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{{Nihongo|Xerneas|ゼルネアス|Zeruneasu}} is a {{type|Fairy}}-type [[Legendary Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation VI]]. It is the mascot for [[Pokémon X & Y|Pokémon X]]. It is [[Yveltal]]'s counterpart.
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{{Nihongo|'''Xerneas'''|ゼルネアス|Zeruneasu}} is the {{type|Fairy}}-type Life [[Pokémon]]. It, along with [[Yveltal]], are [[Legendary Pokemon]] in ''[[Pokémon X and Y]]''. Its body is shaped like the letter "X" as well as the pupils.
  
   
 
==Biology==
  
==Biology==
 
===Physiology===
  
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Xerneas is a quadrupedal stag-like Pokemon with a blue and black coat. Along its back it has multicolored spots that glow when it is in battle. It has long, gleaming yellow antlers that shine with all of the colors of the spectrum; its antlers resemble the roots of a tree. Its yellow-lined hooves are pointed, and it has a long blue and black tail. When Xerneas is not active, its multicolored antlers stop glowing and turn cyan blue.
 
In the glint of its eyes is the shape of the letter "X", hence the title of the game and when it stands, its body seems to be in the shape of an "X".
  
In the glint of its eyes is the shape of the letter "X", hence the title of the game and when it stands, its body seems to be in the shape of an "X".
   
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|x= Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
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|x=Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.
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|y= When the horns on its head shine in seven colors, it is said to be sharing everlasting life.
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*Xerneas is the second Pokémon to have a name to start with X, the first one being [[Xatu]].
  
*Xerneas is the second Pokémon to have a name to start with X, the first one being [[Xatu]].
 
*Xerneas is the only legendary Pokémon whose name starts with X.
  
*Xerneas is the only legendary Pokémon whose name starts with X.
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*Xerneas bears a resemblance to the [[Legendary Pokemon]] Yveltal due to the fact that its legs are of a similar form, and there is also a resemblance to [[Sawsbuck]] since it of course is deer-like; it has similar antlers, except Xerneas has multiple points, some of which are small, some multicolored, and some that branch off like a tree. Sawsbuck, underneath its seasonal flares, only has two rather low-key racks of antlers.
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*Xerneas bears a resemblance to the [[Legendary Pokémon]] Yveltal due to the fact that its legs are of a similar form, and there is also a resemblance to [[Sawsbuck]] since it of course is deer-like; it has similar antlers, except Xerneas has multiple points, some of which are small, some multicolored, and some that branch off like a tree. Sawsbuck, underneath its seasonal flares, only has two rather low-key racks of antlers.<ref>[http://pokepassion.blogspot.com/2014/01/xerneas-and-yveltal-from-page-of-history.html Xerneas Opposite To Yveltal]</ref>
 
*Xerneas resembles the Forest Spirit from Hayao Miyazaki's film ''Princess Mononoke''.
  
*Xerneas resembles the Forest Spirit from Hayao Miyazaki's film ''Princess Mononoke''.
 
*Xerneas is the first legendary {{type|Fairy}}-type Pokémon.
  
*Xerneas is the first legendary {{type|Fairy}}-type Pokémon.
 
*Xerneas represents life and Yveltal represents destruction.
  
*Xerneas represents life and Yveltal represents destruction.
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*Xerneas has its own signature move, "[[Geomancy]]".
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*Xerneas has its own signature move, [[Geomancy]].
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*Xerneas moves along the ground. This could be a reference to the x axis on a graph, being horizontal.
   
 
===Etymology===
  
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[[File:220px-The_Ash_Yggdrasil_by_Friedrich_Wilhelm_Heine.jpg|thumb|Yggdrasil Tree]] Its name may be reference to the Celtic "Horned god", [[wikipedia:Cernunnos|Cernunnos]]. Its form may be a reference to Norse mythology guardians of the [[wikipedia:Yggdrasil|Yggdrasil]] tree: a bird-like creature that protects the top of the tree, this may be Yveltal, a deer-like creature that protects the soil and trunk of the tree, this may be [[Xerneas]], and a snake-like creature that protects the underworld below the tree is [[Zygarde]].
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[[File:220px-The_Ash_Yggdrasil_by_Friedrich_Wilhelm_Heine.jpg|thumb|Yggdrasil Tree]] Its name may be reference to the Celtic "Horned god", [[wikipedia:Cernunnos|Cernunnos]]. Its form may be a reference to Norse mythology guardians of the [[wikipedia:Yggdrasil|Yggdrasil]] tree: a bird-like creature that protects the top of the tree, this may be Yveltal, a deer-like creature that protects the soil and trunk of the tree, this may be [[Xerneas]], and a snake-like creature that protects the underworld below the tree is [[Zygarde]].It is referred to be part of [[Yggdrasil Trio]]<ref>[http://pokepassion.blogspot.com/2014/01/yggdrasil-trio-directional-legendaries.html Xerneas-Giver of Life]</ref>.
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==References==
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==Gallery==
  
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Xerneas (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS - WiiU).jpg|Xerneas as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / WiiU''.
  
Xerneas (Super Smash Bros. for 3DS - WiiU).jpg|Xerneas as it appears in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS / WiiU''.
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XerneasPokemonCenterPlush.JPG|Large 17" Xerneas Pokemon Center Plush
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XerneasPokeDoll.JPG|Xerneas PokeDoll
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ArticulatedXerneasActionFigureTakaraTomy.jpg|Articulated Xerneas Action Figure by TakaraTomy
 
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Revision as of 17:53, 27 July 2014

Xerneas (Japanese: ゼルネアス, Hepburn: Zeruneasu) is a Fairy-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation VI. It is the mascot for Pokémon X. It is Yveltal's counterpart.

Biology

Physiology

Xerneas is a quadrupedal stag-like Pokemon with a blue and black coat. Along its back it has multicolored spots that glow when it is in battle. It has long, gleaming yellow antlers that shine with all of the colors of the spectrum; its antlers resemble the roots of a tree. Its yellow-lined hooves are pointed, and it has a long blue and black tail. When Xerneas is not active, its multicolored antlers stop glowing and turn cyan blue. In the glint of its eyes is the shape of the letter "X", hence the title of the game and when it stands, its body seems to be in the shape of an "X".

Behavior

Habitat

Game data

Locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Team Flare HQ (X only), Trading One

Pokédex entries

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Heal Pulse - -% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Aromatherapy - -% 5 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
1 Ingrain - -% 20 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Status
1 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
5 Light Screen - -% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
10 Aurora Beam 65 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
18 Gravity - -% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
26 Geomancy - -% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
35 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Special
44 Megahorn 120 85% 10 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
51 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
55 Horn Leech 75 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
59 Psych Up - -% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
63 Misty Terrain - -% 10 Type Fairy HOME Fairy Status
72 Nature Power - -% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
80 Close Combat 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
88 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
93 Outrage 120 100% 10 Type Dragon HOME Dragon Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D Models

Template:GenVIPokéSprites

Appearances

Anime

Manga

Trivia

  • Xerneas is the second Pokémon to have a name to start with X, the first one being Xatu.
  • Xerneas is the only legendary Pokémon whose name starts with X.
  • Xerneas bears a resemblance to the Legendary Pokémon Yveltal due to the fact that its legs are of a similar form, and there is also a resemblance to Sawsbuck since it of course is deer-like; it has similar antlers, except Xerneas has multiple points, some of which are small, some multicolored, and some that branch off like a tree. Sawsbuck, underneath its seasonal flares, only has two rather low-key racks of antlers.[1]
  • Xerneas resembles the Forest Spirit from Hayao Miyazaki's film Princess Mononoke.
  • Xerneas is the first legendary Fairy-type Pokémon.
  • Xerneas represents life and Yveltal represents destruction.
  • Xerneas has its own signature move, Geomancy.
  • Xerneas moves along the ground. This could be a reference to the x axis on a graph, being horizontal.

Etymology

File:220px-The Ash Yggdrasil by Friedrich Wilhelm Heine.jpg

Yggdrasil Tree

Its name may be reference to the Celtic "Horned god", Cernunnos. Its form may be a reference to Norse mythology guardians of the Yggdrasil tree: a bird-like creature that protects the top of the tree, this may be Yveltal, a deer-like creature that protects the soil and trunk of the tree, this may be Xerneas, and a snake-like creature that protects the underworld below the tree is Zygarde.It is referred to be part of Yggdrasil Trio[2].

References

  1. ^ Xerneas Opposite To Yveltal
  2. ^ Xerneas-Giver of Life

Gallery

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