Type Matchups
Xerneas is a Fairy-type Pokémon. It's weak to Poison, Steel moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Weak To
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Xerneas by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Xerneas excels as a physical attacker and special attacker and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 680.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Xerneas fits into these proven competitive cores:
Dragon-Steel-Fairy
Modern competitive staple with complementary resistances
Fighting-Steel-Fairy
Balanced offensive core with complementary resistances
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What is Xerneas weak to?
Xerneas is weak to Poison (2×), Steel (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Xerneas?
The best teammates for Xerneas are Tentacool, Tentacruel, Magnemite because they resist Xerneas's key weaknesses.
Is Xerneas good for competitive?
Yes, Xerneas is competitively viable with a BST of 680. Xerneas excels as a physical attacker and special attacker and bulky pivot with a base stat total of 680.