Cleffa is a small, star-shaped Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. Known as the Star Shape Pokémon, Cleffa is often associated with shooting stars and celestial events. Its silhouette resembles twinkling starlight, leading to the belief that it arrived on Earth riding a meteor. Cleffa is known to gather in groups and dance in circles on nights with many shooting stars, continuing their dance until dawn when they quench their thirst with morning dew.
This Pokémon has a strong connection to cosmic phenomena, often being sighted during meteor showers. Cleffa is particularly drawn to Minior, another Pokémon associated with falling stars. When the night sky is illuminated by shooting stars, Cleffa gazes intently skyward, as if reminiscing about its home. Some people believe that witnessing Cleffa's starlight dance brings good fortune.
Pokédex Data
- Category: Star Shape Pokémon
- Type: Fairy (Normal in Generations II-V)
- Height: 1'0" (0.3 m)
- Weight: 6.6 lbs (3.0 kg)
- Abilities: Cute Charm, Magic Guard, Friend Guard (Hidden)
Breeding
- Gender Ratio: 25% Male, 75% Female
- Egg Group: Undiscovered (Cannot breed)
- Hatch Time: 10 cycles (2,314–2,570 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Sword: According to local rumors, Cleffa are often seen in places where shooting stars have fallen.
- Shield: Because of its unusual, starlike silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.
- Sun: On late nights illuminated by shooting stars, it gazes intently skyward, as if thinking of its home.
- Moon: Because of its silhouette, it's believed to be a star reborn. For some reason, it loves Minior.
- Legends: Arceus: In silhouette, they resemble twinkling starlight. When shooting stars rain from the night sky, Cleffa gather in numbers and dance as though they are indeed incarnations of the stars.
Evolution
Cleffa evolves into Clefairy when leveled up with high friendship, which can then evolve into Clefable when exposed to a Moon Stone.
Habits
Cleffa is known to be active during nighttime, especially on nights with meteor showers. They often gather in groups to dance in circles, continuing their celestial dance until dawn. These Pokémon are drawn to star-shaped objects and are fascinated by cosmic phenomena.
Additions Across Generations
- Generation II: Introduced as a Normal-type Pokémon
- Generation VI: Changed to Fairy-type
- Generation III: Gained Magic Guard as a possible ability
- Generation V: Base experience yield changed from 37 to 44