TL;DR. Xerneas is a pure fairy-type Pokémon from Generation VI. Base Stat Total: 680. Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
Stat spread.
Total of 680. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Xerneas in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Xerneas reaches 3,781 CP at level 40 and 4,326 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Xerneas first appeared on October 8, 2022, in its second raid release.
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026, 5-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 30 to Oct 7, 2026 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Jul 11, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Feb 28 to Mar 1, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
| Feb 17 to Mar 4, 2025 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Aug 21 to Sep 3, 2024 | 5-star | Regular rotation |
Xerneas in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Xerneas across the current metagames.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Xerneas.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Xerneas, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Xerneas?
Xerneas is a pure Fairy-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Xerneas weak to?
Xerneas takes 2× damage from Poison, Steel. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Xerneas resistant to?
Xerneas is immune to Dragon. It also resists Fighting, Bug, Dark.
Does Xerneas evolve?
Xerneas does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Xerneas from?
Xerneas was introduced in Generation VI (the Kalos region). Its Pokédex number is #0716.
What are Xerneas's base stats?
Xerneas has HP 126, Attack 131, Defense 95, Special Attack 131, Special Defense 98, and Speed 99. Total base stat total: 680.
What are Xerneas's abilities?
Xerneas can have the ability Fairy Aura.
Is Xerneas legendary or mythical?
Yes. Xerneas is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Xerneas's best stat?
Xerneas's highest base stat is Attack at 131, which ranks 1st of 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
Is Xerneas good?
Xerneas has a base stat total of 680, the 3rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Fairy-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Through the generations.
Xerneas as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Xerneas is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Xerneas vs. the average Fairy-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 64 Fairy-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Xerneas | Fairy avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 126 | 67 | +59 |
| Attack | 131 | 65 | +66 |
| Defense | 95 | 70 | +25 |
| Special Attack | 131 | 77 | +54 |
| Special Defense | 98 | 84 | +14 |
| Speed | 99 | 66 | +33 |
| Total | 680 | 429 | +251 |
Xerneas appears in 7 games.
Every mainline release where Xerneas is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
- 2021 Pokémon UNITE
How to get Xerneas.
Every main-series game Xerneas is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- One-time encounterJaune District: Wild Zone 11 (Only one)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SunTrade
- MoonTrade
- Event
- Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Rocky World) (Only one)
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Event
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- XObtainable
- One-time encounterTeam Flare Secret HQ (Only one)
- YTrade
- Event
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Xerneas partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Xerneas partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Xerneas in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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