Xatu (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Xatu (disambiguation).

Xatu Mystic Pokémon ネイティオ Natio #178 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Psychic Flying Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Synchronize or Early Bird Cacophony Cacophony Magic Bounce Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 75 (17.5%)
Breeding Egg Group Flying Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Xatu 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 33.1 lbs. 15.0 kg Xatu 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 171 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 165 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Xatu 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 1 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 1 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Green	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Xatu (Japanese: ネイティオ Natio) is a dual-type Psychic/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Natu starting at level 25.

Biology

Xatu is a green condor-like Pokémon with long, red-and-black tipped white wings that cover most of its front. Underneath its wings are designs that resemble red eyes. Along with its main green coloration, Xatu's design has accents of black, yellow, and red. There is an extra set of yellow stripes on a male Xatu. It has almond eyes, a long, slightly hooked beak, and two long, red feather crests. Xatu's feet have only two toes, one in front and one in back. Xatu's design is similar to a totem pole or a kachina doll.

Xatu tends to stand still all day. One theory explains that Xatu can see into the future with its right eye and the past with its left, and it does not move due to fears of its visions of the future coming true. The anime has shown that it can communicate by moving its wings in a semaphore fashion. Xatu is believed to live in the forests of South America.

In the anime

Xatu in the anime

Major appearances

In Xatu the Future, Calista owns three Xatu that assist her in her predictions of the weather.

In Me, Myself and Time, another girl named Calista, who hailed from the future, owns a Xatu. It was used to battle Team Rocket and protect Ash and the present-day Calista.

In Historical Mystery Tour!, a Clown working at Xatu's Forest owns a Xatu. Ash, Barry, and Dawn followed it into a circus tent. Xatu reappeared after they were able to escape the illusory world in the Clown's tent.

Minor appearances

In Lights, Camerupt, Action!, a Xatu was an actor in one of Elijah's movies, an outer-space version of the real-life movie Titanic.

In Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, a Xatu signaled the start of the Tour de Alto Mare.

A Xatu appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

A Xatu appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

In The Power of Us, a female Xatu was following Harriet around.

Multiple Xatu appeared in a fantasy in Got Meltan?.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP234 Xatu Ash's Pokédex Xatu, the Mystic Pokémon. Xatu is said to be able to foretell the future with a high degree of accuracy, but it is unknown whether its prophecies are correct.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP140 Xatu Dawn's Pokédex Xatu, the Mystic Pokémon. This unusual Pokémon can see the past and the future as well. It watches the sun's movement all day long.

In the manga

Xatu in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In The Escape, Will uses a Xatu to fight Blue and Silver, but it loses to a powerful Return attack.

Two Xatu appeared in Popular Pupitar.

A Xatu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

The Battle Factory rented a Xatu, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow.

Prior to Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I, Crystal's Natu had evolved into a Xatu, whose augmented strength allowed faster flight for her.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black owns a Xatu in The Golden Boys manga.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Main article: Xatu (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

Xatu appeared in I Want to be Human Again!, where it told Ginji and Mudkip about Ginji's future. It then appeared in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter!, where it, along with several other Pokémon, helped defeat Groudon.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A Xatu appeared in I Won't Let You Lead!!.

A Xatu appeared in Pokémon Magic Show.

In the TCG

Main article: Xatu (TCG)

