If you need some strong Fairy-type Pokemon for Pokemon GO Raids and Gym battles, here are the best ones to use!
If you want to win battles in Pokemon GO, you need strong Pokemon of every type. This will let you counter whatever Gym defender or Raid boss you come up against.
While there isn’t a load of powerful Fairy-type ‘Mon to pick from, fortunately, there are still a few heavy hitters that you’ll want to power up!

Top 10 Strongest Fairy-Type Attackers in Pokemon GO
The best Fairy-type Pokemon to use in Raids and Gym battles are:
- Zacian
- Togekiss
- Gardevoir
- Sylveon
- Galarian Rapidash
- Granbull
- Xerneas
- Florges
- Primarina
- Clefable
To make these even more effective, you’ll want to teach them their best Fairy-type attacks too! However, Zacian and Xerneas can only learn one Fairy-type attack each.
Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
---|---|---|---|
Zacian | ![]() | Metal Claw | Play Rough |
Togekiss | ![]() | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Gardevoir | ![]() | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Sylveon | ![]() | Charm | Moonblast |
Galarian Rapidash | ![]() | Fairy Wind | Play Rough |
Granbull | ![]() | Charm | Play Rough |
Xerneas | ![]() | Tackle | Moonblast |
Florges | ![]() | Fairy Wind | Moonblast |
Primarina | ![]() | Charm | Moonblast |
Clefable | ![]() | Charm | Dazzling Gleam |
Make sure you boost how much Candy you earn in Pokemon GO so you can power these Pokemon up as fast as possible.
Also, find out how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO. These powerful items let you teach your Pokemon any attack of your choosing!

Best Fairy-Type Mega Pokemon
The only Fairy-type Mega Pokemon currently in Pokemon GO is:
- Mega Altaria
While it is not the most powerful mega Pokemon in the game, it can deal some good damage and also gives a boost to other Fairy and Dragon-type Pokemon in your battle team.
Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
---|---|---|---|
Mega Altaria | ![]() | Dragon Breath | Dazzling Gleam |
Read More: Every Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO

What Is Fairy Super Effective Against in Pokemon GO?
Fairy-type attacks are super effective against three types, but are also not very effective against three others:
Super Effective | Not Very Effective |
Dark Dragon Fighting | Fire Poison Steel |
Pokemon GO Fairy-Type Weaknesses & Resistances
These are all of the damage resistances and weaknesses for Fairy-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO:
Resistances | Weaknesses |
Bug Dark Dragon (Double Resistance) Fighting | Poison Steel |
You’ll want to have powerful Pokemon of all kinds. Here are the strongest Pokemon of each type in Pokemon GO: