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Xatu

Abilities

SynchronizeEarly BirdMagic Bounce(Hidden)
Height: 1.5 m (4'11")
Weight: 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Base Exp: 165
Base Stats
HP65
Atk75
Def70
SpA95
SpD70
Spe95
BST470
EV Yield: 1 SpA, 1 Spe
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
240334
Atk
139273
Def
130262
SpA
175317
SpD
130262
Spe
175317

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
II (Johto)
Color
Green
Shape
Wings
Habitat
Forest
Growth Rate
Medium
Capture Rate
75 (29.4%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Flying
Hatch Counter
20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
Base Experience
165
EV Yield
1 SpA, 1 Spe
Height
1.5 m (4'11")
Weight
15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Psychic/Flying dual typing.

nor
fir
wat
ele2
gra½
ice2
fig¼
poi
gro0
fly
psy½
bug
roc2
gho2
dra
dar2
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark
Resists: Grass, Fighting (¼x), Psychic
Immune to: Ground
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.

Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries20 entries

Generation VII

Ultra Sun

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 Moon

While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.

Generation VIII

Sword

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

Shield

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

Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation II

Gold

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

Silver

In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.

Crystal

Once it begins to meditate at sun­ rise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.

Generation III

Ruby

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.

Sapphire

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.

Emerald

It has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.

FireRed

In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.

LeafGreen

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

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

HeartGold

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

SoulSilver

In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.

Generation V

Black, White, Black 2, White 2

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

Generation VI

X

Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.

Y

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Moves (Gen 8)90 moves

Level Up

14 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1LeernorN100%30
1PeckSTABflyP35100%35
20TeleportpsyN20
20Night ShadeghoS100%15
25Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
27TailwindflyN15
43Psycho ShiftpsyN100%10
47Stored PowerSTABpsyS20100%10
48WishnorN10
50Confuse RayghoN100%10
54Power SwappsyN10
55Future SightSTABpsyS120100%10
59Guard SwappsyN10
66PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10

TM / HM

54 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Aerial AceSTABflyP6020
Air SlashSTABflyS7595%15
Ally SwitchpsyN15
AttractnorN100%15
Baton PassnorN40
Calm MindpsyN20
Cosmic PowerpsyN20
Dazzling GleamfaiS80100%10
DefogflyN15
Double TeamnorN15
Dream EaterSTABpsyS100100%15
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
FlashnorN100%20
FlySTABflyP9095%15
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Future SightSTABpsyS120100%10
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
Grass KnotgraS100%20
Guard SwappsyN10
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
ImprisonpsyN10
Light ScreenpsyN30
Magic RoompsyN10
PluckSTABflyP60100%20
Power SwappsyN10
ProtectnorN10
Psych UpnorN10
PsychicSTABpsyS90100%10
PsyshockSTABpsyS80100%10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
RoostflyN5
RoundnorS60100%15
Shadow BallghoS80100%15
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
Solar BeamgraS120100%10
Steel WingsteP7090%25
Stored PowerSTABpsyS20100%10
SubstitutenorN10
Sunny DayfirN5
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
ThiefdarP60100%25
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
TrickpsyN100%10
Trick RoompsyN5
U TurnbugP70100%20
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsyP8090%15

Move Tutor

22 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ally SwitchpsyN15
DefogflyN15
Dream EaterSTABpsyS100100%15
Dual WingbeatSTABflyP4090%10
EndurenorN10
Expanding ForceSTABpsyS80100%10
Foul PlaydarP95100%15
Giga DraingraS75100%10
Heat WavefirS9590%10
Magic RoompsyN10
Psych UpnorN10
RoostflyN5
Skill SwappsyN10
Sleep TalknorN10
SnorenorS50100%15
SubstitutenorN10
SwaggernorN85%15
SwiftnorS6020
TailwindflyN15
Thunder WaveeleN90%20
TrickpsyN100%10
Zen HeadbuttSTABpsyP8090%15
Pokedex Numbers
National#178
Johto#160
Hoenn#163
Johto (HGSS)#162
Hoenn (ORAS)#170
Alola (USUM)#253
Akala (USUM)#154
Galar#093
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

psyFuture Sight120 powS
psyDream Eater100 powS
psyPsychic90 powS
flyFly90 powP

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
graSolar Beam120 powS
darFoul Play95 powP
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About Xatu

Xatu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time. Xatu stands 1.5 m (4'11") tall and weighs 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Xatu Base Stats

Xatu has a base stat total of 470, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 95 (good), while its lowest is HP at 65 (average). Xatu excels as a special attacker. Xatu is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Xatu Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Psychic and Flying-type, Xatu is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Grass, Fighting (¼x), Psychic-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Xatu 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Xatu Abilities

Xatu's abilities include Synchronize, Early Bird, Magic Bounce. Synchronize copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.. Early Bird makes sleep pass twice as quickly. Its Hidden Ability is Magic Bounce, which reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user.

Xatu Moves & Learnset

Xatu can learn 90 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 54 via TM/HM, and 22 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Future Sight (Psychic, 120 power), Dream Eater (Psychic, 100 power), Psychic (Psychic, 90 power), Fly (Flying, 90 power). For coverage, Xatu can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Solar Beam (Grass).

Training Xatu

Xatu has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Xatu yields 1 Sp. Attack, 1 Speed EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Xatu belongs to the Flying egg group. Xatu is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Natu → Xatu).

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