Clefable Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Clefable in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Clefable
Clefable is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 37.200 DPS.
Clefable can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Clefable is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Clefable resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Clefable is Mega Lucario (37.200 DPS), Shadow Metagross (37.067 DPS), and Mega Metagross (35.733 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Clefable: After defeating Clefable, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1355 and 1427 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1686-1775 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Clefable from raids will have exactly 1427 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Clefable?
The best counter for Clefable is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 37.200 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (37.067 DPS) and Mega Metagross (35.733 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Clefable?
Clefable can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Clefable weak to?
Clefable is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Clefable be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Clefable's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Clefable from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Clefable from raids will have 1427 CP at level 20, or 1775 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1355. If you see 1427 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Clefable worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Clefable is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Clefable?
For the best moveset for Clefable itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Clefable stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Clefable without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Clefable can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (32.452 DPS) and Eternatus (32.118 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Clefable in raids?
Weather boost information for Clefable is not currently available. Fairy-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.