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Xerneas

XY 96/146 • rare

Set: XY
Number: 96/146
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2014
Energy type: fairy energy
Market price: $0.98
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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Market

What it's worth

$0.98market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$0.86 – $1.00 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As the legendary mascot of the Pokémon X game, Xerneas introduced the Fairy type to the trading card game, marking a significant shift in the competitive metagame. This specific card from the XY base set is highly regarded by collectors for its iconic debut artwork and its role as a foundational piece of the sixth generation of the franchise.

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Card face

What it does

130 HPBasic

Cost: fairy energyGeomancy

Choose 2 of your Benched Pokémon. For each of those Pokémon, search your deck for a Fairy Energy card and attach it to that Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Cost: fairy energy fairy energy colorless energyRainbow Spear100

Discard an Energy attached to this Pokémon.

Weaknessmetal energy×2Resistancedarkness energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Legends say it can share eternal life. It slept for a thousand years in the form of a tree before its revival.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Xerneas card (96/146) was released in 2014 as part of the debut XY expansion for the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set marked a significant milestone in the franchise by introducing the Fairy type, a new elemental classification designed to balance the competitive landscape of the game. Xerneas, the legendary mascot of Pokémon X, was featured as a flagship card to showcase the mechanical properties of these new Fairy-type Pokémon.

The card’s design reflects the transition to the XY era, featuring artwork by 5ban Graphics, a creative team frequently employed by The Pokémon Company to produce sleek, high-definition digital illustrations for legendary creatures. The artwork emphasizes the creature's majestic stag-like aesthetic and vibrant coloration, intended to highlight its role as the Life Pokémon. Upon release, the card was widely received by players for its utility in Fairy-focused decks, serving as a staple inclusion for collectors looking to represent the early generation six meta.

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About

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