Fairy type Fairy Type Top 30 Updated

Best Fairy Attackers — Pokemon GO

Top 30 Fairy-type raid attackers ranked by DPS with best movesets and tier rankings.

Super effective vs: Dark type Dark Dragon type Dragon Fighting type Fighting

The Fairy-type attacker tier list ranks the top 30 Pokemon by raid DPS in 2026. Use Fairy-type attackers against Dark, Dragon, Fighting-type raid bosses. Shadow Pokemon deal 20% more damage, while Mega evolutions boost the entire raid team.

Rankings are calculated by simulating every possible fast and charged move combination for each Pokemon at level 40 against a generic Tier 5 raid boss. We measure DPS (Damage Per Second), TDO (Total Damage Output before fainting), and eDPS (a composite metric that balances raw damage with survivability). The final ranking weighs type-specific DPS at 70% and overall DPS at 30%, so Pokemon with strong same-type moves are prioritized while off-type coverage is still rewarded.

How We Calculate Raid DPS Rankings

Our raid attacker rankings simulate actual battle performance using Pokemon GO's damage formula. Here's how each metric is computed:

DPS — Damage Per Second

Calculated using the Pokemon GO damage formula: floor(0.5 × Power × Atk/Def × STAB) + 1. We simulate a full attack cycle (enough fast moves to charge one charged move) and divide total damage by cycle time. Higher DPS means faster raid clears.

TDO — Total Damage Output

Total damage dealt before fainting, calculated as DPS × Time Alive. Survival time is based on the Pokemon's effective HP and the boss's estimated damage output. TDO rewards bulky Pokemon that stay in the fight longer and need fewer revives.

eDPS — Effective DPS

A composite metric: (DPS³ × TDO)0.25. This balances raw speed with durability — a glass cannon with sky-high DPS but terrible TDO gets penalized, while a tanky attacker that's too slow also won't rank well. eDPS identifies the best all-round raiders.

STAB & Move Selection

Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) adds a 1.2× multiplier when a move's type matches the Pokemon's type. At least one move must be Fairy-type to qualify. We test every fast + charged combination and select the one with the highest ranking score.

Shadow & Mega Variants

Shadow Pokemon receive a 20% Attack boost with a ~17% Defense penalty, making them high-DPS glass cannons. Mega Pokemon are evaluated with their boosted base stats. Both variants are ranked alongside regular forms so you can compare them directly.

Tier Assignment

Pokemon are placed into tiers based on how their DPS compares to the #1 attacker:

S-Tier: Top 5% or Top 3 A-Tier: Top 15% or Top 8 B-Tier: Top 25% or Top 15 C-Tier: Top 35% or Top 22 D-Tier: Remaining

All simulations use level 40 stats (CPM 0.7903) against a generic Tier 5 raid boss with 160 effective Defense. Rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest move updates and balance changes.

S

S-Tier — Best in Class

3 Pokemon

1 Zacian (Crowned sword)
Zacian (Crowned sword)
18.625 DPS 374.98 TDO
F Metal Claw C Play Rough
2 Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir Mega
17.909 DPS 317.59 TDO
F Charm C Dazzling Gleam
3 Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam Mega
17.467 DPS 267.82 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Dazzling Gleam
A

A-Tier — Top Picks

5 Pokemon

4 Mega Diancie
Mega Diancie Mega
16.571 DPS 238.63 TDO
F Tackle C Moonblast
5 Tapu_koko
Tapu_koko
15.833 DPS 285.00 TDO
F Quick Attack C Natures Madness
6 Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade Mega
15.543 DPS 275.63 TDO
F Charm C Close Combat
7 Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate)
15.467 DPS 290.77 TDO
F Fairy Wind C Dazzling Gleam
8 Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow Gardevoir Shadow
15.455 DPS 274.06 TDO
F Charm C Dazzling Gleam
B

