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The Best Episodes of Fairy Tail Season 3

Every episode of Fairy Tail Season 3 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Fairy Tail Season 3!

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Lucy is a 17-year-old girl, who wants to be a full-fledged mage. One day when visiting Harujion Town, she meets Natsu, a young man who gets sick easily by any type of transportation. But Natsu

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 26 - Let’s Hold Hands
    9.3/10(6 votes)

    S3:E26

    Acnologia arrives at the island and begins to destroy it. Seeing the Black Dragon of Apocalypse, Makarov tells his guild members to run while he fights it, but the fairies wouldn't leave without their master and decide to fight alongside him. However, their efforts ended up being futile as Acnologia releases his Dragon's Roar, seemingly destroying the island and everyone on it.

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  2. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 4 - Mest
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E4

    After being defeated by Gray and Loke, Mest convinces Wendy to help him look for a secret he claims to be hidden on the island. Worried about Wendy, Charle arrives on Tenrou Island together with Pantherlily, who doubts Mest's claims of being Mystogan's disciple and suspects that Mest may not be a member of Fairy Tail. Meanwhile, Levy and Gajeel pass through the only route devoid of opponents, Elfman and Evergreen defeat Mirajane, and Juvia and Lisanna lose against Erza. For the second part of the exam, the remaining participants are instructed by Makarov to search the island for the grave of Mavis, Fairy Tail's first master, within six hours. During their search, Elfman and Evergreen encounter the black-haired youth, who unwillingly unleashes a wave of lethal magic, though Natsu arrives in time to save his friends.

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  3. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 10 - Grand Magic World
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E10

    Azuma learns of Mirajane's former identity as "the Demon" and straps Lisanna to a time bomb so he can fight Mirajane at full strength. Not wanting to lose Lisanna again, Mirajane sacrifices herself to defend Lisanna from the explosion. The remaining members of Fairy Tail learn from the Seven Kin their true goal: to resurrect Zeref and bring about the World of Great Magic, where only wizards would thrive while the rest of humanity would be subject to hell on earth. Meanwhile, Ultear finds Zeref and, after a brief battle, successfully captures him.

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  4. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 17 - Tenrou Tree
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E17

    Gildarts fights Bluenote while Fried and Bickslow, who returned to Tenrou Island together with him, help Levy, Lisanna, and Pantherlily to fight Rustyrose. Meanwhile, Azuma reveals to Erza that he has used his magic, the Great Tree Arc, to absorb the magic-giving energy of the island's giant Tenrou Tree, destroying it and draining the strength of all the Fairy Tail members on the island except Erza.

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  5. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 18 - Erza vs Azuma
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E18

    Erza makes Azuma promise to return her guild's magical power if she defeats him. She herself is nearly defeated when Azuma uses the Tenrou Tree's magic, but receives her second wind upon hearing Jellal's voice and, drawing power from the tree's magic, cuts Azuma down

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  6. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 21 - Rolling Thunder
    9.2/10(6 votes)

    S3:E21

    Natsu Dragneel, Lucy Heartfilia, Gray Fullbuster, Erza Scarlet and Wendy Marvell square off against Hades, where they are easily struck down. However, Laxus Dreyar storms in to save the day.

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  7. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 5 - Black Wizard
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E5

    Natsu attacks the black-haired youth to no effect, causing the youth to despair that Natsu is not strong enough to defeat him. The youth unleashes another wave of death magic against Natsu and disappears, but Natsu is protected from the attack by his scarf, which turns black. Despite the encounter, the participants continue their exam as usual. Meanwhile, the most powerful dark guild of the Baram Alliance, Grimoire Heart, approaches Tenrou Island in search of the youth, who is revealed to be the ancient wizard Zeref. Levy, who separates from Gajeel after arguing with him, is attacked by Grimoire Heart members Yomazu and Kawazu. Gajeel rescues her, and the two prepare to fight against their attackers.

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  8. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 14 - Dead-End of Despair
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E14

    Dranbalt tries to help Natsu and his friends evacuate the island as the Magic Council plans to fire Etherion once again, but they refuse to leave. Meanwhile, Juvia is nearly defeated during her and Erza's battle against Meldy of the Seven Kin, but regains her will to fight upon hearing Meldy say she wants to kill Gray out of revenge for hurting Ultear, and sends Erza to search for Gray and their friends. Seeing Juvia's determination to fight for Gray leads Meldy to link both of their physical senses to Gray's to ensure that he dies no matter who is killed in their battle.

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  9. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 15 - Tears of Love and Vitality
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E15

    Juvia refuses to kill Meldy and tries to stop her from killing herself. In doing so, Juvia witnesses Meldy's happy memories with Ultear through their connected senses and persuades her to stop fighting. Meanwhile, Gray meets Ultear, who claims to be his ally and that her plans for Zeref are part of what her mother Ul wanted. The other members of Fairy Tail encounter Grimoire Heart's remaining forces: Erza faces off against Azuma; a weakened Levy, Lisanna, and Pantherlily against Rustyrose; and Natsu, Lucy, and Wendy against Grimoire Heart's massively powerful deputy commander Bluenote Stinger.

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  10. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 19 - Freezing Fighting Spirit
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E19

    Azuma transforms into a tree as a result of overusing his Great Tree Ark, but makes good on his promise to Erza and returns the guild's magical power, giving Gildarts, Fried and Bickslow enough strength to defeat Bluenote and Rustyrose. Meanwhile, Ultear tells Gray that the only spell that can defeat Hades is Iced Shell. She then takes Zeref and returns to Meldy, revealing to her that she is actually trying to manipulate Gray into defeating Hades for her so she can keep Zeref for herself. However, Gray is unfooled by her deception and, catching onto her true motives, challenges her.

