Stats & Training
The stat line revolves around Attack. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Defense doesn't pull its weight. Worth 3 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.
Xerneas Weakness
Xerneas is weak to Poison and Steel. On the flip side, it's immune to Dragon-type moves entirely. Xerneas's overall bulk (126/95/98) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fighting, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Venoshock 2x44-52% Poison Tail 2x35-42% | ||
 Ferroseed GrassSteel | C | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Roselia builds →Venoshock 2x44-52% Poison Sting 2x12-14% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Oddish builds →Venoshock 2x35-42% Acid 2x23-28% | ||
 Bulbasaur GrassPoison | D | |
Obtain MethodLumiose City Gift | ||
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Poison Jab 2x48-57% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Tail 2x30-36% Poison Fang 2x30-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Roselia builds →Poison Jab 2x33-39% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Sting 2x8-9% | ||
 Nidorina Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorina builds →Poison Jab 2x34-41% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
 Nidorino Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorino builds →Poison Jab 2x39-45% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
 Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x21-25% Acid Spray 2x13-16% | ||
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Poison Jab 2x48-57% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Tail 2x30-36% Poison Fang 2x30-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Roselia builds →Poison Jab 2x33-39% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Sting 2x8-9% | ||
Nidorina Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorina builds →Poison Jab 2x34-41% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Nidorino Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorino builds →Poison Jab 2x39-45% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x21-25% Acid Spray 2x13-16% | ||
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Poison Jab 2x48-57% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Tail 2x30-36% Poison Fang 2x30-36% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Roselia builds →Poison Jab 2x33-39% Venoshock 2x39-45% Poison Sting 2x8-9% | ||
Nidorina Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorina builds →Poison Jab 2x34-41% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Nidorino Poison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Nidorino builds →Poison Jab 2x39-45% Venoshock 2x25-30% Poison Sting 2x9-11% | ||
Stunky PoisonDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Stunky builds →Venoshock 2x21-25% Acid Spray 2x13-16% | ||
 Garbodor Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Garbodor builds →Sludge Bomb 2x36-43% Sludge 2x28-33% Venoshock 2x28-33% Clear Smog 2x21-25% | ||
 Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
 Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Magneton builds →Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Magnet Bomb 2x26-31% | ||
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Poison Jab 2x49-58% Venoshock 2x39-46% Poison Tail 2x31-37% Poison Fang 2x31-37% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Haunter builds →Poison Jab 2x29-35% Venoshock 2x44-52% | ||
Garbodor Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Garbodor builds →Sludge Bomb 2x37-44% Sludge 2x28-33% Venoshock 2x28-33% Clear Smog 2x21-26% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x56-66% Mirror Shot 2x45-53% Magnet Bomb 2x26-31% | ||
Seviper Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Seviper builds →Poison Jab 2x50-59% Venoshock 2x39-46% Poison Tail 2x31-37% Poison Fang 2x31-37% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Haunter builds →Poison Jab 2x29-35% Venoshock 2x44-52% | ||
 Drapion PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Drapion builds →Poison Jab 2x44-52% Venoshock 2x26-31% Poison Fang 2x29-34% Poison Sting 2x10-12% | ||
 Durant BugSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Durant builds →Iron Head 2x52-61% Metal Claw 2x33-39% | ||
Garbodor Poison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Garbodor builds →Belch 2x47-55% Sludge Bomb 2x35-42% Sludge 2x26-31% Venoshock 2x26-31% | ||
Klefki SteelFairy | C | |
Magneton ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Magneton builds →Flash Cannon 2x54-64% Mirror Shot 2x44-52% Magnet Bomb 2x25-30% | ||
In X & Y, Gengar threatens a KO with Sludge Bomb (115-135%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xerneas View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball51-60% Sludge Bomb 2x115-135%KO Focus Blast25-30% | ||
X & Y Evolution
Xerneas is a powerhouse with 680 total stats as a Fairy legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
X & Y Xerneas Best Moveset
Best Build
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Moves
Take Down and Moonblast bring the raw damage. But Xerneas also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Xerneas in X & Y
You'll find Xerneas at Team Flare HQ as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Xerneas in X & Y
Xerneas Guide
In X & Y, Xerneas is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 680 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a wallbreaker. That 131 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Fairy Aura is the go-to ability for Xerneas. It strengthens fairy moves to 1.33× their power for all friendly and opposing Pokémon. It's Xerneas's only ability.
Xerneas is a mixed attacker with base 131 Attack and 131 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 99 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. Fits the wallbreaker role.
In X & Y, the best way to handle Xerneas: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Physical attackers can break through.
Game Availability
Since X & Y, Xerneas has appeared in 6 games. Legendary Pokemon like Xerneas are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves