Xatu (#0178) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334

Atk7572–139139–273

Def7067–134130–262

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD7067–134130–262

Spe9590–161175–317

Total470Higher than 55% of all Pokémon

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

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

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 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, and ties 1.

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 DexRU

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

#0177NatuPsychicFlying
1. Level 25#0178XatuPsychicFlying

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 15

EvoAir SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

1Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

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

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

1Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

1TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

1TeleportImmediately 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

28Psycho ShiftTransfers the user’s major status effect to the target.PsychicStatus—100%10

34Guard SwapUser swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

34Power SwapUser swaps Attack and Special Attack changes with the target.PsychicStatus——10

41PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

48WishUser will recover half its max HP at the end of the next turn.NormalStatus——10

55Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM / HM / TR 36

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

HM02FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

HM05DefogLowers the target’s evasion by one stage. Removes field effects from the enemy field.FlyingStatus——15

TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

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

TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

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

Pokédex entries

Category: Mystic Pokémon
Debut: Johto · Gold & Silver
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: 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

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

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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, 1 Spe
Catch rate: 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 165
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

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

Males and females look different

HOME 3D model

Where to find

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