Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I. 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 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, a single dark pink oval marking on each cheek, 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 both feet have a single toenail. There is a pair of tiny, butterfly-shaped wings on its back. Though incapable of flight, Clefairy's wings can store moonlight and allow it to float.
Clefairy is very shy and rarely shows itself to humans. On the rare occasions that Clefairy comes down from its mountain home, it can be seen dancing underneath the full moon's light. The area surrounding their dance is enveloped in a magnetic field. Once the sun starts to rise, it returns home where it sleeps nestled with other Clefairy. There have been many sightings of Clefairy during the morning aftermath of the full moon. The anime has shown that Clefairy is an extraterrestrial Pokémon. Clefairy is known to be popular thanks to both its adorable look and behavior. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, anyone who sees a Clefairy using Metronome while sleeping will receive happiness. this sighting is considered to be a very unusual sight to witness.[1]
Before Generation V, Clefairy and its evolutionary relatives were the only known Pokémon that could have Magic Guard as an Ability.
Evolution
Clefairy evolves from Cleffa and evolves into Clefable.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
In the anime
Main series
The recurring Clefairy in the anime
Major appearances
Clefairy (recurring)
A peculiar group of Clefairy debuted in Clefairy Tales. Ash and his friends first encountered them after their spacecraft crash-landed near Viridian City. The Clefairy resorted to stealing items, including Jigglypuff's signature microphone marker and even Pikachu, from a nearby town to rebuild their spaceship.
The group, accompanied by Oswald and Jigglypuff, tracked the Clefairy to an underground cave and stormed the spaceship to recover Jigglypuff's microphone and Pikachu. Though Jigglypuff ended up defeating all of the Clefairy with Pound, the spacecraft still took off because of its preset launch, though Ash, his friends, and Jigglypuff escaped in time. Oswald remained on board until the spaceship crashed again in another village. As a result, the Clefairy once again began stealing the locals' items to return to orbit.
The Clefairy reappeared in Wish Upon a Star Shape, where the group re-encountered them after their spacecraft crashed into a Johto mountainside. Prior to the crash-landing, the Clefairy beamed a Cleffa to safety, and it landed on Ash's Phanpy. Cleffa quickly struck up a friendship with Phanpy. It later led everyone to the crash site while also trying to escape Team Rocket and the Pokémon Mystery Club (PMC).
The Clefairy went on to use the parts from Team Rocket's mecha and the PMC's machine to repair their spacecraft. Pikachu's Thunderbolt ultimately helped the craft lift off. In the process, Cleffa evolved into a Clefairy and reunited with its family.
Its known moves are Light Screen, Double Slap, and Pound.
Lusamine's Clefairy appeared in a fantasy in A Dream Encounter!, where she evolved into a Clefable. She reappeared during flashbacks in Mission: Total Recall!, where she was seen playing with Lillie. She reappeared again in another flashback in Rescuing the Unwilling!.
Other
Multiple Clefairy debuted in Clefairy and the Moon Stone, where some of them evolved into Clefable after touching the Moon Stone.
A Clefairy appeared in A Goldenrod Opportunity, under the ownership of Whitney. Commonly seen outside of its Poké Ball, it was used to send Team Rocket flying, and later in Whitney's Gym battle against Ash. However, the Fairy Pokémon had to be recalled when its Metronome failed against Cyndaquil.
In A Real Cleffa-Hanger, Ash and his friends visited Mt. Moon again and found multiple Clefairy again. They played a major role in the episode.
Minor appearances
In Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
In The Power of One, multiple Clefairy sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
Multiple wild Clefairy appeared in Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Wired for Battle!, a Trainer's Clefairy came up as an image in Shingo's laptop.
A Clefairy appeared in Team Rocket's fantasy in Imitation Confrontation.
Multiple Clefairy appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, Red's Clefairy appeared in a film that Ash and Gary were watching when they were younger.
A Coordinator's Clefairy appeared in Hi Ho Silver Wind!.
In Once More With Reeling!, a Coordinator's Clefairy participated in the Terracotta Contest.
A Coordinator's Clefairy appeared in Getting the Pre-Contest Titters!.
