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Cleffa

Pichu (#172) - Cleffa - Igglybuff (#174)
General
Name (Japanese), Number	Cleffa (Pii), 173
Stage	Pre-evolved form
Evolves from	(none)
Evolves to	Clefairy
Video game base stats¹
Hit points	230
Attack	70
Defence	70
Speed	50
Special attack	110
Special defense	130
Biological
Species	Starshape Pokémon
Types	Normal
Height	1' (0.3 m)
Weight	7 lb (3 kg)
Abilities
Shiny color	The tips of its ears, normally brown, as well as its rosy cheeks, are a shade of green
Gender distribution	25% male, 75% female
¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary.

Cleffa is Pokémon #173, a small, extremely cute pokemon that can be found only in Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal. It can be hatched from an egg from a Clefairy or Clefable. It begins with Pound and Charm, gets Encore at Level 4, Sing at Level 8, and Sweet Kiss at 13. It will evolve into Clefairy if you treat it kindly.

This pokémon loves to stick its tongue out and is often seen hanging out with other young pokémon such as Igglybuff. According to the Pokédex, due to its "unusual, star-shaped silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor".

Name Origin

"Cleffa" is merely a shortening of the name of this Pokémon's evolved form, Clefairy. There is also an interesting coincidence here, though probably not intentional. As Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable are known for their singing capabilities, the word "Cleffa" can be split into "clef" and "fa," both of which are musical terms.

Cleffa's Japanese name, "Pii", is related to the word little, and at only a foot tall, Cleffa lives up to its name.

Attacks learned

Attack Name	Effect	Power	Accuracy	PPs
Pound	No Special properties	Power:40	Accuracy:100	PP:35
Charm	Greatly Reduces Opponent's Attack	Power:-	Accuracy:100	PP:20
Encore	Opponent must repeat last attack 2-5 times	Power:-	Accuracy:100	PP: 5
Sing	Puts opponent to Sleep	Power:-	Accuracy:55	PP:15
Sweet Kiss	Confuses opponent	Power:-	Accuracy:75	PP:10