Type matchups
Damage Cleffa takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Cleffa 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
- 50
- Attack
- 25
- Defense
- 28
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 55
- Speed
- 15
- Total
- 218
Cleffa has a base stat total of 218, higher than 2% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (55). With Sp. Atk (45) well above Attack (25), it works best as a special attacker. At 15 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 28 Defense and 55 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against special hits.
Cleffa can have the abilities Cute Charm, Magic Guard and Friend Guard.
How to beat Cleffa
Cleffa 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
Cleffa is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Cleffa → Clefairy → Clefable) and evolves into Clefairy.
Best counters to Cleffa
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cleffa weak to?
As a Fairy type, Cleffa takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Cleffa resistant to?
Cleffa resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Cleffa?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Cleffa with super-effective attacks.