Type matchups
Damage Clefairy takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Clefairy 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
- 70
- Attack
- 45
- Defense
- 48
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 65
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 323
Clefairy has a base stat total of 323, higher than 22% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (70). With Sp. Atk (60) well above Attack (45), it works best as a special attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 70 HP, 48 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Clefairy can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard and Friend Guard.
How to beat Clefairy
Clefairy 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
Clefairy is the middle stage of its line (Cleffa → Clefairy → Clefable): it evolves from Cleffa and into Clefable.
Best counters to Clefairy
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Clefairy weak to?
As a Fairy type, Clefairy takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Clefairy resistant to?
Clefairy resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Clefairy?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Clefairy with super-effective attacks.