Cleffa Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Cleffa in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Cleffa
Cleffa 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 75.600 DPS.
Cleffa 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: Cleffa is weak to Poison, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Cleffa 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 Cleffa is Mega Lucario (75.600 DPS), Shadow Metagross (75.333 DPS), and Mega Metagross (73.333 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Cleffa: After defeating Cleffa, the catch encounter will have a CP between 355 and 393 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 442-489 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Cleffa from raids will have exactly 393 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 Cleffa?
The best counter for Cleffa is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 75.600 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (75.333 DPS) and Mega Metagross (73.333 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Cleffa?
Cleffa 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 Cleffa weak to?
Cleffa is weak to Poison, Steel-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Cleffa be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Cleffa's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Cleffa from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Cleffa from raids will have 393 CP at level 20, or 489 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 355. If you see 393 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Cleffa worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Cleffa 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 Cleffa?
For the best moveset for Cleffa itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Cleffa 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 Cleffa without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Cleffa can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Deoxys (Attack) (66.258 DPS) and Eternatus (64.941 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 Cleffa in raids?
Weather boost information for Cleffa 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.