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Best Xerneas Raid Counters in Pokemon Go

The Legendary Life deer-like Xerneas is making a reappearance in August 2023 as a 5-Star Raid in Pokemonย Go. Without a doubt, this gorgeous Fairy-type Legendary…

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The Legendary Life deer-like Xerneas is making a reappearance in August 2023 as a 5-Star Raid in Pokemonย 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 thisย exquisite and powerful Legendary, we’ll cover the best Xerneas Raid counters inย Pokemon Go.

What Are Xerneas’ Weaknesses in Pokemon Go?

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To beat Xerneas inย Pokemon Go, let’s consider this Legendary’s weaknesses as a Fairy-type pocket monster:ย Poisonย andย 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.ย 

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.ย 

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 inย Pokemon Go:ย 

Best Poison Counters
Pokemon How To Evolve Best Moveset
Mega Gengar
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Gastly and Haunter
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Mega Evolution Energy: 200
  • Fast Attack: Lick
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Mega Beedrill
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Weedle and Kakuna
  • Total Candy: 62
  • Mega Evolution Energy: 100
  • Fast Attack: Poison Jab
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Nihilego
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Poison Jab
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Roserade
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Budew and Roselia
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Evolution Item: Sinnoh Stone
  • Fast Attack: Poison Jab
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Gengar
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Gastly and Haunter
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Lick
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Overqwil
  • 1st Stage: Hisuian Qwilfish
  • Total Candy: 50
  • Fast Attack: Poison Jab
  • Charged Attack: Sludge Bomb
Best Steel Counters
Metagross
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Beldum and Metang
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Fast Attack: Bullet Punch
  • Charged Attack: Meteor Mash
Dialga
  • No Evolution
  • Fast Attack: Metal Claw
  • Charged Attack: Iron Head
Melmetal
  • 1st Stage: Meltan
  • Total Candy: 400
  • Fast Attack: Thunder Shock
  • Charged Attack: Double Iron Bash
Mega Scizor
  • 1st Stage: Scyther
  • Total Candy: 50
  • Evolution Item: Metal Coat
  • Mega Evolution Energy: 200
  • Fast Attack: Bullet Punch
  • Charged Attack: Iron Head
Mega Aggron
  • 1st & 2nd Stages: Aron and Lairon
  • Total Candy: 125
  • Mega Evolution Energy: 200
  • Fast Attack: Iron Tail
  • Charged Attack: Heavy Slam
Excadrill
  • 1st Stage: Drilbur
  • Total Candy: 50
  • Fast Attack: Metal Claw
  • Charged Attack: Iron Head

Related:

Pokemon Go: How To Beat Giovanni (August 2023)

If you’d like more tips and tricks on how to counter Xerneas in its 5-Starย Pokemon Goย Raid, here’s a video by The Trainer Club:ย 

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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