Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Geomancy Moonblast 13.6 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
Base stats
- 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 — 13.6 DPS and 351 TDO as a Fairy-type attacker.
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 | #21 | C | 13.6 | 351 | Geomancy Moonblast |
Raids
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Xerneas raid guide
Best counters against Xerneas
Use Xerneas against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Xerneas
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Xerneas good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #21 as a Fairy-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Xerneas is a favourite.
- Attack is its highest stat (250), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Moonblast (charged), worth 13.6 DPS as a Fairy-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Xerneas's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Xerneas takes super effective damage from Poison, Steel-type moves. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fighting, so avoid those types against it.
What is Xerneas's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Xerneas reaches 4,275 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,781 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Xerneas?
A perfect 15/15/15 Xerneas shows 2,160 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,701 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Xerneas in Pokemon GO?
Xerneas spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Xerneas be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Xerneas depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.