B-Tier — Solid Options

10 Pokemon

9 Xurkitree
Xurkitree
15.200 DPS 312.11 TDO
F Thunder Shock C Dazzling Gleam
10 Tapu_bulu
Tapu_bulu
15.167 DPS 273.00 TDO
F Bullet Seed C Natures Madness
11 Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam Shadow
15.067 DPS 231.02 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Dazzling Gleam
12 Tapu_lele
Tapu_lele
15.000 DPS 270.00 TDO
F Astonish C Natures Madness
13 Shadow Tyrantrum
Shadow Tyrantrum Shadow
14.941 DPS 302.81 TDO
F Charm C Meteor Beam
14 Mega Banette
Mega Banette Mega
14.667 DPS 250.31 TDO
F Hex C Dazzling Gleam
15 Shadow Ursaluna
Shadow Ursaluna Shadow
14.375 DPS 417.83 TDO
F Tackle C Play Rough
16 Shadow Ursaring
Shadow Ursaring Shadow
14.125 DPS 306.98 TDO
F Metal Claw C Play Rough
17 Mega Latias
Mega Latias Mega
14.118 DPS 282.35 TDO
F Charm C Mist Ball
18 Shadow Granbull
Shadow Granbull Shadow
14.095 DPS 306.34 TDO
F Charm C Play Rough
C

C-Tier — Usable

12 Pokemon

19 Zacian (Hero)
Zacian (Hero)
13.714 DPS 276.11 TDO
F Snarl C Play Rough
20 Shadow Gallade
Shadow Gallade Shadow
13.657 DPS 242.19 TDO
F Charm C Close Combat
21 Shadow Rapidash (Galarian)
Shadow Rapidash (Galarian) Shadow
13.571 DPS 231.62 TDO
F Fairy Wind C Play Rough
22 Xerneas
Xerneas
13.563 DPS 350.82 TDO
F Geomancy C Moonblast
23 Shadow Kadabra
Shadow Kadabra Shadow
13.467 DPS 168.78 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Dazzling Gleam
24 Shadow Latias
Shadow Latias Shadow
13.294 DPS 265.88 TDO
F Charm C Mist Ball
25 Gardevoir
Gardevoir
13.273 DPS 235.37 TDO
F Charm C Dazzling Gleam
26 Hatterene
Hatterene
13.273 DPS 207.05 TDO
F Charm C Dazzling Gleam
27 Alakazam
Alakazam
13.200 DPS 202.40 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Dazzling Gleam
28 Grimmsnarl
Grimmsnarl
12.933 DPS 293.16 TDO
F Sucker Punch C Play Rough
29 Shadow Perrserker
Shadow Perrserker Shadow
12.875 DPS 231.75 TDO
F Metal Claw C Play Rough
30 Enamorus (Therian)
Enamorus (Therian)
12.750 DPS 239.70 TDO
F Fairy Wind C Moonblast

Fairy Type in Pokemon GO — Overview

Fairy-type Pokemon GO is the universal Dragon-killer. Introduced in Pokemon GO with the Sinnoh expansion, Fairy moves are super-effective against Dragon, Dark, and Fighting — three of the most common offensive typings in raids and PvP. Fairy is the only type that is immune to Dragon damage entirely, making Fairy attackers like Xerneas, Crowned Zacian, Togekiss, Gardevoir, and Mega Gardevoir essential for any serious Master League team. Signature Fairy moves include Dazzling Gleam, Moonblast, Disarming Voice, Play Rough, Fairy Wind, and Charm. Fairy types are weak to Poison and Steel — two of the rarer attacking types — making Fairy one of the most defensively forgiving types in the game.

Top Fairy Attackers Explained

The top Fairy attackers are Mega Gardevoir, Xerneas, Crowned Zacian (Fairy/Steel), Mega Diancie (Rock/Fairy), and Shadow Gardevoir. Mega Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam has the highest Fairy DPS in the game. Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast is the best non-Mega Fairy attacker. Crowned Zacian flexes between Fairy and Steel raids. Mega Altaria (Dragon/Fairy) flips the standard Dragon matchup chart. Togekiss (Fairy/Flying), Granbull, and Florges are budget Fairy options. Shadow Gardevoir, Shadow Granbull, and Shadow Togekiss round out the Shadow tier.

Fairy Attackers in PvP & GO Battle League

Fairy types are PvP staples in Master League. Xerneas with Geomancy is the second-most-used Master League Pokemon after Origin Forme Dialga. Togekiss with Charm and Ancient Power dominates Great and Ultra League. Granbull (pure Fairy) is a Great League legend. Wigglytuff, Whimsicott (Grass/Fairy), Florges, Sylveon, and Galarian Rapidash (Psychic/Fairy) flex into core teams. In Ultra League, Tapu Fini (Water/Fairy), Cresselia counters via Fairy moves, and Togekiss continue. Mimikyu (Ghost/Fairy) is a unique Master League surprise pick. Mega Gardevoir flexes against Mega Rayquaza, Origin Palkia, and Yveltal cores.

