12 best Fairy-type Pokemon ranked: Togekiss, Sylveon, Zacian & more

It has 580 total base stats to play with, which are split differently depending on which form you choose: Incarnate gets a massive 106 Speed while Therian focuses on Defense and Special Defense. Both forms can pack a huge punch, though, with 115 Attack and 135 Special Attack.

It’s too early to tell whether Enamorus will have any impact on the competitive scene in the future, especially as Legends Arceus simplified many aspects of battle with no abilities and a reduced move pool, but right now it looks like it has a lot of potential.

10. Togekiss

Togekiss may be outclassed now, but it’s still worth your time.

For a long time, Togekiss was considered one of the best Fairy-types in the game. While it’s since been overtaken by more recent additions to the Pokedex, there’s still a place for this creature in your collection.

9. Grimmsnarl

Grimmsnarl is as strong as it is scary.

When Grimmsnarl made its debut in Sword & Shield, it turned heads as one of the most unique-looking Fairies in the franchise. Its harsh design hasn’t put players off incorporating it into their teams, though, as it’s actually quite a decent fighter.

Dark/Fairy typing means it only has two weaknesses, Fairy and Steel, and there aren’t too many of those types around. Meanwhile, a base Attack stat of 120, coupled with a big selection of Physical coverage moves, makes it very powerful against a range of opponents.

8. Sylveon

Sylveon may be cute, but it’s also deadly.

Sylveon’s ability Pixilate boosts any Normal-type move by 20% and turns it into a Fairy-type attack, meaning a powerful move like Hyper Beam with its 150 base power can be boosted by 20% and given same-type attack bonus (STAB).

Its total base stats of 525 may be pretty low compared to the other Pokemon on this list, but it stands out when it comes to Special Defense (130) and Special Attack (115). It has a decent HP base stat of 95, too, which isn’t too shabby.

7. Gardevoir

Gardevoir is popular for many reasons, not just its design.

Gardevoir’s Attack base stat (65) and Defense base stat (65) are relatively poor, but it excels when it comes to Special Attack (125) and Special Defense (115), and has access to some useful support moves like Healing Wish and Trick, as well as some powerful STAB-boosted moves like Psyshock and Moonblast.

6. Clefable

Clefable is a classic that still packs a punch.

Gen 1’s signature Fairy-type Clefable may seem like a relatively insignificant Pokemon when compared to the other powerful creatures on this list. But you would be wrong to dismiss it entirely, as it has a few important factors working in its favor.

The ability Magic Guard prevents indirect damage, meaning Clefable won’t have to worry about status effects like Burn and Poison or attacks like Leech Seed. This also means it can hold the Life Orb – an item that boosts power but inflicts damage on the user – without taking damage.

Clefable also has great coverage, with access to powerful moves from a wide variety of types such as Flamethrower (Fire), Ice Beam (Ice), Shadow Ball (Dark), Thunderbolt (Electric), and Psychic (Psychic), which gives it an advantage in almost any situations.

5. Tapu Fini

Tapu Fini might be the best Guardian Deity.

When Pokemon Sun & Moon debuted, it introduced the Guardian Deities, four Fairy-type Legendaries that each have their own secondary type. They’re all great choices, but we think that the Fairy/Water-type Tapu Fini is the standout, especially if you’re looking for a defensive Pokemon.

Tapu Fini has the highest Defense base stat (115) and Special Defense base stat (130) of all four of the Guardian Deities, while its typing leaves it immune to Dragon-type moves and resistant to common Fire, Fighting, Bug, Dark, Ice, and Water-type moves, making it one of the best bulky Pokemon around.

4. Diancie

Diancie has an incredibly high Defense stat.

Gen VI’s Mythical creature Diancie is one of the strongest Fairy-type Pokemon in the series, falling only behind Xerneas and Zacian when it comes to total base stats, where it racks up a total of 600.

It has the highest Defense base stat of any Fairy-type (150) and a matching Special Defense base stat, while its Attack and Special Attack base stats both sit pretty at 100. This means it’s flexible and can either be used as a wall or as a heavy hitter.

3. Magearna

The Mythical Magearna is a top choice for Fairy fans.

Next up, we have another Mythical addition to the list: Gen VII’s artificial Pokemon Magearna.

The standout feature of Magearna is that it’s the heavily sought-after dual Fairy/Steel-type, giving it an incredible amount of type resistances and rendering it immune to both Poison and Dragon-type attacks.

When it comes to stats, this Pokemon excels specifically in Special Attack, where it has a whopping 130 base stat. Couple this with the ability Soul-Heart, which raises Magearna’s Special Attack every time a Pokemon faints, and it’s beastly.

2. Xerneas

Xerneas is an incredibly powerful Legendary.

Pokemon X’s cover star Xerneas was the first-ever Fairy-type Legendary in the franchise, and it lived up to those great expectations by becoming easily one of the best Fairies in the game.

What makes Xerneas so special is its signature move Geomancy, which raises the user’s Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by two stages. While it does take two turns to charge, if Xerneas is holding the Power Herb, it can pull off the move in just one turn.

Considering its base Special Attack is already very high at 131, and that it has a wide pool of moves that can take advantage of this including Moonblast and Focus Blast, it’s no wonder why many trainers considered Xerneas to be OP.

1. Zacian

Zacian more than lives up to its Legendary title.

While Xerneas may be one of the best Fairies you can have on your team, it’s beaten out ever-so-slightly by Zacian, the franchise’s latest Fairy-type Legendary that appeared as the mascot of Pokemon Sword.

Zacian is powerful enough in its standard Hero of Many Battles form, with a total base stat of 670. Highlights include an impressive 138 Speed, a powerful 130 Attack, and a solid 115 Defense. This alone would make it one of the best choices here.

But give it a Rusted Sword to hold, and it becomes the epic Fairy/Steel-type Crowned Sword Zacian, the most powerful Fairy-type ever to grace the series. It has a whopping 720 base stat, putting it on par with the Mythical (and Godly) Arceus.

As well as boosting its base Attack to an earth-shattering 170, Zacian’s ability Intrepid Sword gives it a one-stage boost to Attack when switched into battle, making it an absolute machine with moves like Behemoth Blade and Close Combat.