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Clefairy is a Fairy-type Pokemon known for its moon-themed design, supportive movepool and evolution into Clefable with a Moon Stone. It began the series as a Normal-type Pokemon before becoming Fairy-type in later generations. This guide covers Clefairy’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and current Pokemon game availability.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Clefairy guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Clefairy is a Fairy-type Pokemon known for its moon-themed design, supportive movepool and evolution into Clefable with a Moon Stone. It began the series as a Normal-type Pokemon before becoming Fairy-type in later generations.
Competitive Overview
Clefairy is not usually used as a raw attacker, but it can be surprisingly valuable in formats that reward support. Friend Guard, Follow Me, Helping Hand and other utility options can make Clefairy useful next to stronger partners.
Clefairy’s biggest strengths are its support movepool, Magic Guard, Friend Guard and Eviolite potential. Its main drawbacks are low Speed and limited direct damage, so it usually needs teammates that can take advantage of its support.
Here are the key facts to know about Clefairy, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Clefairy
National Dex
#0035
Type
Fairy
Species
Fairy Pokemon
Height
2’00” / 0.6 m
60 cm
Weight
16.5 lbs / 7.5 kg
7.5 kg
Abilities
Cute Charm, Magic Guard, Friend Guard
Clefairy has modest stats overall, with its best areas being HP and special bulk. Its numbers are not built for sweeping, but they work well for supportive roles when paired with the right item and ability.
Clefairy is best known for Fairy-type attacks, support moves and utility options across Pokemon games. These are some of Clefairy’s most useful and recognizable moves.
A strong Fairy-type attack that gives Clefairy reliable same-type damage.
A key doubles support move that redirects attacks away from Clefairy’s teammates.
Boosts an ally’s damage and helps Clefairy support offensive partners.
A recovery move that can help Clefairy stay active longer in supported games.
Can punish opponents by locking them into a move at the right time.
A staple defensive move for doubles and many competitive formats.
Creates terrain support that weakens Dragon-type damage and helps block status for grounded Pokemon.
Clefairy’s classic unpredictable move, randomly calling many possible attacks.
Clefairy can learn different moves across Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Clefairy’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Clefairy is a Fairy-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances, but it also creates important weaknesses to watch for in battle.
Type
Fairy
Weaknesses
Poison, Steel
Resistances
Fighting, Bug, Dark
Immunity
Dragon
Clefairy’s abilities affect how it handles contact, support or offensive pressure depending on the game and format.
May infatuate a Pokemon that makes contact with Clefairy.
Prevents indirect damage. This can make Clefairy much harder to wear down.
Reduces damage taken by allies in battle. This is Clefairy’s hidden ability and is especially useful in doubles formats.
Clefairy evolves from Cleffa when leveled up with high friendship and evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Cleffa with high friendship
Stage 3
Evolves from Clefairy using a Moon Stone
Clefairy’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is often found near Mt. Moon, mountain areas or moon-themed locations, and it can also be obtained by evolving Cleffa in supported games.
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Celadon City and Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Celadon City and Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Mt. Moon. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Routes 3 and 4, and Mt. Moon. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Celadon City and Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Celadon City and Mt. Moon. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Mt. Coronet and Trophy Garden. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Mt. Coronet and Trophy Garden. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Mt. Coronet and Trophy Garden. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Mt. Moon. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Giant Chasm. |
 Pokemon White |
Giant Chasm. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Giant Chasm. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Giant Chasm. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 115 and Meteor Falls. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 115 and Meteor Falls. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Mount Hokulani. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Mt. Moon. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Mt. Moon. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Giant’s Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, Giant’s Bed, Snowslide Slope and Tunnel to the Top. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Giant’s Cap, Motostoke Riverbank, Giant’s Bed, Snowslide Slope and Tunnel to the Top. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Mt. Coronet. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Fabled Spring. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Location data not yet available. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Found in Wild Zone 19. Clefairy can also be obtained by evolving Cleffa with high friendship. |
| Game | Where to Find Clefairy |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Clefairy. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Clefairy is a Fairy-type Pokemon.
Clefairy is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.
Clefairy evolves from Cleffa when leveled up with high friendship.
Clefairy evolves into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Clefairy’s abilities are Cute Charm, Magic Guard and Friend Guard. Friend Guard is its hidden ability.
Clefairy’s best moves often include Moonblast, Follow Me, Helping Hand, Soft-Boiled, Encore, Protect, Misty Terrain and Metronome.
Clefairy can be very useful as a support Pokemon, especially in doubles formats where Friend Guard and redirection are valuable.
The most common ways to get Clefairy are to catch it in select locations or evolve Cleffa with high friendship.
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