The 10 Best Fairy type Pokémon [Ranked from Best to Worst!]

Zacian

Zacian, the pure Fairy type or Fairy/Steel dual-type Legendary Pokémon which served as a mascot for Pokémon Sword and Shield, is one of the strongest Fairy Pokémon ever.

With a base stat total of 720 in its debut, Zacian is an incredibly powerful Pokémon – so strong that it was adjusted to 700 in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet!

With only two weaknesses in either form, it’s easy to see why Zacian is so popular!

Zacian has a cool, elegant design and powerful stats including a stellar Defense stat. Its great movepool and frankly insane stats mean it’s seen so much success that it’s been banned in some competitive formats!

With an immunity to Poison type attacks in its Crowned Sword form, and Fairy type’s immunity to Dragon types, Zacian is a real beast.

Zacian is the best Fairy type Pokémon. Not only is Zacian the best Fairy type, Zacian is also one of the best Pokémon of all time! This legendary Pokémon has more than earned its top spot.

Tinkaton

Fairy/Steel dual-type Pokémon Tinkaton is the new kid on the block, debuting in Generation 9’s Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Tinkaton was an immediate success, becoming a firm fan favorite as soon as fans learned it existed!

This plucky Pokémon wields a massive hammer which it uses for its super-powerful signature move Gigaton Hammer. With an immunity to both Poison type attacks and Dragon type moves, Tinkaton is a great choice of Fairy Pokemon.

But Tinkaton’s number two spot on this listing comes from a combination of its many qualities, from its unique design to its utility in battle and its sudden popularity.

For a Pokémon new to the franchise, Tinkaton’s popularity is massive! And that’s why it’s one of the best Fairy Pokémon.

Gardevoir

Beloved by fans since its debut in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Gardevoir was given a bit of a glow up in Pokémon X and Y when it was given the Fairy type as its secondary type. Now with Fairy type moves to deal with pesky Dark types, Gardevoir is even stronger!

Loved for its strong stats, versatile movepool, and graceful design, Gardevoir was propelled to even greater heights with the introduction of its Mega Evolution, Mega Gardevoir. Mega Gardevoir is one of the most popular Mega Evolutions and it’s easy to see why.

Gardevoir is a powerful Pokémon with an enduring presence in the fandom. Its power, presence, and popularity mean it’s earned its top three spot as one of the best Fairy Pokémon.

Togekiss

Togekiss is a powerful and popular Fairy/Flying dual-type Pokémon. Togekiss won a spot on the listing of the best bird Pokémon too, and it’s easy to see why as this fan-favorite Pokémon strikes the right combination of cool, whimsical, and useful to offer something to everyone.

The final evolution of Togepi, Togekiss evolves from Togetic when exposed to a Shiny Stone and has even been featured in Pokémon Legends Arceus.

With great stats and a powerful Ability, Togekiss is a great choice for competitive or casual play. Its high Special Attack makes it a great attacker with moves like Dazzling Gleam while its great Special Defense means it can take hits, too.

Togekiss is a great all-rounder and this strong Fairy type Pokemon deserves its top five spot as it’s surely one of the best Fairy type Pokémon.

Primarina

Primarina is a Water/Fairy dual-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. It’s the final evolution of Popplio, the Pokémon gifted to players at the very start of the game.

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This beautiful Pokémon is more than just a pretty face, with a powerful Special Attack stat and a great signature move. Its Fairy type gives it an immunity to Dragon type, too, boosting its utility even further.

This popular Pokémon is a favourite for fans of Alola and its iconic design, strength, and popularity combine to give it a top five spot in this listing, blowing other Fairy types out of the water!

Sylveon

Introduced in Pokémon X and Y as another evolution for ever-popular Eevee, Sylveon really shows off its Fairy typing in its design.

A pure Fairy type, Sylveon was an instant favourite for its strong thematic design, its cute looks, and for allowing fans of Eevee and its evolutions a way to try out the new type with their favourite evolutionary family.

Sylveon’s great Special Attack and Special Defense stats, along with its powerful type and versatility in battle, make Sylveon an excellent choice competitively – so it’s not just a pretty face!

Sylveon is one of the most popular Fairy Pokémon, and its utility and thematic design, and access to moves like Dazzling Gleam mean it’s won a spot on this listing.

Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl proves that not every Fairy type has to be cutesy and whimsical. This Dark/Fairy dual-type Pokémon was introduced in Pokemon Sword and Shield as a male-only counterpart Pokémon to Hatterene.

With its own Gigantamax Form and its menacing design, Grimmsnarl was beloved by fans. Showing a wilder side to Fairy types, Grimmsnarl is also a strong physical attacker with a great Attack stat. With two type immunities to powerful types Dragon and Psychic, Grimmsnarl is a great choice in battle.

Grimmsnarl wins its spot on the list of best Fairy types for being a fresh take on Fairy types, beating out other Pokemon on this list.

Alolan Ninetales

Although Ninetales in its usual Kantonian form is a pure Fire type Pokémon, Alolan Ninetales is an Ice/Fairy dual-type Pokémon. This redesigned Pokémon boasts a sleek and sophisticated new design to go with its cool new typing.

Already a fan favorite for its looks and lore, Alolan Ninetales was an instant win for fans of Pokémon Sun and Moon where it was introduced. Alolan Ninetales has the same base stat total as Kantonian Ninetales, but is a speedier attacker.

Alolan Ninetales is surely one of the best Fairy types through its popularity, its fresh design, and cool typing. With new Fairy type moves, Alolan Ninetales can be a great Dark type buster!

Clefable

Introduced as a Normal type Pokémon before the introduction of Fairy type, Clefable is said to come from the Moon. This pure Fairy type Pokémon even evolves from Clefairy using the mysterious Moon Stone item!

This cute Pokémon is popular more for its iconic design than its stats, but its Ability Magic Guard means it can absorb status attacks and it’s seen good use in competitive play. Able to use powerful Fairy type move Moonlight, Clefable is a great choice!

With appearances in the anime, manga, Trading Card Game, and its popularity and success in competitive play, Clefable has to be considered as one of the best Fairy Pokémon.

Mega Altaria

Altaria in its normal form is one of the best bird Pokémon, but its fabulous Mega form earns it a spot on this listing of the best Fairy types.

The only Pokémon with the interesting Dragon/Fairy dual-typing, Mega Altaria has a cute design and a type combination that gives it immunity to Dragon type attacks.

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This Mega Evolution is a fan favorite design and its spot on this listing is well earned!