Recommended Counter Teams vs Xerneas
Switch counter team panel (Pattern / Weather / XL Candy Bonus)
Top 6 recommended attackers across 4 sort axes (DPS / TDO x Legendaries inclusion) with an XL Candy Bonus toggle. XL Candy Bonus ON includes a type-matching Mega in the party (at natural rank or 6th slot). Selecting weather re-ranks Top 6.
Note: When XL Candy Bonus is on, only slot 6 may change.
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Zacian Crowned SwordDPS 42.6
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Necrozma Dusk ManeDPS 40.2Metal ClawSunsteel Strike.png)
Zamazenta Crowned ShieldDPS 40.0Metal ClawBehemoth Bash
Mega LucarioDPS 33.5Bullet PunchMeteor Mash
Shadow MetagrossDPS 33.3Bullet PunchMeteor Mash
Shadow DialgaDPS 30.9Metal ClawIron HeadNote: a non-Mega and its Mega form may appear together (e.g., Rayquaza + Mega Rayquaza). With JavaScript enabled, radio + checkbox + weather buttons let you switch dynamically.
🏆 Recommended Counters Ranking (Top 20)
Ranked by DPS vs Boss. Click the "DPS" or "TDO" column header in each table to re-sort. Consider both DPS and TDO (cumulative damage = DPS × Time To Faint) for a balanced view. The DPS Rank / TDO Rank columns are fixed annotations showing original rank in the source data even after sorting.
Xerneas — ⚡ Top 5 aura-matched Megas
Megas whose aura type overlaps with this boss's type. Top pick: Mega Gardevoir.
⚡ Mega-Evolution raid bonuses:
・Damage: while a Mega is on the field, all allies get +10% damage (regardless of type). Moves whose type matches the Mega's type are upgraded to +30% instead.
・Catch candy bonus: while you have a Mega evolved, every Pokémon caught gives +1 candy at Base Mega level, or +2 candies at High / Max Mega level (regardless of type).
・Candy XL chance: only triggers when your Mega is at High level or above AND you catch a Pokémon that shares a type with the Mega (type-matched only).
⚡-badged Megas trigger the same-type +30% damage bonus / XL Candy chance against this boss.
Primal Kyogre (Water/Electric/Bug), Primal Groudon (Fire/Ground/Grass) and Mega Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying/Psychic) emit a 3-type aura instead of the standard own-types only.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
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| 1 | 1 |  | Mega Gardevoir   Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Fairy) | Confusion / Psychic | 20.9 | 496.4 |
| 2 | 2 |  | Mega Diancie  Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Fairy) | Rock Throw / Moonblast | 20.2 | 345.4 |
| 3 | 5 |  | Mega Mawile Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Fairy) | Fairy Wind / Iron Head | 14.5 | 237.3 |
| 4 | 3 |  | Mega Altaria  Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Fairy) |  Peck / Dazzling Gleam | 13.1 | 278.9 |
| 5 | 4 |  | Mega Audino  Mega⚡ Mega Aura (Fairy) | Pound / Hyper Beam | 11.3 | 258.2 |
Xerneas — Top 20 Mega counters (with Mega Aura badges)
All Mega-tier counters. Top pick: Mega Lucario. ⚡ badge marks Megas whose aura matches this boss's type.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 17 | | Mega Lucario  Mega | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash | 33.5 | 384.1 |
| 2 | 2 |  | Mega Metagross Mega | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash* | 32.8 | 839.5 |
| 3 | 8 |  | Mega Beedrill   Mega | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 31.8 | 528.2 |
| 4 | 1 |  | Mega Gengar  Mega | Hex / Sludge Bomb | 30.5 | 983.1 |
| 5 | 3 |  | Mega Mewtwo Y Mega | Confusion / Psystrike* | 29.2 | 822.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 4 |  | Mega Mewtwo X Mega | Confusion / Psystrike* | 28.1 | 784.3 |
| 7 | 5 |  | Mega Rayquaza Mega | Air Slash / Dragon Ascent* | 27.4 | 717.5 |
| 8 | 14 |  | Mega Victreebel  Mega | Acid / Sludge Bomb | 27.1 | 482.5 |
| 9 | 7 |  | Mega Scizor Mega | Bullet Punch / Iron Head | 24.4 | 532.7 |
| 10 | 15 |  | Mega Aggron Mega | Iron Tail / Heavy Slam | 24.1 | 468.1 |
| 11 | 19 |  | Mega Pidgeot Mega | Steel Wing / Brave Bird | 23.8 | 351.4 |
| 12 | 16 |  | Mega Alakazam Mega | Confusion / Psychic* | 23.6 | 409.8 |
| 13 | 11 |  | Mega Aerodactyl Mega | Steel Wing / Iron Head | 23.6 | 511.6 |
| 14 | 20 |  | Mega Blaziken  Mega | Fire Spin / Blast Burn* | 23.4 | 330.5 |
| 15 | 9 |  | Primal Kyogre  Mega | Waterfall / Origin Pulse* | 23.1 | 526.0 |
| 16 | 18 |  | Mega Tyranitar  Mega | Iron Tail / Stone Edge | 23.0 | 370.8 |
| 17 | 6 |  | Mega Dragonite Mega | Steel Wing / Hurricane | 22.8 | 602.7 |
| 18 | 10 |  | Primal Groudon  Mega | Mud Shot / Precipice Blades* | 22.6 | 514.8 |
| 19 | 13 |  | Mega Charizard Y Mega | Fire Spin / Blast Burn* | 22.3 | 483.1 |
| 20 | 12 |  | Mega Venusaur Mega | Vine Whip / Sludge Bomb | 21.6 | 504.8 |
Xerneas — Top 20 counters (Normal + Shadow, excluding Mega)
Xerneas is a legendary raid boss. Weak to Poison, Steel. Top DPS counters sorted by per-second damage against this boss. Attackers assumed at Level 50 IV15, including Shadow attack bonus; no weather/aura boost applied. Best overall: Zacian Crowned Sword. Megas are excluded in this section. Top pick: Zacian Crowned Sword.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | | Zacian Crowned SwordLegendary | Metal Claw / Behemoth Blade | 42.6 | 1001.2 |
| 2 | 3 | | Necrozma Dusk ManeLegendary | Metal Claw / Sunsteel Strike | 40.2 | 942.9 |
| 3 | 4 | | Zamazenta Crowned ShieldLegendary | Metal Claw / Behemoth Bash | 40.0 | 793.6 |
| 4 | 8 |  | Shadow MetagrossShadow | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash* | 33.3 | 689.1 |
| 5 | 12 | | Shadow DialgaShadow | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 30.9 | 417.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 15 |  | Shadow RegigigasShadow | Hidden Power / Crush Grip* | 29.4 | 380.4 |
| 7 | 6 |  | EternatusLegendary | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 29.2 | 720.3 |
| 8 | 20 | .png) | Deoxys AttackLegendary | Poison Jab /  Zap Cannon | 28.9 | 129.2 |
| 9 | 1 | .png) | Necrozma Dawn WingsLegendary | Metal Claw / Moongeist Beam | 28.9 | 1201.9 |
| 10 | 18 |  | Shadow ExcadrillShadow | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 28.4 | 304.4 |
| 11 | 5 |  | Shadow GengarShadow | Lick* / Sludge Bomb | 28.1 | 792.9 |
| 12 | 9 | | Metagross | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash* | 27.9 | 637.4 |
| 13 | 11 |  | NaganadelLegendary | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 27.6 | 438.1 |
| 14 | 10 |  | Tinkaton | Fairy Wind / Gigaton Hammer* | 27.4 | 591.1 |
| 15 | 17 |  | Shadow ToxicroakShadow | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 26.5 | 352.9 |
| 16 | 7 |  | NihilegoLegendary | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 26.2 | 708.9 |
| 18 | 14 | .png) | Kyurem White Legendary | Steel Wing / Ice Burn | 26.0 | 380.9 |
| 17 | 13 |  | Shadow ScolipedeShadow | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 26.0 | 412.1 |
| 19 | 16 |  | Roserade | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 25.9 | 379.7 |
| 20 | 19 |  | Lucario | Bullet Punch / Meteor Mash | 25.9 | 264.4 |
Xerneas — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow; legendaries OK)
Other strong picks (legendaries included) not already listed in the sections above. Top pick: Dialga.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | | DialgaLegendary | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 25.6 | 442.2 |
