# Clefable - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Clefable in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Clefable)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Clefable
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 93.529%
- **Follow Me**: 85.907%
- **Protect**: 81.763%
- **Flamethrower**: 66.627%
- **Moonlight**: 13.053%
- **Calm Mind**: 10.008%
- **Toxic**: 7.537%
- **Wish**: 5.422%
- **Minimize**: 4.053%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 4.027%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 55.883%
- **Unaware**: 42.422%
- **Cute Charm**: 1.694%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 38.797%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 31.576%
- **Leftovers**: 16.675%
- **Aguav Berry**: 4.198%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 3.089%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 0.945%
- **Other**: 4.721%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 66.615%
- **Malamar**: 38.575%
- **Greninja**: 38.268%
- **Stakataka**: 38.176%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 38.087%
- **Mimikyu**: 31.703%

## FAQ for Clefable in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Clefable?
The most common moves for Clefable are Moonblast, Follow Me, Protect, Flamethrower. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Clefable?
Clefable is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Malamar, Greninja, Stakataka. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Clefable?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Clefable?
The top build for Clefable features a **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `236/0/84/12/172/0`. This configuration accounts for 38.586% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Clefable?
Clefable is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (55.883%) and the item **Life Orb** (38.797%).

### What is the most common role for Clefable?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Clefable often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Clefable?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 95 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 73 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **483** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Clefable on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Clefable) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Clefable
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*