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.
Note: For Pokémon available in many places, only the first accessible location with said Pokémon available for encounter shall be shown. Evolved and Final Form Pokémon shall only have their locations listed if their corresponding Base Form Pokémon can only be obtained via breeding. If the Base Form Pokémon can be caught or received as gift, the Evolved and Final Forms shall only have their evolving methods shown.
Pure Fairy-type Pokémon[]
| Pokédex no. | Name | Image | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173 | Cleffa |  |
Breed Clefairy or Clefable in Lagoona Day Care |
| 35 | Clefairy |  |
Catch on Route 14 Evolve Cleffa with high happiness |
| 36 | Clefable |  |
Evolve Clefairy by using a Moon Stone |
| 175 | Togepi |  |
Resurrect a Fossilized Egg at Lagoona Lake Lab and hatch the revived egg Dig for Fossilized Egg in Lagoona Trenches |
| 209 | Snubbull |  |
Catch in Grove of Dreams |
| 210 | Granbull |  |
Evolve Snubbull at Lv. 23 or above |
| 669 | Flabébé | Breed Floette or Florges in Lagoona Day Care | |
| 670 | Floette | Evolve Flabébé at Lv. 19 or above Catch in the flower garden on Route 10 | |
| 671 | Florges | Evolve Floette with a Shiny Stone | |
| 682 | Spritzee |  |
Catch in the flower garden in Roria Safari Zone |
| 683 | Aromastisse |  |
Evolve Spritzee by trading while holding a Sachet Buy Sachet at BP Shop, Colosseum Marketplace |
| 684 | Swirlix |  |
Catch in the flower garden in Roria Safari Zone |
| 685 | Slurpuff |  |
Evolve Swirlix by trading while holding Whipped Dream Buy Whipped Dream at BP Shop, Colosseum Marketplace |
| 700 | Sylveon |  |
Evolve Eevee by holding an Affection Ribbon and levelling up while knowing a Fairy-type move Buy Affection Ribbon at BP Shop, Colosseum Marketplace |
| 764 | Comfey |  |
Catch in the flower garden on Route 10 |
Partly Fairy-type Pokémon[]
| Pokédex no. | Name | Type | Image | Obtaining Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 38 | Ninetales Alola Form |
IceFairy |  |
Evolve Alolan Vulpix by using an Ice Stone Buy Ice Stone in Stone Shop, Anthian City - Shopping District |
| 174 | Igglybuff | NormalFairy |  |
Breed Jigglypuff or Wigglytuff in Lagoona Day Care |
| 39 | Jigglypuff | NormalFairy |  |
Catch on Route 16 Evolve Igglybuff with high happiness |
| 40 | Wigglytuff | NormalFairy |  |
Evolve Jigglypuff by using a Moon Stone |
| 439 | Mime Jr. | PsychicFairy |  |
Breed Mr. Mime holding an Odd Incense in Lagoona Day Care |
| 122 | Mr. Mime | PsychicFairy |  |
Catch on Route 14 Evolve Mime Jr. by levelling up while knowing the move Mimic Mime Jr. learns Mimic at Lv. 15 |
| 176 | Togetic | FairyFlying |  |
Evolve Togepi with high happiness |
| 468 | Togekiss | FairyFlying |  |
Evolve Togetic by using a Shiny Stone |
| 298 | Azurill | NormalFairy |  |
Breed Marill or Azumarill holding a Sea Incense in Lagoona Day Care |
| 183 | Marill | WaterFairy |  |
Catch on Route Route 4 Evolve Azurill with high happiness |
| 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 |
 Mega Gardevoir |
Purchase Gardevoirite at BP Shop, Colosseum Marketplace and equip it on Gardevoir | |||
| 303 | Mawile | SteelFairy |  |
Catch in Glistening Grotto |
 Mega Mawile |
Purchase Mawilite from the Stone Shop, Anthian City - Shopping District and equip it on Mawile | |||
| 334 | Altaria | DragonFairy | Purchase Altarianite from the Stone Shop, Anthian City - Shopping District and equip it on Altaria | |
| 531 | Audino | NormalFairy |  Mega Audino |
Purchase Audinite from the Golden Poké Ball Arcade, Anthian City - Housing District and equip it on Audino |
| 546 | Cottonee | GrassFairy |  |
Catch in Cosmeos Valley |
| 547 | Whimsicott | GrassFairy |  |
Evolve Cottonee by using a Sun Stone |
| 702 | Dedenne | ElectricFairy |  |
Catch on Route 16 |
| 703 | Carbink | RockFairy |  |
Catch in Glistening Grotto |
| 719 | Diancie | RockFairy |  |
Catch in Chamber of the Jewel Warning: One chance only! Save beforehand and turn off Autosave. |
| Win Diancite from Hobo's Lucky Lotto and equip it on Diancie | ||||
| 730 | Primarina | WaterFairy |  |
Evolve Brionne at Lv. 34 or above |
| 742 | Cutiefly | BugFairy |  |
Catch in Lost Islands - Deep Jungle |
| 743 | Ribombee | BugFairy |  |
Evolve Cutiefly at Lv. 25 or above |
| 755 | Morelull | GrassFairy |  |
Catch in Roria Safari Zone |
| 756 | Shiinotic | GrassFairy |  |
Evolve Morelull at Lv. 24 or above |
| 778 | Mimikyu | GhostFairy |  Disguised Form  Busted Form |
(Event Ended) |
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. Priority +1 |
| 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. |
| Let's Snuggle Forever |  |
190 | —% | 1 (1) | After obtaining Z-Power, the user, Mimikyu, punches the target with full force. |
| 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. |
| Twinkle Tackle | Varies | - | - | 1 | The user creates a very charming space using its Z-Power and totally toys with the target. The power varies, depending on the original move. |
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-type moves.
- 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.