Clefairy (ピッピ, Clefairy^? Pippi in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar^[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. The purpose of Clefairy in the games, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both "wild" Pokémon, which are untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and "tamed" Pokémon that are owned by Pokémon trainers. Image File history File links 35clefairy. ... This is a complete list of Pokémon which appear in the National Pokédex as of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. ... Nidoking ) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Pokémon media franchise. ... Clefable , Pixy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... 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Clefairy's name is a combination of clef, French for (musical) key, and fairy.^[2] Its Japanese name may be a shortening and repetition of the word pixie. In the English beta version of Pokémon Red and Blue, Clefairy's name was Aria, another term for a melody. The name Clefairy refers to both the overall species, and to individual Clefairy within the games, anime and manga series. A clef indicates the name of the notes on one line of the staff, in relation to which the notes of the other lines and spaces may be determined. ... by Sophie Anderson For other uses, see Fairy (disambiguation). ... Pixies (or Piskies as they are sometimes known in Cornwall) are mythical creatures of folklore, considered to be particularly concentrated in the areas around Devon and Cornwall, suggesting some Celtic origin for the belief and name. ... A software release refers to the distribution, whether public or private, of an initial or new and upgraded version of a computer software product. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... This article is about the musical term aria. ... Pokemon logo This article deals with the video games. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... Manga )   (pl. ...

Biological characteristics

Clefairy is a small, bipedal creature. It has no neck, seeming to be somewhat stout compared to other Pokémon of its size, such as Pikachu. It has short pink fur, with a large brown patch on each of its two pointed ears. Between these ears is a large swirl of pink fur. It has two small eyes, no nose, and a small mouth with a tiny protruding fang. It also has a patch of darker pink fur under each eye.^[3] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

Clefairy are often admired for their cuteness and playfulness. It's considered by many to be "adorable", making it a popular pet. Clefairy are difficult to spot, due to the fact that they can only be found in certain areas, infrequently. However, they seem to be much more common on the night of a full moon.^[4]

Clefairy can be seen playing in groups, on the night of a full moon, retreating to their group slumber when dawn arrives. This Pokémon is noted to be able to store moonlight in the wings on its back, giving it the power to float in mid-air.^[4] Clefairy seems to be based on a fairy, as it is a magical, somewhat humanoid,^[3] winged creature, lending credit to its name. There have been sightings of Clefairy, with its evolutionary forms Cleffa and Clefable, using spaceships, and the Moon Stones used to evolve Clefairy are also rumored to come from extraplanetary locations.^[5] by Sophie Anderson For other uses, see Fairy (disambiguation). ... Magic: The Gathering. ... The term humanoid refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. ... Cleffa , Py in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. ... Clefable , Pixy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ... One of the fictional ships called the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek, one of the most famous fictional starships. ...

Clefairy have a lot in common with Jigglypuff, as they are both pink, fairy-like Pokémon who are known for their singing abilities. Also, they both have baby forms who were released at the same time, they both have similar pink curls on their foreheads, and both evolve with a Moon Stone.

In the video games

Wild Clefairy can only be found in Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond and Pearl.^[6] They rarely appear to Trainers in the caves that burrow through Mt. Moon in Kanto.^[7] In Pokémon Red and Blue, as well as in FireRed and LeafGreen, 750 coins can be traded for a Clefairy at Celadon City's Game Corner.^[6] In order to get Clefairy in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Colosseum, and XD, the player must trade with FireRed or LeafGreen. Clefairy also appears in both versions of the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games and is found at the Joyous Tower, where it appears rarely. Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue are the first two installments of the Pokémon series of role-playing video games, released for the Game Boy in Japan in 1996. ... Pokémon Yellow: Special Pikachu Edition is the fourth game in the Pokémon video game series in Japan, and the third in North America and Europe. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... This article does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Pokémon Diamond , Pocket Monsters Diamond) and Pokémon Pearl , Pocket Monsters Pearl) are the two fourth-generation Pokémon role-playing video games developed by Game Freak and published by Nintendo. ... Since Pokémon Crystal, trainers in the video games can be male or female. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... Pokémon Ruby and Pokémon Sapphire, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Ruby and Pocket Monsters Sapphire ), released on March 17, 2003 in North America for the Game Boy Advance, mark the beginning of the third generation in the Pokémon series of RPGs. ... Pokémon Emerald, released in Japan as Pocket Monsters Emerald ), is a title in the Pokémon series of video games. ... Pokémon Colosseum is the first GameCube incarnation of the Pokémon video game franchise. ... Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness is an upcoming role-playing game from Nintendos Pokémon franchise for the Nintendo GameCube. ... Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team ) and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team ) are a matched pair of Pokémon games for the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS, respectively. ...

In FireRed and LeafGreen, the character Bill is shown to have been transformed into a Clefairy thanks to an accident with a recently developed teleportation device.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and all games since, Clefairy can be evolved from Cleffa^[4] with a high level of happiness.^[8] When its Happiness is high enough, a Cleffa will evolve the next time it gains a level. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Cleffa , Py in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. ...

Clefairy has above-average HP, allowing it to sustain more damage than the average Pokémon.^[4]

A strong addition to Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable in Diamond and Pearl is the ability Magic Guard. Magic Guard prevents most damage done to Clefairy except for attacking moves. This can prevent damage from damaging held items, allowing Clefairy to have only the benefits. Cleffa , Py in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. ... Clefable , Pixy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...

Clefairy also appears in both Super Smash Bros. and Super Smash Bros. Melee. In Super Smash Bros., Clefairy uses Metronome to randomly imitate the attack of any other Pokémon in the game. In Super Smash Bros. Melee, while still using a random attack with Metronome, the selection of attacks seem to be unique to Clefairy, with the exception of Explosion which is similar to Electrode's Selfdestruct in Super Smash Bros. Melee, although Electrode's version of the move can harm the person who released it. Clefairy's use of Explosion is probably a reference to the Pokémon anime, where this attack seems to be the most common result of using Metronome. Super Smash Bros. ... Super Smash Bros. ... Electrode , Marumine) is a fictional character from the Pokémon franchise. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ...

In the Pokémon anime

Cleffa, Clefairy and Clefable in Episode 411, "A Real Cleffa-Hanger".

In the Pokémon anime, Clefairy first appears in Episode 6, "Clefairy and the Moonstone!". Ash Ketchum's party and Team Rocket come upon Mt. Moon, and the native Clefairy lead them to a giant Moon Stone that is used as the center of the ring during their moon dance. Team Rocket attempts to steal it, but they are, as usual, thwarted by Ash. In the process, however, the giant stone shatters. But when the pieces rain down onto the Clefairy, some evolve into Clefable so they did not mind. The Clefairy and Clefable continue their strange rituals while the humans continue on their way.^[5] Image File history File links Clefairy2. ... Image File history File links Clefairy2. ... Original run Original Series: April 1, 1997 – November 14, 2002 September 8, 1998 – October 25, 2003 Advanced Generation: November 21, 2002 – September 14, 2006 November 1, 2003 – March 3, 2007 Diamond & Pearl: September 28, 2006 – April 20, 2007/June 4, 2007 – No. ... Ash Ketchum is the protagonist of the anime Pokémon. ... Team Rocket ) is a fictional syndicate in the metaseries Pokémon. ... This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Kanto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... Clefable , Pixy in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the Japanese Pokémon media franchise. ...

In Episode 62, "Clefairy Tales!", Clefairy are revealed as aliens that accidentally landed on the planet using spaceships. A group of Clefairy intend to gather items that may become useful for the repairment of their ship. Consequently, they steal Ash's Pokémon (among those of other trainers) as they attempt to launch into space with the large spaceship. The Clefairys try to use Ash's Pikachu as their powerhouse, but Pikachu overpowers their electrical cage. During this same moment, a wild Jigglypuff is also involve in the conflict. The Clefairys have previously stolen its hand microphone in which the Jigglypuff has come to claim it back, thoroughly almost beating up every single Clefairy in the ship as well. The trainers and their Pokémon escape, as the powerless ship lifts and ends up crashing at a nearby fishing zone. The Clefairys try again to blast off into space at the end of the episode.^[9] One of the fictional ships called the Starship Enterprise from Star Trek, one of the most famous fictional starships. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Powerhouse may refer to: Powerhouse (dance music act), a Chicago, USA musical group famous for the 1999 hit What You Need Powerhouse (song), a composition by Raymond Scott featured in many Warner Bros. ... Jigglypuff Purin in original Japanese language versions) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise – a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ...

In Episode 160, "A Goldenrod Opportunity", Ash and his friends find a Clefairy in Goldenrod City. It is owned by Whitney, gym leader of the Goldenrod City Gym. Its Metronome attack (which allows Clefairy to use any attack in existence at random) prevents Team Rocket from stealing Ash's Pikachu as Metronome results in a Gust attack. Whitney also uses Clefairy in her gym battle against Ash. Clefairy also uses Metronome in the battle, but this time Metronome results in Splash (an attack that literally does nothing). Ash's Cyndaquil easily defeats Clefairy.^[10] This is a list of the major cities and locations from the fictional Johto region featured in the Pokémon series. ... // Below is a list of Gym Leaders from the Johto region in the fictional Pokémon series of video games, anime, and manga. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Cyndaquil Hinoarashi in original Japanese language versions) is one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon Franchise. ...

