Clefairy

Clefairy
Nidoking
035
Clefable
Ability	Cute Charm Magic Guard Friend Guard (Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Voice Actor (EN)	Tara Sands
Voice Actor (JP)	Mayumi Iizuka

Clefairy <sup>(JPJapanese: ピッピ

Romaji: Pippi)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Fairy-type Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It was originally a Normal-type Pokémon. It evolves from Cleffa with happiness and then into Clefable with a Moon Stone.

Physiology and Behaviour

Clefairy is a bipedal, pink Pokémon with a chubby, vaguely star-shaped body. A small, pointed tooth protrudes from the upper left corner of its mouth. It has wrinkles beside its black, oval eyes, a single dark pink oval marking on each cheek, and large, pointed ears with brown tips. A tuft of fur curls over its forehead, much like its large, upward-curling tail. Each stocky arm has two small claws and a thumb on each hand and both feet have a single toenail. There is a pair of tiny, butterfly-shaped wings on its back. Though incapable of flight, Clefairy's wings can store moonlight and allow it to float.

Clefairy is very shy and rarely shows itself to humans. On the rare occasions that Clefairy comes down from its mountain home, it can be seen dancing underneath the full moon's light. The area surrounding their dance is enveloped in a magnetic field. Once the sun starts to rise, it returns home where it sleeps nestled with other Clefairy. The anime has shown that Clefairy is actually an extraterrestrial Pokémon. Clefairy is known to be popular thanks to both its adorable look and behavior. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, anyone who sees a Clefairy using Metronome while sleeping will receive happiness. This sighting is considered to be a very unusual sight to witness.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Stadium: Clefairy stars in the mini-game "Clefairy Says." Players are given a pattern of arrows to repeat back. Each time the player messes up, they will receive a strike. After five strikes, the player is out. The last Clefairy standing wins.

Super Smash Bros. series

When released from a Poké Ball, Clefairy will use Metronome to copy another Pokémon's move randomly. It is only available in Pokéballs in Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. It appeared as a neutral-type Primary Spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trophy descriptions

Super Smash Bros. Melee

(North American 1.00 and 1.01 versions): "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 attack." ("unleashes randomly selected techniques." in 1.02 version, "unleashes a randomly selected technique." in EU)

In the anime

Clefairy is featured in an animated short based on Pokémon Sleep, A Clefairy Bedtime Story.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Its magical and cute appeal has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Pokémon Yellow	Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
Pokémon Stadium	Because of its adorable nature, it is in high demand as a pet. However, it is rare and found only in limited areas.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Pokémon Silver	Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Pokémon Crystal	Though rarely seen, it becomes easier to spot, for some reason, on the night of a full moon.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon Sapphire	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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	Its adorable appearance makes it popular as a pet. However, it is rare and difficult to find.
Pokémon LeafGreen	With its magical and cute appeal, it has many admirers. It is rare and found only in certain areas.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
Pokémon Pearl	It flies using the wings on its back to collect moonlight. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
Pokémon Platinum	It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Pokémon HeartGold	The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Pokémon SoulSilver	Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Pokémon White	It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Pokémon Black 2	On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
Pokémon White 2	On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Pokémon Y	The moonlight that it stores in the wings on its back apparently gives it the ability to float in midair.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Its adorable behavior and appearance make it popular with men and women, young and old. Its numbers are few, however.
Pokémon Moon	On nights with a full moon, they gather together and dance. The surrounding area is enveloped in an abnormal magnetic field.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	They're popular, but they're rare. Trainers who show them off recklessly may be targeted by thieves.
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Bathed in moonlight, its wings glow faintly. Without even flapping, Clefairy rises into the air, where it dances around.
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Adored for their cute looks and playfulness. They are thought to be rare, as they do not appear often.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	It is said that happiness will come to those who see a gathering of Clefairy dancing under a full moon.
Pokémon Shield	Its adorable behavior and cry make it highly popular. However, this cute Pokémon is rarely found.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Thought to live with others on quiet mountains, it is popular for its adorable nature.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Moonlight gathers on the wings on Clefairy's back, allowing Clefairy to fly. This Pokémon is difficult to find.
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	It can be found in quiet mountain areas on a full moon's night. Its dancing and its tiny, faintly glowing wings confer upon it a lovely fairylike quality.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	On nights with a full moon, Clefairy gather from all over and dance. Bathing in moonlight makes them float.
Pokémon Violet	On nights with a full moon, they gather together and dance. The surrounding area is enveloped in an abnormal magnetic field.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Mt. Moon, Game Corner
Pokémon Yellow	Mt. Moon
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Mt. Moon
Pokémon Silver	Mt. Moon
Pokémon Crystal	Mt. Moon Routes 3 and 4 Night
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Mt. Moon, Game Corner
Pokémon LeafGreen	Mt. Moon, Game Corner
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Mt. Coronet
Pokémon Pearl	Mt. Coronet
Pokémon Platinum	Mt. Coronet
Pokémon HeartGold	Mt. Moon Safari ZoneNight
Pokémon SoulSilver	Mt. Moon Safari ZoneNight
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Giant Chasm
Pokémon White	Giant Chasm
Pokémon Black 2	Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Pokémon White 2	Giant Chasm Giant Chasm (Hidden Grotto)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Friend Safari (Fairy)
Pokémon Y	Friend Safari (Fairy)
Pokémon Omega Ruby	Route 115, Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon)
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire	Route 115, Meteor Falls (hidden Pokémon)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Mount Hokulani (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Moon	Mount Hokulani (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Mount Hokulani (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Mount Hokulani (SOS Battle)
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Mt. Moon
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Mt. Moon
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield	Giant's Cap, Motostoke Riverbank Bridge Field, Hammerlocke Hills, Lake of Outrage, Rolling Fields (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Mt. Coronet, Trophy Garden
Pokémon Legends: Arceus	Cobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks Coronet Highlands: Fabled Spring (Night), massive mass outbreaks
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Infernal Pass, Oni's Maw, Crystal Pool
Pokémon Violet	Reveler's Road, Kitakami Hall, Infernal Pass, Oni's Maw, Crystal Pool

Evolution

Cleffa	Happiness.	Clefairy	Use Moon Stone.	Clefable

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	70
Attack	45
Defense	48
Sp. Attack	60
Sp. Defense	65
Speed	35
Total	323

Gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
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Black White File:PKMNBW035-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2035.png File:PKMNBW2035-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY035-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE035-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS035-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP035.png File:PKMNBDSP035-S.png
Legends Arceus File:PKMNPLA035.png File:PKMNPLA035-S.png	Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV035-S.png

Trivia

• The prototype name for Clefairy was Aria. The Russian dub of Pokémon the Series used this name during early seasons.
  • The Polish dub of the episode Clefairy and the Moon Stone calls Clefairy by its proper species name and Aria interchangeably.
• According to an interview with Masahiro Sakurai in the May 1999 issue of The 64 DREAM, both Clefairy and Jigglypuff were considered to be added to Super Smash Bros. as a clone of Kirby, with Jigglypuff ultimately being chosen for the game.
• Clefairy is one of Koji Nishino's favorite Pokémon.