Matchups, Weaknesses & When to Field Fairy Attackers

Fairy attackers shine against Dragon (Mega Rayquaza, Origin Palkia, Garchomp, Salamence), Dark (Yveltal, Hydreigon, Mega Tyranitar), and Fighting (Conkeldurr, Mega Lucario, Terrakion). They are 1.6× weak to Poison and Steel only — the rarest two attacking types in the game — making Fairy one of the most defensively forgiving types. Cloudy weather boosts Fairy by 1.2× alongside Fighting and Grass. Avoid Fairy attackers against Mega Beedrill, Roserade, Mega Gengar, Mega Metagross, Crowned Zacian (mirror), and Excadrill. Fairy is the defining type of the modern Master League meta — almost every top team includes at least one Fairy attacker to flip the Dragon matchup.

Community Day Picks & Notable Fairy Investments

Fairy Community Days have included Ralts → Gardevoir/Gallade with Synchronoise, Snubbull → Granbull with Play Rough, Mawile → Mega Mawile with Iron Head, Spritzee → Aromatisse, Swirlix → Slurpuff, Carbink (specialty raid), Cottonee → Whimsicott with Fairy Wind, and Dedenne with Thunder Shock. Xerneas debuted in 2023 with Geomancy as a unique charged move that flips Master League dynamics. Crowned Zacian raids in 2025 introduced Behemoth Blade as the strongest Steel charged move in PvP. Mega Gardevoir and Mega Altaria appear in Mega Raid rotations. Mega Diancie (mythical Rock/Fairy) flexes between Rock and Fairy roles for trainers who completed the Diancie Special Research.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 ranked Fairy-type attacker right now?

Based on our DPS simulations, Zacian (Crowned sword) currently ranks first among Fairy-type attackers in Pokemon GO, followed by Zacian (Crowned sword), Mega Gardevoir, Mega Alakazam. The full tier list above shows every viable Fairy attacker with its optimal moveset, DPS, TDO, and eDPS values.

Which raid bosses should I use Fairy attackers against?

Fairy-type attacks deal super-effective damage to Dark, Dragon, Fighting-type Pokemon, so use Fairy attackers when those types appear in 5-Star, Mega, Elite, or Primal raids. Always weather-check the boss before launching the raid to maximize damage with the appropriate weather boost.

What is the best Fairy-type attacker in Pokemon GO?

Mega Gardevoir is the strongest Fairy attacker in the game thanks to Charm and Dazzling Gleam. Xerneas is the best non-Mega Fairy attacker, and Crowned Zacian flexes between Fairy and Steel raids. Togekiss is the most accessible budget Fairy option, especially for trainers grinding Master League PvP.

Why is Fairy immune to Dragon?

Fairy is the only type that is fully immune to Dragon-type damage in Pokemon GO. This makes Fairy attackers like Xerneas, Togekiss, and Crowned Zacian essential counters to Mega Rayquaza, Origin Palkia, Garchomp, and Salamence raids and PvP teams. The immunity is balanced by Fairy’s vulnerability to Poison and Steel.

What are Fairy types weak to?

Fairy types take 1.6× damage from Poison and Steel moves only. Mega Beedrill, Roserade, Mega Gengar, Mega Metagross, Crowned Zacian (Steel half), and Excadrill are the universal Fairy counters. The two-weakness profile makes Fairy one of the most defensively forgiving types in the game.

Is Xerneas worth powering up?

Yes. Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast is the best non-Mega Fairy attacker in the game and a top-three Master League PvP pick. Its 250 Attack and 191 Defense stat line gives it the bulk to survive multiple charged moves while dealing super-effective damage to most Master League meta picks.

What weather boosts Fairy-type moves?

Cloudy weather boosts Fairy-type moves by 1.2× alongside Fighting and Grass moves. Cloudy windows are the optimal time to grind Ralts, Snubbull, Spritzee, and Cottonee Community Days, and to run Mega Gardevoir, Xerneas, and Togekiss in raids.

Related

Fairy Type Pokedex

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PvP Tier Lists

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