Master League PvP guide
Xerneas Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Xerneas is a Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #7. Its recommended PvP moveset is Geomancy with Close Combat and Moonblast.
Master League
#7
Meta staple
Type
Fairy
Best Fast Move
Geomancy
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,275
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT XERNEAS
Is Xerneas Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas is currently one of the strongest options in Master League where it is ranked #7.
Xerneas is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #259.
Xerneas PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #259 | 80.6 | Geomancy, Close Combat, Moonblast |
| Master LeagueBest | #7 | 94.0 | Geomancy, Close Combat, Moonblast |
Best Moveset for Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Xerneas is Geomancy with Close Combat and Moonblast.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Xerneas in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Xerneas PvP Move Counts
Geomancy → Close Combat
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Geomancy → Moonblast
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Xerneas Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Xerneas wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Xerneas Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Xerneas's Fairy typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- poison1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- dragon0.391×
- bug0.625×
- dark0.625×
- fighting0.625×
Best Counters to Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Xerneas in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Xerneas's league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Neutral
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
48% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
21% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
66% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
43% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Resisted
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Resisted
30% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
69% HP
Ratings are shown from Xerneas's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Xerneas.
Best Teammates for Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Xerneas should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Xerneas's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xerneas's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xerneas's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Xerneas's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Xerneas's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Xerneas
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,760,014 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 24.5 | 3,756,179 | |
| #3 | 1/15/13 | 2,497 | 24.5 | 3,753,106 | |
| #4 | 0/14/15 | 2,491 | 24.5 | 3,741,214 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 2,487 | 24.5 | 3,738,153 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,275 | 50 | 8,195,750 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,259 | 50 | 8,164,823 | |
| #3 | 15/15/14 | 4,266 | 50 | 8,158,327 | |
| #4 | 15/14/15 | 4,264 | 50 | 8,154,771 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,242 | 50 | 8,133,895 |
Xerneas Stats in Pokémon GO
Xerneas's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Ultra League
Xerneas 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 165.3
- Defense
- 132.2
- HP
- 172
Master League
Xerneas 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,275
- Attack
- 222.7
- Defense
- 168.1
- HP
- 219
Xerneas Evolution
Xerneas has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP
Same Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Mega Ultra League #5
Shares Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Master League #63
Same Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Master League #70
Shares Fairy typing · Also runs Close Combat · Master League #2
Shares Fairy typing · Fairy-type fast move · Mega Master League #111
Shares Fairy typing · Also runs Moonblast · Master League #45
More PoGoCoach tools
Xerneas Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas's recommended PvP moveset is Geomancy with Close Combat and Moonblast.
Is Xerneas good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas is currently one of the strongest options in Master League, where it is ranked #7.
What counters Xerneas in Pokémon GO PvP?
Zacian (Crowned Sword), Melmetal and Kyogre are among the strongest current counters to Xerneas in Master League.
What is Xerneas weak to in Pokémon GO?
Xerneas is weak to Poison (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).