What Fairy-type is weak?

Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Poison and Steel-type moves, making them vulnerable to attacks from these types. The weakness to Steel is particularly interesting, as it is rooted in folklore where fairies are often depicted as being weak to cold iron, with steel being the closest equivalent in the Pokémon universe.

Fairy-type Weaknesses and Resistances

Introduction to Fairy-type Weaknesses

The Fairy type was introduced in Generation 6 to balance out the overpowered Dragon type, and as such, it has a unique set of weaknesses and resistances.

Weaknesses of Fairy-type Pokémon

Fairy-type Pokémon are also weak to Fire-type moves, in addition to Poison and Steel-type moves. This means that if a Fairy-type Pokémon is faced with a Fire-type attack, it will take super effective damage.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is Fairy weak to Ghost? Fairy-type Pokémon are not inherently weak to Ghost-type moves, but some Fairy-type Pokémon may have a secondary type that makes them weak to Ghost, such as the Psychic/Fairy type.

2. Why is Fairy weak to Steel? Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Steel-type moves because, in folklore, fairies are often depicted as being weak to cold iron, and steel is the closest equivalent in the Pokémon universe.

3. Is Fairy weak to Fire? Yes, Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Fire-type moves, making them vulnerable to attacks from Fire-type Pokémon.

4. Are fairies weak to iron? In folklore, fairies are often depicted as being weak to cold iron, which is where the Steel-type weakness comes from in the Pokémon universe.

5. Why is Dragon weak to Fairy? The Dragon type is weak to Fairy-type moves because, in Western mythology, dragons are often depicted as evil, while fairies are depicted as good, making them natural enemies.

6. What beats Dark? Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-type Pokémon, making these types effective against them.

7. Is fairy type the strongest? While Fairy-type Pokémon are very strong, the Pokémon games are generally well-balanced, and no single type is overwhelmingly powerful.

8. Is Fairy weak to fighting? No, Fairy-type Pokémon are actually super effective against Fighting-type Pokémon, making them a good choice to use against them.

9. Is Fairy weak to Dark? No, Fairy-type Pokémon are actually super effective against Dark-type Pokémon, making them a good choice to use against them.

10. Why does fire resist fairy? Fire-type Pokémon resist Fairy-type moves because, in folklore, fairies are often depicted as being weak to fire.

11. Does Fairy resist Psychic? Fairy-type Pokémon are not naturally resistant to Psychic-type moves, but some Fairy-type Pokémon may have a secondary type that gives them resistance.

12. What is flying weak to? Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, and Ice-type moves.

13. Is Fairy weak against ground? In some games, Fairy-type Pokémon may be weak to Ground-type moves, but this is not a universal weakness.

14. What is Dragon weak to? Dragon-type Pokémon are weak to Ice and Fairy-type moves, as well as other Dragon-type moves.

15. Is any type immune to Dark? Bug-type Pokémon are immune to Dark-type moves, making them a good choice to use against Dark-type Pokémon.