The Fairy type is one of the 18 Pokémon elemental types. It is the newest type in Pokémon games, being added in the core series games Pokémon X and Y. The addition of this type is to balance the dominance of Dragon-type and Fighting-type Pokémon, as well as giving Poison-type and Steel-type moves more usage in offense. This is shown in the type matchup of Fairy-type -- having immunity to Dragon-type moves, being super effective against Dragon-type, Fighting-type and Dark-type Pokémon, as well as weak to Poison-type and Steel-type attacks.
Battle Properties
Offensive
This table shows the effectiveness of Fairy-type moves against other types of Pokémon.
| Effectiveness | Type |
|---|---|
| Super-effective against: (Damage x2) | Dragon Dark Fighting |
| Not very effective against: (Damage x1/2) | Fire Poison Steel |
| No effect against: (Damage x0) | None |
Defensive
This table shows the effectiveness of other types of moves against Fairy-type Pokémon
| Effectiveness | Type |
|---|---|
| Immune to: (Damage x0) | Dragon |
| Resists: (Damage x1/2) | Dark Bug Fighting |
| Weak to: (Damage x2) | Poison Steel |
Fairy-Type Pokémon
Here is a list of currently obtainable Pokémon that belong to this type.
Pure Fairy-type Pokémon
| Pokédex no. | Name | Image | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 175 | Togepi |  |
Resurrect a Fossilized Egg at Lagoona Lake Lab then hatch the revived egg Dig for Fossilized Egg in underwater mining |
| 209 | Snubbull |  |
Catch at Grove of Dreams |
| 210 | Granbull |  |
Evolve Snubbull at Lv. 23 or above |
| 669 | Flabébé |  Red Flower |
Breed with a Floette in the Lagoona Lake Daycare |
| 670 | Floette |  Red Flower |
Evolve Flabébé at Lv. 19 or above Catch on Route 10 |
| 671 | Florges |  Red Flower |
Evolve Floette with a Shiny Stone |
| 700 | Sylveon |  |
Evolve Eevee by holding an Affection Ribbon and levelling up while knowing a Fairy-type move Buy Affection Ribbon at BP Shop in Battle Colosseum |
Partly Fairy-type Pokémon
| Pokédex no. | Name | Type | Image | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ninetales | IceFairy |  Alola Form |
Evolve Alolan Vulpix by using an Ice Stone Buy Ice Stone in Stone Shop, Anthian City - Shopping District |
| 176 | Togetic | FairyFlying |  |
Evolve Togepi with high friendship |
| 468 | Togekiss | FairyFlying |  |
Evolve Togetic by using a Shiny Stone |
| 298 | Azurill | NormalFairy |  |
Breed with a female Marill or Azumarill holding a Sea Incense |
| 303 | Mawile | Catch in Glisening Grotto | ||
| 183 | Marill | WaterFairy |  |
Catch on Routes 4 and 7 Evolve Azurill with high friendship |
| 184 | Azumarill | WaterFairy |  |
Evolve Marill at Lv. 18 or above |
| 280 | Ralts | PsychicFairy |  |
Catch on Route 7 |
| 281 | Kirlia | PsychicFairy |  |
Evolve Ralts at Lv. 20 or above |
| 282 | Gardevoir | PsychicFairy |  |
Evolve Kirlia at Lv. 30 or above |
Fairy-Type Moves
| Move | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP (Max PP) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aromatic Mist | --- | ---% | 20 (32) | The user raises the Sp. Def stat of ally Pokémon with a mysterious aroma. | |
| Baby-Doll Eyes | --- | 100% | 30 (48) | The user stares at the target with its baby-doll eyes, which lowers its Attack stat. This move always goes first. | |
| Charm | --- | 100% | 20 (32) | The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers its Attack stat. | |
| Crafty Shield | --- | ---% | 10 (16) | The user protects itself and its allies from status moves with a mysterious power. This does not stop moves that do damage. | |
| Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100% | 10 (16) | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. | |
| Disarming Voice | 40 | ---% | 15 (24) | Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | |
| Draining Kiss | 50 | 100% | 10 (16) | The user's HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target. | |
| Fairy Lock | --- | ---% | 10 (16) | By locking down the battlefield, the user keeps all Pokémon from fleeing during the next turn. | |
| Fairy Wind | 40 | 100% | 30 (48) | The user stirs up a fairy wind and strikes the target with it. | |
| Flower Shield | --- | ---% | 10 (16) | The user raises the Defense stat of all Grass-type Pokémon in battle with a mysterious power. | |
| Geomancy | --- | ---% | 10 (16) | The user absorbs energy and sharply raises its Sp. Atk, Sp. Def, and Speed stats on the next turn. | |
| Light of Ruin | 140 | 90% | 5 (8) | Drawing power from the Eternal Flower, the user fires a powerful beam of light. This also damages the user quite a lot. | |
| Misty Terrain | --- | ---% | 10 (16) | The user covers the ground under everyone's feet with mist for five turns. This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions. | |
| Moonblast | 95 | 100% | 15 (24) | Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat. | |
| Moonlight | --- | ---% | 5 (8) | The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather. | |
| Play Rough | 90 | 90% | 10 (16) | The user plays rough with the target and attacks it. This may also lower the target's Attack stat. | |
| Sweet Kiss | --- | 100% | 10 (16) | The user kisses the target with a sweet, angelic cuteness that causes confusion. |
Trivia
- Every type that resists Fairy-type attacks also resist Grass-type and Bug-type moves.
- In addition, Pokémon of these types are weak to Ground.
- Fairy-type has the fewest damage-dealing moves of any type.
- Play Rough is the only Physical Fairy-type move, making Fairy-types having the fewest Physical moves among all types.
- Hidden Power cannot be Fairy-type.