For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section. |
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Xerneas
Life Pokémon |
ゼルネアス
Xerneas |
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#716 |
Active Mode |
Neutral Mode |
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Ability
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
Egg Group
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Hatch time
30840 - 31096 steps
Egg not obtainable |
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 3 |
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Atk |
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Def |
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Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
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Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Xerneas (Japanese: ゼルネアス Xerneas) is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Along with Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, and Yveltal, it was the first Generation VI Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013 as part of the Pokémon Direct broadcast.
Xerneas is the game mascot of Pokémon X, appearing on the boxart. It is a member of the aura trio with Yveltal and Zygarde.
Biology
Xerneas is a quadrupedal, stag-like Pokémon with four pairs of antlers. Its coloration varies slightly depending on whether it is in Active Mode or Neutral Mode. Regardless of mode, its main body is always black with a blue stripe down its back and a short, bushy tail. Starting at its knees there is a blade-like trim around each leg, which forms a point under each hoof. There is an upside-down, V-shaped marking on its chest in the same color as the trim on its legs. Its head and neck are blue, and there are two large, tufts that extend onto its chest and curve upward. Its first pair of antlers extends onto its head and curves around the underside of its eyes. The eyes are black with X-shaped pupils. There is a short marking on top of its snout and an upward curving horn on each side of its head in place of ears.
In Active Mode, its markings, antlers, and trim on its legs is pale gold. Its antlers have branches and bumps in many colors and there are multicolored spots on its back. In Neutral Mode, its marking and antlers are instead pale blue and the embellishments on its antlers and spots on its back are a darker blue.
Xerneas has the power to share eternal life. This occurs when the horns on its head shine in seven colors. As seen in the anime, if it expends too much life energy it transforms into a tree and sleeps for 1,000 years. Xerneas is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Geomancy.
In the anime
Main series
Xerneas in its Active Mode in the
anime
Xerneas in its Neutral Mode in the anime
Major appearances
Xerneas (M17)
Xerneas debuted in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction. It granted Diancie its Fairy Aura, which Diancie spent the entire movie looking for. Later, it calmed down the awakened Yveltal and restored everything that Yveltal petrified. As a result, Xerneas transformed into a tree.
Other
Xerneas made its main series debut as a silhouette in Foggy Pokémon Orienteering!. However, its antlers could clearly be seen. It reappeared in a flashback in Battling into the Hall of Fame!.
A Xerneas appeared in The Legend of X, Y, and Z! during a flashback, where Jan asked for its help after Yveltal caused trouble upon his kingdom, including turning Aila to stone. Though it restored much of the damage Yveltal inflicted, it could not restore Aila, and thus left.
Minor appearances
A silhouetted Xerneas appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
GOTCHA!
A Xerneas briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Xerneas in Active Mode in Pokémon Adventures
Xerneas in Neutral Mode in
Pokémon Adventures
Xerneas in its tree form in Pokémon Adventures
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Xerneas (M17)
Xerneas appears in the manga adaptation of the first Pokémon the Series: XY movie, Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!
Manabu used a Xerneas in Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!.
Pokémon - The Legend of the Dragon King
A Xerneas appeared in LDK1.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Xerxer
Xerneas debuted in PS549, alongside Yveltal. The two faced each other in a battle, which caused chaos and destruction in Vaniville Town. The two eventually stopped fighting and returned to their dormant tree and cocoon states, which were sought after by Team Flare to power the ultimate weapon. Later Xerneas awakened and took back most of the energy that had been absorbed from it. Afterwards, it was befriended and caught by Y, who nicknamed it Xerxer. When Malva arrived and revealed that she had captured Yveltal, the two nearly clashed again before Xerosic stopped them, stating that Lysandre ordered a ceasefire, as the powers of the two would cause an endless war. Xerxer agreed with this and escaped carrying Y and her friends. During the final battle against Team Flare, Xerxer and Yveltal clashed again, and eventually chose to return to their dormant states in order to prevent Lysandre from using Zygarde to his own deeds.
In the TCG
- Main article: Xerneas (TCG)
Other appearances
Xerneas in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Xerneas in
Super Smash Bros. for Wii U
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Xerneas appears as a Poké Ball Pokémon. In the 3DS version, it is unlocked after playing Target Blast at least once, while in the Wii U version, it is unlocked by breaking at least 200 blocks in a solo game of Trophy Rush as Pikachu. When released, it uses Geomancy to energize nearby fighters, giving their attacks stronger knockback for a time or giving them stronger defenses.