In Beating the Bustle and Hustle!, a Trainer's Clefairy participated in the fake Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle that Team Rocket had set up.
Three Trainers' Clefairy appeared in The Power of Us.
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in Battling on the Wing!.
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in Z-Move Showdown!.
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in Settling the Scorbunny!.
A Clefairy appeared in a fantasy in Time After Time!.
A Trainer's Clefairy got stuck in Gulpin's giant ball in A Rollicking Roll….
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in a fantasy in Sleuths for Truth!.
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in The Spectral Express!.
A Trainer's Clefairy appeared in Out of Their Elements!.
Pokédex entries
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| EP006
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Clefairy
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Ash's Pokédex
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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.
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| JN120
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Clefairy
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Professor Cerise's book
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Clefairy, the Fairy Pokémon, and a Fairy type. It's charming in both behavior and form. It's said that happiness will come to anyone who sees Clefairy dance under a full moon.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 1: Red, a Clefairy was one of the Pokémon seen in Professor Oak's introduction.
Pokémon Evolutions
In The Discovery, three Clefairy appeared in a fantasy of Mt. Moon.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
Similar to her anime counterpart, Whitney owns a Clefairy. It appeared in The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling.
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
In Clefairy Tale, Ash discovers a colony of Clefairy with Bill and Professor Oak. The three humans assist with and witness an evolution ceremony.
In Clefairy in Space, a herd of wild Clefairy are causing trouble in Apple City, where rumors are circulating that Clefairy come from outer space. It is also learned that Clefairy have a secretion from the back of their throat that can harden into a crystal-like form.
Magical Pokémon Journey and Pokémon Chamo-Chamo ☆ Pretty ♪
- Main article: Clefairy (MPJ)
One of Hazel's main traveling companions in Magical Pokémon Journey 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 ♪.
Pokémon Adventures
Green had a Clefairy nicknamed Clefy, which first appeared in A Little Kadabra'll Do It. It later evolved into Clefable in The Winged Legends when Red used his Moon Stone on him. Although he was used only once for distraction against Sabrina prior to evolving, his increased power allowed him to stall Thu-Fi-Zer for a short period of time with his Metronome.
Daisy Oak had a Clefairy used in Contests when she was younger, which first appeared in It All Ends Now III.
Rad Rickshaw owns two Clefairy nicknamed Cliff and Cliffette, as seen in Cautious Clefairy. A third Clefairy appeared in a fantasy in the same chapter.
A Clefairy appeared in a fantasy in Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia IV.
A Clefairy appeared in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, under the ownership of a Lass at the Safari Zone.
Multiple Clefairy appeared in Choir Tournament at the Autumn Choir Tournament.
A Clefairy appeared in PASS29 during the Darkest Day.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Clefairy appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Clefairy appeared in The Terrible Twins, Rin & Ran, under the ownership of Rin.
A Clefairy appeared in GDZ23.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
- Main article: Red's Clefairy
- Main article: Clefairy Rangers
Clefairy is one of the main characters in Pokémon Pocket Monsters and is Red's first partner 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, as seen in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!. They were used as a punishment when Red's Clefairy got the final question to the quiz wrong of the Pokémon Quiz Battle.
A Clefairy appeared in Fighting Over Otoshidama!!.
Five Clefairy known as the Clefairy Rangers debuted in The Gym Challenges Begin!!.
Red also owns a Clefairy.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
Multiple Clefairy appeared in Clefairy Goes Home!.
A Clefairy appeared in Clefairy, Form Teacher Of Class 1P!! as the father of Red's Clefairy.
In the TCG
- Main article: Clefairy (TCG)
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly.
Clefairy also uses Metronome but uses its own series of attacks such as Blizzard, Explosion, or Fire Spin; which 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.
Clefairy appears as a Spirit.
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.
- Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: In Veilstone City's Slot Machines, the bonus rounds function with a Clefairy which points to which reel to stop first.
Pokédex entries
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(This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.)
