Is Xerneas viable in Gen 7 Ubers?

Xerneas is ranked #9 in Gen 7 Ubers with 24.08% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 data.

What beats Xerneas in Gen 7 Ubers?

The best counter for Xerneas in Gen 7 Ubers is Necrozma-Dusk-Mane with a 82.8% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Apr 2026 - Jun 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Xerneas include Necrozma-Dusk-Mane.

What is the best counter for Xerneas in Gen 7 Ubers?

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane is the best counter for Xerneas in Gen 7 Ubers, KOing or forcing it out in 82.8% of their encounters.

Xerneas counters

Gen 7 Ubers · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0716 Xerneas

Fairy

USAGE 24.1% #9

BASE STATS

HP 126

ATK 131

DEF 95

SPA 131

SPD 98

SPE 99

BST680

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

PoisonSteel

½×

FightingBugDark

0×

Dragon

Moves

Moonblast 100.0% Geomancy 66.0% Thunder 55.0% Focus Blast 43.1% Aromatherapy 36.6% Defog 25.9% Toxic 11.1% Hidden Power Fire 10.1%

Items

Power Herb 63.2% Choice Scarf 21.4% Leftovers 8.2% Fairium Z 2.8% Air Balloon 1.7% White Herb 1.2% Choice Specs 0.8% Shed Shell 0.7%

Common Teammates

Groudon-Primal95.0%

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane57.1%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Necrozma-Dusk-Mane

PsychicSteel OFFENSIVE CHECK

35.218

82.8% dies 6.36%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Necrozma-Dusk-Mane Sunsteel Strike vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Xerneas: 432-510 (94.7 - 111.8%) -- 68.8% chance to OHKO

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Ranked #9 with 24.08% usage. Sorted by reliability score.