How To Beat Xerneas Raid – Best Counters, Weaknesses, Moveset
In this guide, you’ll learn about Xerneas’ vulnerabilities as well as some counter-strategies for defeating this legendary Pokémon!
Xerneas
- Type: Fairy
- Raid Boss CP: 45, 899
- When Caught: 2079 – 2160 CP
- Weakness: Poison and Steel
- Best Counters:
| POKEMON | MOVES |
| Mega Gengar |
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| Metagross |
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| Mega Beedrill |
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| Dialga |
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| Genesect |
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| Roserade |
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| Excadrill |
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| Gengar |
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| Jirachi |
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| Mega Venusaur |
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| Heatran |
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| Ho-Oh |
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| Mega Pidgeot |
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| Regigigas |
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| Scizor |
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- Because Xerneas is a plain Fairy-type Pokémon, preparing your counters for it is simple if you already have a diverse roster of Pokémon.
- Focus entirely on both poison and steel-type Pokémon, making sure they have a powerful moveset fixated on Xerneas’ vulnerabilities, and you’ll be prepared to beat the stag!
Xerneas Moveset
| Fast Moves | Charged Moves |
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- In comparison to other Pokemon game franchises, Xerneas has been severely nerfed in Pokemon Go.
- Although both fast moves are terrible, Zen Headbutt has to be the better of the two and is particularly impactful against Ghost-type Pokemon. So bear that in mind if you’re employing Gengar to counter!
- Once you’ve captured Xerneas, Megahorn is the worst choice for a charged move, trailed by Giga Impact.
- However, based on the Pokemon you anticipate encountering while using Xerneas, Moonblast, Close Combat, and Thunder are all viable options.
- If the Xerneas you’re battling has Close Combat, use Poison-types to take it out!
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JC Paredes
Since March 2021, I've worn two hats at Spiel Times: a writer and a Managing Editor. In my writing role, I've earned recognition from Wikipedia and Nev Schulman (Catfish TV Show host) for my insightful analysis and engaging narrative style. I'm passionate about all things gaming, with a keen eye for detail and a knack for uncovering hidden secrets within games. My gaming journey began at a young age, captivated by titles like Resident Evil and Tomb Raider. Today, I enjoy exploring open-world RPGs and MMORPGs, consumed by their lore and crafting theories about their narratives. I'm also drawn to the suspenseful atmosphere of horror games and the intricate narratives of crime-themed titles, bringing a unique perspective to my writing. Beyond gaming, I have a fascination with anything unexplained and chilling, a passion that often spills over into my exploration of horror games. When I'm not engrossed in a virtual world, you can find me curled up and spending time with my adorable doggy sidekick, Teemo. As Managing Editor, I'm committed to fostering a collaborative and supportive environment for our writing team. I communicate openly with my team members, addressing any content-related issues and providing guidance to help them excel.
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