Stats & Training
Clefable's spread isn't flashy. HP leads, Speed trails, 3 stats clear the bar. Very hard to catch and worth 3 HP EVs, on a fast 800K XP curve.
With its acute hearing, it can pick up sounds from far away. It usually hides in quiet places.
Its very sensitive ears let it distinguish distant sounds. As a result, it prefers quiet places.
Clefable Weakness
Clefable is weak to Fighting. On the flip side, it's immune to Ghost-type moves entirely. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Clefable can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Uxie builds →U Turn13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Weezing builds →Flamethrower11-13% Thunderbolt11-13% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOwntempo ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Slowbro builds →Surf19-23% Flamethrower13-15% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemChoice Scarf NatureNaive Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt27-32% Flash Cannon24-29% Explosion39-46% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityOvergrow ItemBlack Sludge NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Venusaur builds →Giga Drain16-19% Sludge Bomb20-23% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver Evolution
Clefable doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need an evolution item to get here from Cleffa's line. Breed this form to get Cleffa eggs (quick to hatch). Evolving from Cleffa gave Clefable the biggest boost in Sp.Atk (+50), bringing the total to 483 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clefable to get Cleffa eggs easily using 35 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 8 more.
HeartGold & SoulSilver Clefable Best Moveset
This is a pure walling set. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn so Clefable sticks around, and the Careful nature reinforces special wall. Soft-Boiled handles sustain while Magic Guard does work passively.
Best Build
Clefable best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Soft Boiled
- Seismic Toss
- Knock Off
- Thunder Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Blizzard and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 14 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Clefable in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Cleffa doesn't appear in the wild, so the 3-stage path to Clefable starts at the nursery. Catch Clefairy first, breed for Cleffa, then evolve through the chain.
How to Obtain Clefable in HeartGold & SoulSilver
The path to Clefable starts with Cleffa at Lv. 8+ via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Breed Cleffa from ClefairyBreed from Clefairy at the Day Care.
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyMt. Moon - 1FHeartGoldGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - 1FSoulSilverGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - 2FHeartGoldGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - 2FSoulSilverGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓
Clefable Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Don't let Clefable's 483 base stat total fool you. Magic Guard is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier. Soft Boiled with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Clefable's biggest threats include Machamp (Fighting), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Run Magic Guard on Clefable. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Clefable also gets Cute Charm and Unaware, but they don't compare.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Clefable fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Unaware is the hidden ability. It ignores other Pokémon's stat modifiers for damage and accuracy calculation. Worth hunting for if you want Clefable to compete at a higher level.
Game Availability
Clefable has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 22 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves