# Xerneas - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Xerneas in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Xerneas)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Xerneas
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Xerneas.

## Common Moves
- **Geomancy**: 97.970%
- **Protect**: 97.072%
- **Moonblast**: 85.897%
- **Substitute**: 60.987%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 34.742%
- **Hyper Beam**: 10.840%
- **Other**: 12.492%

## Common Abilities
- **Fairy Aura**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Power Herb**: 97.939%
- **Other**: 2.061%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 80.803%
- **Groudon**: 70.512%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 62.337%
- **Charizard**: 62.304%
- **Gastrodon**: 54.596%
- **Venusaur**: 22.196%

## FAQ for Xerneas in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Xerneas?
The most common moves for Xerneas are Geomancy, Protect, Moonblast, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Xerneas?
Xerneas is frequently paired with Incineroar, Groudon, Grimmsnarl, Charizard. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Xerneas?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Xerneas?
The top build for Xerneas features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `44/0/4/196/28/236`. This configuration accounts for 51.710% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Xerneas?
Xerneas is most effectively run with the ability **Fairy Aura** (100.000%) and the item **Power Herb** (97.939%).

### What is the most common role for Xerneas?
Based on common item usage (Power Herb), Xerneas often functions as a **tactical** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Xerneas?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 126 |
| Attack | 131 |
| Defense | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 131 |
| Sp. Def | 98 |
| Speed | 99 |
| **BST** | **680** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Xerneas on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Xerneas) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Xerneas
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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