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May 27, 2024 · Fairy-type Pokémon are strong against Dragon -type cards printed during the XY, XY BREAK and Sun & Moon series, while no Pokémon resists this type. Starting with Sword & Shield, the Fairy type was discontinued in the TCG, and new cards of Pokémon that are Fairy-type are Psychic -types.
Learn about the Fairy type, introduced in Generation 6 to balance the type chart. Find out the strengths, weaknesses, effects, and examples of Fairy Pokémon and moves.
Find out the list of 77 Fairy-type Pokémon, their abilities, base stats, and moves. Learn how Fairy-type Pokémon fare against other types in the TCG and damage calculations.
- Overview
- Fairy-type moves
- Fairy-type-Pokémon Trainers
- Fairy-type Pokémon
- Relations with other types
- Trivia
- Notes
The Fairy type (フェアリータイプ, Fearii taipu?, trans. Fearii taipu) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.
The Fairy type was introduced in Generation VI to balance the Dragon and Dark types. It is super-effective against both types and also resisted most types that were introduced in the past Generation (mostly Bug, Fighting, and Dark types). Another reason why the Fairy type was introduced was to give offensive advantages to the Steel and Poison types. Prior to Generation VI, the Dark/Ghost-type Sableye and Spiritomb had no weaknesses, so the Fairy type was added to give them a weakness.
Fairy-type Pokémon are generally considered "cute" and "elegant" and tend to be at least partially pink in color and feminine in appearance overall (Pokémon such as Igglybuff and Swirlix have these traits). However, Fairy types can be incredibly powerful. Fairy-types also have some magical appeal to them. As opposed to Psychic-type Pokémon, Fairy-type Pokémon have powers related to magic and the supernatural as opposed to mental power. Fairy types are also known for their powers of purity and rejuvenation (Pokémon such as Gardevoir, Xerneas, and Galarian Weezing are shown to have special powers that can purify objects). Other Fairy types with non-psychic powers are still given the Fairy type for certain magical abilities (Jigglypuff can put people to sleep by singing and the Guardian Deities are seen as gods). They could also be based on other types of powers, have mysterious origins, or be based on folktale creatures (Pokémon such as Clefairy, which come from the moon, and Diancie, which is a mutated form of Carbink). Many Fairy types are also known for their almost sweet nature, metaphorically and literally (for example, Pokémon like Spritzee, Slurpuff & Flabébé are based on sweet-smelling things like perfume, candy, and flowers respectively). However, others are more dangerous and tricky (such as Mawile and its huge jaws; Impidimp, which feeds off emotions of frustrated people; or Shiinotic, who lures prey with lights), which are more befitting of fairies seen in folklore as opposed to popular culture.
The known famous Fairy-type Pokémon Trainers are Valerie, the sixth Gym Leader of the Kalos region; Mina, the Fairy-type Trial Captain of the Alola region; Opal, the fifth Gym Leader of the Galar region; Bede, Opal's successor (he was previously Psychic-type trainer); Ortega, the boss of Team Star's Ruchbah Squad; and Lacey, a member of BB League Elite Four.
•There are 34 Fairy-type moves.
•In Generation I, no moves have been introduced.
•In Generation II, 3 moves were introduced.
•In Generation III, no moves have been introduced.
•In Generation IV, no moves have been introduced.
•In Generation V, no moves have been introduced.
