What is a Fairy weak to?

Fairy Types are weakest against Poison, Steel, and Fire-type attacks, so if you're going toe-to-toe against a Fairy type, be sure to bring a Pokemon that excels with the attacks we've mentioned.

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What is fairy type weakness and effective?

Fairy-type moves are super-effective against Dark-, Dragon-, and Fighting-type Pokémon, while Fairy-type Pokémon are weak to Poison- and Steel-type moves.

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Are Fairy types weak to Fairy?

You should avoid bringing a Fighting, Dark, or Dragon type Pokémon to fight a Fairy type, as they're weak to Fairy attacks.

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Should Fairy be weak to Fire?

2 Answers. Fire is super effective against Grass, Steel, and Bug. It is not super effective against Fairy types. Which means the Pokemon you used the fire move on had to be a Grass/Fairy, Bug/Fairy, Steel/Fairy, or Ice/Fairy type.

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Why does Fire resist Fairy?

Why Does Fire Resist Fairy? This resistance likely references folk lore where fae are traditionally said to be weak towards iron and fire. As fairy types are also weak against steel this would make sense. Fairy Pokémon play towards their natural strengths, being super effective against dragons.

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Every Pokemon Type Matchup Explained

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What do fire fairies eat?

Fire fairies have a special fondness for fruit and its changeable, ripening qualities.

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Why does Dragon not affect Fairy?

According to legend and many sources, dragons are actually impervious to magic, so Dragon types should actually be immune to Fairy type attacks.

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Are fairies weak to iron?

Weapons and implements made from cold iron are often granted special efficacy against creatures such as fairies and spirits. In the Disney film Maleficent, the title character reveals early on that iron is lethal to fairies, and that the metal burns them on contact.

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Are fairies stronger than dragons?

Although Fairy-type was initially meant to act as a counter to Dragon-type and further balance the games, it has actually surpassed Dragon in strength and become the most overpowered type in all of Pokémon.

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What powers do fire fairies have?

Fire fairies possess the ability of spontaneous combustion, enabling them to create fire out of thin air, as well as controlling its movement, intensity and heat.

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What type kills Fairy?

Fairy-type Pokemon are weak to Poison and Steel-type attacks, which makes these types the perfect offensive choices to take into battle.

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What is the strongest type of Fairy?

Shadow Gardevoir is by far the best Fairy-type in Pokemon GO, thanks not only to its huge damage potential but also its dual typing.

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Why is Fairy the strongest type?

The Fairy-Type Pokémon have what is considered the highest average Special Defense of all types. Special Defence measures the resistance to damage a Pokémon can endure when dealing with a Special Attack. They are also immune to damage from the Dragon-Type.

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Is there a Dragon fairy type Pokemon?

There already is a Pokémon that is both Dragon and Fairy at the same time. Mega Altaria is Dragon/Fairy, making it weak to Fairy, Ice, Poison, and Steel attacks.

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Why is Fairy weak to Poison?

#UnovaConfirmed. The weakness to Poison is straight from Peter Pan: Tinker Bell drank poison to save Peter but it nearly killed her. Fairies have never been fond of iron and it was used as a charm against them back in the Middle Ages.

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Do fairies have a king?

Oberon (/ˈoʊbərɒn/) is a king of the fairies in medieval and Renaissance literature. He is best known as a character in William Shakespeare's play A Midsummer Night's Dream, in which he is King of the Fairies and spouse of Titania, Queen of the Fairies.

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Who is the strongest Fairy fate?

Rosalind is the most powerful and respected fairy in Alfea, and she has several fairy abilities. Rosalind is also a purist. She doesn't believe anyone outside of fairies should do magic. Moreover, she pushes students to let their emotions spiral so that they can tap into their most potent magic.

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Why was the fairy type created?

The introduction of the fairy type carried a clear goal: to make dragon types less powerful. Developers made the fairy type immune to the dragon type and had fairy super-affect (deal double damage to) dragon types.

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Can fairies lose their wings?

Did you know that fairies shed their wings at seasons change? This is done as the night turns to day whilst the sunshine delicately chases the dancing moonlight away and if you are really lucky you may just be able to find these elusive fallen wings that have fell intact onto beds of glistening morning dew drops….

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Why are Fae allergic to iron?

Some have suggested that this is where the myth of the fairy folk began. These 'fairy folk' who used 'magical' tactics were armed with bronze, which was no match for the iron blades of the invaders. Therefore, iron became known as the enemy of the 'fairy folk.

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What hurts the Fae?

Weakness. Iron - Iron is poisonous of the Fae and may kill them if there is too much in their system. Iron can be passed into a Fae's system by the slightest touch so most tend to avoid cold Iron with a vengeance.

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Why is there no more fairy type?

Some Pokémon that were classed as Colorless types prior to the Kalos Starter Set, such as Snubbull, were Fairy types from the Kalos Starter Set to Cosmic Eclipse. The corresponding Basic Energy card was Fairy Energy. The Fairy type ceased being supported by the TCG from the Sword & Shield expansion onwards.

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When did Fairy become a type?

The Fairy-type was introduced in Pokémon X & Y in 2013 with some Pokémon and moves being altered to match the type. At present, there are 76 different Pokémon, including unique forms and Mega Evolutions, that share this type and 31 different moves with it.

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Is Ice or Fairy better against Dragon?

Ice type in particular often deals 4x damage to common Dragon types like Garchomp, Applin, and Dragonite. On the other hand, Fairy type Pokémon are immune to Dragon type moves, so they're quite a reliable way to protect your team from Dragon Pokémon.

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