Name origin

X
exotic
Atu
the first man, in Samoan mythology
Xatu artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 178
Type Psychic Flying
Species Mystic Pokémon
Height 4′11″ (1.50m)
Weight 33.1 lbs (15.0 kg)
Abilities Early Bird
Synchronize
Magic Bounce (Dream World)
Local № 160 (Gold, Silver)
163 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
162 (HeartGold, SoulSilver)
Japanese Neitio

Breeding

Egg Groups Flying
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield 1 Special Attack, 1 Speed
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness 70 (normal)
Base EXP 171
Growth Rate Medium Fast



Type defenses

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Xatu stats

The base stats for Xatu are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

HP 65
240 - 334
Attack 75
139 - 273
Defense 70
130 - 262
Sp. Atk 95
175 - 317
Sp. Def 70
130 - 262
Speed 95
175 - 317
Total 470

Pokedex descriptions

Gold
LeafGreen
HeartGold
They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Silver
FireRed
SoulSilver
In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
Crystal Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
Ruby XATU stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this POKéMON does so out of fear of the terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
Sapphire XATU is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical POKéMON out of their belief that XATU is in possession of the power to see into the future.
Emerald It has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.
Diamond
Pearl
Black
White
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movement all day.
Platinum This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movements all day.

Evolution chart


Moves learnt by level up

Xatu learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
6 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
9 TeleportPsychicStatus--
12 Lucky ChantNormalStatus--
17 Miracle EyePsychicStatus--
20 Me FirstNormalStatus--
23 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
27 TailwindFlyingStatus--
30 WishNormalStatus--
37 Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-90
42 Future SightPsychicSpecial100100
47 Stored PowerPsychicSpecial20100
54 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
54 Power SwapPsychicStatus--
59 Guard SwapPsychicStatus--
66 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100

Xatu learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
1 PeckFlyingPhysical35100
6 Night ShadeGhostSpecial-100
9 TeleportPsychicStatus--
12 Lucky ChantNormalStatus--
17 Miracle EyePsychicStatus--
20 Me FirstNormalStatus--
23 Confuse RayGhostStatus-100
27 TailwindFlyingStatus--
30 WishNormalStatus--
37 Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus-90
42 Future SightPsychicSpecial100100
47 Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
54 Guard SwapPsychicStatus--
54 Power SwapPsychicStatus--
59 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100

Egg moves

Xatu learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Xatu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
HazeIceStatus--
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
RefreshNormalStatus--
RoostFlyingStatus--
Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
SynchronoisePsychicSpecial70100

Xatu learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Xatu egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical80100
Faint AttackDarkPhysical60
FeatherDanceFlyingStatus-100
HazeIceStatus--
Psych UpNormalStatus--
Quick AttackNormalPhysical40100
RefreshNormalStatus--
Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Move Tutor moves

Xatu can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Pain SplitNormalStatus--
Role PlayPsychicStatus--
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical14090
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
TailwindFlyingStatus--
TrickPsychicStatus-100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Xatu can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Air CutterFlyingSpecial5595
Heat WaveFireSpecial10090
Ominous WindGhostSpecial60100
Signal BeamBugSpecial75100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical80100
SwiftNormalSpecial60
TrickPsychicStatus-100
TwisterDragonSpecial40100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090

Moves learnt by HM

Xatu is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095

Xatu is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
2 FlyFlyingPhysical9095
5 DefogFlyingStatus--

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 PsyshockPsychicSpecial80100
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 TelekinesisPsychicStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
48 RoundNormalSpecial60100
51 Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
4 Calm MindPsychicStatus--
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-90
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
11 Sunny DayFireStatus--
15 Hyper BeamNormalSpecial15090
16 Light ScreenPsychicStatus--
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
19 Giga DrainGrassSpecial75100
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
22 SolarBeamGrassSpecial120100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
29 PsychicPsychicSpecial90100
30 Shadow BallGhostSpecial80100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
33 ReflectPsychicStatus--
40 Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
47 Steel WingSteelPhysical7090
48 Skill SwapPsychicStatus--
51 RoostFlyingStatus--
58 EndureNormalStatus--
62 Silver WindBugSpecial60100
68 Giga ImpactNormalPhysical15090
70 FlashNormalStatus-100
73 Thunder WaveElectricStatus-100
77 Psych UpNormalStatus--
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
85 Dream EaterPsychicSpecial100100
86 Grass KnotGrassSpecial-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
88 PluckFlyingPhysical60100
89 U-turnBugPhysical70100
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--
92 Trick RoomPsychicStatus--

Xatu sprites

NORMAL
Male
Black/White
Xatu normal sprite
NORMAL
Female
Black/White
Xatu normal sprite
SHINY
Male
Black/White
Xatu shiny sprite
SHINY
Female
Black/White
Xatu shiny sprite
NORMAL
Male
HG/SS
Xatu normal sprite
NORMAL
Female
HG/SS
Xatu normal sprite
SHINY
Male
HG/SS
Xatu shiny sprite
SHINY
Female
HG/SS
Xatu shiny sprite

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Where to find Xatu

Ruby
Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald Safari Zone

Pokeathlon stats

Speed
Power ★ ★
Skill ★ ★
Stamina ★ ★ ★
Jump ★ ★

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