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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
2′00″
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0.6 m
Metric
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2′00″/0.6 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
16.5 lbs.
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7.5 kg
Metric
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16.5 lbs./7.5 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
0
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Sp.Def
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Speed
0
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| Base Exp.: 68
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Battle Exp.: 681*
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Clefairy (Japanese: ピッピ Pippi) is a Normal-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Clefairy appears to be a pink creature. It has stocky limbs and a round body which gives it a chubby appearance. It also possess large sensitive ears that have brown tips. It has small wings that seem incapable of flight, but allow it to bounce gracefully.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
The most well-known ability that a Clefairy has is the ability to use Metronome, a move that involves wiggling its fingers back and forth in order to execute any attack at random (even to the user). Even without Metronome, Clefairy is capable of learning a vast amount of elemental attacks. They can also store moonlight in their wings, allowing them to float in midair. It is also one of only three pokemon that can learn the powerful, cosmic move Meteor Mash.
Behavior
Clefairy are very shy and timid creatures. As such, they rarely show themselves to humans. Clefairy also seem to have gained a reputation as kleptomaniacs, since there have been various reports of Clefairy being seen stealing random junk.
Habitat
Clefairy are elusive Pokémon in the wild. The best place to find them is Mt. Moon, especially at a night during a full moon. Wherever they live, they are likely to be in an area where the moon is clear and visible at night.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
While Clefairy's first appearance was in Clefairy and the Moon Stone; in the original pilot episode, Clefairy was intended to be Ash's starting Pokémon. Due to a last minute change, the role went to Pikachu. This would have made the anime closer to the Pocket Monsters manga, which would later be referenced in Lights, Camerupt, Action!, where its main character, Isamu Akai, along with his Clefairy and Pikachu appeared in a film Ash was watching.
A group of Clefairies were going around stealing random junk in Viridian City to repair their spaceship during Clefairy Tales. Their leader got beaten up by Jigglypuff for stealing its microphone/pen. These Clefairy made another brief appearance in Wish Upon a Star Shape.
In A Goldenrod Opportunity, a Clefairy was used by Whitney to send Team Rocket flying and in the Gym Battle against Ash. The Fairy Pokémon was defeated by Ash's Cyndaquil.
Several Clefairy also appeared in A Real Cleffa-Hanger, when Ash and his friends visited Mt. Moon again.
In the mangaIn the TCGOther appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome and basically copy another Pokémon's move randomly.
Clefairy also uses Metronome but uses its own series of attacks such as Blizzard, Explosion, or Fire Spin. All will hurt any opponents close to Clefairy.
Trophy information
Clefairy are very cute Pokémon, which makes them popular pets. However, as they're only found in a few areas, it takes a lot of work to find one. Strangely enough, legend has it that Clefairy are more active during the full moon. These Pokémon are known to use Metronome, a move that unleashes a randomly selected technique.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Stadium: Clefairy stars in the mini-game "Clefairy Says." Players are given a pattern of arrows to repeat back. Guess wrong too many times and you're out. The last one standing wins.
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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| Yellow
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Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
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| Stadium
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Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
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| Gold
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| Silver
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Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
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| Crystal
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Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
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| Stadium 2
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The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
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| Ruby
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On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other.
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| Sapphire
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On every night of a full moon, groups of this Pokémon come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy return to their quiet mountain retreats and go to sleep nestled up against each other.
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| Emerald
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On every night of a full moon, they come out to play. When dawn arrives, the tired Clefairy go to sleep nestled up against each other in deep and quiet mountains.
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| FireRed
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Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
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| LeafGreen
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With its magical and Template:A2 appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
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Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
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| Pearl
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It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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45
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45 - 106
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85 - 207
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48
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47 - 110
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90 - 214
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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35
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36 - 95
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67 - 185
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Total: 323
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 60.
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Type effectiveness
Template:DP type effectiveness
Learnset
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Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- The prototype name for Clefairy was "Aria".
- The glitch Pokémon LM4 will evolve into Clefairy at level 18, and since it evolves into Nidoking immediately after, it should be noted that the evolution goes backwards when it come to National Dex number.
- Clefairy's cry sounds the same as its Japanese name.
- Clefairy is the first Pokémon not to have a base happiness of 70. Its base happiness is 140.
- Clefairy was originally going to be Ash's starter Pokémon but was later changed to Pikachu due to its popularity.
Origin
It seems to be based on a fairy, being a magical, somewhat humanoid, winged creature, lending credit to its name.
Name origin
Clefairy's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and fairy. Its Japanese name may be a shortening and repetition of the word pixie. Its French name is a misspelling of melody.
In other languagesExternal links
For other sprites and images, please see Clefairy images on Bulbagarden Archives.