Xatu - Generation 7 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Xatu can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sun
  • Pokémon Moon
  • Pokémon Ultra Sun
  • Pokémon Ultra Moon
  • Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
  • Pokémon Let's Go Eevee

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 Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
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
29WishNormalStatus
35PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
39Miracle EyePsychicStatus
43Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus 100
49Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
53Guard SwapPsychicStatus
53Power SwapPsychicStatus
57Me FirstNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Xatu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Sun & Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Egg moves

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

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

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 Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
DetectFightingStatus Generation 2 — TM
NightmareGhostStatus 100 Generation 2 — TM
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
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
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Xatu learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
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
29WishNormalStatus
35PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
39Miracle EyePsychicStatus
43Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus 100
49Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
53Guard SwapPsychicStatus
53Power SwapPsychicStatus
57Me FirstNormalStatus

Moves learnt on evolution

Xatu learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Egg moves

Xatu learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move Tutor moves

Xatu can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CurseGhostStatus Generation 2 — TM
DetectFightingStatus Generation 2 — TM
NightmareGhostStatus 100 Generation 2 — TM
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
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
FlashNormalStatus 100 Generation 6 — TM
Secret PowerNormalPhysical 70 100 Generation 6 — TM

Moves learnt by level up

Xatu does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

Moves learnt by TM

Xatu cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee.

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

Drill Peck

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