Pokemon Sword and Shield Fairy Gym Questions Answers Guide

Learn about the questions and answers mechanic to taking over gyms in Pokemon Sword and Shield as you attempt the Fairy Gym challenge

The Fairy-type Gym in Pokemon Sword and Shield presents a unique challenge – a mid-battle quiz! Answering correctly grants your Pokemon a stat boost, while getting it wrong weakens them. To avoid frustration and ensure victory, this guide provides all the answers you’ll need.

This guide will tell you all about the fairy gym questions in Pokemon Sword And Shield. With this knowledge, you can strategize your team composition and breeze through the challenge.

Ballonlea Gym Challenge

When you get to the gym, you will be greeted by a gym trainer who will then take you to Opal, the gym leader. Before you get into the challenge, it is important to know that it contains a series of questions and answers and a battle against random Pokemon.

Did You Know

Correctly answering a question will give you a buff, whereas a wrong answer will give you a debuff.

Pokemon Sword Fairy Gym Trainer Battle Questions

QuestionAnswers
Do you know about the Fairy type’s weaknesses?Steel or Poison (both are correct)
What was the previous trainer’s name?Annette
What do I eat for breakfast every morning?Omelets

Gym Leader (Opal) Battle Questions

QuestionAnswers
Do you know my nickname?The Wizard
What is my favorite color?Purple
How old am I?16

Ballonlea Gym Trainers and Battles

Here’s an additional tip on the Pokemon you will encounter during the gym challenge, so prepare your team accordingly:

TrainerPokemonLevel
AnnetteSpritzee and SlurpuffLevel 34
TeresaSwirlix and AromatisseLevel 34
TheodoraMorgrem and GardevoirLevel 35
OpalGalar, Weezing, Mawile, Togekiss, Alcremie and GigantamaxLevel 36

Rewards for Completing the Gym Challenge

After completing the challenge, you will get Fairy Badge and Fairy Uniform and you can set on your journey to explore the Galar Region. Here are a few more rewards you will get after defeating each trainer:

  • Annette – 3,264 Pokemon Dollars
  • Teresa – 3,264 Pokemon Dollars
  • Theodora – 3,360 Pokemon Dollars
  • Opal – 6,080 Pokemon Dollars
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