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==Statistical averages==
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===<!--as of generation 7-->
===Overall===<!--as of generation 8-->
{{BaseStatNoCat
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=fairy
|type=fairy
|HP=67.13
|HP=67.47
|Attack=64.64
|Attack=68.69
|Defense=73.11
|Defense=73.63
|SpAtk=79.98
|SpAtk=81.41
|SpDef=86.25
|SpDef=86.47
|Speed=62.30
|Speed=64.89
|Total=433.41 }}
|Total=442.56 }}


===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 7-->
===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 8-->
{{BaseStatNoCat
{{BaseStatNoCat
|type=fairy
|type=fairy
|HP=74.09
|HP=75.22
|Attack=80.18
|Attack=85.51
|Defense=88.29
|Defense=89.24
|SpAtk=95.71
|SpAtk=96.22
|SpDef=101.82
|SpDef=101.20
|Speed=76.06
|Speed=77.88
|Total=516.15 }}
|Total=525.27 }}
<!--out of 34; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; does not include Arceus-->
<!--out of 41; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; does not include Arceus-->


==Battle properties==
==Battle properties==
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|{{p|Zacian}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Alcremie|Hero of<br>Many Battles]]
|{{p|Zacian}}<br><small>[[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zacian|Hero of<br>Many Battles]]
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{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Physical||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Max Starfall|Special||—|—|3|adjacentfoes|This is a Fairy-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Misty Terrain for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|8|Misty Explosion|Special||100|100|5|alladjacent|The user attacks everything around it and faints upon using this move. This move's power is increased on Misty Terrain.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Misty Terrain|Status|Beautiful|—|—|10|all|This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Misty Terrain|Status|Beautiful|—|—|10|all|This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Moonblast|Special|Beautiful|95|100|15|anyadjacent|Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movelist/battle|6|Moonblast|Special|Beautiful|95|100|15|anyadjacent|Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.}}
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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Fairy type===
===Interacting with the Fairy type===
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Fairy-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Fairy-type move, uses a Fairy-type move, is sent out against a Fairy-type opponent, is holding a [[Fairy Memory]], or is holding a [[Pixie Plate]] or [[Fairium Z]].
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Libero}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Fairy-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Fairy-type move, uses a Fairy-type move, is sent out against a Fairy-type opponent, is holding a [[Fairy Memory]], or is holding a [[Pixie Plate]] or [[Fairium Z]].


{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
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! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}" | Ability
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}" | Ability
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
! style="background-color:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" class="unsortable" | Description
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8" | {{acolor|Aroma Veil|000}}
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Protects itself and its allies from attacks that limit their move choices.
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
! style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{hoenn color dark}}" | VI
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| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves.
| style="background:#FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #D8D8D8; text-align:left;" | Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves.
|- class="unsortable"
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual Ability's page.</small>
|}
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! style="background:#FFF| [[File:Bag Fairy Gem Sprite.png]]  
! style="background:#FFF| [[File:Bag Fairy Gem Sprite.png]]  
| style="background:#FFF| [[Fairy Gem]]
| style="background:#FFF| [[Fairy Gem]]
| style="background:#FFF| A gem with an ordinary essence. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fairy-type move one time.
| style="background:#FFF| A gem with an essence of the fey. When held, it strengthens the power of a Fairy-type move one time.
|-  
|-  
! style="background:#FFF| [[File:Bag Fairy Memory Sprite.png]]  
! style="background:#FFF| [[File:Bag Fairy Memory Sprite.png]]  
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| style="background:#FFF| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Fairy-type attack.
| style="background:#FFF| If held by a Pokémon, this Berry will lessen the damage taken from one supereffective Fairy-type attack.
|- class="unsortable"
|- class="unsortable"
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>
! colspan="3" style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundybottom|8px}}" |<small>All details are accurate to Generation VIII games. For details that have changed between generations, please see an individual item's page.</small>
|}
|}


==Notable Fairy-type Trainers==
==Notable Fairy-type Trainers==
{{main|:Category:Fairy-type Trainers|Category:Fairy-type Trainers}}
{{main|:Category:Fairy-type Trainers|Category:Fairy-type Trainers}}
{| class="roundy sortable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{fairy color}}; border:2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}"
 
