Cleffa

🎯 Best Counters Against Cleffa

Top Pokémon to use when battling Cleffa in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Eternatus	Poison Dragon	278	192	268	5,067
3	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
4	Naganadel	Poison Dragon	263	159	177	3,630
5	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292
6	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
7	Metagross	Steel Psychic	257	228	190	4,337
8	Excadrill	Ground Steel	255	129	242	3,711
9	Solgaleo	Psychic Steel	255	191	264	4,625
10	Genesect	Bug Steel	252	199	174	3,836

📖 Complete Cleffa Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Cleffa (#173) is a Fairy-type Pokémon from the Johto region (Generation 2) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 768 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Cleffa has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Cleffa in 2026.

📊 Cleffa Stats Analysis

Cleffa's Attack stat is 75 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Cleffa may compensate with bulk or utility.

With 79 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 291. Trainers should be mindful of Cleffa's limited bulk. Compared to other Fairy-type Pokémon, Cleffa's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Cleffa Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Cleffa depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Pound (Fast) with Grass Knot (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Cleffa has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Cleffa has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Cleffa PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Cleffa can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Fairy typing provides useful matchups against Dragon, Fighting, Bug-type threats while being weak to Poison, Steel types.

Master League

In Master League, Cleffa faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Cleffa Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Cleffa's effectiveness depends on its typing and 75 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Cleffa use Poison, Steel-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Cleffa in Pokémon GO

Cleffa can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Cloudy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 1km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Cleffa Evolution Guide

Cleffa is part of a 3-stage evolution family:

• Cleffa (#173) ← current
• Clefairy (#035) — 25 Candy
• Clefable (#036) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Cleffa in Pokémon GO

Shiny Cleffa is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Cleffa gets a weather boost in Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (433 - 479 CP). The buddy distance is 1km per candy. Very efficient for candy farming.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 10K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Cleffa

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.