Cleffa 17 / 123 Pokemon Card from HeartGold & SoulSilver Set
Cleffa is a Basic Pokémon card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda. It is a Colorless type with 30 HP. The flavor text notes…
- Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number: 17/123
- Rarity: Rare
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About the Cleffa Pokémon Card
Cleffa is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver series. It carries the collector number 17/123 and is classified as Rare. The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
The card includes the flavor text: “Because of its unusual, star-like silhouette, people believe that it came here on a meteor.”.
Cleffa Pokémon Card Details
Card name: Cleffa
Card number: 17/123
Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Series: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Rarity: Rare
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Colorless
HP: 30
Artist: Masakazu Fukuda
Release date: February 10, 2010
National Pokédex number: 173
Why Collect the Cleffa Pokémon Card?
Cleffa is a solid addition to the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Artwork and Illustration of the Cleffa Pokémon Card
Cleffa was illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
Market Price and Value of the Cleffa Pokémon Card
The current aggregated market price for Cleffa is about $9.64. Recent listings range from roughly
For context, the HeartGold & SoulSilver set has a median card value near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the HeartGold & SoulSilver set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
Grading the Cleffa Pokémon Card
Whether Cleffa is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.
Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.
PSA has graded 11 copies of this card, of which 0 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.
How Rare Is the Cleffa Pokémon Card?
Rare cards like Cleffa are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 11 copies to date.
Other Printings of Cleffa
Cleffa appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Skyridge 48 (around $72.00), Obsidian Flames 202 (around $43.96) and Unbroken Bonds 131 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
Final Thoughts on the Cleffa Pokémon Card
The Cleffa pokémon card is a Rare card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the HeartGold & SoulSilver set. Its current aggregated market price is about $9.64; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What set is the Cleffa card from?
Cleffa is from the HeartGold & SoulSilver set (HeartGold & SoulSilver series), numbered 17/123 with the Rare rarity.
What rarity is the Cleffa card?
Cleffa is classified as Rare.
How much is the Cleffa 17/123 card worth?
The current aggregated market price is about $9.64, within a recent range of roughly
Is the Cleffa card worth grading?
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 11 copies so far, with about 0.0% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
What is the PSA population for Cleffa?
PSA has graded 11 copies, of which 0 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 0.0%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
How rare is the Cleffa card?
Rare cards like Cleffa are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.
When was the HeartGold & SoulSilver set released?
The HeartGold & SoulSilver set was released on February 10, 2010.
Are there other printings of Cleffa?
Yes. Cleffa appears on 18 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.