The Legendary Life deer-like Xerneas is making a reappearance in August 2023 as a 5-Star Raid in Pokemon Go. Without a doubt, this gorgeous Fairy-type Legendary is not one you’ll want to miss out on. While Togekiss and Gardevoir are definitely S-tier Fairy-type competitors to counter Dark-, Fighting-, and Dragon-type opponents, Xerneas is just as valuable for your roster. To help you get this exquisite and powerful Legendary, we’ll cover the best Xerneas Raid counters in Pokemon Go.
What Are Xerneas’ Weaknesses in Pokemon Go?
To beat Xerneas in Pokemon Go, let’s consider this Legendary’s weaknesses as a Fairy-type pocket monster: Poison and Steel. Possessing only two weaknesses does make party prep for the fight with the Legendary Life stag quite straightforward. However, this doesn’t make the battle any easier.
Like any 5-Star Raid, it’s almost essential that you join forces with five to six Trainers to take on Xerneas. If you’re unable to gather a friend group in-game or via Discord, we recommend using an app like Poke Genie. Such applications ensure you’re able to queue up with other players, but you will need a Remote Raid Pass to participate.
Best Xerneas Pokemon Go Counters & Movesets
Next, here is a list of the best Poison- and Steel-type counters you can use to achieve victory in a Xerneas Raid in Pokemon Go:
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| Pokemon | How To Evolve | Best Moveset |
| Mega Gengar |
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| Mega Beedrill |
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| Nihilego |
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| Roserade |
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| Gengar |
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| Overqwil |
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| Best Steel Counters | ||
| Metagross |
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| Dialga |
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| Melmetal |
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| Mega Scizor |
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| Mega Aggron |
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| Excadrill |
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If you’d like more tips and tricks on how to counter Xerneas in its 5-Star Pokemon Go Raid, here’s a video by The Trainer Club:
