Xerneas
Table of Contents
Xerneas is a Legendary Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Fairy-type Pokémon, Xerneas is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.
Xerneas's maximum Combat Power stat is 4275 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Geomancy / Moonblast. Xerneas encounters are boosted during Cloudy weather. Shiny Xerneas is available! ✨
Xerneas Stats and Max CP
Xerneas Type Chart
| +60.0% |
| -37.5% | |
| -60.9% |
Moves Analysis
# | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | DPS | TDO | Score 🔽 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 14.43 | 351.1 | 13.09 | ||
| 2. | 13.19 | 320.8 | 11.97 | ||
| 3. | 12.99 | 316.0 | 11.79 | ||
| 4. | 12.91 | 314.1 | 11.71 | ||
| 5. | 12.51 | 304.4 | 11.35 | ||
| 6. | 12.43 | 302.5 | 11.28 | ||
| 7. | 12.22 | 297.3 | 11.08 | ||
| 8. | 11.56 | 281.3 | 10.49 |
More information
The following chart shows Xerneas's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Xerneas's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Xerneas has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Fast Attacks
Geomancy *20
14
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 20 Energy 14 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 1.0s - 1.5s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 13 Effects Geomancy has no special effects.See Geomancy details page ↗
Tackle5
5
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 5 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 3 Effects Tackle has no special effects.See Tackle details page ↗
Zen Headbutt11
9
1.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Poison
- 62.5%
Steel
Psychic
- 39.1%
Dark
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 11 Energy 9 Weather boost
Windy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 6 Effects Zen Headbutt has no special effects.See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
Charged Attacks
Megahorn105
100
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.0s Damage window 1.5s - 1.7s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 55 Effects Megahorn has no special effects.See Megahorn details page ↗
Thunder100
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%

Water
- 62.5%
Grass
Electric
Dragon
- 39.1%
Ground
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 100 Energy 100 Weather boost
Rain
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.3s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 60 Effects Thunder has no special effects.See Thunder details page ↗
Moonblast130
100
4.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison
Steel
Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 130 Energy 100 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 4.0s Damage window 2.3s - 3.8s Trainer Battles Damage 110 Energy 60 Effects Special
Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Moonblast details page ↗
Close Combat105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 105 Energy 100 Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s Trainer Battles Damage 100 Energy 45 Effects Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Giga Impact200
100
4.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 200 Energy 100 Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 4.5s Damage window 0.8s - 2.2s Trainer Battles Damage 150 Energy 80 Effects Giga Impact has no special effects.See Giga Impact details page ↗
Xerneas in the meta
PvE Analysis
Recommended moves
- Fairy Attacker:
Geomancy *
Moonblast
⚔️ Raids
Xerneas is a top S-tier Fairy-type attacker. Although it has lower DPS than other legendary powerhouses, its Fairy typing serves it very well against most Dragon and Fighting-type raid bosses, making it a tankier and more consistent attacker that can round out your raid team well.
🛡️ Gyms
As a Legendary Pokémon, Xerneas cannot be placed in a gym.
🔮 Dynamax
Xerneas is not currently available to Dynamax.
PvP Analysis
Recommended moves
- Ultra League:
Geomancy
Close Combat
Moonblast - Master League:
Geomancy
Close Combat
Moonblast
🔵 Great League
Great League Xerneas is not currently available in the game, but that will change at some point in the future. Even at research level, Xerneas will be just above the 1500 CP cap, so you will need to trade with a friend to use one. But will you want to? Xerneas will likely be too frail and too slow to be effective in the current Great League meta, so at this stage, it wouldn’t be worth the effort—but that could always change!
🟡 Ultra League
Xerneas actually performs decently in the current Ultra League, but it struggles against some very common meta picks, notably Tentacruel and Talonflame.