Xerneas trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Xerneas also appears as a trophy in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA:The horns on Xerneas's head give this Fairy-type Pokémon the power to bestow health regeneration. It emanates energy with a move called Geomancy that causes all the fighters to glow. As pretty as it is, this makes everyone more easily launchable. Know when to take advantage and when to lay low.
PAL: The horns on Xerneas's head give this Pokémon the power to bestow health regeneration. When summoned in a match, energy will emanate from it and make all fighters glow. Pretty it may be, but this Geomancy move makes everyone much easier to launch. Knowing that, will you take advantage of the situation, or try to stay out of the way?
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Xerneas returns as a Poké Ball summon, but it seems to only affect the summoner, who is turned golden. It also appears as a Spirit.
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Kalos
Mountain #148 |
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Hoenn
#— |
X |
Legends say it can share health regeneration. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its wake. |
Y |
When the horns on its head shine in seven different colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting happiness. |
Omega Ruby |
Legends say it can share health regeneration. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its wake. |
Alpha Sapphire |
When the horns on its head shine in seven different colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting happiness. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
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Kanto
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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X |
Team Flare Secret HQ (only one) |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
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Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (only one) |
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Ultra Moon |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Sword Expansion Pass |
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
Mountain of Order: Stage 4 |
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Shuffle |
Marron Trail: Stage 670 (Shiny)
Expert Stage: Stage EX18
Event: Xerneas Appears |
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Rumble World |
Fairy Land: Pixie Glen (Special Boss) |
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Picross |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Greninja Sea, Zygarde SeaFinal |
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Generation VIII |
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New Snap |
Ruins of Remembrance (Aurus Island Illumina Spot) |
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Cross-Generation |
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Masters EX |
Legendary Event: Give and Take (Professor Sycamore's) |
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In events
XYORAS |
XY&Z Xerneas |
Japanese region |
Online |
100 |
October 29, 2015 to January 12, 2016 |
ORAS |
XY&Z Xerneas |
Korean region |
Online |
100 |
March 22 to June 30, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Pokémon the Series: XYZ Xerneas |
American region |
Online |
100 |
May 11 to 17, 2016 |
XYORAS |
Descartes Xerneas |
PAL region |
Online |
100 |
May 13 to December 31, 2016 |
M |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Xerneas |
American region |
Online |
60 |
May 4 to August 28, 2018 |
UM |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Xerneas |
American region |
Online |
100 |
May 4 to August 28, 2018 |
M |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Xerneas |
PAL region |
Online |
60 |
May 4 to August 28, 2018 |
UM |
Legendary Pokémon Celebration Xerneas |
PAL region |
Online |
100 |
May 4 to August 28, 2018 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Events* |
Gold Bottle Cap (100%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
126
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186 - 233 |
362 - 456 |
Attack:
131
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122 - 201 |
240 - 397 |
Defense:
95
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90 - 161 |
175 - 317 |
Sp. Atk:
131
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122 - 201 |
240 - 397 |
Sp. Def:
98
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92 - 165 |
180 - 324 |
Speed:
99
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93 - 166 |
182 - 326 |
Total:
680
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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- If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Dragon-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
1 |
Tackle |
Normal |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
35 |
1 |
Gravity |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
5 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
10 |
Aurora Beam |
Ice |
Special |
65 |
100% |
20 |
15 |
Nature Power |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
20 |
Night Slash |
Dark |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
15 |
25 |
Aromatherapy |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
30 |
Psych Up |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
35 |
Horn Leech |
Grass |
Physical |
75 |
100% |
10 |
40 |
Misty Terrain |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
45 |
Ingrain |
Grass |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
50 |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
55 |
Geomancy |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
60 |
Moonblast |
Fairy |
Special |
95 |
100% |
15 |
65 |
Heal Pulse |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
70 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
75 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
80 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
85 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xerneas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xerneas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
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TM08 |
Hyper Beam |
Normal |
Special |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM09 |
Giga Impact |
Normal |
Physical |
150 |
90% |
5 |
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TM14 |
Thunder Wave |
Electric |
Status |
— |
90% |
20 |
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TM17 |
Light Screen |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TM18 |
Reflect |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM22 |
Rock Slide |
Rock |
Physical |
75 |
90% |
10 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM34 |
Sunny Day |
Fire |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM71 |
Wonder Room |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM87 |