{| class="roundtable" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background:#{{Fairy color}}; border: 3px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}" width=700px
|-
|-
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundytl|8px}}" | Gen
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}" | Trainer
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}" | Title
! style="background:#{{fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Location
! style="background:#{{Fairy color light}}; {{roundytr|8px}}" | Location
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{kalos color}}; border:1px solid #{{kalos color dark}}" | VI
! style="background:#{{Kalos color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Kalos color dark}}" | [[Generation VI|<font style="color: black">VI]]
| data-sort-value="Valerie" | [[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]]<br>[[Valerie]]
| [[File:VSValerie.png|x64px|link=Valerie]]<br>[[Valerie]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Laverre Gym]]
| [[Laverre Gym]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | VII
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|<font style="color: black">VII]]
| data-sort-value="Mina" | [[File:VSMina.png|x64px|link=Mina]]<br>[[Mina]]
| [[File:VSMina.png|x64px|link=Mina]]<br>[[Mina]]
| [[Trial Captain]]
| [[Trial Captain]]
| [[Seafolk Village]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Seafolk Village]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{alola color}}; border:1px solid #{{alola color dark}}" | VII
! style="background:#{{Alola color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Alola color dark}}" | [[Generation VII|<font style="color: black">VII]]
| data-sort-value="Lillie" | [[File:VSLillie.png|x64px|link=Lillie]]<br>[[Lillie]]
| [[File:VSLillie.png|x64px|link=Lillie]]<br>[[Lillie]]
| [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| [[Pokémon Trainer]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| N/A
| [[Aether Paradise]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{galar color}}; border:1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | VIII
! style="background:#{{Galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Galar color dark}}" | [[Generation VIII|<font style="color: black">VIII]]
| data-sort-value="Opal" | [[File:VSOpal.png|x64px|link=Opal]]<br>[[Opal]]
| [[File:VSOpal.png|x64px|link=Opal]]<br>[[Opal]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
|- style="background:#FFF"
|-
! width="30px" style="background:#{{galar color}}; border:1px solid #{{galar color dark}}" | VIII
! style="background:#{{Galar color}}; border: 1px solid #{{Galar color dark}}" | [[Generation VIII|<font style="color: black">VIII]]
| data-sort-value="Bede" | [[File:VSBede 2.png|x64px|link=Bede]]<br>[[Bede]]
| [[File:VSBede 2.png|x64px|link=Bede]]<br>[[Bede]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Gym Leader]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
| [[Ballonlea Stadium]]
|}
==Icons==
===[[Core series]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#{{Fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Picross FairyIC.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC SM.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Fairy icon SwSh.png|64px]]
|-
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VI}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
| Icon from<br>{{color2|000|Generation VIII}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} onward
|}
===[[Spin-off games]]===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#{{Fairy color}}; font-size:80%"
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:Tretta Fairy type.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:GO Fairy.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC Masters.png|64px]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Fairy color dark}}; background:#eee; width:80px; height:80px" | [[File:FairyIC RR.png|64px]]
|-
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Tretta}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon GO}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Masters}}
| Symbol icon from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Rumble Rush}}
|}
|}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
{{main|Fairy (TCG)}}
{{main|Fairy (TCG)}}
Introduced in the {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} set, Fairy-type Pokémon in the TCG are generally weak to {{TCG|Metal}} with resistances to {{TCG|Darkness}}. Fairy-type Pokémon can be strong against {{TCG|Dragon}}, whilst no Pokémon can resist this type.
Fairy formerly had its own energy type, which was introduced in the {{TCG|Kalos Starter Set}} set. Fairy-type Pokémon in the TCG were generally weak to {{TCG|Metal}} with a resistance to {{TCG|Darkness}}. Fairy-type Pokémon were strong against {{TCG|Dragon}}, while no Pokémon could resist this type.
 
Starting with {{TCG|Sword & Shield}}, the Fairy type is no longer supported in the TCG, and Fairy-type Pokémon were reassigned to {{TCG|Psychic}}.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* More Pokémon were changed to Fairy than either of the other types added since [[Generation I]] (the other two being {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} in [[Generation II]]), with 22. Also, more moves were changed to Fairy, with three. All three of them were [[Status move]]s introduced in [[Generation II]] and were previously {{type|Normal}}.
* [[Generation VI]] introduced the most Fairy-type Pokémon of any generation, with {{tt|37|Including Pokémon changed to Fairy-type and those that gain the type upon Mega Evolving.}}. [[Generation VIII]] introduced the fewest Fairy-type Pokémon since the type was created, with nine.
* Generation VI introduced the most Fairy-type moves of any generation, with 14. [[Generation VII]] and Generation VIII introduced the fewest Fairy-type moves since the type was created, each with seven.
* More Pokémon were changed to Fairy than either of the other types added since [[Generation I]] (the other two being {{t|Dark}} and {{t|Steel}} in [[Generation II]]), with 22. Also, more moves were changed to Fairy, with three. All three of them were [[status move]]s introduced in [[Generation II]] and were previously {{type|Normal}}.
** It is also the only one out of the three types to completely change the types of Pokémon from previous generations, changing several previously pure Normal-type Pokémon, such as {{p|Snubbull}}, to pure Fairy.
** It is also the only one out of the three types to completely change the types of Pokémon from previous generations, changing several previously pure Normal-type Pokémon, such as {{p|Snubbull}}, to pure Fairy.
* The Fairy type is the only type without any [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|Pokémon with gender differences]].
* The Fairy type is the only type without any [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|Pokémon with gender differences]].
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** The types that resist Fairy are the three types with the most resistances.
** The types that resist Fairy are the three types with the most resistances.
* The Fairy-type is one of the two types that {{m|Hidden Power}} cannot become, the other being the {{type|Normal}}.
* The Fairy-type is one of the two types that {{m|Hidden Power}} cannot become, the other being the {{type|Normal}}.
** This, combined with the lack of any Fairy-type moves in {{p|Kecleon}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s movesets, prevents all Pokémon that naturally have {{a|Protean}} from becoming Fairy-type using it (although Kecleon can become Fairy-type with its other Ability, {{a|Color Change}}).
** This, combined with the lack of any Fairy-type moves in {{p|Kecleon}}'s and {{p|Greninja}}'s movesets, prevents all Pokémon that naturally have {{a|Protean}} from becoming Fairy-type using it (although Kecleon can become Fairy-type with its other Ability, {{a|Color Change}}, or by using {{m|Camouflage}} on {{m|Misty Terrain}}.).
* The Fairy type has the fewest [[physical move]]s of all types.
* The Fairy type has the fewest [[physical move]]s of all types, at two.
* The Fairy type is the only type to have an [[List of unobtainable items|unobtainable]] [[Gem]].
* The Fairy type is the only type to have a [[Gem]] that has [[Fairy Gem|never been officially released]].
* Fairy type moves have the least [[held item]]s that boost their power, with the [[Pixie Plate]] being the only one to have ever been officially released.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==