Type counters guide

Best Counters for Dark / Fairy Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Dark / Fairy.

DarkFairy
Dark type iconFairy type icon

Dark / Fairy

Quick answer

Dark / Fairy is best pressured by Poison, Steel, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Poison×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Poison×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Poison type iconPoison2x
Steel type iconSteel2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Fighting type iconFighting1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dark type iconDark0.25x
Ghost type iconGhost0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0x
Dragon type iconDragon0x

Recommended practical counters

Revavroom Pokémon sprite

Revavroom

#0966

Bulky switch-inBudget option
SteelPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Poison-type attacks
  • Has STAB Poison-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Fairy 0.25x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typePoison×2

Safe into Fairy 0.25x

119 offense · 90 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Bulky switch-inStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Dark 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×2

Safe into Dark 0.5x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Poison×2Steel×2Fairy×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Poison type pageSteel type pageFairy type page

What not to use

Psychic×0Dragon×0Dark×0.25Ghost×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Pokémon with Dark / Fairy typing

Impidimp Pokémon sprite

Impidimp

DarkFairy
Morgrem Pokémon sprite

Morgrem

DarkFairy
Grimmsnarl Pokémon sprite

Grimmsnarl

DarkFairy
Grimmsnarl-Gmax Pokémon sprite

Grimmsnarl-Gmax

DarkFairy

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Dark / Fairy weakness chartDark / Fairy PokémonPoison type pageSteel type pageFairy type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Dark / Fairy?

Dark / Fairy is best countered by Pokémon that can use Poison, Steel, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Dark / Fairy STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Dark / Fairy?

Poison, Steel, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Dark / Fairy, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Dark / Fairy super-effectively?

Dark / Fairy has 3 super-effective attacking options: Poison, Steel, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Dark / Fairy STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Dark / Fairy counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Dark / Fairy?

Avoid relying on Psychic, Dragon, Dark, and Ghost attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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