# Clefable - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Clefable builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Clefable Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 19% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

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

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Clefable.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Poison (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Dragon (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Moonblast**: 97.127%
- **Soft-Boiled**: 94.785%
- **Calm Mind**: 51.552%
- **Knock Off**: 39.563%
- **Flamethrower**: 30.705%
- **Thunder Wave**: 22.380%
- **Stealth Rock**: 22.323%
- **Ice Beam**: 9.456%
- **Trick**: 7.028%
- **Encore**: 5.966%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Guard**: 95.314%
- **Unaware**: 4.650%
- **Cute Charm**: 0.036%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 73.383%
- **Life Orb**: 18.638%
- **Sticky Barb**: 4.430%
- **Other**: 3.550%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 34.682%
- **Rotom-Wash**: 30.548%
- **Hippowdon**: 25.343%
- **Skarmory**: 25.146%
- **Heatran**: 24.960%
- **Excadrill**: 23.595%

## FAQ for Clefable in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Clefable?
The most common moves for Clefable are Moonblast, Soft-Boiled, Calm Mind, Knock Off. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Clefable?
Clefable is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Rotom-Wash, Hippowdon, Skarmory. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Clefable weak to and resistant against?
Clefable is weak to Poison (2x), Steel (2x), resists Fighting (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), Dark (1/2x), and is immune to Dragon (0x).

### 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 `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 18.649% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Clefable?
Clefable is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Guard** (95.314%) and the item **Leftovers** (73.383%).

### What is the most common role for Clefable?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Clefable often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the xy-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/xy/Clefable) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Clefable
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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