articles

• Red's Clefairy

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Notes and references

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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