Xerneas
Xerneas is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Xerneas is a legendary Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon X.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0716 |
|---|---|
| Type | Fairy |
| Species | Life Pokémon |
| Height | 3.0 m (9′10″) |
| Weight | 215.0 kg (474.0 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Fairy Aura |
| Local № | 0148 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0228 (Legends: Z-A) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 306 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 126 | 362 | 456 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 131 | 240 | 397 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 131 | 240 | 397 | |
| Sp. Def | 98 | 180 | 324 | |
| Speed | 99 | 182 | 326 | |
| Total | 680 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Xerneas does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
| 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. |
Moves learned by Xerneas
Moves learnt by level up
Xerneas learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 35 | Horn Leech | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 50 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 55 | Geomancy | Fairy | — | — | |
| 60 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 70 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 75 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 80 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 85 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Xerneas does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Xerneas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 06 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 08 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 12 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 31 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 63 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 67 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 84 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 102 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 106 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 |
Moves learnt by level up
Xerneas learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 10 | Aurora Beam | Ice | 65 | 100 | |
| 15 | Nature Power | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 25 | Aromatherapy | Grass | — | — | |
| 30 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Horn Leech | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 40 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | — | — | |
| 45 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 50 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 55 | Geomancy | Fairy | — | — | |
| 60 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 65 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | — | — | |
| 70 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 75 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 80 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 85 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Egg moves
Xerneas does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Xerneas can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Misty Explosion | Fairy | 100 | 100 | |
| Terrain Pulse | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Xerneas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 22 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 35 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
| 39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 87 | Draining Kiss | Fairy | 50 | 100 | |
| 89 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | — | — | |
| 96 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Xerneas is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 09 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 24 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Megahorn | Bug | 120 | 85 | |
| 42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 53 | Close Combat | Fighting | 120 | 100 | |
| 64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 90 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Xerneas sprites
Where to find Xerneas
| X | Team Flare HQ |
|---|---|
| Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Ultra Space Wilds |
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Xerneas questions
- What is a good moveset for Xerneas?
- Best item to use on Yveltal and Xerneas?
- What is the term used for the group of Zygarde/Yveltal/Xerneas?
- Can you soft-reset for Xerneas?
- If two Pokémon on the field have Dark/Fairy aura, do they stack?
- What is Xerneas Neutral Mode?
- Does fairy aura power up Geomancy for Xerneas?
- Can you get Xerneas in your Pokedex in Y without trading?
- What does Ditto copy?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Xerneas |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゼルネアス (Xerneas) |
| German | Xerneas |
| French | Xerneas |
| Italian | Xerneas |
| Spanish | Xerneas |
| Korean | 제르네아스 (jereuneaseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哲尔尼亚斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哲爾尼亞斯 |
| English |
Life Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | せいめいポケモン |
| German | Lebens-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Existence |
| Italian | Pokémon Creazione |
| Spanish | Pokémon Creación |
| Korean | 생명포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 生命宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 生命寶可夢 |
Name origin
- X
- letter; game in which Xerneas appears
- Cernunnos
- Celtic god based on a deer (itself from the Latin ‘cervus’)