Xerneas (Japanese: ゼルネアス, Hepburn: Zeruneasu) (ZURR-nee-us[1]) is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It is the mascot for Pokémon X. It is Yveltal's counterpart and is a member of the Aura Trio alongside Yveltal and Zygarde.
Quick Answers
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What does Xerneas's design and color scheme represent?
Biology
Physiology
Xerneas is a quadrupedal stag-like Pokémon with a blue and black coat. Along its back, it has multicolored spots that glow when it is in battle. It has long, gleaming yellow antlers that shine with all of the colors of the spectrum; its antlers resemble the roots of a tree. Its yellow-lined hooves are pointed, and it has a long blue and black tail.
When Xerneas is not active, its multicolored antlers stop glowing and turn cyan blue. In the glint of its eyes is the shape of the letter "X", hence the title of the game and when it stands, its body seems to be in the shape of an "X".
Behavior
Xerneas is an elusive and mysterious creature. However, from little is known it is benevolent in nature, willing to share eternal life.
Natural abilities
Xerneas normally can transform itself into a tree form to slumber for 1000 years. When it is awake, it is able to use its powers to cause its surrounding enviornment to flourish.
Despite its life-giving powers, a Xerneas has its limitations. When a deceased person such as Aila has become petrified for too long, Xerneas will not be able to revive the deceased/petrified person back to life.
Evolution
Xerneas does not have any known Evolution.
Game info
Locations
| Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity |
| X and Y | Team Flare HQ (X only), Trading | One |
| Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Trade | None |
| Sun and Moon | Transfer | None |
| Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon | Ultra Space Wilds (Rocky World; Ultra Sun only) | One |
| SWSH The Crown Tundra |
Dynamax Adventures | One |
Pokédex entries
- X
Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
- Y
When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.
- Omega Ruby
Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
- Alpha Sapphire
When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.
Stats
| Stats | |
|---|---|
| HP | |
| Attack | |
| Defense | |
| Sp. Atk | |
| Sp. Def | |
| Speed | |
| Total | 680
|
Learnset
Leveling
| LevelingGeneration VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| 1 | Heal Pulse | — | —% | 10 |  Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 1 | Aromatherapy | — | —% | 5 |  Grass
|
Status | |||
| 1 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass
|
Status | |||
| 1 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 |  Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 5 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 10 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 |  Ice
|
Special | |||
| 18 | Gravity | — | —% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| 26 | Geomancy | — | —% | 10 |  Fairy
|
Status | |||
| 35 | Moonblast | 95 | 100% | 15 | Fairy
|
Special | |||
| 44 | Megahorn | 120 | 85% | 10 |  Bug
|
Physical | |||
| 51 | Night Slash | 70 | 100% | 15 |  Dark
|
Physical | |||
| 55 | Horn Leech | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass
|
Physical | |||
| 59 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 63 | Misty Terrain | — | —% | 10 | Fairy
|
Status | |||
| 72 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| 80 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 |  Fighting
|
Physical | |||
| 88 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| 93 | Outrage | 120 | 100% | 10 |  Dragon
|
Physical | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| LevelingGeneration VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| 1 | Heal Pulse | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | 
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 1 | Aromatherapy | — | —% | 5 | Grass
|
Status | 
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 1 | Ingrain | — | —% | 20 | Grass
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 1 | Take Down | 90 | 85% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | 
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 5 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 10 | Aurora Beam | 65 | 100% | 20 | Ice
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| 18 | Gravity | — | —% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 26 | Geomancy | — | —% | 10 | Fairy
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 35 | Moonblast | 95 | 100% | 15 | Fairy
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| 44 | Megahorn | 120 | 85% | 10 | Bug
|
Physical | 
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 51 | Night Slash | 70 | 100% | 15 | Dark
|
Physical |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 55 | Horn Leech | 75 | 100% | 10 | Grass
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 59 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 63 | Misty Terrain | — | —% | 10 | Fairy
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 72 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 80 | Close Combat | 120 | 100% | 5 | Fighting
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| 88 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| 93 | Outrage | 120 | 100% | 10 | Dragon
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
TM/HM
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | |||
| TM03 | Psyshock | 80 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
|
Special | |||
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 |  Poison
|
Status | |||
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice
|
Status | |||
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 |  Fire
|
Status | |||
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 |  Water
|
Status | |||
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 |  Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special | |||
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
|
Special | |||
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | |||
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | |||
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Fighting
|
Special | |||
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | |||
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 90% | 20 | Electric
|
Status | |||
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 |  Rock
|
Physical | |||
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special | |||
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 85% | 15 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100% | 10 |  Steel
|
Special | |||
| TM96 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100% | 10 | Fairy
|
Special | |||
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status | |||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM/HM/TR | Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam |
