Cleffain Pokémon SoulGold
fairy
Pokédex Entry
Star Shape Pokémon
On nights with many shooting stars, Cleffa can be seen dancing in a ring. They dance until daybreak, when they quench their thirst with the morning dew.
Cleffa in Pokémon SoulGold
Cleffa is #173 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its fairy typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it.
Front
Normal
ShinyAnimated
Shiny Animated
Back
Normal
Shiny
Type
Fairy
Dex
#173
Abilities
Cute Charm(Primary)
Infatuates on contact.
Magic Guard(Secondary)
Only damaged by attacks.
Friend Guard(Hidden)
Lowers damage to partner.
Growth Rate
fast
Gender Ratio
25% Male, 75% Female
Egg Groups
undiscovered
Hatch Rate
Medium Fast (20 cycles)
Catch Rate
150
Base Exp
44
EV Yield
1 SpecialDefense
Wild Held Items
Weak To
poison ×2steel ×2
Resists
fighting ×0.5bug ×0.5dark ×0.5
Immune To
dragon
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Cleffa has no wild encounters recorded in this game, and no other in-game source is recorded yet.
Level Up Moves (8)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PoundLevel: 1Pound | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Pounds the foe with forelegs or tail. | ||||||
| SplashLevel: 1Splash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | ||
| It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | ||||||
| CopycatLevel: 1Copycat | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| The user mimics the last move used by a foe. | ||||||
| SingLevel: 4Sing | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP15 | ||
| A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber. | ||||||
| Sweet KissLevel: 8Sweet Kiss | fairy | PWR0 | ACC75 | PP10 | ||
| Demands a kiss with a cute look. May cause confusion. | ||||||
| Disarming VoiceLevel: 12Disarming Voice | fairy | PWR40 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| Lets out a charming cry that cannot be evaded. | ||||||
| EncoreLevel: 16Encore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | ||
| Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | ||||||
| CharmLevel: 20Charm | fairy | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack. | ||||||
Egg Moves (14)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PresentPresent | normal | PWR1 | ACC90 | PP15 | |
| A gift in the form of a bomb. May restore HP. | |||||
| MetronomeMetronome | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Waggles a finger to use any Pokémon move at random. | |||||
| AmnesiaAmnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | |||||
| Belly DrumBelly Drum | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Maximizes Attack while sacrificing half of max HP. | |||||
| SplashSplash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| It's just a splash... Has no effect whatsoever. | |||||
| MimicMimic | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Copies last move used by the foe during one battle. | |||||
| WishWish | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work. | |||||
| Fake TearsFake Tears | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Feigns crying to sharply lower the foe's Sp. Def. | |||||
| CovetCovet | fairy | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP0 | |
| Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. | |||||
| AromatherapyAromatherapy | grass | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | |
| Heals all status problems with a soothing scent. | |||||
| Stored PowerStored Power | psychic | PWR20 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| The higher the user's stats the more damage caused. | |||||
| TickleTickle | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense. | |||||
| Misty TerrainMisty Terrain | fairy | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Covers the ground with mist for 5 turns. Blocks status. | |||||
| Heal PulseHeal Pulse | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Recovers up to half the target's maximum HP. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (38)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Dazzling GleamDazzling Gleam | fairy | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM99TM99 | |
| Damages foes by emitting a bright flash. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Draining KissDraining Kiss | fairy | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM64TM64 | |
| An attack that absorbs over half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM49TM49 | |
| Does more damage every turn it is used. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Play RoughPlay Rough | fairy | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | TM98TM98 | |
| Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | PWR120 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | PWR0 | ACC70 | PP10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM88TM88 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Work UpWork Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM01TM01 | |
| The user is roused. Ups Attack and Sp. Atk. | ||||||
Type Summary
2
Weaknesses
3
Resistances
1
Immunities
12
Neutral
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Cleffa. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Cleffa resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Cleffa, either offensively or defensively.
Heatran
firesteel
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Iron Moth
firepoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Bulbasaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Ivysaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Venusaur
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Weedle
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Kakuna
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Beedrill
bugpoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Ekans
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Arbok
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidoran♀
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidorina
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidoqueen
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidoran♂
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidorino
poison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Nidoking
poisonground
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Zubat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Golbat
poisonflying
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Oddish
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
Gloom
grasspoison
2× STAB damage • Resists fairy
2×Good
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Base Stats
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