fairy types

:3

Confirmed, after all.

Now that the Fairy type has been confirmed and we have some examples, we can start to speculate better than before. This list includes all of the 'reasonably possible' fairy type Pokémon changes. Japanese fairies aren't always 'soft, pink and cuddly', but can also be mischievous, mysterious, and powerful, explaining why Absol, Zoroark, and Whimsicott are in there. But they can still be graceful, pretty much including anything with the ability 'Serene Grace'.

Not too pleased about the type switch.

On the other hand, I hope they make an enchanted suit of armor that's Steel/Fairy type. I would use that as a dragon slayer.

Get crunk!

A Fairy beats Dragon joke that's actually gasp FUNNY?!

The Bulbapedia Article hits the nail. But if Game Freak decides to make all Fairy-type Pokémon with feminine and cutesy qualities, then this is all moot.