Clefable

Clefable-Mega achieves 6.85% usage at 1760 (rank 26), making it one of the most used Mega Fairy-types in the current singles format. All-ladder usage of 5.39% confirms its strength is recognized across all rating bands. Smogon rates it B (raised from unranked) and GameWith rates it A. Its role is defined as a Baton Pass recipient — Magic Bounce blocks Haze, Taunt, and phazing moves that would otherwise dismantle setup chains — and as a Cosmic Power + Stored Power wincon. Player commentary consistently notes that Clefable-Mega is the highest-pick-rate member of winning teams this season.

Playstyle：Clefable-Mega is 100% Clefablite with Magic Bounce. The dominant spread is Bold 32/0/32/2/0/0, maximizing HP and Defense for mixed bulk. Core moves are Moonlight (23.5%), Moonblast (21.5%), and Calm Mind (16.4%), supported by Flamethrower (10.7%), Cosmic Power (7.3%), and Mystical Fire (5.3%). Smogon expert notes emphasize that Magic Bounce blocks the tools that would normally dismantle stall — Haze, Taunt, and phazing — making it the ideal Baton Pass chain recipient. Player commentaries describe the pre-Mega form running Unaware to handle special threats, then Mega-evolving after Baton Pass to activate Magic Bounce and begin stacking. Thunderbolt coverage (noted in build articles) punches through Primarina and mirror Clefable. Key teammates include Archaludon (Stealth Rock), Ceruledge, and Garchomp.

✅ Favorable matchups5

HippowdonGarchompCorviknightPrimarinaMeowscarada

⚠️ Unfavorable matchups4

Gengar-MegaLucario-MegaKingambitSneasler

Clefable-Mega records only 0.16% usage at 1760 in doubles (rank 142), firmly niche. All-ladder doubles usage is 0.71% with a noteworthy 56.6% win rate, suggesting strong performance when selected but limited overall adoption. Compared to the base form's Follow Me-centric doubles role, the Mega form blends Moonblast (19.8%), Follow Me (18.2%), and Calm Mind (5.1%) for a more hybrid support-and-offense approach. Magic Bounce's value is less pivotal in doubles where phazing moves are less disruptive.

Playstyle：Doubles Clefable-Mega runs Moonblast (19.8%), Follow Me (18.2%), Protect (17.0%), Air Slash (6.9%), and Calm Mind (5.1%). Magic Bounce still has value against single-target Taunts. The EV spread splits between offensive (Modest 32/0/2/32/0/0) and defensive (Bold 32/0/32/0/2/0) configurations. Common partners include Sinistcha and Incineroar in slower, trick room-adjacent teams. The 56.6% doubles win rate outperforms the base form's 50.6%, confirming the Mega form adds real offensive value in doubles.

✅ Favorable matchups2

GarchompIncineroar

⚠️ Unfavorable matchups2

KingambitSneasler

Clefable sits at rank 44 with 3.26% usage at 1760, making it a consistent high-ladder presence. All-ladder usage of 2.06% confirms broad cross-tier value. Smogon rates it B-, recognizing it as a Calm Mind+Cosmic Power+Stored Power wincon and a Baton Pass recipient. Unaware (73.1%) is the dominant ability, neutralizing setup sweepers entirely. With 13 top-300 ladder appearances and 27 tournament appearances, Clefable is one of the most stable mid-tier contributors this season. Running the base form frees up the Mega slot for stronger partners.

Playstyle：The dominant Clefable build uses Unaware (73.1%) with Leftovers (61.1%), running a Bold or Calm spread heavy on HP and Defense. The core moveset is Moonlight (17.1%), Moonblast (17.5%), Cosmic Power (10.5%), Flamethrower (9.4%), and Stored Power (8.6%). Expert commentary confirms the Cosmic Power+Stored Power wincon: after sufficient boosts, Stored Power overwhelms virtually any defensive pivot. Player build articles note that the base form Clefable exploits Encore PP drain — once an opponent like Primarina runs out of Encore PP, Moonlight sustains an indefinite stalling loop. Magic Guard (15.4%) sees play as a counter to Haze and Taunt-based disruption. The Babiri Berry variant (10.4%) lets it survive Steel-type attacks while keeping the Mega slot open.

✅ Favorable matchups1

Garchomp

Clefable sits at 0.94% usage (rank 72) in 1760 doubles, just below the mainstream threshold. All-ladder doubles usage is 2.29% with a 50.6% win rate. The base form runs Follow Me (24.5%) as a redirector, protecting key offensive partners while contributing Moonblast (22.7%) damage. This setup preserves the Mega slot for partners who benefit more from Mega Evolution, making Clefable a pragmatic support choice in doubles.

Playstyle：Doubles base Clefable runs Follow Me (24.5%), Moonblast (22.7%), Protect (20.4%), and Helping Hand (15.1%). Follow Me redirects attacks away from fragile offensive partners, while Helping Hand amplifies their damage. Sitrus Berry (74.6%) is near-universal, providing reliable one-time recovery. Unaware (77.1%) is the primary ability; Magic Guard (20.5%) counters Taunt-based disruption. Common partners include Basculegion, Sneasler, and Meowscarada — high-damage sweepers who benefit most from Follow Me coverage.