Type matchups
Damage Clefable takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Clefable has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 95
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 73
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 90
- Speed
- 60
- Total
- 483
Clefable has a base stat total of 483, higher than 55% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (95). With Sp. Atk (95) well above Attack (70), it works best as a special attacker. At 60 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 95 HP, 73 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against special hits.
Clefable can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard and Unaware.
How to beat Clefable
Clefable takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.
Evolution
Clefable is the final stage of a 3-stage line (Cleffa → Clefairy → Clefable), evolving from Clefairy.
Best counters to Clefable
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Clefable weak to?
As a Fairy type, Clefable takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Clefable resistant to?
Clefable resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Clefable?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Clefable with super-effective attacks.