In the TFG

One Xatu figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Xatu

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Xatu lives on the Hill of the Ancients, located beyond the Great Canyon. Xatu is well regarded as a wise Pokémon with the ability to see into the future. The player first consults Xatu in an attempt to learn why they were turned into a Pokémon. Later on, he creates the Teleport Gem to teleport the player to the Sky Tower. After getting the Clear Wing from Spinda, Xatu reveals that the player must first go to the three fields and face the lord of the areas (the Legendary beasts). Xatu occasionally visits Pokémon Square for shopping and gave Meteor Cave its name on one of these trips. Similarly in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Xatu looks at the sunset at Sand Dune of Spirits and plays a part in the post-game.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Sky: Xatu runs a shop in Treasure Town called Xatu's Appraisal. He unlocks any Treasure Boxes found in dungeons for 150 Poké per box.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: The same Xatu from Red and Blue Rescue Team plays a part in the post-story in bringing back the Partner.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto #160 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 sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again. Stadium 2 They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Generation III Hoenn #163 Kanto #— 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 Sinnoh #— Johto #162 Diamond This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movements all day. Pearl Platinum 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 Unova #— Black This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movements all day. White Black 2 This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movement all day. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #170 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.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #253 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. 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 Galar #093 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.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Evolve Natu Crystal Trade Haunter in Pewter City
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Evolve Natu Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Natu
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Evolve Natu Platinum Evolve Natu HeartGold SoulSilver Trade Haunter in Pewter City Pal Park Forest
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Evolve Natu
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Psychic) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 2, tall grass), Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Pacifidlog Town, south of Route 134), and Mirage Mountain (southeast of Route 129)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Akala OutskirtsDay (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield East Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Natu Trozei! Secret Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Natu
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Spacial Rift (B1F-B7F) MD Sky Spacial Rift (B1F-B7F) MD Stormy Evolve Natu Ranger: GS Daybreak Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V Rumble Blast Tower: Firebreathing Mountain Rumble U Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3 Shuffle Violeta Palace: Stage 369 Rumble World Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (Center Boss, Back)
Generation VII Masters Sync Pair Scout (Will's)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 75		72 - 139	139 - 273
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 470	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 4/4 ★★★★
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 15/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 2× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 011 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 20 Evo.Evo. Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15 1515 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2020 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 2828 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000— 100100% 10 3434 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 3434 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 4141 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 4848 Wish Normal Status 0000— 00——% 10 5555 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Xatu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM06 TM06 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM11 TM11 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM17 TM17 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM18 TM18 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM28 TM28 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM30 TM30 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM40 TM40 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM44 TM44 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM56 TM56 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM60 TM60 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM61 TM61 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM70 TM70 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM72 TM72 Magic Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM95 TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TR11 TR11 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR25 TR25 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR29 TR29 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TR33 TR33 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TR34 TR34 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TR36 TR36 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TR38 TR38 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TR40 TR40 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR44 TR44 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR49 TR49 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR69 TR69 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TR77 TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TR81 TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TR82 TR82 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TR83 TR83 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR92 TR92 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Xatu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20 Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Simple Beam Normal Status — 100% 15 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Xatu in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Xatu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Xatu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Sw Sh EP BD SP Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 40 90% 10 Sw Sh EP BD SP Expanding Force Psychic Special 80 100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Xatu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Xatu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move	Card
Confusion	Xatu (EX Unseen Forces 49)
Psywave	Xatu (Unleashed 11)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP All the yesterdays, today, and all tomorrows--they are as one! 26%-50% HP Matters are grave... My health has fallen to half. 1%-25% HP I am numb... I can see neither past nor future... Level up Leveled up! However... All levels are connected as one!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -4.5% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (Psy Power ×2) Poké Assist: (past) Psychic Field move: (past) (Psy Power ×1) Browser entry R-176/N-159 It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei Psychic Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Psychic Attack Power: 60 - 105 5 #524 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 146 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Feint Attack Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Future Sight, Aerial Ace

Evolution

Unevolved Natu  Psychic  Flying

Level 25 →

First Evolution Xatu  Psychic  Flying

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

For other sprites and images, please see Xatu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Xatu shares its category with Flygon. They are both known as the Mystic Pokémon in English, and the Spirit Pokémon in Japanese.
• Xatu's Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries state that it is involved in South American myths, which is a connection between the Pokémon world and the real world.

Origin

Xatu seems to be based on a resplendent quetzal with design elements from a Native American totem or kachina. Behaviorally, it displays the ancient art of Sun Gazing, a form of spiritual meditation practiced by the Aztec and Mayan peoples in the belief that it would give them supernatural power; this is referenced by the fact that Xatu is part-Psychic.

Name origin

As revealed in a Penny Arcade Staff Podcast by Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon, a Xat is a sort of Native American totem pole. Xatu's name arose from The Pokémon Company's desire to have one Pokémon for every letter of the alphabet.^{[citation needed]}

Natio may be a corruption of native.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ネイティオ Natio Possibly a corruption of native French Xatu Same as English name Spanish Xatu Same as English name German Xatu Same as English name Italian Xatu Same as English name Korean 네이티오 Neitio Transliteration of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 天然鳥 / 天然鸟 Tiānránniăo Literally "Natural bird" Cantonese Chinese

More languages Russian Ксату Ksatu Transcription of English name Thai เนทิโอ Natio Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Xatu (Red and Blue Rescue Team)

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