Fairy-type-Pokémon Gym LeadersFairy-type-Pokémon Trial CaptainsFairy-type-Pokémon Elite Four membersFairy-type-Pokémon Special TrainersFairy type records•Xerneas and Galarian Weezing are the tallest Fairy types. •Flabébé, Cutiefly, and Comfey are the smallest Fairy types. •Flabébé is the lightest Fairy type. •Zacian (Crowned Sword) is the heaviest Fairy type. •Marill evolves at the lowest level (18) •Morgrem evolves at the highest level (42) •Wigglytuff has the most HP of all Fairy types (140) •Mega Diancie has the most Attack of all Fairy-types (160) •Iron Valiant has the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Fairy types (130) •Carbink and Diancie tie for the most Defense of all Fairy types (150) •Mega Gardevoir has the most Sp. Atk of all Fairy types (165) •Hatterene has the highest Special Attack of all non-Mega Evolved Fairy types (136) •Florges has the most Sp. Def of all Fairy types (154). But when Togetic holds an Eviolite, Togetic has the highest Special Defense of all Fairy types (157). •Zacian (Crowned Sword) has the most Speed of all Fairy-types (148) •Flutter Mane has the highest Speed of all non-Legendary Fairy types (135) •Ribombee has the most Speed of all non-Paradox Fairy-types (124) •Mega Diancie and Zacian (Crowned Sword) tie for the most base stat total of all Fairy-types (700)Pure Fairy-type Pokémon
21 Pokémon (31.34%) with pure Fairy-type
Primary Fairy-type Pokémon
8 Pokémon (11.94%) with primary Fairy-type
Secondary Fairy-type Pokémon
38 Pokémon (56.72%) with secondary Fairy-type
•They're strong against the Dragon type because in certain mythologies, fairies' magic could dominate oriental dragons, even though dragons were immune to magic in European legends.
•They're strong against the Dark type because fairies represent light and heroism, which almost always win against evil.
•They're strong against the Fighting type because physical strength is virtually useless against magic, especially when a magical being can just put a spell on physical fighters.
•They're weak against the Steel type because according to European legends and traditions, fairies could be killed with iron due to it being man-made and manufactured, which is opposite to the natural affinity of fairies. Also, in some stories, fairies could not touch steel because it burned them when touched. Alternatively, it could be due to Clarke's Law: "Any sufficiently-advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."
•They're weak against the Poison type because fairies have weak immune systems, and therefore represent purity while poison can represent pollution. Also, in some stories, villains gave fairies poison to weaken them.
•The Fire type resists them because traditionally, fairies live in forests, which fire can easily destroy. However Fairy types are neutral to the Fire type.
•The Fairy-type is the only type to not have a Pokémon with gender differences in it.
•Play Rough, Spirit Break, and Magical Torque are the only standard physical Fairy-type moves.
•Prior to Generation IX, no Pokémon with the Protean Ability can become Fairy type due to the lack of Fairy-type moves that Greninja or Kecleon can learn.
•Bede is the first male trainer that specializes in Fairy-type Pokémon, with second being Ortega.
•However, Bede was initially a Psychic-type trainer instead.
•Lacey is the first Elite Four member to specialize in Fairy-types.
1.^ a b c Before Generation VI, this was a Normal-type move.
2.^ a b c d e f Before Generation VI, this was 3.^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n This Pokémon wasn't a -type Pokémon until Generation VI.
4.^ Due to the ability Multitype, equipped with the Pixie Plate.
5.^ Due to the ability RKS System, equipped with the Fairy Memory.
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- Zacian. The Pokemon Company. Zacian more than lives up to its Legendary title. While Xerneas may be one of the best Fairies you can have on your team, it’s beaten out ever-so-slightly by Zacian, the franchise’s latest Fairy-type Legendary that appeared as the mascot of Pokemon Sword.
- Xerneas. The Pokemon Company. Xerneas is an incredibly powerful Legendary. Pokemon X’s cover star Xerneas was the first-ever Fairy-type Legendary in the franchise, and it lived up to those great expectations by becoming easily one of the best Fairies in the game.
- Flutter Mane. The Pokemon Company. Flutter Mane is a great offensive and defensive Pokemon. Of all the Paradox Pokemon introduced in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, Flutter Mane is arguably the best with 135 Special Attack, 135 Special Defense, and 135 Speed.
- Magearna. The Pokemon Company. The Mythical Magearna is a top choice for Fairy fans. Next up, we have another Mythical addition to the list: Gen VII’s artificial Pokemon Magearna.
Sylveon is an intertwining Pokémon that can calm fights with its aura. It evolves from Eevee with a Fairy-type move and has various moves and abilities.
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