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| Green
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Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
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| Stadium
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Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
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Johto
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| Gold
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| Silver
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Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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| Crystal
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Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
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| Stadium 2
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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#035
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
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| LeafGreen
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With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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#100
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#041
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| Diamond
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Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
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| Pearl
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It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
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| Platinum
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It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
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| HeartGold
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| SoulSilver
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Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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| Black
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It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
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| White
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On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
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Hoenn
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It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alola
SM: #211
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Alola
USUM: #273
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Kanto
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| Sun
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Its adorable behavior and appearance make it popular with men and women, young and old. Its numbers are few, however.
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| Moon
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On nights with a full moon, they gather together and dance. The surrounding area is enveloped in an abnormal magnetic field.
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They're popular, but they're rare. Trainers who show them off recklessly may be targeted by thieves.
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Bathed in moonlight, its wings glow faintly. Without even flapping, Clefairy rises into the air, where it dances around.
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Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
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Galar
#255
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Galar
Crown Tundra #044
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Sinnoh
#100
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Hisui
#200
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It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
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Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
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Moonlight gathers on the wings on Clefairy's back, allowing Clefairy to fly. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
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It can be found in quiet mountain areas on a full moon's night. Its dancing and its tiny, faintly glowing wings confer upon it a lovely fairylike quality.
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Paldea
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Kitakami
#152
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Blueberry
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| Scarlet
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On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
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On nights with a full moon, they gather together and dance. The surrounding area is enveloped in an abnormal magnetic field.
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Giant's Bed, Snowslide Slope, Tunnel to the Top
Fields of Honor, Soothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Insular Sea, Frostpoint Field, Snowslide Slope, Giant's Bed, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Max Raid Battle)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
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Shining Pearl
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In side games
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In events
Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear.
Stats
Base stats
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 323
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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- 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
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Clefairy
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Clefairy
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Clefairy
- 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
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- 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
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Side game data
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.97 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Defense: 50
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| A lot of old writings link Clefairy to the moon, and we even saw them in a part of the cave where the moon could be seen. People say that happiness comes to those who see Clefairy dance.
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Evolution data
Sprites
Other sprites
Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Green beta, Clefairy was the only Pokémon that evolved with a Moon Stone.
- The prototype name for Clefairy was Aria. In the Russian dub of the anime, it was actually called that in the original series.
- Clefairy and its evolved form share their category with Snubbull and Granbull. They are all known as the Fairy Pokémon.
- The "Fairy Pokémon" category predates the introduction of the Fairy-type in Generation VI. From this generation onwards, the type and category of these four Pokémon share the same English name. However, this is not true in Japanese, where the type is フェアリータイプ Fairy-type and the category is ようせいポケモン Yōsei Pokémon.
- The Poké Doll is a Clefairy doll, as identified by the Japanese name of this item (ピッピにんぎょう Pippi Doll).
- Clefairy was designed by Ken Sugimori, and is one of Kōji Nishino's favorite Pokémon.[2]
Origin
Clefairy seems to be based on fairies and pixies since it is a playful, magical, humanoid creature with wings. It may also be inspired by the concept of extraterrestrial life due to its rumored celestial origins and vaguely star-shaped body. It may also reference the mythical Moon rabbit due to its large ears, various Moon related powers, and the fact that it evolves into Clefable using a Moon Stone.
Name origin
Clefairy may be a combination of clef (musical symbol) and fairy.
Pippi may be derived from the repetition of the first syllable of pixie.
In other languages
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 Japanese
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ピッピ Pippi
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From pixie
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 French
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Mélofée
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From mélodie or mélopée and fée
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 Spanish
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Clefairy
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Same as English name
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 German
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Piepi
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From the Japanese name
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 Italian
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Clefairy
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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삐삐 Ppippi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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皮皮 Pǐpǐ
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Transcription of Japanese name
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 Cantonese Chinese
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皮皮 Pèihpèih
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Transcription of Japanese name
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| More languages
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 Hindi
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क्लफ़ेरी Clefairy
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Transcription of English name
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 Indonesian
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Kleferi (Pocket Monsters only)
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From the English name
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 Lithuanian
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Klefėja
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From the English name
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Клефэйри Klefeyri
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Transcription of English name
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 Thai
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ปิปปี Pippi
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Transcription of Japanese name
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See also
References
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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MysteryBerry (100%)
Moon Stone (2%)
Leppa Berry (50%)
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For other sprites and images, please see Clefairy images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