| TM03 | Psyshock | 80 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| TM04 | Calm Mind | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM05 | Roar | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM06 | Toxic | — | 90% | 10 | Poison
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM07 | Hail | — | —% | 10 | Ice
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 1 ♥ |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | — | —% | 5 | Fire
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| TM16 | Light Screen | — | —% | 30 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM17 | Protect | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status | 
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | — | —% | 5 | Water
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM21 | Frustration | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100% | 15 | Electric
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM25 | Thunder | 110 | 70% | 10 | Electric
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM27 | Return | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM29 | Psychic | 90 | 100% | 10 | Psychic
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM32 | Double Team | — | —% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM33 | Reflect | — | —% | 20 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM42 | Facade | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM44 | Rest | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM48 | Round | 60 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | 40 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM52 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70% | 5 | Fighting
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 4 ♥ |
| TM70 | Flash | — | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM73 | Thunder Wave | — | 100% | 20 | Electric
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 3 ♥ |
| TM77 | Psych Up | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90% | 10 | Rock
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ |
| TM86 | Grass Knot | — | 100% | 20 | Grass
|
Special |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM87 | Swagger | — | 90% | 15 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM90 | Substitute | — | —% | 10 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM91 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100% | 10 | Steel
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM94 | Secret PowerORAS | 70 | 100% | 20 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM96 | Nature Power | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
1 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100% | 10 | Fairy
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| TM100 | Confide | — | —% | 20 | Normal
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| HM01 | Cut | 50 | 95% | 30 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Breeding
| Xerneas learns no moves via breeding. |
|---|
Tutoring
| Tutoring Generation VII | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | ||||
| Block USUM | — | —% | 5 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Defog USUM | — | —% | 15 |  Flying
|
Status | ||||
| Endeavor USUM | — | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical | ||||
| Gravity USUM | — | —% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Hyper Voice USUM | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Laser Focus USUM | — | —% | 30 | Normal
|
Status | ||||
| Outrage USUM | 120 | 100% | 10 | Dragon
|
Physical | ||||
| Snore USUM | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special | ||||
| Wonder Room USUM | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status | ||||
| Zen Headbutt USUM | 80 | 90% | 15 | Psychic
|
Physical | ||||
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
| Tutoring Generation VI | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Move | Power | Accuracy | PP | Type | Cat. | Contest Cat. | Appeal | Jam | |
| Block ORAS | — | —% | 5 | Normal
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Endeavor ORAS | — | 100% | 5 | Normal
|
Physical |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Gravity ORAS | — | —% | 5 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
2 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Hyper Voice ORAS | 90 | 100% | 10 | Normal
|
Special |
|
2 ♥ | 2 ♥ | |
| Outrage ORAS | 120 | 100% | 10 | Dragon
|
Physical |
|
6 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Snore ORAS | 50 | 100% | 15 | Normal
|
Special |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Wonder Room ORAS | — | —% | 10 | Psychic
|
Status |
|
3 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Zen Headbutt ORAS | 80 | 90% | 15 | Psychic
|
Physical |
|
4 ♥ | 0 ♥ | |
| Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | |||||||||
Sprites
Appearances
Anime
Xerneas made its first anime appearance in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction along with Yveltal and Diancie.
A Xerneas appeared in XY041: Foggy Pokémon Orienteering! where it was first seen by Bonnie and Pikachu. After they were saved by the remaining Team Froakie members and Team Squirtle, the two groups saw it again before it retreated to the forest shadows.
Manga
Trivia
- Xerneas is the only legendary Pokémon whose name starts with X.
- Xerneas resembles the Forest Spirit from Hayao Miyazaki's film, Princess Mononoke.
- Xerneas is the first Legendary Fairy-type Pokémon.
- Xerneas represents life and Yveltal represents destruction.
- Its X-shaped pupils are rather ironic as in many cartoons crossed-out eyes indicate death.
- Xerneas has its own signature move, Geomancy, which is the only signature move of a game mascot to be a status move.
- Xerneas' moveset has an advantage over all other members of its trio. Fairy type attacks on Yveltal and Zygarde are super effective due to them being Dark and Dragon type respectively.
- In Super Smash Bros., Xerneas is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Poké Balls. During this time, it uses the move Geomancy.
- Xerneas is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Origin
Xerneas may be inspired by a deer, most notably the stag that grazes upon Yggdrasil or perhaps the Cernian Hind of Greek Mythology. It also shares aspects of the Tree of Life. It may also take inspiration from Cernunnos, a deity that is often associated with antlers and life-replenishing properties. Cernunnos is also often depicted sitting with legs crossed, furthering this connecting with how an X-shape is often referred to as a 'cross'.
Xerneas also moves along the ground, possibly referencing the X-axis on a graph, being horizontal, as opposed to Yveltal who moves through the air, representing the Y-axis, being vertical.
Etymology
Xerneas' name is pronounced similar to the Celtic god Cernunnos, a deity with antlers, as well as starting with the letter X to represent the X-axis.
Gallery
.jpg "Xerneas (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS - WiiU).jpg (118 KB)")
References
- ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 423. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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