{"id":3352,"date":"2024-08-28T07:33:34","date_gmt":"2024-08-28T07:33:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/blog\/?p=3352"},"modified":"2024-09-02T07:58:54","modified_gmt":"2024-09-02T07:58:54","slug":"top-counters-for-xerneas-in-pokemon-go-and-why-you-need-them-now","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/blog\/top-counters-for-xerneas-in-pokemon-go-and-why-you-need-them-now\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Counters for Xerneas in Pok\u00e9mon GO\u2014And Why You Need Them Now!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/blog\/xerneas-in-pokemon-go-all-about-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Xerneas<\/a>, the Life Pok\u00e9mon, is a powerful Fairy-type Legendary Pok\u00e9mon that has made its mark in Pok\u00e9mon GO. Known for its majestic appearance and formidable stats, Xerneas is a highly sought-after Pok\u00e9mon, especially during its appearances in Tier 5 raids. This guide will provide all the essential information you need to successfully battle and capture Xerneas, from recommended counters to in-depth strategies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Xerneas Overview<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerneas is a Tier 5 Legendary Pok\u00e9mon and holds the distinction of being the first Fairy-type <a href=\"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/blog\/essential-tips-for-catching-legendary-pokemon-in-pokemon-go\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legendary in Pok\u00e9mon GO<\/a>. As a Fairy-type, Xerneas is particularly strong against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark-type Pok\u00e9mon, but it also has its weaknesses that savvy trainers can exploit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3355 \" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02074950\/Copy-of-jolteon-2024-09-02T154935.068.png\" alt=\"Xerneas Overview\" width=\"784\" height=\"441\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>Key Stats:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Type:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Fairy<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max CP at Level 40:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3781<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Max CP at Level 50:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 4275<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Attack:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 250<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Defense:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 185<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>HP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 246<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Weaknesses:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Steel, Poison<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resistances:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dragon, Dark, Fighting, Bug<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerneas can be caught with a CP range of 2073-2160 at Level 20 without a weather boost, and 2591-2701 CP at Level 25 with a Cloudy weather boost. During its raid period, there\u2019s also a chance to encounter Xerneas in its shiny variant, which adds to the excitement.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Recommended Raid Team Composition<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to Xerneas&#8217;s bulk and powerful move set, it\u2019s recommended to tackle this raid with a minimum of 3 high-level trainers. However, for a safer and smoother experience, assembling a team of 5-7 trainers is ideal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Best Counters for Xerneas<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To defeat Xerneas efficiently, focus on using Steel and Poison-type Pok\u00e9mon, which exploit its weaknesses. Here are the top counters to bring into the raid:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1532 \" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12202026\/pngwing.com-14.png\" alt=\"Metagross\" width=\"361\" height=\"361\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Metagross (Shadow or Regular)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Bullet Punch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charge Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Meteor Mash<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metagross is the top Steel-type attacker in the game, and its exclusive move Meteor Mash deals massive damage to Xerneas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3359 \" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02075440\/necrozma.jpg\" alt=\"Necrozma\" width=\"404\" height=\"311\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Necrozma (Dusk Mane)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metal Claw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charge Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iron Head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As a Steel-type, Necrozma can withstand Xerneas\u2019s attacks while delivering strong Steel-type moves.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3358 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02075438\/gengar.jpg\" alt=\"Mega Gengar\" width=\"360\" height=\"368\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Mega Gengar<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Lick<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charge Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sludge Bomb<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mega Gengar offers Poison-type coverage, dealing super-effective damage to Xerneas. Its high attack stat makes it a formidable counter.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3357 \" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02075436\/excadrill.jpg\" alt=\"Excadrill\" width=\"424\" height=\"338\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. Excadrill (Shadow or Regular)<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Metal Claw<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charge Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Iron Head<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Excadrill\u2019s Steel-type moves combined with its resistance to Fairy-type moves make it a solid choice for this raid.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3356 \" src=\"https:\/\/storage.googleapis.com\/pokemap-code\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/02075435\/beedrill-mega.jpg\" alt=\"Mega Beedrill\" width=\"351\" height=\"383\"><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Mega Beedrill<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fast Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Poison Jab<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Charge Move:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sludge Bomb<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Why It\u2019s Effective:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Mega Beedrill provides strong Poison-type attacks, which are effective against Xerneas\u2019s Fairy typing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Xerneas\u2019s Moveset and Strategy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding Xerneas\u2019s moveset is crucial for devising a successful strategy. Here\u2019s what you might face:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fast Moves:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Tackle<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Normal)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Zen Headbutt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Psychic)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Geomancy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Fairy, legacy move)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Charged Moves:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Moonblast<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Fairy)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Close Combat<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Fighting)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thunder<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Electric)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Giga Impact<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Normal)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Raid Strategy:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Dodging Moves:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xerneas\u2019s charged moves, especially Moonblast and Giga Impact, can deal significant damage. Timing your dodges can help your Pok\u00e9mon last longer in the battle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Utilize Steel and Poison Types:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Since Xerneas is weak to Steel and <a href=\"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/blog\/the-ultimate-guide-to-poison-type-pokemon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Poison-type<\/a> moves, leading with Pok\u00e9mon like Metagross and Mega Gengar will maximize your damage output.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Team Synergy:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If possible, coordinate with your raid team to include multiple Steel or Poison-type Mega Evolutions. This will boost your team\u2019s overall effectiveness against Xerneas.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Catching Xerneas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After defeating <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pokemongohub.net\/post\/guide\/xerneas-raid-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerneas in the raid<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the next challenge is catching it. Xerneas has a relatively wide catch circle, but its movements can make it tricky to land an Excellent throw.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Catching Tips:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Use Golden Razz Berries:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These provide the highest catch rate boost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Aim for Excellent Throws:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wait for Xerneas to finish its attack animation before throwing the ball. Aim for the smallest circle possible for an Excellent throw.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Patience is Key:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xerneas can be elusive, so be prepared to take your time lining up your throws.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Shiny Xerneas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The opportunity to catch a Shiny Xerneas is one of the highlights of this raid. Shiny Xerneas sports a stunning color palette, making it a prized addition to any collection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Appearance:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shiny Xerneas<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> features a white and blue body with rainbow-colored antlers, distinguishing it from its regular form.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Maximizing Xerneas in PvP and PvE<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerneas is not just a raid trophy\u2014it\u2019s also a powerful contender in both PvP and PvE battles. With its high CP and access to powerful moves like Moonblast, Xerneas can dominate in the Master League.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>PvP Usage:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Master League:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Xerneas shines in the Master League, especially with moves like Geomancy (legacy) and Moonblast. Its bulk allows it to withstand hits, while its Fairy typing makes it an excellent counter to popular Dragon-types.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>PvE Usage:<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raid Battles:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Outside of its own raid, Xerneas can be an effective attacker in other raids, particularly against Dragon and Fighting-type raid bosses.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Don\u2019t Miss Your Chance to Raid Xerneas<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Xerneas is a must-have for any serious Pok\u00e9mon GO player, whether you\u2019re raiding for its shiny form, its power in battles, or its overall collection value. By following this guide, you\u2019ll be well-prepared to defeat, catch, and utilize Xerneas in your Pok\u00e9mon GO adventures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Explore your area for Pok\u00e9mon with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/pokemap.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pok\u00e9Map<\/a>. 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