Dragon/Fairy Type

Dragon/Fairy and Fairy/Dragon are the same defensive pairing; this page uses dragon-fairy as the canonical URL. Dragon/Fairy combines broad Dragon pressure with a Dragon immunity, creating a rare mirror-control profile. Representative Pokémon include Mega Altaria. The standard type chart gives this combination no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy. It is immune to Dragon. Its main defensive value comes from no ¼× resistance; ½× resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Dark, but stats, ability, item, and format still decide whether a real Pokémon can use those entries repeatedly.

Offensive plan

Dragon STAB supplies broad neutral damage, while Fairy STAB threatens Dragon, Dark, and Fighting targets. Ice, Poison, Steel, and Fairy all hit for 2×, and Steel is especially important because it pressures Fairy while resisting Dragon. The typing needs support against Steel and Poison answers before it can use its immunities comfortably.

Counterplay and defensive risks

To counter Dragon/Fairy, start with the chart pressure: Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy. If a 4× weakness is listed, preserve that attack type before revealing it; if there is no 4× weakness, repeated 2× pressure and hazard chip usually matter more than a single surprise hit. Scout for abilities, Terastallization, weather, recovery, and pivot moves before assuming the visible multiplier ends the exchange.

Team-building advice

Dragon/Fairy needs Ice, Poison, Steel, and Fairy support. Fire, Steel, Ground, and Poison-resistant partners can cover those lanes while Dragon/Fairy handles Dragon pressure. Use the Team Calculator to check whether the rest of the six stacks the same Ice, Poison problem, then compare the full defensive chart before choosing moves or teammates.

Read the best Pokémon type combinations guide for a side-by-side defensive comparison.

Continue with Type Chart, Dual Type Calculator, Dragon/Fire guide, and Psychic/Fairy guide.

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