Pokemon Sword & Shield: 15 Best Fairy-Type Pokemon For Online Ranked Battles
Since its introduction in Pokemon X & Y, the Fairy-type has been home to several of the strongest Pokemon in the series. Many classic Pokemon were given the new typing as a boost to keep them relevant, while the newest Fairy-type Pokemon have some remarkably high stats compared to most other Pokemon.
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Like most Pokemon types, however, there are many Pokemon that might not be as strong as they seem, or be deceptively powerful despite their adorable appearances. If you want to be a master of this type in Pokemon Sword & Shield’s online Battle Stadium, you should ideally stick to the very best it has to offer.
Updated January 23rd, 2022 by Quinton O'Connor: With the continued prominence of Pokemon Sword & Shield in the realm of ranked battling, we've adjusted this list to include easy-to-follow statistics tables as well as further context on a few attacks and abilities. Fairy might not be as fresh a type as it was way back in X & Y, but lapsed players looking to get back into Pokemon may still benefit from some pointers on the franchise's newest class of pocket monster.
Types: Psychic/Fairy
Abilities: Run Away, Pastel Veil, Anticipation (Hidden)
Many people were underwhelmed by Galarian Rapidash, but it may secretly be one of the best Fairy-type Pokemon in Sword & Shield. Unlike most Fairy-types, which are usually dedicated to HP, Special Defense, and Special Attack stats, Galarian Rapidash throws tradition out the window with a powerful horn that comes with a remarkable Speed and Attack stat.
This also comes with a great variety of unusual move types for most Fairy-types, including the Ground-type High Horsepower and the Bug-type Megahorn. It grants it a huge amount of range
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