No. 0177

Natu

Tiny Bird Pokémon

Official art

Natu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 320. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic Flying

Height: 0.2 m 0′08″
Weight: 2 kg 4.4 lbs
Base stat total: 320 Higher than 23% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Synchronize Early Bird Magic Bounce

Pokédex entryX / Shield

Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.

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Base stats

HP40115–147190–284

Atk5063–11294–218

Def4558–10685–207

SpA7081–134130–262

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe7081–134130–262

Total320Higher than 23% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

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Type matchups

Colors show what this Pokémon takes

PsychicFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×

DarkElectricGhostIceRock

Resists

½×

GrassPsychic

¼×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ground

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 70); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81

Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Natu outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Natu against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
134		Natu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
122		Natu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		Natu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Synchronize
If another Pokémon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokémon, it also gets that status.
Other Pokémon with Synchronize 16
Abra Kadabra Alakazam Mew Xatu Espeon Umbreon Ralts Kirlia Gardevoir Munna Musharna Elgyem Beheeyem Indeedee Rabsca
Early Bird
This Pokémon's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
Other Pokémon with Early Bird 15
Doduo Dodrio Kangaskhan Ledyba Ledian Xatu Sunkern Sunflora Girafarig Houndour Houndoom Seedot Nuzleaf Smoliv Dolliv
Magic Bounce, hidden ability
This Pokémon blocks certain Status moves and bounces them back to the user.
Other Pokémon with Magic Bounce 9
Mega Clefable Xatu Espeon Mega Sableye Mega Absol Mega Diancie Hatenna Hattrem Hatterene

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexLC

Evolution

#0177NatuPsychicFlying
1. Level 25
  #0178XatuPsychicFlying

Moves

Level up 12


1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	35	100%	35
5	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Special	20	100%	10
10	TeleportUser switches out.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
15	Confuse RayConfuses the target.	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
20	Night ShadeDoes damage equal to the user's level.	Ghost	Special	—	100%	15
26	Psycho ShiftTransfers the user's status ailment to the target.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
30	Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
35	Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
35	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
40	WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
45	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Special	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 32


TM21	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Special	80	100%	10
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Special	120	100%	10
TM	Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.	Electric	Status	—	90%	20
TM	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10
TM	Double TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.	Normal	Status	—	—	15
TM	Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	30
TM	ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	Dream EaterUser gains 1/2 HP inflicted. Sleeping target only.	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15
TM	FlashLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	20
TM	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
TM	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
TM	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.	Normal	Status	—	85%	15
TM	Steel Wing10% chance to raise the user's Defense by 1.	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
TM	AttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
TM	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.	Water	Status	—	—	5
TM	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM	Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM	Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ghost	Special	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Physical	60	—	20
TM	Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Status	—	—	20
TM	RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.	Flying	Status	—	—	5
TM	PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Flying	Physical	60	100%	20
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Physical	70	100%	20
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Special	—	100%	20

Egg moves 8


Egg	Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.	Psychic	Status	—	—	15
Egg	Drill PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Physical	80	100%	20
Egg	Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	HazeEliminates all stat changes.	Ice	Status	—	—	30
Egg	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
Egg	Simple BeamThe target's Ability becomes Simple.	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
Egg	Sucker PunchUsually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking.	Dark	Physical	70	100%	5
Egg	Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15

Biology

Natu is a bird-like Pokémon with a small green body, and is incapable of flight. Xatu is Natu's evolution.

Design & origin

Natu is potentially based on the kiwi, with a design inspired by Native Americans. A scrapped evolutionary stage between Natu and Xatu was discovered in an early 1997 build of Gold and Silver. Natu's name derives from "Atu", a man in Samoan mythology described as being the first man of the Samoans.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation II Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official worldwide vote#18 in Johto in the 2020 Pokémon of the Year poll, 15,699 votesThe Pokémon Company International
Official vote, Japan#464 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category: Tiny Bird Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#159Original Hoenn#162Updated Johto#161New Hoenn#169Updated Alola#252Updated Akala#153Galar#092

The look in its eyes gives the impression that it’s carefully observing you. If you approach it, Natu will hop away.
Ultra Moon
Although it still can’t fly, its jumping power is outstanding. It jumps way up into trees and plucks the buds from the branches.
Ultra Sun
It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It runs up short trees that grow on the savanna to peck at new shoots. A NATU’s eyes look as if they are always observing something.
Emerald
Natu has a highly developed jumping ability. The Pokémon flaps and leaps onto tree branches that are taller than grown-up people to pick at the tree’s new shoots.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
Natu cannot fly because its wings are not yet fully grown. If your eyes meet with this Pokémon’s eyes, it will stare back intently at you. But if you move even slightly, it will hop away to safety.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees.
Crystal · Sword
It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver · Y
Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · X · Shield

Names around the world

English: Natu
Japanese: ネイティ
Japanese (romaji): Naty
Korean: 네이티
Chinese (Traditional): 天然雀
Chinese (Simplified): 天然雀
French: Natu
German: Natu
Spanish: Natu
Italian: Natu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

EV yield: 1 SpA
Catch rate: 190 ≈24.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 64
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Flying
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield 16 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Sword 16 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's SeatWalking in the overworld · Lv 33–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
North Lake MilochWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 14–60
Rolling Fields (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 7–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
South Lake Miloch (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
West Lake AxewellWalking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in the overworld · Lv 7–60

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Akala OutskirtsWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21–24
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55

SoulSilver 4 areas

Mount Silver (mountainside)Headbutting trees · Lv 42–48
Mount Silver (outside)Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
Road 28Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–24

HeartGold 4 areas

Mount Silver (mountainside)Headbutting trees · Lv 42–48
Mount Silver (outside)Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
Road 28Headbutting trees · Lv 39–43
Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–24

Platinum 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50

Pearl 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53

Diamond 1 area

Road 224Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 53

LeafGreen 1 area

Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

FireRed 1 area

Ruin ValleyWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15–20

XD 1 area

Phenac City Prestige Precept CenterSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 22

Emerald 3 areas

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Sapphire 3 areas

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Ruby 3 areas

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Safari Zone (SE)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Safari Zone (SW)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Crystal 1 area

Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–24

Silver 1 area

Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–24

Gold 1 area

Ruins of Alph (outside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–24

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.