Competitive Information for Xerneas [X/Y]
Fairy
Abilities:
While this Pokemon is active, a Fairy move used by any Pokemon has 1.33x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Xerneas? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Meet Xerneas, the top-notch Pokémon of Fairy types! It's a sight to see Xerneas out in the 6th generation battlefield. Its only type-related weaknesses are Poison and Steel. Uncover the best movesets for Xerneas below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Power Herb
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 252 SpA / 8 SpD
Moveset:
- Focus Blast
- Thunder
- Geomancy / Moonblast
- Grass Knot
In single battles, Xerneas's Special Tank role is a noteworthy. It attempts to take a hefty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. With Fairy Aura, while Xerneas is active a fairy move used by any pokemon has 1.33x power. With a Power Herb equipped to it, Xerneas's two-turn moves complete in one turn (except sky drop) then the Power Herb gets consumed.
◆ Thunder is a special 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain).
◆ Geomancy is a status move (charges, then raises spa, spd, spe by 2 stages turn 2).
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Grass Knot is a special 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Close Combat
- Return / Facade
- Night Slash
When it comes to single battles, Xerneas shines as a legendary Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created to crush rivals using formidable physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Xerneas's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xerneas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Fairy Aura, while Xerneas is active a fairy move used by any pokemon has 1.33x power. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Xerneas's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Xerneas is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Night Slash is a physical 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Moonblast / Dazzling Gleam
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
In single battles, Xerneas is known as a unforgettable Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using brute special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xerneas's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xerneas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Fairy Aura, while Xerneas is active a fairy move used by any pokemon has 1.33x power.
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Xerneas cannot move next turn).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Xerneas? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Close Combat
- Return
Dominating double battles, Xerneas is a prestigious Physical Sweeper. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Xerneas's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xerneas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Fairy Aura, while Xerneas is active a fairy move used by any pokemon has 1.33x power.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Xerneas afterwards).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Xerneas's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Fairy Aura
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dazzling Gleam / Moonblast
- Hyper Voice / Hyper Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Thunderbolt
For double battles, Xerneas is a prominent Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with overwhelming special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xerneas's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Xerneas's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Fairy Aura, while Xerneas is active a fairy move used by any pokemon has 1.33x power.
◆ Moonblast is a special STAB-boosted 95-base power Fairy-type move (30% chance to lower the target's special attack by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Xerneas cannot move next turn).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Xerneas can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Xerneas.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Xerneas can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Xerneas
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Move: Geomancy + Item: Power Herb
- Moves with Priority: Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Xerneas's stats
- Calm Mind
- Geomancy
Most notable and possible best moves for Xerneas
- Geomancy
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Xerneas in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Xerneas's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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