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.
It can’t help but hear a pin drop from over half a mile away, so it lives deep in the mountains where there aren’t many people or Pokémon.
Some scientists believe that it gazes intently at the sky on nights with a full moon because it’s homesick.
Clefable Weakness
Clefable is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Clefable can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Solgaleo PsychicSteel | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Solgaleo builds →Sunsteel Strike 2x114-134%KO Iron Head 2x91-108%KO Flash Cannon 2x66-78% Metal Claw 2x58-69% | ||
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Cobalion builds →Iron Head 2x64-76% Flash Cannon 2x55-65% Poison Jab 2x43-51% Metal Claw 2x42-49% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Metagross builds →Meteor Mash 2x102-120%KO Sludge Bomb 2x43-51% Flash Cannon 2x56-67% Metal Claw 2x56-67% | ||
 Nihilego RockPoison | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Nihilego builds →Sludge Wave 2x85-101%KO Sludge Bomb 2x81-95% Poison Jab 2x43-51% Venoshock 2x60-71% | ||
 Registeel Steel | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Registeel builds →Flash Cannon 2x48-56% Iron Head 2x55-65% Metal Claw 2x36-42% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Pelipper deals 44-52% with Hurricane.
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Buzzwole builds →Drain Punch14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Alomomola builds →Scald12-14% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemDamprock NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Pelipper builds →Hurricane44-52% Scald32-38% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBulletproof ItemKommoniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat20-23% Drain Punch12-14% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Clefable View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch16-19% Mach Punch8-10% Knock Off9-11% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 50 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 11 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Clefable Best Moveset
Clefable's job is getting Stealth Rock up and staying on the field. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Magic Guard helps it stick around, and max HP and Defense EVs prioritize longevity. Soft-Boiled keeps it healthy between hits.
Best Build
Clefable best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Soft Boiled
- Wish
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Follow Me
- Moonlight
- Moonblast
- Cosmic Power
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Blizzard and Dream Eater bring the raw damage. But Clefable also picks up coverage across 15 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
No wild encounters for Clefable. The 3-stage chain runs through Cleffa, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Clefable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefable. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 27-30 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CleffaMount Hokulani - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route20%MidNightMount Hokulani - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route20%MidNightMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 Route20%MidNightMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 Route20%MidNight
Step 2Catch or Evolve ClefairyMount Hokulani - EastUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - EastUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - WestUltra MoonGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidNightSOS from CleffaMount Hokulani - WestUltra SunGrass Lv.27-30 RouteMidNightSOS from Cleffaor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Step 3Clefable ✓
Clefable Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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. Moonblast with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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