No. 0716

Xerneas

Life Pokémon

Official art

Xerneas is a Fairy-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Poison and Steel, with a base stat total of 680. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Fairy

Height: 3 m 9′10″
Weight: 215 kg 474.0 lbs
Base stat total: 680 #3 of 1,025
Introduced: Gen VI X & Y

Abilities

Legendary

Pokédex entryY / Alpha Sapphire

When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.

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Base stats

HP126201–233362–456

Atk131135–201240–397

Def95103–161175–317

SpA131135–201240–397

SpD98106–165180–324

Spe99107–166182–326

Total680#3 of 1,025

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

PoisonSteel

Resists

½×

BugDarkFighting

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 99); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+166Max151No SP119Min107Scarf249Tailwind332

At max Speed, Xerneas outspeeds 18 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Xerneas against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
166		Xerneas · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
151		Xerneas · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
119		Xerneas · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

While this Pokémon is active, a Fairy move used by any Pokémon has 1.33× power.
Everything about Fairy Aura →
Other Pokémon with Fairy Aura 1
Mega Floette

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexAG

Evolution

Xerneas does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 19


1	Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
1	TackleNo additional effect.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	35
5	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
10	Aurora Beam10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Ice	Spec	65	100%	20
15	Nature PowerAttack depends on terrain (default Tri Attack).	Normal	Status	—	—	20
20	Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.	Dark	Phys	70	100%	15
25	AromatherapyCures the user's party of all status conditions.	Grass	Status	—	—	5
30	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
35	Horn LeechUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Phys	75	100%	10
40	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
45	IngrainTraps/grounds user; heals 1/16 max HP per turn.	Grass	Status	—	—	20
50	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
55	GeomancyCharges, then raises SpA, SpD, Spe by 2 turn 2.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
60	Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.	Fairy	Spec	95	100%	15
65	Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
70	MegahornNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	120	85%	10
75	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
80	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
85	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5

TM / HM / TR 38


TM08	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM09	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM14	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM17	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM18	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM21	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM22	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM24	SnoreUser must be asleep. 30% chance to flinch target.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	15
TM25	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM33	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM34	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM35	HailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.	Ice	Status	—	—	10
TM39	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM40	SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.	Normal	Spec	60	—	20
TM71	Wonder RoomFor 5 turns, all Defense and Sp. Def stats switch.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM76	RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.	Normal	Spec	60	100%	15
TM87	Draining KissUser recovers 75% of the damage dealt.	Fairy	Spec	50	100%	10
TM89	Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.	Fairy	Status	—	—	10
TM96	Smart StrikeThis move does not check accuracy.	Steel	Phys	70	—	10
TR01	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TR08	Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.	Electric	Spec	90	100%	15
TR09	Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.	Electric	Spec	110	70%	10
TR11	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
TR20	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR24	OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.	Dragon	Phys	120	100%	10
TR25	PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.	Psychic	Spec	80	100%	10
TR26	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR27	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TR28	MegahornNo additional effect.	Bug	Phys	120	85%	10
TR42	Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Normal	Spec	90	100%	10
TR49	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TR53	Close CombatLowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
TR64	Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Fighting	Spec	120	70%	5
TR69	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Phys	80	90%	15
TR70	Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Steel	Spec	80	100%	10
TR77	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20
TR90	Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.	Fairy	Phys	90	90%	10
TR92	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10

Tutor 2


Tutor	Misty ExplosionUser faints. User on Misty Terrain: 1.5× power.	Fairy	Spec	100	100%	5
Tutor	Terrain PulseUser on terrain: power doubles, type varies.	Normal	Spec	50	100%	10

Biology

Xerneas represents eternity and is known in Kalosian mythology as "the one who gives". It can invigorate humans and other Pokémon with life energy, and maintains the balance between life and death alongside Yveltal. It is able to lie dormant as a large tree for 1,000 years to regain its powers after exhausting them.

Design & origin

Xerneas' design is inspired by the Eikþyrnir of Norse mythology, a stag that stands atop Valhalla.

Forms

Active Mode Xerneas

Xerneas changes automatically between two forms whose differences are purely esthetic: Neutral Mode outside of battle and Active Mode during battles.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#11 in Kalos in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 17,415 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#37 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Life Pokémon
: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Blue

: —

About its forms: Forms only differ in appearance. Xerneas is always in Neutral Mode outside of battle, and Active Mode in battle.

Mountain Kalos#148Lumiose#228

When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

English: Xerneas
Japanese: ゼルネアス
Japanese (romaji): Xerneas
Korean: 제르네아스
Chinese (Traditional): 哲爾尼亞斯
Chinese (Simplified): 哲尔尼亚斯
French: Xerneas
German: Xerneas
Spanish: Xerneas
Italian: Xerneas

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 3 HP
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 306
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Rocky WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

X 1 area

Team Flare Secret HQStatic encounter · Lv 50

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.