How to get Clefable in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Pokemon GO’s Cleffa Hatch Day event is bringing a delightful focus on the adorable Fairy-type Pokemon, along with its evolutionary line that includes Clefairy and Clefable. The event is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time.

This article details how to catch and evolve these beloved creatures during the event and explore the shiny prospects for each.

NOTE: Parts of this article are subjective and reflects the writer's opinion.

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How to get Clefable in Pokemon GO

Clefable in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Hatching Cleffa in Pokemon GO, the baby form of Clefairy is the easiest way to get Clefable. Traditionally hard to find, Cleffa can be obtained by hatching Eggs. Over the years, it has appeared in 2 km, 5 km, and 7 km Eggs during specific events.

The upcoming Hatch Day event, scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM local time, offers a fantastic opportunity to add this charming Pokemon to your collection. During this event, Cleffa will be found in 2 km Eggs, which will drop more frequently from Poke Stops. Moreover, the event features several bonuses that will make your quest easier:

• Incubators will have a 50% reduced hatch time.
• Players will receive double Candy from hatching Eggs.
• There will be increased chances to find 100 IV and Shiny versions of Cleffa.

Once you've hatched a Cleffa, evolving it into Clefairy requires just 25 Candies. To evolve Clefairy into Clefable, you will need an additional 50 Candies.

The event’s bonuses, including the double Candy, will help you gather the necessary amount more swiftly. Additionally, you can earn more by transferring surplus Cleffa to Professor Willow or setting Cleffa as your Buddy Pokemon.

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Can Clefable be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Clefable's Paldean Pokedex entry (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Yes, Shiny Cleffa has been in Pokemon GO since the Valentine’s Day event in 2019. With the Hatch Day event, the odds of encountering a Shiny Cleffa are increased. If you manage to hatch a Shiny Cleffa and have enough Candy, you can evolve it into a Shiny Clefairy and eventually into a Shiny Clefable.

It's important to note that while the chances of hatching a Shiny Cleffa are typically slim, the Hatch Day event provides a unique advantage because of the 1/2 Egg hatch distance and increased Egg drops. Thus, it’s advisable to hatch as many Eggs as possible to maximize your chances of obtaining these rare Shiny forms.

Additionally, there is Pokemon GO Cleffa Hatch Day Timed Research during the event that lets you encounter these Fairy-types, further increasing your chances to encounter Shiny forms.

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The Hatch Day event in Pokemon GO is an excellent chance to catch and evolve Cleffa, Clefairy, and Clefable, including their shiny variants. Prepare your Egg incubators, stock up on Candies, and get ready to walk.

Whether you’re a seasoned trainer or a casual player, this event promises plenty of excitement and the potential to add a shiny, star-dust-sprinkled Clefable to your Pokemon team.