No. 0178

Xatu

Mystic Pokémon

Official art

Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 470. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

Psychic Flying

Height: 1.5 m 4′11″
Weight: 15 kg 33.1 lbs
Base stat total: 470 Higher than 55% of Pokémon
Introduced: Gen II Gold & Silver

Abilities

Pokédex entryWhite 2 / Shield

This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.

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Base stats

HP65140–172240–334

Atk7585–139139–273

Def7081–134130–262

SpA95103–161175–317

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe95103–161175–317

Total470Higher than 55% 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, 1 Spe.

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Type matchups

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 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Xatu outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Xatu 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		Xatu · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
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
147		Xatu · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115		Xatu · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
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		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

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

Evolution

#0177NatuPsychicFlying
1. Level 25
  #0178XatuPsychicFlying

Moves

Level up 15


Evo	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
1	Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.	Flying	Spec	75	95%	15
1	LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
1	PeckNo additional effect.	Flying	Phys	35	100%	35
1	Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.	Psychic	Spec	20	100%	10
1	TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
1	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	Spec	—	100%	15
28	Psycho ShiftTransfers the user's status ailment to the target.	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
34	Guard SwapSwaps Defense and Sp. Def changes with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
34	Power SwapSwaps Attack and Sp. Atk stat stages with target.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
41	Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Psychic	Spec	90	100%	10
48	WishNext turn, 50% of the user's max HP is restored.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
55	Future SightHits two turns after being used.	Psychic	Spec	120	100%	10

TM / HM / TR 36


TM21	Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.	Fairy	Spec	80	100%	10
HM02	FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.	Flying	Phys	90	95%	15
HM05	Defog-1 evasion; ends user and target hazards/terrain.	Flying	Status	—	—	15
TM	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM	Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.	Grass	Spec	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	Spec	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	Spec	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	Phys	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	Spec	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	Phys	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	Spec	80	100%	15
TM	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Skill SwapThe user and the target trade Abilities.	Psychic	Status	—	—	10
TM	Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.	Flying	Phys	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	Phys	60	100%	20
TM	U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.	Bug	Phys	70	100%	20
TM	Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Phys	150	90%	5
TM	Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM	Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.	Grass	Spec	—	100%	20

Biology

Xatu is Natu's evolution. It uses levitation as a form of modified flight. Xatu has the ability to see in time to both the past and future; whilst never having the desire to change the future, it remains motionless due to fearing the future it sees.

Design & origin

Xatu is based on the condor, with a design inspired by totem poles. A scrapped evolutionary stage between Natu and Xatu was discovered in an early 1997 build of Gold and Silver.

Its name derives from "Atu", the first man of the Samoans in Samoan mythology, and, according to English translator Jeff Kalles, from "Xat", a carved totem pole acting as a memorial for the dead in certain Native American civilizations in Western North America.

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

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#293 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan)Official results, via Cinematoday

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

Pokédex entries

: Mystic Pokémon
: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green

: Forest
Pal Park area: Forest

Original Johto#160Original Hoenn#163Updated Johto#162New Hoenn#170Updated Alola#253Updated Akala#154Galar#093

While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · Shield
It has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby
Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
Crystal · X
In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
Silver · FireRed · SoulSilver
They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Gold · LeafGreen · HeartGold · Y · Sword

Names around the world

English: Xatu
Japanese: ネイティオ
Japanese (romaji): Natio
Korean: 네이티오
Chinese (Traditional): 天然鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 天然鸟
French: Xatu
German: Xatu
Spanish: Xatu
Italian: Xatu

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Generation II

Training

: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 165
: Medium

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

Evolves from Natu: Level 25.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65

Shield 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Sword 14 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
East Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
East Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Mirror (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 41–60
Giant's SeatWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30–60
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Motostoke Riverbank (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–50

Ultra Moon 1 area

Akala OutskirtsSOS Battle · Lv 21–24

Ultra Sun 1 area

Akala OutskirtsSOS Battle · Lv 21–24

Alpha Sapphire 6 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Omega Ruby 6 areas

Mirage Island (Route 124)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Pacifidlog)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (South of Route 134)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Dewford Town)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Island (West Of Route 104)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38
Mirage Mountain (South East of Route 129)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–38

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Psychic)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

SoulSilver 1 area

Pewter CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 16–100

HeartGold 1 area

Pewter CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 16–100

Emerald 1 area

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Sapphire 1 area

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Ruby 1 area

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 29–31

Crystal 1 area

Pewter CityTrade with an NPC · Lv 15–100

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.