Xerneas Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

126

Attack

131

Defense

95

Sp. Atk

131

Sp. Def

98

Speed

99

Total

680

Best counters to Xerneas

• HeatranHits for 2×
• Iron MothHits for 2×
• RevavroomHits for 2×
• SalazzleHits for 2×
• SalanditHits for 2×
• VaroomHits for 2×

Other Fairy Pokémon

• Clefairy
• Clefable
• Cleffa
• Togepi
• Snubbull
• Granbull
• Flabébé
• Floette
• Mega Floette
• Florges
• Spritzee
• Aromatisse

Frequently asked questions

What is Xerneas weak to?

As a Fairy type, Xerneas takes super-effective damage from Poison and Steel moves.

What is Xerneas resistant to?

Xerneas resists Fighting, Bug and Dark moves. It is immune to Dragon.

What are the best counters to Xerneas?

Strong type-based picks include Heatran, Iron Moth and Revavroom, which hit Xerneas with super-effective attacks.