Card 095Scarlet Violet Promos #95 Pokémon Card

Cleffa, the Star Shape Pokémon, is a tiny, adorable creature first introduced in Generation II. As the pre-evolution of Clefairy and Clefable, it belongs to a whimsical lineage known for its celestial origins. Cleffa is said to come to Earth on shooting stars, a belief reflected in its starlike silhouette and its classification. These Pokémon are incredibly rare and are most often found in areas with clear night skies, drawn to meteor showers. Their diet is largely unknown, but they are observed to dance under moonlight, absorbing cosmic energy. In the games, Cleffa is often found in specific locations like Mount Coronet in Sinnoh or specific routes in other regions, typically requiring a bit of exploration to encounter. In the anime, Cleffa are portrayed as playful and innocent, often seen in groups, and their connection to the stars is a recurring theme. They represent purity and wonder, embodying the magic often associated with the Pokémon world. Their fairy typing, introduced in later generations, further emphasizes their mystical nature and grants them advantages against Dragon-type Pokémon while being weak to Steel and Poison types.