Clefairy (Pokémon)

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Clefairy ピッピ Pippi #035
Artwork from FR/LG
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 #035 Johto #041 Hoenn #233 Sinnoh #100 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2′00″ Imperial 0.6 m Metric 2′00″/0.6 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 16.5 lbs. Imperial 7.5 kg Metric 16.5 lbs./7.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Pink	Catch rate 150 (19.6%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Fairy group 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 68 Battle Exp.: 681*
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 Template:Type2 Pokémon.

It evolves from Cleffa via happiness and into Clefable via Moon Stone.

Biology

Physiology

Clefairy appears to be a pink creature. It has stocky limbs and a round body which gives it a chubby appearance. It also possess large sensitive ears that have brown tips. It has small wings that seem incapable of flight, but allow it to bounce gracefully.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

The most well-known ability that a Clefairy has is the ability to use Metronome, a move that involves wiggling its fingers back and forth in order to execute any move at random. Even without Metronome, Clefairy is capable of learning a vast amount of elemental attacks. They can also store moonlight in their wings, allowing them to float in midair. It is also one of only three Pokémon that can learn Meteor Mash.

Clefairy and its evolution family are the only Pokémon that can possess the Magic Guard ability, which prevents all forms of indirect damage.

Behavior

Clefairy are very shy and timid creatures. As such, they rarely show themselves to humans. Clefairy also seem to have gained a reputation as kleptomaniacs, since there have been various reports of Clefairy being seen stealing random junk.

Habitat

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Mountain Pokémon

Clefairy are elusive Pokémon in the wild. The best place to find them is Mt. Moon, especially at a night during a full moon. Wherever they live, they are likely to be in an area where the moon is clear and visible at night.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

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A Clefairy in the anime

While Clefairy's first appearance was in Clefairy and the Moon Stone; in the original pilot episode, 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 Pocket Monsters manga, which would later be referenced in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where its main character, Isamu Akai, along with his Clefairy and Pikachu appeared in a film Ash was watching.

A group of Clefairy were going around stealing random junk in Viridian City to repair their spaceship during Clefairy Tales. Their leader got beaten up by Jigglypuff for stealing its microphone/pen. These Clefairy made another brief 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 Ash's Cyndaquil.

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

In the manga

A timid, shy Clefairy is among the main characters of the Pokémon PiPiPi Adventure manga series.

A rude, crass, male Clefairy is the co-star of the Pocket Monsters manga.

In Pokémon Special, Blue had a Clefairy that later evolved into Clefable.

In the Electric Tale of Pikachu, one of the chapters focuses on the Clefairy evolution ceremony. Another chapter also focuses on Clefairy, this time with them running wild through a city. The second Clefairy chapter was an adaptation of EP062.

In the TCG

Main article: Clefairy (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros.

When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome and basically 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. Guess wrong too many times and you're out. The last one standing wins.
• The main games of Generation IV: In Veilstone City's Slot Machines, the bonus rounds function with a Clefairy which points to which reel to stop first.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red 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 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. 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 Template:A2 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 JP Clefairy gather on nights of a full moon to dance, and if you watch them it is said you will find happiness. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
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 Rare Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Rare Mt. Moon
Generation II Gold Silver Rare Mt. Moon Crystal Rare Routes 3 and 4 (Night), Mt. Moon
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen Rare Mt. Moon, Rocket Game Corner Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Mt. Coronet Platinum ? Mt. Coronet HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade 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 Channel	Viridian Forest
Pokémon Trozei!	Huge Storage 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Joyous Tower (9F-14F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19)

Held items

Game	Items
Gold, Silver, and Crystal	Mystery Berry (25%)	Moon Stone (8%)
	Mystery Berry (trade from Generation I)
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald	Leppa (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)
FireRed and LeafGreen	Moon Stone (5%)
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum	Leppa (50%)	Moon Stone (5%)

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.

Learnset

By leveling up

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By tutoring

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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 Clefairy images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• The prototype name for Clefairy was "Aria".
• The Glitch Pokémon 3TrainerPoké and 'M will both evolve into a Clefairy at level 128, a level unattainable by legitimate and unglitched Pokémon. These Clefairy can then evolve into Clefable via Moon Stone, making them some of the few Glitch Pokémon to undergo two evolutions. Both of these Pokémon can also optionally evolve into Kangaskhan instead of Clefairy if they manage to revert to Level 1. If they evolve into Kangaskhan, none of the two can evolve further.
  • The Glitch Pokémon LM4 also evolves into Clefairy at Level 18, and can then evolve into Nidoking immeadiately afterwards.
• Clefairy is the first Pokémon not to have a base happiness of 70. Its base happiness is 140.
• Clefairy and Clefable share the same species name with Snubbull and Granbull. They are all known as Fairy Pokémon.
• Clefairy was originally going to be the official mascot of Pokémon, but Pikachu's continuing popularity caused it to be chosen instead.
• Clefairy's Generation I backsprite is missing its wing structure.

Origin

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

Name origin

Clefairy's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and fairy. Its Japanese name may be a shortening and repetition of the word pixie.

In other languages

• German: Piepi
• French: Melofee - From mélodie (melody) and fée (fairy).
• Korean: 삐삐 Ppippi
• Chinese (Taiwan and Hong Kong): 皮皮 (Pi Pi) - Transliteration of its Japanese name, Pippi.

External links

• Moonstone, the fanlisting for Clefairy.

Notes

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