Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Clefairy's spread. It leans mixed with HP out front. And you'll get 2 HP EVs per KO for it. Follows a fast 800K XP curve.
Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Clefairy Weakness
Clefairy's Normal typing leaves it vulnerable to Fighting. It shrugs off Ghost-type attacks completely. Clefairy's Normal typing only leaves 1 gap to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x241-283%KO High Jump Kick 2x209-246%KO Jump Kick 2x161-190%KO Brick Break 2x121-143%KO | ||
 Primeape Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Primeape builds →Focus Punch 2x216-254%KO Cross Chop 2x144-170%KO Brick Break 2x109-128%KO Karate Chop 2x74-87% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x207-244%KO Cross Chop 2x139-163%KO Dynamic Punch 2x139-163%KO Submission 2x112-132%KO | ||
 Mankey Fighting | D | |
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x85-102%KO Karate Chop 2x62-74% Rock Smash 2x47-57% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Brick Break 2x86-102%KO Karate Chop 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x49-58% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x86-102%KO Revenge 2x69-82% Karate Chop 2x60-72% Rock Smash 2x49-58% | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Cross Chop 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Karate Chop 2x62-73% Rock Smash 2x48-58% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machop builds →Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Vital Throw 2x85-100%KO Revenge 2x72-85% Karate Chop 2x62-73% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x239-282%KO High Jump Kick 2x208-245%KO Jump Kick 2x162-191%KO Brick Break 2x120-142%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x175-206%KO Cross Chop 2x118-139%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Karate Chop 2x62-73% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x175-206%KO Brick Break 2x90-106%KO Vital Throw 2x85-100%KO Revenge 2x72-85% | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x232-274%KO High Jump Kick 2x202-239%KO Jump Kick 2x156-184%KO Brick Break 2x117-138%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x167-197%KO Cross Chop 2x112-131%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO Karate Chop 2x58-68% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x167-197%KO Cross Chop 2x112-131%KO Submission 2x91-107%KO Brick Break 2x85-101%KO | ||
Hitmonlee Fighting | C | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Hitmonlee builds →Focus Punch 2x241-283%KO High Jump Kick 2x209-246%KO Jump Kick 2x161-190%KO Brick Break 2x121-143%KO | ||
Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Machoke builds →Focus Punch 2x207-244%KO Cross Chop 2x139-163%KO Submission 2x112-132%KO Brick Break 2x106-124%KO | ||
Mankey Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Mankey builds →Focus Punch 2x174-205%KO Cross Chop 2x116-137%KO Brick Break 2x88-103%KO Karate Chop 2x59-70% | ||
In FireRed & LeafGreen, Heracross can KO Clefairy with Megahorn (121-143%).
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwarm ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Heracross builds →Megahorn121-143%KO Rock Slide51-60% | ||
FireRed & LeafGreen Evolution
Clefairy connects Cleffa to Clefable in this chain. At least one evolution here needs an evolution item. So far, HP got the biggest boost (+20 from Cleffa). The final form adds another 160 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Clefairy to get Cleffa eggs easily using 27 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Belly Drum, Metronome and 5 more.
FireRed & LeafGreen Clefairy Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
STAB runs through Double-Edge and Mega Kick for the basics, but Clefairy's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Steel and Ice hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Clefairy in FireRed & LeafGreen
Grab Clefairy from the locations below, it shows up in the wild. Drop it at the nursery to hatch Cleffa. From there, level the baby through the remaining stages to Clefairy.
Where To Catch Clefairy in FireRed & LeafGreen
Cleffa is your first catch on the way to Clefairy. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 8-12 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Breed Cleffa from ClefairyBreed from Clefairy at the Day Care.
Step 2Clefairy ✓Mt. Moon - 1FFireRedGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - 1FLeafGreenGrass Lv.8 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - B2FLeafGreenGrass Lv.10-12 CaveRareEarlyMt. Moon - B2FFireRedGrass Lv.10-12 CaveRareEarlyCeladon City - Game CornerFireRedGift from NPC Lv.8 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 500 coinsCeladon City - Game CornerLeafGreenGift from NPC Lv.12 CityLimitedEarlyPurchase: 750 coinsor evolve from Cleffa (Step 1)
Clefairy Guide
Get Clefairy to Clefable using a Moon Stone. At 323 BST, Clefairy is just the starting point.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, For a casual playthrough, Clefairy works as a placeholder. normal coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Clefable. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Clefairy in FireRed & LeafGreen. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 21 other games across the series.
Yes, Clefairy is in FireRed & LeafGreen. It shows up in 22 games across the series.
Game Availability
Present since Red & Blue, Clefairy appears in 22 games spanning 10 generations. Gen 1 originals like Clefairy have the longest track record of availability in the series.
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