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Clefable VGC Builds & Stats

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Clefable

Clefable

FAIRY
HP
95
Atk
70
Def
73
SpA
95
SpD
90
Spe
60
Forms / Variants
Clefable MegaClefable Mega

Weaknesses

  • POISON2x
  • STEEL2x

Best Nature

Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

Best Moveset

  1. Follow MeNORMALStatus23.4%
  2. MoonblastFAIRYSpecial20.9%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus16.4%
  4. Helping HandNORMALStatus9.0%

Best Ability / Item

UnawareSitrus BerrySitrus Berry
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Follow Me

    NORStatus

    The user draws attention to itself, making all opposing Pokémon take aim only at the user.

    23.35%
  • #2

    Moonblast

    FAISpecial95 BP

    Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

    20.86%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.39%
  • #4

    Helping Hand

    NORStatus

    The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.

    9.00%
  • #5

    Life Dew

    WATStatus

    The user scatters mysterious water around and restores the HP of itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.

    7.46%
  • #6

    Encore

    NORStatus

    The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.

    1.87%
  • #7

    Icy Wind

    ICESpecial55 BP

    The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon's Speed stats.

    1.87%
  • #8

    Heal Pulse

    PSYStatus

    The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half its max HP.

    1.60%
  • #9

    Dazzling Gleam

    FAISpecial80 BP

    The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

    1.42%
  • #10

    Moonlight

    FAIStatus

    The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

    1.31%
  • #11

    Other

    14.87%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0

    11.77%
  • #2

    Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0

    11.48%
  • #3

    Bold 32/0/17/0/12/5

    6.02%
  • #4

    Calm 32/0/32/0/2/0

    4.78%
  • #5

    Bold 32/0/32/2/0/0

    3.69%
  • #6

    Bold 32/0/27/0/7/0

    3.30%
  • #7

    Bold 32/0/20/0/14/0

    2.67%
  • #8

    Calm 32/0/2/0/32/0

    2.49%
  • #9

    Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0

    1.40%
  • #10

    Modest 32/0/0/32/2/0

    1.33%
  • #11

    Other

    51.07%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Unaware

    When attacking, the Pokémon ignores the target's stat changes.

    78.55%
  • #2

    Magic Guard

    The Pokémon only takes damage from attacks.

    18.20%
  • #3

    Cute Charm

    The Pokémon may infatuate attackers that make direct contact with it.

    3.26%

Top Items

  • #1
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    50.12%
  • #2
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Held: Restores 1/16 (6.25%) holder’s max HP at the end of each turn.

    24.22%
  • #3
    Babiri Berry

    Babiri Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Steel-type attack to halve the damage.

    6.13%
  • #4
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    5.04%
  • #5
    Mental Herb

    Mental Herb

    Held: Consumed to cure infatuation. Gen V: Also removes Taunt, Encore, Torment, Disable, and Cursed Body.

    3.90%
  • #6
    Kebia Berry

    Kebia Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Poison-type attack to halve the damage.

    2.93%
  • #7
    Fairy Feather

    Fairy Feather

    Boosts the power of the holder's Fairy-type moves.

    2.09%
  • #8
    Bright Powder

    Bright Powder

    Held: Increases the holder’s evasion by 1/9 (11 1/9%).

    1.77%
  • #9
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Held: Holder’s Super Effective moves do 20% extra damage.

    0.76%
  • #10
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    0.74%
  • #11

    Other

    2.30%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    KingambitKingambit
    DARSTE
    TeamsBuilder
    6.38%
  • #2
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.50%
  • #3
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    5.07%
  • #4
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    4.66%
  • #5
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    4.28%
  • #6
    BasculegionBasculegion
    WATGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    4.26%
  • #7
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.47%
  • #8
    Delphox-MegaDelphox-Mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    3.22%
  • #9
    WhimsicottWhimsicott
    GRAFAI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.10%
  • #10
    Raichu-Mega-YRaichu-Mega-Y
    ELE
    TeamsBuilder
    3.00%
  • #11

    Other

    57.06%

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Meta Discussion

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How to use Clefable in the current VGC format?

**To use Clefable effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Fairy type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Clefable appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Clefable fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Unaware, Sitrus Berry and Calm 32/0/0/2/32/0. Its frequent moves include Follow Me, Moonblast, Protect, Helping Hand, Life Dew, and Encore. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Clefable has important weaknesses to poison 2x, steel 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Kingambit, Sinistcha, Garchomp, Incineroar, and Sneasler appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Clefable. Open the Clefable teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Clefable with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Clefable in VGC

What is the best moveset for Clefable?

The best moveset for Clefable in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Follow Me, Moonblast, Protect, Helping Hand.

How to counter Clefable in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Clefable can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (poison 2x, steel 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.

What is the best item for Clefable?

The best item for Clefable is typically Sitrus Berry, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Clefable come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon