Understanding Fairy-type weaknesses in Pokémon GO can give you a significant edge in battles, especially when you’re facing these increasingly popular creatures in gyms and raids.
Primary Weaknesses of Fairy-type Pokémon
Fairy-type Pokémon have two main weaknesses that you’ll want to remember: Poison and Steel. When you use these types against Fairy Pokémon, your attacks will deal 160% of normal damage – that’s a huge advantage in battle!
Poison-type Counters
Think of Poison-type Pokémon as your first line of defense against Fairies. Some of the best Poison-type counters include:
– Roserade
– Mega Gengar
– Nihilego
– Toxicroak
These Pokémon are particularly effective when equipped with Poison-type moves like Sludge Bomb or Poison Jab.
Steel-type Counters
Steel-type Pokémon offer another excellent way to counter Fairy-types. Some top Steel-type choices include:
– Metagross
– Dialga
– Excadrill
– Zacian (Crowned Sword form)
Strategic Battle Tips
When you’re facing popular Fairy-types like Togekiss, Gardevoir, or Clefable in battle, timing is everything. I’ve found that leading with a Steel-type attacker often works best, as they typically have better defensive stats than Poison-types. Save your Poison-type attackers as backup – they’re great for finishing off weakened Fairy Pokémon.
Double Weakness Consideration
Here’s a pro tip that many trainers overlook: some Fairy-type Pokémon have secondary types that can create additional weaknesses. For example, Togekiss is Fairy/Flying, which means it takes extra damage from Rock-type moves too. Always consider these dual-typing situations when choosing your counters.
Common Misconceptions
I often hear trainers assuming that Dragon-type moves are effective against Fairy Pokémon – that’s actually backward! Fairy-types are immune to Dragon-type moves, which is why they became such important defenders in the meta-game. Also, don’t fall into the trap of using Fighting or Dark-type moves – Fairy-types resist these attacks.
Remember, the key to mastering Fairy-type counters is having both Poison and Steel-type Pokémon ready in your battle party. Keep these tips in mind, and you’ll be much better equipped to handle those troublesome Fairy-types in your next gym battle or raid!
