Pokémon X and Y adds extra cuteness with new Fairy-type critters

Posted byby Mike Minotti
June 11, 2013
Updated June 18, 2025
1 min

New Eevee

Pokémon X and Y, the upcoming Nintendo 3DS installment in the insanely popular franchise of games and cartoons, introduces a new type of pocket monster: Fairy-type. Nintendo announced the news during its Electronic Entertainment Expo Nintendo Direct stream today.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.