🟣 Master League
The Master League is where Xerneas truly shines. With a lack of Poison- and Fire-types to counter it and the prevalence of Dragon-types everywhere, Xerneas is a very strong pick in the highest CP format. With the added benefit of being a solid Fairy-type attacker, the investment is worth it.
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #716 |
|---|---|
| Height | 3 m |
| Weight | 215 kg |
| Region | Generation 6 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 20 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Catch Rate | 2% |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost |
Evolution Chart
Xerneas has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
More information
Xerneas family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Xerneas in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Size information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.47 m | 1.5 m | 3 m | 4.5 m | 4.65 m |
Xerneas's height ranges from 1.47 m to 4.65 m, with the average being 3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Xerneas in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 1.47 m | 1.5 m |
| 4′10″ | 4′11″ | |
| XS | 1.5 m | 3 m |
| 4′11″ | 9′10″ | |
| M | 2.25 m | 3.75 m |
| 7′05″ | 12′04″ | |
| XL | 3.75 m | 4.5 m |
| 12′04″ | 14′09″ | |
| XXL | 4.5 m | 4.65 m |
| 14′09″ | 15′03″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 15.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 30.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 3s |
Xerneas CP Chart
Xerneas's has 4275 max CP (at Level 50). A Xerneas obtained from Raids can be encountered from 2073 CP to 2160 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2591 CP to 2701 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Xerneas can be found in the 1555 CP to 1620 CP range.
| 4275 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1555 CP - 1620 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2073 CP - 2160 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2073 CP - 2160 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2591 CP - 2701 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
More information
- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Xerneas Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 CP | 2 | 167 CP | 3 | 281 CP |
| 4 | 395 CP | 5 | 510 CP | 6 | 624 CP |
| 7 | 738 CP | 8 | 852 CP | 9 | 966 CP |
| 10 | 1080 CP | 11 | 1188 CP | 12 | 1296 CP |
| 13 | 1404 CP | 14 | 1512 CP | 15 | 1620 CP |
| 16 | 1728 CP | 17 | 1836 CP | 18 | 1944 CP |
| 19 | 2052 CP | 20 | 2160 CP | 21 | 2268 CP |
| 22 | 2376 CP | 23 | 2485 CP | 24 | 2593 CP |
| 25 | 2701 CP | 26 | 2809 CP | 27 | 2917 CP |
| 28 | 3025 CP | 29 | 3133 CP | 30 | 3241 CP |
| 31 | 3295 CP | 32 | 3349 CP | 33 | 3403 CP |
| 34 | 3457 CP | 35 | 3511 CP | 36 | 3565 CP |
| 37 | 3619 CP | 38 | 3673 CP | 39 | 3727 CP |
| 40 | 3781 CP | 41 | 3829 CP | 42 | 3877 CP |
| 43 | 3926 CP | 44 | 3975 CP | 45 | 4024 CP |
| 46 | 4074 CP | 47 | 4123 CP | 48 | 4173 CP |
| 49 | 4224 CP | 50 | 4275 CP |
Mega Pokémon that boost Xerneas
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Xerneas's Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Xerneas.
Fairy
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Catch Rates and Power Up Costs
Xerneas Pokémon GO Power Up Costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Xerneas Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Xerneas from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Xerneas in Pokémon GO.
Complete Xerneas Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Xerneas Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| X, Omega Ruby | Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Xerneas’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Fairy-type Pokémon, Xerneas is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves.
What are the best moves for Xerneas in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Xerneas in Pokémon GO are Geomancy and Giga Impact. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.43 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 351.085.
How does Xerneas perform in Raids?
Xerneas is not recommended for Raid use.
How does Xerneas rank as a Fairy-type attacker?
Xerneas is an S-Tier Fairy-type attacker, ranking at number #9 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Xerneas?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Xerneas: Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.
What is Xerneas’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Xerneas’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3781 CP and 4275 CP at Level 50.
Can Xerneas be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Xerneas can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Xerneas Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Xerneas cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.











