Cleffa
Fairy-type, Generation 2. Evolves into Clefairy for 25 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Pound Grass Knot
Grass Knot costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Cleffa takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 291
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Eggs
- 2 km · shiny possible
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 383 CP
Cleffa moves
2 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound Best | Normal | 6 | 5 | 0.5s | 12 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot Best | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| Swift | Normal | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
| Body Slam Elite | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Psychic Elite | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pound | Normal | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4.00 | 4.00 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass Knot | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Swift | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Pound (12 DPS); Pound builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Body Slam, Psychic are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Raids
- Status
- Cleffa is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Cleffa
How to get Cleffa
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Eggs
- 2 km eggs · shiny possible
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 14 | 580 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 14 | 628 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 355 | 393 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 442 | 489 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 355 | 393 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 268 | 297 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 355 | 393 |
Is Cleffa good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Cleffa has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (79 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 10 |
| Lv 2 | 29 |
| Lv 3 | 50 |
| Lv 4 | 70 |
| Lv 5 | 90 |
| Lv 6 | 110 |
| Lv 7 | 131 |
| Lv 8 | 151 |
| Lv 9 | 171 |
| Lv 10 | 192 |
| Lv 11 | 211 |
| Lv 12 | 230 |
| Lv 13 | 249 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 268 |
| Lv 15 | 287 |
| Lv 16 | 307 |
| Lv 17 | 326 |
| Lv 18 | 345 |
| Lv 19 | 364 |
| Lv 20 | 383 |
| Lv 21 | 403 |
| Lv 22 | 422 |
| Lv 23 | 441 |
| Lv 24 | 460 |
| Lv 25 | 479 |
| Lv 26 | 499 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 518 |
| Lv 28 | 537 |
| Lv 29 | 556 |
| Lv 30 | 575 |
| Lv 31 | 585 |
| Lv 32 | 595 |
| Lv 33 | 604 |
| Lv 34 | 614 |
| Lv 35 | 623 |
| Lv 36 | 633 |
| Lv 37 | 643 |
| Lv 38 | 652 |
| Lv 39 | 662 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 671 |
| Lv 41 | 680 |
| Lv 42 | 689 |
| Lv 43 | 697 |
| Lv 44 | 706 |
| Lv 45 | 715 |
| Lv 46 | 723 |
| Lv 47 | 732 |
| Lv 48 | 741 |
| Lv 49 | 750 |
| Lv 50 | 759 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0173
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 3.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Baby
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0173_POKEMON_CLEFFA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Cleffa in Pokemon GO?
Cleffa's best moveset is Pound (fast) with Grass Knot (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Cleffa's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Cleffa takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, so avoid those types against it.
What is Cleffa's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Cleffa reaches 759 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 671 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Cleffa?
A perfect 15/15/15 Cleffa shows 383 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 479 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Cleffa in Pokemon GO?
Cleffa spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It also hatches from 2 km eggs. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Cleffa be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes — shiny Cleffa is released. It can appear from wild spawns, eggs, research encounters and raids, and rates are boosted during Community Days and event weekends.