Xerneas (Pokémon): Difference between revisions

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While it is not known to [[evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Xerneas has two [[#Form data|forms]], which change depending on its status. When Xerneas is in a {{pkmn|battle}} or a [[Pokémon Contest]], it is in '''Active Mode''' and its horns are multicolor; otherwise, it is in '''Neutral Mode''' and its horns are cyan.

Along with {{p|Chespin}}, {{p|Fennekin}}, {{p|Froakie}}, and {{p|Yveltal}}, Xerneas was one of the first [[Generation VI]] Pokémon to be revealed to the public on January 8, 2013, as part of the {{DL|Nintendo Direct|Pokémon Direct}} broadcast.

Xerneas is the [[game mascot]] of {{pkmn|X and Y|Pokémon X}}, appearing on its boxart. Xerneas, {{p|Yveltal}}, and {{p|Zygarde}} are often collectively referred to as the [[Aura trio]] by fans.

[[File:Xerxer tree form.png|thumb|140px|left|Xerneas's tree form in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]

[[File:Xerneas awakens XY.png|thumb|250px|left|Xerneas awakening in [[Pokémon X and Y|Pokémon X]]]]

Xerneas is a quadrupedal, stag-like {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with four pairs of antlers. Its coloration varies slightly depending on whether it is in Active Mode or Neutral Mode. Regardless of mode, its main body is always black with a blue stripe down its back and a short, bushy tail. Starting at its knees there is a blade-like trim around each leg, which forms a point under each hoof. There is an upside-down, V-shaped marking on its chest in the same color as the trim on its legs. Its head and neck are blue, and there are two large, tufts that extend onto its chest and curve upward. Its first pair of antlers extends onto its head and curves around the underside of its eyes. The eyes are black with X-shaped pupils. There is a short marking on top of its snout and an upward curving horn on each side of its head in place of ears.  

In Active Mode, its markings, antlers, and trim on its legs are pale gold. Its antlers have branches and bumps in many colors and there are multicolored spots on its back. Xerneas assumes this Mode during battle or when using its power. Xerneas is at full power when in Active Mode.  

In Neutral Mode, its markings and antlers are instead pale blue and the embellishments on its antlers and spots on its back are a darker blue. Xerneas assumes Netural Mode when not battling and traveling. This remains until it needs to use Active Mode.

Xerneas has the power to share eternal life. This occurs when the horns on its head shine in seven colors. Xerneas can use its life energy to create vast forests and restore life to them. It can infuse both humans and Pokémon with energy and vitality. Because of this, Xerneas is highly respected by the ancient people of Kalos for its role in giving life. Xerneas is also known to be able to speak through telepathy. According to legend, Xerneas is known to have rescued wounded Pokémon during an ancient war. Xerneas and Yveltal have the power to transform [[Evolution stone]]s into [[Mega Stone]]s as seen with the [[ultimate weapon]]'s blast shot by [[AZ]] 3000 years ago. Both are in charge of taking care of the land in a delicate balance between life and death. Xerneas is capable of calming {{p|Yveltal}} should it get enraged, as seen in the {{pkmn|anime}}. Xerneas's power can also be used to power up machines such as the [[ultimate weapon]].

As seen in ''[[M17|Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction]]'', if it expends too much life energy, it transforms into a tree and sleeps for 1,000 years. Xerneas has the power to revive those who have been petrified by {{p|Yveltal}}. However, as seen in ''[[XYS05|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]'', Xerneas cannot always undo it.

A special Xerneas is worshipped in [[Lental]] for being one of the seven guardian [[Illumina phenomenon|Illumina Pokémon]], in particular for saving the region from a meteorite 2000 years ago. It is also believed to be the originator of the Illumina phenomenon. It resides in the {{DL|Ruins of Remembrance|Aurus Island Illumina Spot}}.

Xerneas is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Geomancy}}. It is also the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Fairy Aura}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===

Xerneas has two forms: Active Mode and Neutral Mode.

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==Game data==

[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]: Xerneas is the embodiment of the [[Tree of Life]].

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| attack = 250

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| special = {{m|Moonblast}}, {{m|Megahorn}}, {{m|Close Combat}}, {{m|Giga Impact}}, {{m|Thunder}}

===Form data===

Xerneas has two forms: Neutral Mode and Active Mode. There is no gameplay difference between them; Xerneas appears in Active Mode in {{pkmn|battle}}s and [[Pokémon Contest|Pokémon Contest Spectaculars]], and appears in Neutral Mode in other situations, such as in cutscenes, the [[party]] and [[summary]] screens, the [[Pokémon Storage System]], [[Pokémon-Amie]], [[Pokémon Refresh]], [[Pokémon Camp]], and as a [[walking Pokémon]]. According to the [[Pokédex]], Xerneas shares everlasting life while it is in Active Mode.

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* In [[Pokémon Camp]], Xerneas will not play with the [[Poké Toy]] when the player shakes it and will react negatively to it instead. Xerneas is the only Pokémon with this trait.

Xerneas was designed so that its silhouette resembles the letter {{wp|X}},<ref>Iwata Asks - Pokémon X & Pokémon Y - Page 2 ([https://iwataasks.nintendo.com/interviews/3ds/pokemonxy/0/1 English], [https://www.nintendo.co.jp/3ds/interview/ekjj/vol1/index2.html Japanese])</ref> and by extension possibly the {{wp|saltire}} symbol in heraldry or the {{wp|X mark}}. Appearance-wise, Xerneas resembles a cervid, more specifically the extinct species {{wp|Eucladoceros}}.

Xerneas may also be based on {{wp|Eikþyrnir}} and the four stags {{wp|Dáinn, Dvalinn, Duneyrr and Duraþrór}} of {{wp|Norse mythology}}. Eikþyrnir resides in {{wp|Valhalla}} eating the foliage of {{wp|Læraðr}} with glowing horns that drip with dew. According to the ''{{wp|Poetic Edda}}'', the four stags resided in the trunk of the World Tree, {{wp|Yggdrasil}}, and ate its branches and fresh shoots. Alternatively, Xerneas may be based on {{wp|Cernunnos}} of {{wp|Celtic mythology}}, a life-giving deity known as the "horned god" and associated with antlers.

Xerneas begins with the letter {{wp|X}}. It may be derived from ''cervus'' (Latin for deer), ''{{wp|Cernunnos}}'' (a horned Celtic god), ''{{wp|Ceryneian Hind}}'', and アース ''āsu'' (earth).

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|es=Xerneas|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name

|de=Xerneas|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name

|it=Xerneas|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name

|zh_cmn=哲爾尼亞斯 / 哲尔尼亚斯 ''Zhé'ěrníyǎsī / Zhé'ěrníyàsī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name

|zh_yue=哲爾尼亞斯 ''Jityíhnèihasī''|zh_yuemeaning=Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

|hi=ज़र्नियस ''Xerneas''|himeaning=Transcription of English name

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==References==

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