Natu (#0177) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP40100–147190–284

Atk5049–11294–218

Def4545–10685–207

SpA7067–134130–262

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe7067–134130–262

Total320Higher than 23% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 SpA.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

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

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.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Electric2×Ghost2×Ice2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting¼×Grass½×Psychic½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 9 types

NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Abilities

Synchronize
Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.
Early Bird
Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.
Magic BounceHidden ability
Reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

Competitive

National DexLC

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0177NatuPsychicFlying
1. Level 25#0178XatuPsychicFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30

1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

5Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

10TeleportImmediately ends wild battles. No effect otherwise.PsychicStatus——20

15Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

20Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

26Psycho ShiftTransfers the user’s major status effect to the target.PsychicStatus—100%10

30Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

35Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

35PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

40WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

45Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 32

TM21Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TMSolar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TMThunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TMPsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15

TMLight ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TMReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TMDream EaterOnly works on sleeping Pokémon. Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.PsychicSpec100100%15

TMFlashLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.NormalStatus—100%20

TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMGiga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15

TMSteel WingHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Defense by one stage.SteelPhys7090%25

TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15

TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TMPsych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TMShadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TMSkill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TMAerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TMCalm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TMRoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

TMPluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

TMU-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TMTrick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TMGrass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

Egg moves 8

EggAlly SwitchUser switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.PsychicStatus——15

EggDrill PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys80100%20

EggFeather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

EggHazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

EggSimple BeamChanges the target’s ability to Simple.NormalStatus—100%15

EggSucker PunchOnly works if the target is about to use a damaging move.DarkPhys70100%5

EggZen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

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

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

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

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

XD 1 area

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

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

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