In Episode 248, "Wish Upon a Star Shape!", a Cleffa, the baby form of Clefairy, falls from a passing spaceship and lands near Ash and his friends, while the ship crashes nearby. Ash's Phanpy becomes friends with the Cleffa and helps it get back to its ship, where a group of Clefairy are using pieces of Team Rocket's machine to repair the ship. Cleffa gets to the ship just in time, and Phanpy watches it evolve into a Clefairy as the ship blasts off.^[11] Cleffa , Py in original Japanese language versions) are one of the Pokémon fictional species of Pokémon from the Pokémon franchise. ... Phanpy (ゴマゾウ Gomazou in Japanese, also called Phanpy in both German and French) is a fictional character of the Pokémon franchise. ...

In Episode 411, "A Real Cleffa-Hanger", Ash and his friends return to Mt. Moon, where they encounter the group of Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable again. They all use Metronome, which consequently becomes Solar Beam, in order to thwart Team Rocket's plan of stealing all of the Pokémon of Ash, May, Misty, and Brock.^[12] This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

The Clefairy (or Pippi in Japanese) were voiced by Mayumi Iizuka (JPN). Iizuka Mayumi (飯塚 雅弓) is a seiyū and J-pop singer who was born on January 3, 1977 in Tokyo, Japan and grown up in Taiwan and Yokohama, Japan. ...

In the Pokémon manga

Clefairy is a main character in the Japanese Pocket Monsters manga series (known as Poketto Monsutaa in Japan), where a male Clefairy is the Starter Pokémon for Akai Isamu, nicknamed Red in the series.^[13] Clefairy is a prankster who is often stubborn, bordering on comically stupid, and always being referred to as noroma no Pippi, "that stupid Clefairy", by others.^[14] This Clefairy has also had a cameo appearance in Advanced Generation, appearing in a short movie in Episode 326, "Lights, Camperupt, Action!".^[15] The Pokémon logo. ...

In Magical Pokémon Journey, the second Pokémon Hazel meets is a timid and shy male Clefairy. He shrinks by using Minimize when he thinks he's threatened, however, when he does battle, his Metronome technique is very powerful.^[16] This Clefairy, along with Pikachu, reappear in the spin-off series of Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty, a Magical Pokémon Journey spin-off.^[17] To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ... Pikachu ) are one of the 493 fictional species of Pokémon creatures from the multi-billion-dollar[1] Pokémon media franchise—a collection of video games, anime, manga, books, trading cards, and other media created by Satoshi Tajiri. ... Pokémon Chamo-Chamo Pretty is the spin-off of Magical Pokemon Journey, and features the adventures and exploits of Pippi (That Stupid Clefairy!) and Pikachu, as well as Torchic and Mightyena. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards and the Pokémon Collaborative Projects article style, this Pokémon-related article or section may require cleanup. ...

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game

Clefairy in the Pokémon Trading Card Game (Base Set).

The Pokémon Trading Card Game is a collectible card game similar in goal to a Pokémon battle in the video game series; players must use cards (with individual strengths and weaknesses) in an attempt to defeat their opponent by "knocking out" all of his cards.^[18] The game was first published in North America by Wizards of the Coast in 1999.^[19] Image File history File links Clefairy_tcg. ... Image File history File links Clefairy_tcg. ... Rare Candy illustration found in the trading card game The Pokémon Trading Card Game was first introduced to North America in 1999, and in Japan at an earlier date (exact date unknown). ... Collectible card games (CCGs), also called trading card games (TCGs) or customizable card games (a phrase specific to two Decipher, Inc. ... World map showing North America A satellite composite image of North America. ... Wizards of the Coast (often referred to as WotC or simply Wizards) is a publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes. ...

Clefairy has had a fair number of appearances in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It first appeared in the Base Set, as Rare holographic card, and again in Base 2, as a re-print of the former. Clefairy later appeared in the Gym Heroes (as Erika's Clefairy), Gym Challenge (also as Erika's Clefairy), Neo Genesis, Expedition, EX FireRed & LeafGreen and EX Unseen Forces sets.^[20] This article is about the card game. ...

Trivia

• Clefairy was originally intended to be Ash Ketchum's starter. But it was then changed to Pikachu^{[citation needed]}.
• The Pokémon glitch LM4 evolves into Clefairy at level 18
• Clefairy's cry sounds like the word "pixie" or "pinkie", or perhaps it's Japanese name, Pippi.

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References

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External links

• Official Pokémon website
• Bulbapedia (a Pokémon-centric Wiki)’s article about Clefairy as a species
• Clefairy’s fourth-generation Pokédex entry on Serebii.net
• Pokémon Dungeon Pokédex entry, full of statistics analysis
• PsyPoke - Clefairy Pokédex entry and Usage Overview
• WikiKnowledge.net’s entry for Clefairy Previously hosted by Wikibooks