Fairy Type Pokemon
Fairy type Pokemon take zero damage from Dragon moves and only have two weaknesses: Poison and Steel. They resist Fighting, Bug, and Dark, while offensive staples like Moonblast hit hard.
How Fairy Performs in Battle
See how Fairy's Dragon immunity works, what attacks hit Fairy super effectively, and how Fairy moves hit on offense.
Fairy Type Pokemon Weakness
- Poison (2×): Moves like Sludge Bomb and Gunk Shot deal double damage. Teams often run Poison coverage specifically to hit Fairy switch-ins.
- Steel (2×): Attacks like Iron Head, Flash Cannon, and Bullet Punch hit Fairy types hard. Bullet Punch is especially dangerous because it moves first.
- Only Two Weaknesses: Pure Fairy only has two weaknesses in the whole game. That makes it very easy to protect with teammates.
Damage Negation
- 0× Dragon Immunity: Fairy takes zero damage from Dragon attacks. It completely blocks heavy moves like Draco Meteor and Outrage.
- Fighting & Dark Resistance (0.5×): Fairy takes half damage from strong attacks like Close Combat, Knock Off, and Sucker Punch.
- Bug Resistance (0.5×): Bug moves deal half damage. That cuts down chip damage from U-turn pivots.
Offensive Coverage
- 2× Super-Effective: Fairy moves deal double damage to Dragon, Fighting, and Dark types. That makes Fairy attacks great on both physical and special sets.
- Hits Every Type: No type is immune to Fairy damage. Fairy moves hit 15 out of 18 types for neutral or super-effective damage.
- Resisted by 3 Types: Only Fire, Poison, and Steel resist Fairy moves. Running Ground or Fire coverage easily beats those checks.
Fairy Type Battle Mechanics
Dragon immunity, Misty Terrain effects, and key mechanics introduced in Generation 6.
Fairy Pokemon take zero damage from Dragon attacks. That means moves like Draco Meteor, Outrage, and Dragon Claw do nothing. Opponents have to predict your switch and use coverage moves like Iron Head or Earthquake instead.
Misty Terrain stays active for 5 turns, or 8 turns with a Terrain Extender. While it is up, grounded Pokemon cannot get burned, paralyzed, poisoned, put to sleep, or confused. It also cuts incoming Dragon move damage by half for grounded targets.
When Fairy came out in Gen 6, the type chart got a major update. Steel lost its old resistances to Dark and Ghost. But Steel and Poison both gained a huge offensive buff by hitting Fairy super effectively. That gave Poison and Steel moves a big reason to be used on attack.
All 17 Fairy Dual Type Combinations
Fairy combines with 15 existing types, with 2 currently unused combinations. Review concrete immunities, resistances, and 4× vulnerabilities across every pairing.
Jigglypuff, Wigglytuff, Azurill
Azumarill, Primarina, Marill
Whimsicott, Tapu Bulu, Shiinotic
Tapu Koko, Dedenne
Alolan Ninetales
Iron Valiant
Galarian Weezing, Fezandipiti
Togekiss, Enamorus, Togetic
Gardevoir, Hatterene, Scream Tail
Ribombee, Cutiefly
Diancie, Carbink
Flutter Mane, Mimikyu
Mega Altaria
Tinkaton, Zacian Crowned, Magearna
Grimmsnarl, Morgrem, Impidimp
Fairy Type Pokemon Base Stat Rankings
Ranked by Base Stat Total (BST) for standard species. Xerneas and Zacian lead tied at 680 BST, followed by Magearna and Diancie at 600 BST.
All Fairy Type Pokemon List
Browse all 88 official forms and 64 base species of Fairy type Pokemon, with searchable stats and type filters.
Notable Fairy Type Moves
Key damage attacks, setup moves, and field effects available to Fairy Pokemon.
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | Battle Effect & Utility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Special | 95 | 100% | The go-to special Fairy attack. It has 95 power and a 30% chance to drop the target's Special Attack by one stage. |
| Play Rough | Physical | 90 | 90% | The main physical Fairy move in the game. It has 90 power and a 10% chance to drop the target's Attack by one stage. |
| Dazzling Gleam | Special | 80 | 100% | Hits both opposing Pokemon in Double Battles. It does not hit your partner, making it a staple in VGC. |
| Geomancy | Status | - | - | Xerneas's signature setup move. It takes two turns to boost Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed by two stages, but pairs with a Power Herb to boost in just one turn. |
| Spirit Break | Physical | 75 | 100% | Grimmsnarl's signature physical attack. It is guaranteed to drop the target's Special Attack by one stage on hit. |
| Misty Terrain | Status | - | - | Sets up terrain for 5 turns. It stops grounded Pokemon from getting status conditions or confusion, and halves incoming Dragon damage. |
| Strange Steam | Special | 90 | 95% | Galarian Weezing's signature special move. It has 90 power and a 20% chance to confuse the target. |
Fairy Type Battle Questions
Direct answers to the most common questions about Fairy Pokemon.
Fairy type Pokemon are only weak to Poison and Steel. Both types deal 2x damage. Fairy takes half damage from Fighting, Bug, and Dark, and takes zero damage from Dragon moves. If a Fairy Pokemon has a secondary type that is also weak to Poison or Steel, it takes 4x damage instead. For example, Grass/Fairy takes 4x from Poison, while Ice/Fairy takes 4x from Steel.
Poison and Steel moves deal 2x super-effective damage against Fairy Pokemon. On defense, Fire, Poison, and Steel types resist Fairy attacks, taking half damage. When Fairy Pokemon attack, their moves deal 2x damage to Fighting, Dragon, and Dark types. No type is immune to Fairy attacks.
By base stats, the highest standard Fairy Pokemon is the Legendary Xerneas at 680 BST. Zacian has 660 BST in its base form, and reaches 700 BST in its Crowned Sword form. Magearna and Diancie follow at 600 BST. In competitive battles, base stats are not everything. Pokemon like Flutter Mane, Iron Valiant, Clefable, and Tinkaton are widely used because of their great typing, abilities, and movepools.
Major Fairy type legendary Pokemon include Xerneas, Zacian, and Enamorus, along with Alola's four Guardian Deities: Tapu Koko, Tapu Lele, Tapu Bulu, and Tapu Fini. Diancie and Magearna are Mythical Pokemon. Flutter Mane, Scream Tail, and Iron Valiant are Paradox Pokemon with legendary-tier stats.
For raid battles, Shadow Gardevoir, regular Gardevoir, Togekiss, and Geomancy Xerneas are the top Fairy attackers. For PvP battles, Zacian and Xerneas are top picks in Master League. Florges, Togekiss, and Primarina are also very popular across Ultra League and Master League.
Fairy debuted in Pokemon X and Y in 2013. Brand-new Fairy Pokemon in that generation included Sylveon, Florges, Klefki, Carbink, and Xerneas. Game Freak also changed older Pokemon to Fairy type. Well-known examples include the Clefairy, Togepi, Marill, Snubbull, and Ralts lines, as well as Mawile and Mr. Mime.
Fairy type Pokemon cards debuted in 2014 during the XY era with pink Fairy Energy cards. In 2020, The Pokemon Company stopped printing dedicated Fairy type Pokemon cards during the Sword and Shield era. Since then, Fairy Pokemon in the card game are printed as Psychic type cards and use Psychic Energy.