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What type of Pokémon is Xerneas?

Xerneas, a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, is recognized as the mascot for Pokémon X. It belongs to the Aura Trio, which includes Yveltal and Zygarde. This quadrupedal stag-like Pokémon features a blue and black coat, multicolored glowing spots during battle, and radiant yellow antlers reflecting the spectrum's colors.

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What generation was Xerneas introduced in?

The Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon, Xerneas, was first introduced in Generation VI. It serves as the mascot for Pokémon X and is a member of the Aura Trio, which also includes Yveltal and Zygarde.

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What is the significance of Xerneas's multicolored spots?

The multicolored spots on Xerneas, a stag-like Pokémon, illuminate during battle. These spots, together with its radiant yellow antlers that reflect the entire color spectrum, contribute to Xerneas's distinct and colorful look. The multicolored antlers cease to glow and become cyan blue when Xerneas is inactive.

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Who are the other members of the Aura Trio alongside Xerneas?

The Aura Trio, originating from the Kalos region, comprises of Xerneas, Zygarde, and Yveltal. These Legendary Pokémon are inspired by Yggdrasil, the Norse cosmology tree. Xerneas, a Fairy-type, symbolizes life, while Yveltal, a Dark/Flying-type, symbolizes death. Zygarde, in its multiple forms, safeguards the underground.

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What does Xerneas's design and color scheme represent?

Xerneas, a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon from Generation VI, has a design resembling a stag with a blue and black coat. Its back features multicolored spots that illuminate in combat. The Pokémon's yellow antlers radiate with a spectrum of colors. As the mascot for Pokémon X, Xerneas symbolizes life and is part of the Aura Trio with Yveltal and Zygarde.

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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[]

Pokédex entries[]

Stats[]

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

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[]

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

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[]

Tutoring[]

• Generation VII
• Generation VI

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[]

• Generation VI

Xerneas's sprite

Xerneas's Shiny sprite

Xerneas's back sprite

Xerneas's Shiny back sprite

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.

• Xerneas (XY141)

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[]

Xerneas as it appears in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / WiiU.

Large 17" Xerneas Pokémon Center Plush

Xerneas PokéDoll

Articulated Xerneas Action Figure by TakaraTomy

A 4 Star 02-01 Xerneas Chip.

A Z-Tretta 4 Star Xerneas Chip. (Z3-01)

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