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  11. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 20 - Power of Life
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E20

    It's Ul's pupil vs. Ul's daughter! What is Ultear really after and why has she turned against her own flesh and blood? The final battle with the leader of the 7 Kin of Purgatory comes to its thrilling conclusion!

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  12. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 22 - The Man Without an Emblem
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E22

    Laxus fights Hades with full force and manages to seemingly overpower him. Meanwhile at the camp, the uninjured Fairy Tail members try to protect the injured from the return of some members of Grimoire Heart. Can Laxus manage to take revenge for his grandfather's defeat?

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  13. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 27 - Fairy Tail, Year X791
    9.0/10(6 votes)

    S3:E27

    Seven years have passed since the destruction of Tenroujima and the disappearance of everyone on the island. The guild is in a sad state of affairs, with members leaving in droves, decent work in short supply, and Fairy Tail itself supplanted by a bigger, badder guild, Twilight Ogre. But one day, the members of Blue Pegasus fly over to deliver some startling news...

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  14. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 28 - The Seven Year Gap
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E28

    Natsu and the other members have returned from their seven-year sojourn, but in their absence, Fairy Tail has gotten in debt to the gangster-like guild, Twilight Ogre. While Makarov pays them a visit to try to negotiate a deal, Lucy seeks out her father, whom she hasn't seen in seven years...

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  15. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 47 - Anti-Link
    9.0/10(7 votes)

    S3:E47

    Mest and Lahar meet the mystery person that Zentopia has been hiding... or is that hunting down? Gray and Fried face off against one of the Six Generals (and Dan Straight's new object of adoration), Angel! Meanwhile, Erza, Evergreen, and Max are confounded by Cobra, master of sound!

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  16. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 31 - The Terror of Invisible Lucy!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E31

    A magic ointment turns Lucy invisible! At first, it's fun, as she can play pranks on her friends, but then she starts to lose more than just her visibility!

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  17. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 38 - Labyrinth Capriccio
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E38

    Natsu and Lucy's team explore the ancient ruins of the Sacred Graveyard, going ever downward as they get through each floor's challenge. Meanwhile, in an interdimensional space, Gray, Juvia, and Lyon are in a desperate battle with Sugar Boy over the first piece of the mysterious clock!

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  18. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 42 - The Course of the Holy War
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E42

    Mary Hughes breaks a taboo by unleashing her ultimate power! Can Mirajane out-ultimate her? Plus, Natsu takes on a giant octopus! And... the debut of the Jiggle Gang?! (Warning: It's not as appealing as it sounds...)

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  19. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 44 - Enter the Neo-Oración Seis!
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E44

    Just when it looks Fairy Tail is about to have a climactic fight with Byro over the Infinity Clock, Oracion Seis returns, with upgraded powers and a desire to make the ominous clock their own!

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  20. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 46 - Dissonance of Battle
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E46

    Doranbolt... or is that Mest Gryder?... returns! But whose side is he on this time? Meanwhile, teamwork isn't working out for Natsu, Elfman, and Lucy against the threat of Jackpot! Likewise, new partners Erza and Evergreen just can't get along!

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  21. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 48 - Despair Unleashed
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E48

    The members of Oración Seis stop fighting Fairy Tail and resume their mission of casting Anti-Links on the celestial wizards hidden in churches, completely lifting the seal on the Infinity Clock's true form, a massive, clockwork dreadnought. Byro, meanwhile, tells Natsu's team of his orders from Lapointe to bring Lucy to Zentopia's archbishop. With Oración Seis's plan complete, "Michelle" reveals her true identity as a member of Oración Seis, Imitatia, who posed as Lucy's relative to manipulate Fairy Tail into helping them. She also reveals her authority as archbishop given to her by the real one, forcing Byro to follow her orders, and kidnaps Lucy.

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  22. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 50 - Time Spiral
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E50

    Cardinal Rapowant's devious plans begin coming to fruition as time itself warps, affecting even the Fairy Tail members aboard Ichiya's Christina. En route to rescue Natsu and Lucy, they become children, elderly, and even different species!

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  23. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 52 - Angel Tears
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E52

    As Lucy is slowly being sucked within the Infinity Clock, Imitatia faces off against Natsu, Elfman and Coco. In addition, every other member of Fairy Tail starts working to stop the Infinity Clock from bringing forth chaos and to find the runaway Kinana. Erza and Cobra continue their match. Gray and Dan Straight face off against Angel, whose self-titled Magic proves to be more dangerous for her than it is for her opponents.

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  24. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 53 - I Hear the Voice of My Friend
    8.8/10(6 votes)

    S3:E53

    The battle to rescue Lucy from the Infinity Clock rages on, but it may be too late as Lucy becomes one with the clock! Plus, the climactic battle between Erza and Cobra!

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  25. Fairy Tail Season 3 Episode 3 - Natsu vs. Gildarts
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    S3:E3

    For their preliminary trials, Juvia and Lisanna face off against Erza, while Elfman and Evergreen find themselves standing against Mirajane. Meanwhile, Natsu enthusiastically battles against Gildarts, with a series of flashbacks detailing how Natsu had never once been able to defeat him since childhood. Just when Natsu believes he has gained the upper hand, Gildarts unleashes an immense aura of magical power, prompting Natsu to surrender in fear. Gildarts teaches Natsu the benefits that fear has in order for him to grow stronger, and tells him that he has passed his preliminary trial.

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Season 3 Ratings Summary

"Let’s Hold Hands" is the best rated episode of "Fairy Tail" season 3. It scored 9.3/10 based on 6 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/17/2012. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Mest".