Type matchups
Damage Xerneas takes from each attacking type.
As a Fairy type, Xerneas has 2 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 21 other Pokémon share the Fairy typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 126
- Attack
- 131
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 131
- Sp. Def
- 98
- Speed
- 99
- Total
- 680
Xerneas has a base stat total of 680, higher than 97% of Pokémon. Its Attack (131) and Sp. Atk (131) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 99 beats 81% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 126 HP, 95 Defense and 98 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Xerneas's only ability is Fairy Aura.
How to beat Xerneas
Xerneas takes 2× damage from Poison and Steel moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.
Good counters: Heatran hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Iron Moth hits for 2× with Poison-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves. Revavroom hits for 2× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Fairy moves.
Evolution
Xerneas does not evolve.
Best counters to Xerneas
Other Fairy Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Xerneas weak to?
As a Fairy type, Xerneas takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.
What is Xerneas resistant to?
Xerneas resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.
What are the best counters to Xerneas?
Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Xerneas with super-effective attacks.