Xatu
Xatu is a Psychic/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
Pokédex data
National № | 0178 |
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Type | Psychic Flying |
Species | Mystic Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Synchronize 2. Early Bird Magic Bounce (hidden ability) |
Local № | 0160 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0163 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0162 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0170 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0253 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0093 (Sword/Shield) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Sp. Atk, 1 Speed |
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Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 165 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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Attack | 75 | 139 | 273 | |
Defense | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
Speed | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
Total | 470 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Xatu changes
- In Generations 2-4, Xatu has a base experience yield of 171.
- In Generations 2-7, Xatu has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Gold | They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. |
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Silver | 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. |
FireRed | In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past. |
LeafGreen | They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. |
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 Platinum |
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day. |
HeartGold | They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. |
SoulSilver | In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past. |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day. |
X | Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again. |
Y | They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. |
Omega 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. |
Alpha 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. |
Ultra Sun | It’s said that while this Pokémon has the power to predict the future, it’s not powerful enough to change the future it sees. |
Ultra Moon | While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times. |
Sword | They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. |
Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day. |
Moves learned by Xatu
Moves learnt by level up
Xatu learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
1 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
20 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
28 | Psycho Shift | Psychic | — | 100 | |
34 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
34 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
41 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
48 | Wish | Normal | — | — | |
55 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Xatu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Xatu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Xatu gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
Haze | Ice | — | — | |
Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
21 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
48 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | 100 | 100 | |
86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
97 | Defog | Flying | — | — |
Moves learnt by level up
Xatu learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
1 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
1 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
1 | Teleport | Psychic | — | — | |
15 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
20 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
28 | Psycho Shift | Psychic | — | 100 | |
34 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
34 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
41 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
48 | Wish | Normal | — | — | |
55 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Xatu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Egg moves
Xatu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Xatu gen 8 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Drill Peck | Flying | 80 | 100 | |
Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
Roost | Flying | — | — | |
Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Xatu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
Expanding Force | Psychic | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
17 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
18 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
21 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
23 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
24 | Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
25 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
28 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
31 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
39 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
40 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
44 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
56 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
61 | Guard Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
72 | Magic Room | Psychic | — | — | |
76 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
95 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 |
Moves learnt by TR
Xatu is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
20 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
25 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
26 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
29 | Baton Pass | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
34 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
38 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
40 | Skill Swap | Psychic | — | — | |
44 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
49 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
69 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
77 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
81 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
82 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
83 | Ally Switch | Psychic | — | — | |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 |
Xatu sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Xatu
Gold Silver |
Evolve Natu |
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Crystal | Pewter City |
Ruby Sapphire |
Safari Zone |
FireRed LeafGreen |
Evolve Natu |
Emerald | Safari Zone |
Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Natu |
HeartGold SoulSilver |
Pewter City |
Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone, Mirage Spots |
Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Akala Outskirts |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
Sword Shield |
Giant's Seat |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Natu |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Xatu questions
- What is a good moveset for Xatu?
- Who is better Xatu or Noctowl?
- How can I lvl up my Xatu fast?
- Which is better: Sigilyph or Xatu?
- What is Xatu inspired by?
- Which one is good for becoming a magic bounce user?
- Xatu or Rotom-Fan in NU? And is this a good set?
- What do the red eyes on Xatu's chest mean?
- Which is better: Eviolite Natu or Leftovers Xatu?
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Other languages
English | Xatu |
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Japanese | ネイティオ (Natio) |
German | Xatu |
French | Xatu |
Italian | Xatu |
Spanish | Xatu |
Korean | 네이티오 (neitio) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 天然鸟 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 天然鳥 |
English |
Mystic Pokémon |
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Japanese | せいれいポケモン |
German | Mystik-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Mystique |
Italian | Pokémon Magico |
Spanish | Pokémon Místico |
Korean | 정령포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 神秘宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 神秘寶可夢 |
Name origin
- X
- exotic
- Atu
- the first man, in Samoan mythology