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.
It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Clefairy Weakness
Clefairy's Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Poison and Steel. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. Clefairy's Fairy typing only leaves 2 gaps to cover.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
In X & Y, Gengar's Sludge Bomb hits Clefairy for 82-96%.
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Clefairy View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball36-43% Sludge Bomb 2x82-96% Focus Blast18-21% | ||
X & Y 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 47 partners from the Fairy egg group. Notable egg moves include Amnesia, Aromatherapy, Belly Drum and 11 more.
X & Y Clefairy Best Moveset
Clefairy hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Calm nature with max HP and Sp. Def EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Friendguard adds utility.
Best Build
Clefairy best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Follow Me
- Protect
- Helping Hand
- Heal Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Support Moveset
- Dazzling Gleam
- Protect
- Thunder Wave
- Moonlight
Recommended Teammates
Moves
STAB runs through Moonblast and Dazzling Gleam for the basics, but Clefairy's real strength is the 12-type coverage spread. Normal and Fighting hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Clefairy in X & Y
Clefairy isn't available in the wild in X & Y. Start by transferring Cleffa from Crystal, Diamond, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Cleffa to Clefairy is covered in the steps below.
Clefairy Guide
Get Clefairy to Clefable using a Moon Stone. At 323 BST, Clefairy is just the starting point.
In X & Y, For a casual playthrough, Clefairy works as a placeholder. Fairy coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Clefable. That's where the stats start mattering.
You can find Clefairy in X & Y. 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 X & Y. 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