What are the weaknesses of Fairy-type Pokémon?

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Are you used to playing Pokemon Go ? Are you having trouble choosing your Pokemon ?

It was in carefully selecting your team, you'll increase your chances of victory...

With 18 types of Pokémon, memorizing their characteristics is not something that can be done in a day. Feel free to add our table of weaknesses and resistances of Pokémon of all types to your favorites!

And in this article, find out more about weaknesses and resistors of the Fairy-type Pokémon !

How to beat the Fairy type in Pokémon GO?

The Fairy type was introduced to the main series back in the sixth generation, at the Nintendo Direct on June 11, 2013. Fairies belong to the Psychic type or Fairy in the Trading Card Game.

To defeat them, choose from the following types:

1. The Poison type

Pokémon from Poison types are effective against Fairy-type Pokémon.

Image showing poison type beating fairy type
Image showing Poison type beating Fairy type. Source : Alucare.fr

2. Steel type

With their tough shells, Pokémon of the Steel type beat Fairy-type Pokémon.

Illustration of how steel type beats fairy type
Illustration of the fact that the Steel type beats the Fairy type. Source : Alucare.fr

What are the abilities of Fairy-type Pokémon?

On the offensive side, the Fairy type has the lowest in terms of number of attacks, as it only has 14 attacks for its 63 species. It is important to draw the most powerful of this species, Galarian Smogogo, whose power can be explained by the diversity of its immunities.

The latter is both Fairy and Poison type, a kind of hybrid that makes her more resistant to Dragon-type attacks. In general, players tend to use both abilities, Magic Burst (especially to hit the opponent, with a power of 80) and Moonlight (a power of 95).

Fairy-type Pokémon are strong against :

The Combat type

Fairy-type Pokémon are protected by their resistance to attacks from type Combat.

Darkness and Insect types

Likewise, Fairy-type Pokémon are stronger than Pokémon of type Darkness and Bug.

Characteristics of Fairy-type Pokémon

Faced with the robustness of Dragon typesthe Fairy type is born, not only for the neutralizebut also to weaken the Combat types and Darkness.

When it comes to defense, the Fairy type defends itself quite well against the other fifteen Pokémon types, with the exception of the Poison type and Steel. Sa immune defense is much stronger than other Pokémon, especially Florges, with a 154 base point.

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Illustrative image of Fairy-type Pokémon for our article talking about their weaknesses. Source : Alucare.fr

Which type beats the Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?

In Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet, Fairy-type Pokémon are vulnerable to :

  • Steel and Poison type.

So to inflict damage on Fairy-type Pokémon, use the attacks of these Pokémon types!

And in both video games, Fairy-type Pokémon are strong against :

  • The Combat and Insect types,
  • The Dragon and Darkness type.

And finally, they are immunized to Dragon type !

How to beat Team Star Fée in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet?

When the quota of opponents is reached, Ortiga, the leader of Team Star's Fairy team, makes his appearance. This wealthy young man may seem arrogant at first glance, but he is not as cruel as he appears. It is then necessary to defeat him so that he and his group give up their activities in the Paldea region.

Ortiga uses four Fairy-type Pokémon to defend itself.

However, before facing Ortiga, you will need to use the "Onwards and upwards!(R trigger) in order to destroy 30 Pokémon with the first three Pokémon in your team in 10 minutes. Henchmen will pass on various Fairy Pokémon.

The following Pokémon are the most recommended to face Ortiga:

  • Azumarill (Water/Fairy type)
  • Groudoudou (Normal/Fairy type)
  • Briochien (Fairy-type)
  • Vrombotor (Steel/Poison type)

After completing the quest, you'll receive the Team Fée badge and the CT079 Éclat Magique.

Table showing Pokémon strengths and weaknesses by type :

Here is a table summarizing the strengths and weaknesses of each type of Pokémon including the Fairy type:

Image illustrating the different strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type
Image illustrating the different strengths and weaknesses of Pokémon by type

Here's a guide to help you read the chart:

  • The green 2 means an effective attack
  • The red 1/2 indicates an attack that is not effective.
  • Black 0 means a totally ineffective attack

Read our articles on the weaknesses of other Pokémon types:

Now you know what weaknesses of Fairy-type Pokémon discover how to knock them out in your duels!

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Pokemon

Released on : February 27, 1996

Developed by : Game Freak

Edited by : Nintendo

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