Xatu - Generation 6 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Xatu can learn in Generation 6, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon X
  • Pokémon Y
  • Pokémon Omega Ruby
  • Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Xatu learns the following moves in Pokémon X & Y at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
6Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
9TeleportPsychicStatus
12Lucky ChantNormalStatus
17Miracle EyePsychicStatus
20Me FirstNormalStatus
23Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
27TailwindFlyingStatus
30WishNormalStatus
37Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus 100
42Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
47Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
54Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
54Power SwapPsychicStatus
59Guard SwapPsychicStatus
66PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100

Egg moves

Xatu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon X & Y. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Moves learnt by HM

Xatu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon X & Y:

Transfer-only moves

Xatu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon X & Y.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
DefogFlyingStatus Generation 4 — HM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100 Generation 5 — TM
TelekinesisPsychicStatus Generation 5 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Xatu learns the following moves in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1TailwindFlyingStatus
1TeleportPsychicStatus
6Night ShadeGhostSpecial 100
9TeleportPsychicStatus
12Lucky ChantNormalStatus
17Stored PowerPsychicSpecial 20 100
20Ominous WindGhostSpecial 60 100
23Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
25Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
29WishNormalStatus
35PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
39Miracle EyePsychicStatus
43Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus 100
49Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
53Guard SwapPsychicStatus
53Power SwapPsychicStatus
57Me FirstNormalStatus

Egg moves

Xatu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move Tutor moves

Xatu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
Giga DrainGrassSpecial 75 100
Heat WaveFireSpecial 95 90
Magic CoatPsychicStatus
Magic RoomPsychicStatus
Pain SplitNormalStatus
Signal BeamBugSpecial 75 100
Skill SwapPsychicStatus
Sky AttackFlyingPhysical 140 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
TailwindFlyingStatus
TrickPsychicStatus 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Moves learnt by HM

Xatu is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
02FlyFlyingPhysical 90 95

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire:

Transfer-only moves

Xatu can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Generation 3 — Move tutor
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor
CaptivateNormalStatus 100 Generation 4 — TM
EndureNormalStatus Generation 4 — TM
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Generation 4 — TM
Silver WindBugSpecial 60 100 Generation 4 — TM
DefogFlyingStatus Generation 4 — HM
Air CutterFlyingSpecial 60 95 Generation 4 — Move tutor
SwiftNormalSpecial 60 Generation 4 — Move tutor
TwisterDragonSpecial 40 100 Generation 4 — Move tutor
PluckFlyingPhysical 60 100 Generation 5 — TM
TelekinesisPsychicStatus Generation 5 — TM

Xatu egg move parents

Xatu's egg groups: Flying

The egg moves for Xatu are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Xatu with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Xatu with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ally Switch

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Drill Peck

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Feather Dance

Feint Attack

Haze

Quick Attack

Refresh

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Roost

Simple Beam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding

Skill Swap

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Move tutor

Steel Wing

Sucker Punch

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Synchronoise

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding

Zen Headbutt