#0173 · Gen 2 · 218 BST
Cleffa
A starter-form Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Cute Charm.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
125/40/43/58/67/31
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
157/84/88/106/117/73
Abilities
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Cleffa
Cleffa is a Fairy/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 218. A starter-form Fairy-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with modest stats. Common ability: Cute Charm.
Best stat: Special Defense (55 base)
Cleffa's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 45 base Special Attack and 15 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Cute Charm
- Magic Guard
- Friend Guard
How to use Cleffa competitively
Open the damage calculator with Cleffa selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Cleffa appears in the species dropdown. Drop Cleffa into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0173 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Fairy / None |
| Abilities | Cute Charm, Magic Guard, Friend Guard |
| Base Stat Total | 218 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 50 / 25 / 28 / 45 / 55 / 15 |