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Xerneas

XerneasFairy
  • cloudy
Xerneas is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Xerneas is a Legendary Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,781 CP and is weak to Poison and Steel-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Geomancy / Moonblast. It is boosted by Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Xerneas Stats and Max CP

250 ATK
185 DEF
246 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4275 CP
Lvl 40
3781 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2701 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
2160 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1620 CP

Xerneas's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Xerneas PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ 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.

Xerneas PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 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.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#286
FairyFairy-type
#9
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#259
Master LeagueMaster League
#7

Xerneas Type Chart

Xerneas takes increased damage from:Xerneas takes increased damage from:

PoisonPoison160.0%
SteelSteel160.0%

Xerneas takes reduced damage from:Xerneas takes reduced damage from:

DragonDragon39.1%
BugBug62.5%
DarkDark62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%

Xerneas best moveset

Moves

Geomancy + Moonblast

Fairy
FairyGeomancy
FairyMoonblast
Xerneas's best Fairy-type moveset is Geomancy / Moonblast, with 14.11 DPS and 387.5 TDO. These moves are boosted by Cloudy weather. Xerneas ranks #9 (S Tier) as a Fairy attacker with that moveset.
1.FairyGeomancyNormalGiga Impact14.2215.47424.8
2.FairyGeomancyFairyMoonblast12.9714.11387.5
3.NormalTackleNormalGiga Impact12.8013.92382.3
4.FairyGeomancyBugMegahorn12.6913.80379.1
5.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalGiga Impact12.3513.44369.1
6.FairyGeomancyFightingClose Combat12.2113.28364.9
7.FairyGeomancyElectricThunder11.9913.05358.3
8.NormalTackleFairyMoonblast11.3612.36339.6
1–8 of 15

Fast Attacks

  • FairyGeomancy *20141.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Geomancy
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage20
    Energy14
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy13

    Effects
    Geomancy has no special effects.
    See Geomancy details page ↗
  • NormalTackle550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Tackle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Tackle has no special effects.
    See Tackle details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugMegahorn1051002.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Megahorn
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 1.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy55

    Effects
    Megahorn has no special effects.
    See Megahorn details page ↗
  • ElectricThunder1001002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Thunder
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • GrassGrass
      • ElectricElectric
      • DragonDragon
    • 39.1%
      • GroundGround
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy60

    Effects
    Thunder has no special effects.
    See Thunder details page ↗
  • FairyMoonblast1301004.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Moonblast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • DragonDragon
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • PoisonPoison
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration4.0s
    Damage window2.3s - 3.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Moonblast has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
    See Moonblast details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • NormalGiga Impact2001004.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Giga Impact
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage200
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration4.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Giga Impact has no special effects.
    See Giga Impact details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Xerneas's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).

Xerneas CP Chart

CP Chart

Xerneas reaches a maximum of 3,781 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,073–2,160 CP, rising to 2,591–2,701 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,555–1,620 CP.

Max CPMax CP3781 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1555 CP - 1620 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2073 CP - 2160 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2073 CP - 2160 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
2591 CP - 2701 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 guaranteed 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. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
153 CP2167 CP3281 CP
4395 CP5510 CP6624 CP
7738 CP8852 CP9966 CP
101080 CP111188 CP121296 CP
131404 CP141512 CP151620 CP
161728 CP171836 CP181944 CP
192052 CP202160 CP212268 CP
222376 CP232485 CP242593 CP
252701 CP262809 CP272917 CP
283025 CP293133 CP303241 CP
313295 CP323349 CP333403 CP
343457 CP353511 CP363565 CP
373619 CP383673 CP393727 CP
403781 CP413829 CP423877 CP
433926 CP443975 CP454024 CP
464074 CP474123 CP484173 CP
494224 CP504275 CP

Pokédex information

Kalos
Pokédex Number#716
Height3 m
Weight215 kg
RegionGeneration 6
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000

Evolution Chart

Xerneas has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

Mega Pokémon that boost Xerneas

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Xerneas's Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Xerneas.

Fairy Fairy

Pokédex informationMore 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Xerneas Candy296 Xerneas Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Xerneas Candy10 Xerneas Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Xerneas Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Xerneas Candy-

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.

Power-Up Calculator

Xerneas family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Xerneas in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

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Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
XerneasXerneasXerneasScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmXerneasXerneas
1.47 m1.5 m3 m4.5 m4.65 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.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.47 m1.5 m
4′10″4′11″
XS1.5 m3 m
4′11″9′10″
M2.25 m3.75 m
7′05″12′04″
XL3.75 m4.5 m
12′04″14′09″
XXL4.5 m4.65 m
14′09″15′03″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability15.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability30.0%
Dodge Duration0s
Dodge Distance0
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency3s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Xerneas

Xerneas high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Xerneas. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Xerneas Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Xerneas Pokédex entries

Kalos
VersionsPokédex entry
X, Omega RubyLegends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
Y, Alpha SapphireWhen 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 15.467 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 424.817.

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.