| 2 | 3 | .png) | Genesect BurnLegendary | Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb | 25.5 | 494.5 |
| 3 | 4 | .png) | Genesect ChillLegendary | Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb | 25.5 | 494.5 |
| 4 | 5 | .png) | Genesect DouseLegendary | Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb | 25.5 | 494.5 |
| 5 | 6 |  | GenesectLegendary | Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb | 25.5 | 494.5 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 7 | .png) | Genesect ShockLegendary | Metal Claw / Magnet Bomb | 25.5 | 494.5 |
| 7 | 9 | .png) | Dialga OriginLegendary | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 25.4 | 456.9 |
| 8 | 15 | | Excadrill | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 24.7 | 322.4 |
| 9 | 12 | | RegigigasLegendary | Hidden Power / Crush Grip* | 24.6 | 396.0 |
| 10 | 11 |  | Revavroom | Poison Jab / Gunk Shot | 24.4 | 397.4 |
| 11 | 19 |  | RegielekiLegendary | Lock-On / Thunder Cage* | 24.2 | 268.6 |
| 12 | 1 | | Gengar | Lick* / Sludge Bomb | 23.6 | 697.3 |
| 13 | 13 |  | Overqwil | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 23.4 | 345.0 |
| 14 | 16 |  | Duraludon | Metal Claw / Flash Cannon | 23.2 | 314.0 |
| 15 | 2 |  | BlacephalonLegendary | Astonish / Surprise Attack* | 23.0 | 523.1 |
| 16 | 8 |  | MelmetalLegendary | Thunder Shock / Double Iron Bash* | 22.7 | 463.6 |
| 17 | 14 | .png) | Kyurem BlackLegendary | Shadow Claw / Freeze Shock | 22.6 | 330.7 |
| 18 | 17 |  | Kingambit | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 22.6 | 292.3 |
| 19 | 18 |  | Salazzle | Poison Jab / Sludge Wave | 22.3 | 273.8 |
| 20 | 20 |  | Bisharp | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 22.3 | 175.9 |
Xerneas — Top 20 additional picks (no Mega, no Shadow, no Legendary)
Alternatives if you don't have a Mega, Shadow, or Legendary roster. Top pick: Toxicroak.
| DPS Rank | TDO Rank | Pokémon | Moveset | DPS vs Boss | TDO (Total Damage Output) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | | Toxicroak | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 22.2 | 313.6 |
| 2 | 6 | | Scolipede | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 21.8 | 361.1 |
| 3 | 7 |  | Durant | Metal Claw / Iron Head | 21.7 | 359.3 |
| 4 | 10 |  | Empoleon | Steel Wing / Flash Cannon | 21.7 | 332.6 |
| 5 | 14 |  | Victreebel | Acid / Sludge Bomb | 21.6 | 299.6 |
Show ranks 6-20 (remaining 15)
| 6 | 17 |  | Grafaiai | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 21.5 | 247.2 |
| 7 | 9 |  | Vileplume | Acid / Sludge Bomb | 21.3 | 349.9 |
| 8 | 13 |  | Magnezone | Metal Sound / Flash Cannon | 21.1 | 304.3 |
| 9 | 11 | .png) | Aegislash Blade | Psycho Cut / Gyro Ball | 20.9 | 325.9 |
| 10 | 20 |  | Magneton | Thunder Shock / Magnet Bomb | 20.4 | 185.8 |
| 11 | 8 | .png) | Muk Alolan | Poison Jab / Gunk Shot | 20.3 | 352.4 |
| 12 | 4 |  | Muk | Poison Jab / Gunk Shot | 20.3 | 426.3 |
| 13 | 1 |  | Dragonite | Steel Wing / Hurricane | 20.3 | 482.4 |
| 14 | 5 |  | Scizor | Bullet Punch / Iron Head | 20.3 | 372.1 |
| 15 | 19 |  | Roselia | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 20.2 | 204.6 |
| 16 | 18 | .png) | Qwilfish Hisuian | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 20.1 | 235.7 |
| 17 | 16 |  | Skuntank | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 20.1 | 271.3 |
| 18 | 15 |  | Aggron | Iron Tail / Heavy Slam | 20.1 | 273.8 |
| 19 | 3 | .png) | Slowbro Galarian | Poison Jab / Sludge Bomb | 20.0 | 440.9 |
| 20 | 2 |  | Haunter | Lick* / Sludge Bomb | 20.0 | 447.8 |
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