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Xerneas Location, Evolution, and Stats

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Xerneas is a Fairy Type Pokemon that appears in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn more about Xerneas, its location, stats, and more.

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How to Get Xerneas in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Complete Main Mission 40: The One That Gives

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Xerneas Encounter
You can obtain a Xerneas by completing the Main Mission, The One That Gives. This will become available after you complete the game and play through Infinite Z-A Royale once.

Xerneas can be found at Wild Zone 11 as the quest progresses.

The One That Gives Walkthrough
(Main Mission 40)

You Can Retry Until You Catch It

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Xerneas Battle
If you fail to capture it, the mission will not progress so you can retry as many times as you like until you catch it. If you want to postpone the capture, just leave and return to Wild Zone 11 when you're ready.

How to Catch Pokemon

Xerneas Will Have 3 Perfect IVs

Pokemon Legends Z-A - Xerneas Perfect IVs
Xerneas will have three perfect IVs that will be permanent the moment you capture it. Since you cannot turn off Autosave, you either have to use a Backup Save, or use three Bottle Caps to max out your IVs.

EVs and IVs Explained

Xerneas Game Data

Xerneas Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #228
Xerneas ImageXerneas
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 3 m
Weight 215 kg
Species Life Pokémon
EV Yield HP +3
L-A Dex #228
Xerneas ImageShiny Xerneas
Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 3 m
Weight 215 kg
Species Life Pokémon
EV Yield HP +3
List of All Shiny Pokemon

Xerneas Weakness and Resistance

Weak to:
(2x)
Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Ground Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Rock Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Fighting Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Dragon Type Icon

Xerneas Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
126
 #4
Atk
131
 #37
Def
95
 #77
SpAtk
131
 #31
SpDef
98
 #62
Speed
99
 #70
Total
680
 #9
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 233 233 201 201 186
Atk 201 183 151 135 122
Def 161 147 115 103 90
SpAtk 201 183 151 135 122
SpDef 165 150 118 106 92
Spd 166 151 119 107 93
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature


Xerneas Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Modest or Timid

Nature Stat Changes
Modest ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Attack
Timid ↑ Speed, ↓ Attack

Since Xerneas is a Fast Special Attacker, it's best Nature is either Modest or Timid to boost its Special Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Mild ↑ SpAtk, ↓ Defense
Rash ↑ Speed, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Xerneas either Mild or Rash nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Xerneas any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Xerneas has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Xerneas Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Moonblast Pokemon Fairy Type Icon 8
Dazzling Gleam Pokemon Fairy Type Icon 8
Focus Blast Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12
Geomancy Pokemon Fairy Type Icon 30

We recommend the moves Focus Blast, Geomancy, Dazzling Gleam, and Moonblast when using Xerneas during the main story.

Xerneas Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
5 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
20 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
35 Horn Leech Grass Type Moves Physical Type Moves 110 / 9
The user attacks by using its horns to drain targets of their energy. The user's HP will be restored by a portion of the damage dealt.
50 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
55 Geomancy Fairy Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 30
The user absorbs energy to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats and increase its movement speed for a while. This move takes some time to carry out.
60 Moonblast Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 95 / 8
The user attacks by using the power of the moon. This may also lower targets' Sp. Atk stats.
70 Megahorn Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 10
The user attacks with a tough and impressive horn, ramming into targets with all-out force.
75 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.
80 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
85 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
003 Psyshock Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by materializing a mysterious psychic wave. This move deals physical damage.
006 Calm Mind Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats for a short time by quietly focusing its mind and calming its spirit.
008 Thunder Wave Electric Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity to leave targets paralyzed.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
016 Light Screen Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from special moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
020 Play Rough Fairy Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by playing rough. This may also lower targets' Attack stats.
027 Swift Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 60 / 5
The user attacks by firing star-shaped rays at targets.
031 Reflect Psychic Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user constructs a wondrous wall of light that will reduce damage taken from physical moves for a while. This effect continues even if the user is switched out.
033 Body Slam Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 85 / 8
The user attacks by dropping onto targets with its full body weight. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
034 Night Slash Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 70 / 7
The user attacks by slashing the instant an opportunity arises. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by focusing all its willpower into a fierce headbutt. This may also make targets flinch.
063 Psychic Psychic Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
067 Thunderbolt Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks with a strong electric blast. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
071 Hyper Voice Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by unleashing horribly loud, resounding vibrations.
084 Flash Cannon Steel Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks by gathering its internal light energy and releasing it all at once. This may also lower the targets' Sp. Def stats.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
092 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Type Moves Special Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks with a powerful flash of light.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
106 Thunder Electric Type Moves Special Type Moves 110 / 10
The user attacks by dropping a wicked thunderbolt. This may also leave targets paralyzed.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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