Xerneas Pokemon GO — #9 Fairy Attacker, Moonblast 21.7 DPS

Q: What is the best moveset for Xerneas in Pokemon GO?

Xerneas's best moveset is Geomancy with Moonblast, worth 21.7 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. Geomancy is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

Q: What is Xerneas's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Xerneas reaches 4,275 CP at level 50 and 3,781 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Xerneas?

A 15/15/15 Xerneas shows 2,160 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,701 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,620 CP.

Best moveset

Raids & gyms: Geomancy Moonblast 21.7 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Geomancy is an Elite TM move. Moonblast costs 100 energy for 130 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Xerneas takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Poison1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists

Dragon0.39× Bug0.625× Dark0.625× Fighting0.625×

Base stats

Attack 250

Defense 185

Stamina 246

Stat total: 681
Buddy distance: 20.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 2,160 CP

Xerneas moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Tackle	Normal	5	5	0.5s	10	10
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	11	9	1.0s	11	9
Geomancy Best STAB Elite	Fairy	20	14	1.5s	13.3	9.3

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Close Combat	Fighting	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05
Giga Impact	Normal	200	100	4.5s	44.4	2.00
Megahorn	Bug	105	100	2.0s	52.5	1.05
Moonblast Best STAB	Fairy	130	100	4.0s	32.5	1.30
Thunder	Electric	100	100	2.5s	40	1.00

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Tackle	Normal	3	3	—	—	—
Zen Headbutt	Psychic	8	6	2	4.00	3.00
Geomancy	Fairy	8	13	2	4.00	6.50

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Close Combat	Fighting	100	45	2.22	Buff / debuff
Giga Impact	Normal	150	80	1.88	—
Megahorn	Bug	110	55	2.00	—
Moonblast	Fairy	110	60	1.83	Buff / debuff
Thunder	Electric	100	60	1.67	—

Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Xerneas runs Geomancy with Moonblast — 21.7 DPS and 561 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker. It also covers the Normal slot with Tackle and Giga Impact.

The highest-damage fast move is Geomancy (13.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).

Rankings

Where Xerneas places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

Type	Rank	Tier	DPS	TDO	Moveset
Fairy	#9	B	21.7	561	Geomancy Moonblast
Normal	#17	C	20.6	532	Tackle Giga Impact

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Xerneas is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Xerneas

1

Shadow MetagrossShadow Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 32.8DPS 499TDO 2

Mega LucarioMega Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 32.8DPS 413TDO 3

Mega MetagrossMega Bullet PunchMeteor Mash 31.5DPS 728TDO 4

Mega BeedrillMega Poison JabSludge Bomb 30.6DPS 309TDO 5

Shadow DialgaShadow Metal ClawIron Head 30.4DPS 462TDO 6

Shadow Dialga (Origin)Shadow Metal ClawIron Head 30.1DPS 488TDO

Counters carrying Poison, Steel moves deal the most damage.

Use Xerneas against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Scraggy Tier 5 #8rank

Urshifu (Single strike) Tier 5 #8rank

Spiritomb Tier 5 #9rank

Scrafty Tier 5 #9rank

Pangoro Tier 5 #9rank

Hydreigon Tier 5 #10rank

Mega Sableye Tier 5 #10rank

Zweilous Tier 5 #11rank

Sableye Tier 5 #11rank

Guzzlord Tier 5 #11rank

How to get Xerneas

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	97	3,268
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	97	3,538
Raid Catch	Lv 20	2,125	2,214
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,643	2,755
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	2,125	2,214
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,606	1,674
GO Battle League	Lv 20	2,125	2,214

Xerneas in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Road of Legends	6 Jul 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Xerneas good in Pokemon GO?

Situational

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Tier B: #9 among Fairy-type raid attackers at 21.7 DPS. Worth building if your Fairy team is thin, not ahead of the Tier S and A names above it.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	53
Lv 2	167
Lv 3	281
Lv 4	395
Lv 5	510
Lv 6	624
Lv 7	738
Lv 8	852
Lv 9	966
Lv 10	1,080
Lv 11	1,188
Lv 12	1,296
Lv 13	1,404

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,512
Lv 15	1,620
Lv 16	1,728
Lv 17	1,836
Lv 18	1,944
Lv 19	2,052
Lv 20	2,160
Lv 21	2,268
Lv 22	2,376
Lv 23	2,485
Lv 24	2,593
Lv 25	2,701
Lv 26	2,809

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,917
Lv 28	3,025
Lv 29	3,133
Lv 30	3,241
Lv 31	3,295
Lv 32	3,349
Lv 33	3,403
Lv 34	3,457
Lv 35	3,511
Lv 36	3,565
Lv 37	3,619
Lv 38	3,673
Lv 39	3,727

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	3,781
Lv 41	3,829
Lv 42	3,877
Lv 43	3,926
Lv 44	3,975
Lv 45	4,024
Lv 46	4,074
Lv 47	4,123
Lv 48	4,173
Lv 49	4,224
Lv 50	4,275

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0716
Height: 3.00 m
Weight: 215.00 kg
Game ID: V0716_POKEMON_XERNEAS

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Xerneas in Pokemon GO?

Xerneas's best moveset is Geomancy with Moonblast, worth 21.7 DPS as a Fairy-type raid attacker. Geomancy is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.

What are Xerneas's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Xerneas takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel. It resists Bug, Dark, Fighting. Dragon damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Xerneas's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Xerneas reaches 4,275 CP at level 50 and 3,781 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Xerneas?

A 15/15/15 Xerneas shows 2,160 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,701 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,620 CP.

How do you get Xerneas in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).

Can Xerneas be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Xerneas is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).

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