The majestic Life Pokemon returns in Pokemon Legends Z-A as one of the most powerful post-game captures available. This Fairy-type legendary from Pokemon X brings devastating special attacks and incredible bulk to your roster. With the right moveset and nature, Xerneas becomes virtually unstoppable—let’s build the perfect legendary.
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Pokemon Legends : Xerneas Base Stats Overview
| Stat | Base Value |
|---|---|
| HP | 126 |
| Attack | 131 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Special Attack | 131 |
| Special Defense | 98 |
| Speed | 99 |
These balanced stats with exceptional HP and dual 131 Attack/Special Attack ratings make Xerneas incredibly versatile, though we’ll focus on special attacking for optimal performance.
The Devastating Four-Move Arsenal
Optimal Moveset
- Moonblast (learned naturally via leveling)
- Geomancy (learned naturally via leveling)
- Focus Blast (requires TM)
- Psychic (requires TM)
This combination transforms Xerneas into an offensive powerhouse. Moonblast serves as your primary STAB Fairy-type nuke, while Geomancy provides massive stat boosts to Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed—essentially turning Xerneas into an unkillable sweeper.
Focus Blast obliterates Steel-types that resist Fairy attacks, and Psychic handles Poison-types that threaten Xerneas. According to Bulbapedia’s Xerneas battle analysis, this coverage ensures you’re never walled by common defensive threats.
The Only Nature You Need
Modest Nature (↑ Special Attack, ↓ Attack)
Since we’re building a special attacker, Modest is non-negotiable. It maximizes Xerneas’ already impressive 131 Special Attack while dumping the physical Attack stat we won’t use.
Where to Find Modest Mint:
- Flower stalls in Sushi High Roller
- Wild Zone 3 flower vendors
- Jaune Plaza shops
For comprehensive nature optimization across your entire team, check out TechnoSports’ Pokemon Legends Z-A nature selection guide.
The Geomancy Setup Strategy
Geomancy is what separates Xerneas from ordinary special attackers. This signature move boosts Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed by two stages each in a single turn. After one Geomancy setup, Xerneas becomes nearly impossible to stop—outspeeding most Pokemon while dealing catastrophic damage with boosted Moonblast.
The strategy is simple: find an opening, use Geomancy, then sweep entire teams with your enhanced stats. The Special Defense boost also provides surprising bulk against opposing special attackers.
TM Requirements & Locations
While Moonblast and Geomancy come naturally, you’ll need to track down TMs for complete coverage:
- Focus Blast TM: Essential for Steel-type coverage
- Psychic TM: Critical for Poison-type threats
Visit the official Pokemon Legends Z-A TM guide for specific TM locations throughout Lumiose City.
For detailed TM farming routes, explore TechnoSports’ complete TM location database.
Why Xerneas Dominates Post-Game
As a mono-Fairy-type, Xerneas resists Bug, Dark, and Fighting while completely nullifying Dragon-type attacks. This defensive typing combined with 126 base HP creates surprising survivability for a legendary focused on offense.
The 131/131 Attack/Special Attack split might seem wasteful when optimizing for special attacks, but it provides flexibility if you ever want to experiment with physical moves. However, the special attacking route with Modest nature remains objectively superior.
Xerneas vs. Other Legendaries
Unlike many legendaries that receive Mega Evolutions or regional forms in Legends Z-A, Xerneas remains in its standard form. While this might seem limiting, its base stats are already legendary-tier, and Geomancy effectively serves as a better-than-Mega-Evolution setup move.
For team-building strategies that complement Xerneas’ strengths, visit TechnoSports’ Pokemon Legends Z-A team composition hub.
Battle Execution Tips
- Lead with Geomancy when facing slower opponents
- Use Moonblast as your primary damage dealer
- Switch to Focus Blast against Steel-types like Metagross
- Deploy Psychic against Poison-types like Crobat
- After one Geomancy boost, sweep aggressively
The 99 base Speed seems moderate, but post-Geomancy, you’ll outspeed virtually everything in the game.
FAQs
Should I use Xerneas in my main story playthrough or save it for post-game?
Xerneas only becomes available after completing the main storyline, making this question moot—it’s exclusively a post-game Pokemon. However, this timing is perfect because Xerneas trivializes post-game content, battle facilities, and rematches against Champion-level trainers. Its Geomancy setup sweeping capability makes previously difficult battles manageable. Use Xerneas for conquering post-game challenges, completing your Pokedex by defeating tough wild Pokemon, and dominating any remaining legendary encounters.
Is Focus Blast worth using despite its lower accuracy compared to other Fighting moves?
Absolutely yes. Focus Blast’s 120 base power with 70% accuracy might seem risky, but it’s the only Fighting-type special attack with sufficient power to threaten Steel-types effectively. Alternatives like Aura Sphere (80 power) simply don’t provide enough damage, especially against bulky Steel-types like Steelix or Aggron. After a Geomancy boost, Focus Blast becomes a guaranteed OHKO against most Steel-types even without perfect accuracy. The risk-reward heavily favors inclusion—missing occasionally is preferable to being completely walled by Steel Pokemon.
