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It can be easy to not realise it, but it's already 10 years since Pokemon X & Y were released, and alongside it, the introduction of the Fairy-type. The introduction is notable because it was the first time a new type was introduced, ever since Generation 2 graced us with Dark- and Steel-type. Due to the new type, it brings to the table exciting new possibilities in not only what kind of Pokemon could be introduced, but also some retypings since certain Pokemon were mentioned in its announcement.
With such a major development in Pokemon, it's certainly not without justification, though, because back in Generation 5, Dragon-types reigned supreme for their sheer power and the overall strength of the Pokemon and their moves. Basically, not only are Dragon-types blessed with many powerful Pokemon with high stats, where several of them are even legendary Pokemon, they also get high-powered moves to abuse that power like Outrage and Draco Meteor. To compound on this, the only type that resists it is Steel, which because of this, coverage is easily packed to go around them. Did I mention that Dragon-types tend to get ample coverage options, such as Fire attacks?
When Fairy-type was introduced, one of the first things they've showcased about them is their advantage against Dragon-types. In the video I posted, they are shown to have a super-effective advantage against them. What wasn't quite shown was that they are immune to Dragon attacks, which means they have a dominant advantage against them. I could not find the portion where a developer mentioned they won't mess with the overall powerfulness of the Dragon-type beyond the Fairy addition, but I feel like they did mention that they won't meddle with them. (True to their words, the Dragon-type didn't change beyond balance changes regarding the Fairy-type. It's the Steel-type that got the change to have less resistances)
Beyond the Dragon advantage of Fairy-types, they've also dealt with certain other types that they could deal with, and what types counter them. The Fighting- and Dark-types now have a new weak type, while Poison- and Steel-type have a new type they dominate against. Some of these were sound changes, where Fighting-types were also dominant in the previous Generation while Poison-types were previously below average in terms of usefulness. For Dark-type, it's interesting how after Steel stop resisting them, Fairy stepped up the plate to fill that gap. In a few ways, Fairy could technically represent the Light type that many were clamouring for.
Personally speaking, I think Fairy-type is a very solid addition to the series and I am glad they did that. It addressed a flaw in the type chart so its introduction is justified, it brings new possibilities for new Pokemon, and it shakes up the game in a cool way. I feel that one thing I am not wholly satisfied with Fairy is that not enough old Pokemon were converted to this new typing. There were a lot of possibilities on who could get this new type, but all-in-all, the quantity of Pokemon were lacking. For example, I would've liked Misdreavus and Mismagius to get the new type, and Audino could benefit from it too.
So what do you think of the Fairy-type now that enough time's passed?
Thank you for reading.
With such a major development in Pokemon, it's certainly not without justification, though, because back in Generation 5, Dragon-types reigned supreme for their sheer power and the overall strength of the Pokemon and their moves. Basically, not only are Dragon-types blessed with many powerful Pokemon with high stats, where several of them are even legendary Pokemon, they also get high-powered moves to abuse that power like Outrage and Draco Meteor. To compound on this, the only type that resists it is Steel, which because of this, coverage is easily packed to go around them. Did I mention that Dragon-types tend to get ample coverage options, such as Fire attacks?
When Fairy-type was introduced, one of the first things they've showcased about them is their advantage against Dragon-types. In the video I posted, they are shown to have a super-effective advantage against them. What wasn't quite shown was that they are immune to Dragon attacks, which means they have a dominant advantage against them. I could not find the portion where a developer mentioned they won't mess with the overall powerfulness of the Dragon-type beyond the Fairy addition, but I feel like they did mention that they won't meddle with them. (True to their words, the Dragon-type didn't change beyond balance changes regarding the Fairy-type. It's the Steel-type that got the change to have less resistances)
Beyond the Dragon advantage of Fairy-types, they've also dealt with certain other types that they could deal with, and what types counter them. The Fighting- and Dark-types now have a new weak type, while Poison- and Steel-type have a new type they dominate against. Some of these were sound changes, where Fighting-types were also dominant in the previous Generation while Poison-types were previously below average in terms of usefulness. For Dark-type, it's interesting how after Steel stop resisting them, Fairy stepped up the plate to fill that gap. In a few ways, Fairy could technically represent the Light type that many were clamouring for.
Personally speaking, I think Fairy-type is a very solid addition to the series and I am glad they did that. It addressed a flaw in the type chart so its introduction is justified, it brings new possibilities for new Pokemon, and it shakes up the game in a cool way. I feel that one thing I am not wholly satisfied with Fairy is that not enough old Pokemon were converted to this new typing. There were a lot of possibilities on who could get this new type, but all-in-all, the quantity of Pokemon were lacking. For example, I would've liked Misdreavus and Mismagius to get the new type, and Audino could benefit from it too.
So what do you think of the Fairy-type now that enough time's passed?
Thank you for reading.