Draining Kiss |
Fairy |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM89 |
Misty Terrain |
Fairy |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM96 |
Smart Strike |
Steel |
Physical |
70 |
—% |
10 |
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TR01 |
Body Slam |
Normal |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
15 |
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TR08 |
Thunderbolt |
Electric |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR09 |
Thunder |
Electric |
Special |
110 |
70% |
10 |
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TR11 |
Psychic |
Psychic |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR24 |
Outrage |
Dragon |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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TR25 |
Psyshock |
Psychic |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR28 |
Megahorn |
Bug |
Physical |
120 |
85% |
10 |
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TR42 |
Hyper Voice |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR49 |
Calm Mind |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
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TR53 |
Close Combat |
Fighting |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
5 |
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TR64 |
Focus Blast |
Fighting |
Special |
120 |
70% |
5 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR70 |
Flash Cannon |
Steel |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TR77 |
Grass Knot |
Grass |
Special |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR90 |
Play Rough |
Fairy |
Physical |
90 |
90% |
10 |
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TR92 |
Dazzling Gleam |
Fairy |
Special |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xerneas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xerneas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Parent |
Move |
Type |
Cat. |
Pwr. |
Acc. |
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This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding. |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Xerneas in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Xerneas in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xerneas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xerneas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
Generation VIII |
Other generations: |
VI - VII |
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Misty Explosion |
Fairy |
Special |
100 |
100% |
5 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Terrain Pulse |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xerneas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xerneas
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
VI |
VII |
Block |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Cut |
Normal |
Physical |
50 |
95% |
30 |
VI |
VII |
Defog |
Flying |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Echoed Voice |
Normal |
Special |
40 |
100% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Endeavor |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
5 |
VI |
VII |
Flash × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Laser Focus |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Roar |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
VI |
VII |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xerneas
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xerneas
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Forms
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI. |
Generation VI |
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Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
400px |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Xerneas images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Xerneas is the only single-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.
- Xerneas has the same stat distribution as Yveltal.
- Xerneas, along with Yveltal, was designed by Ken Sugimori and Yusuke Ohmura. The initial designs for the two Legendary Pokémon were started by Sugimori, but he encountered "artist's block". For the first time, he handed the work over to another designer, Ohmura, who furthered the designs, after which Sugimori returned to finish them.[1]
- Xerneas is the only game mascot whose signature move is a status move.
- When a Shiny Xerneas is obtained by event, its model on the Mystery Gift screen is incomplete. It appears in its Active Mode, except the multicolored additions to its horns are either missing or the same blue color as on its neck.
- Xerneas is tied with Galarian Weezing as the tallest Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Xerneas's Neutral Mode has no special animations that play in the Hoenn Pokédex; however, it plays Active Mode's attack animations if tapped on in the Pokémon summary screen.
- While in the Pokémon Camp, Xerneas does not play with the Poké Toy, as its Neutral Mode lacks attack animations. It is the only Pokémon to do this.
- Similarly, Xerneas will not react if whistled at in the Isle of Armor or the Crown Tundra. It shares this distinction with the fused forms of Kyurem.
- However, attack animations for its Neutral Mode do exist in Pokémon GO.
Origin
Xerneas's appearance is based on a cervid (more specifically the extinct species Eucladoceros) in the shape of the letter X (known as a saltire in heraldry) or an X mark.
Alternately, Xerneas may be based on Cernunnos of Celtic fake stories.
Name origin
Xerneas comes from the letter X. It may be derived from cervus (Latin for deer), Cernunnos (a horned Celtic fake creature), and Ceryneian Hind (another fake creature).
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
ゼルネアス Xerneas |
From X, cervus, Cernunnos, and Ceryneian Hind |
French |
Xerneas |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Xerneas |
Same as English name |
German |
Xerneas |
Same as English name |
Italian |
Xerneas |
Same as English name |
Korean |
제르네아스 Xerneas |
Same as English name |
Cantonese Chinese |
哲爾尼亞斯 Jityíhnèihasī |
Mandarin-based transliteration of Japanese name |
Mandarin Chinese |
哲爾尼亞斯 Zhé'ěrníyǎsī |
Transliteration of Japanese name |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
क्सारनियास Xerneas |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Зирнис Zirnis |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
เซอเนียส Soeniat |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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Related articles
- Aura trio
- Xerneas (M17)
- Xerxer
- Xerneas (Super Mystery Dungeon)
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Legendary Pokémon
- Illumina phenomenon
Notes
- ↑ Ken Sugimori got 'artist's block' during Pokemon X and Y development. Official Nintendo Magazine. Published 24 October 2013.
External links
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