Xerneas
Xerneas is a Fairy type Pokémon introduced in Generation 6.
Xerneas is a legendary Pokémon exclusive to Pokémon X.
Pokédex data
National № | 0716 |
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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) |
Training
EV yield | 3 HP |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 126 | 362 | 456 | |
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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. |
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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 Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
Moves learnt by level up
Xerneas learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Aromatherapy | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Heal Pulse | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Ingrain | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
5 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Aurora Beam | Ice | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
18 | Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Geomancy | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
44 | Megahorn | Bug | ![]() | 120 | 85 |
51 | Night Slash | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
55 | Horn Leech | Grass | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
59 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
63 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | ![]() | — | — |
72 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
88 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
93 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Xerneas does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move Tutor moves
Xerneas can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Block | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Gravity | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Laser Focus | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Xerneas is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
07 | Hail | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
25 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
96 | Nature Power | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Xerneas can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Xerneas sprites
Where to find Xerneas
X | Team Flare HQ |
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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 |
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?
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Other languages
English | Xerneas |
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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 |
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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’)