Natu (Pokémon)

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Natu ネイティ Naty #177
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Psychic Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Tiny Bird Pokémon
Abilities Synchronize or Early Bird Early Bird Blue-Striped ----- Magic Bounce Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #161 Hoenn #162 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia R-175 N-158
Height 0'08" Imperial 0.2 m Metric 0'08"/0.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 4.4 lbs. Imperial 2.0 kg Metric 4.4 lbs./2.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 1 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 73 Battle Exp.: 731*
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

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

It evolves into Xatu starting at level 25.

Biology

Physiology

Natu is a tiny, mostly green bird Pokémon with a nearly spherical body, and with accentuations of red, yellow and black along with its main coloration. It possesses brightly colored, yellow-and-red wings with thick black stripes. The wings are small and not fully grown, thus making it unable to fly. Natu has a red crest on the top of its head, and its three-toed feet and three tail feathers are also red. Natu also has almond-shaped eyes and a yellow beak.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Like many Psychic Pokémon, it possesses psychic abilities. It is also is quite skilled at climbing tree trunks and hopping.

Behavior

Due to its prophetic abilities, it's a very cautious Pokémon that's easily spooked. It has the quirky behavior of staring at something until the thing moves.

Habitat

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Forest Pokémon

Natu are believed to be native to South America, although they can be found near ruins in Johto and the Sevii Islands, they have also been spotted in Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at the tree’s new shoots. It also picks food from cactus plants, avoiding the buds and spines.

In the anime

Natu in the anime

Major appearances

Natu's debut appearance was in Doin' What Comes Natu-rally!.

Minor appearances

A Natu was also seen starring in an outer-space version of the movie Titanic in Lights, Camerupt, Action.

Three Natu, along with a Xatu, were used to signal the start of a Water Pokémon race in the movie Pokémon Heroes.

A colony of Natu appeared in A Staravia is Born!.

A Natu, along with its evolved form, appeared in Historical Mystery Tour!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP201 Natu Ash's Pokédex Natu, the Tiny Bird Pokémon. The Natu moves around by hopping and always seems to be staring at something.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP140 Natu Dawn's Pokédex Natu, the Little Bird Pokémon. Natu evolves into Xatu and skillfully picks food from cactus plants, avoiding bugs and spines. It appears to skip about to move.

In the manga

Crystal owns a Natu, whose Psychic attacks allow it to hold its own despite its size. Crystal also uses Natu to provide flight transport over short distances. Sometime between the GSC and Emerald arcs, it evolved into a Xatu, and with it came increased speed and flight stamina, though it isn't seen battling much.

In Volume 22, Will is seen to have a Natu during Silver's flashback of his escape from the Masked Man, probably a pre-evolution of the Xatu he used many volumes earlier.

In the TCG

Main article: Natu (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something. Silver It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots. Crystal It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees. Stadium 2 Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots. LeafGreen Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
Generation IV Diamond It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something. SoulSilver It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
Generation V Black サボテンの　つぼみや　トゲを　きように　よけながら　ついばむ。とびはねるようにして　いどうする。 White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Common Ruins of Alph Crystal Common Ruins of Alph
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Few Safari Zone Emerald Few Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Common Ruin Valley Colosseum None Trade XD One Phenac City (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 224 Platinum Swarm Route 224 HeartGold SoulSilver Common Ruins of Alph, Route 28, Mt. Silver (Headbutt) Pal Park Forest Pokéwalker Scary Cave
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 1 Huge Storage 2 Endless Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Wish Cave (13F-17F) Solar Cave (1F-5F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Mt. Horn (1F-7F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Thunder Temple

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 40		100 - 147	190 - 284
Attack: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Defense: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 45		45 - 106	85 - 207
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 320	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 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 2/2 ★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 3/4 ★★★☆	Total 13/17 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, 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× 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× 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× 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× 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 V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 066 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 099 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 1212 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1717 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— ——% 40 2020 Me First Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 2323 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100100% 10 2828 Wish Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3333 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000— 09090% 10 3636 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 3939 Assist Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 4444 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 100100% 5 4747 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 4747 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5050 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psycho Shock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM51	Side Change	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Natu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Natu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Drill Peck	Flying	Physical	80	100%	20
	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	—%	20
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100%	30
	Refresh	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
	Sucker Punch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	5
	Synchro Noise	Psychic	Special	70	100%	15
	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Natu in Generation V 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 Natu in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Natu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Natu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Natu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Natu cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Natu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Natu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
Dream World	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Natu can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Natu Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Natu Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Special moves

Shadow moves	<span style="color:#{{{2}}};">Level 22+	Purified moves
Shadow Blitz	File:Box xd 177.png	Baton Pass	Normal
Shadow Shed		Future Sight	Psychic
--		Night Shade	Ghost
--		Aerial Ace	Flying

TCG-only Moves

• Foresight
• Razor Wind

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Hatch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 177.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 9.4% Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP What is captured within my affixed stare? 26%-50% HP This won't do... I've only half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I feel faint... My eyes grow weary and dim... Level up Leveled up! I see the future with better clarity! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Leveled up! I see the future with better clarity!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Psychic  ( Psychic ) Past ( Normal ) (Psy Power ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Natu  Psychic  Flying

Level 25 →

First Evolution Xatu  Psychic  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

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

Trivia

• Natu had its species name changed within a generation (albeit only slightly). In Gold and Silver, its species was given as Littlebird, while Crystal added a space, changing it to Little Bird. Later games then changed its species name to Tiny Bird.
  • The Tiny Bird species name is shared with Pidgey and Spearow.

Origin

Natu appears to be based on a parrot. It also resembles a quail.

Name origin

Natu's name may be a reference to Atu, an Aztec god. Atu is also the name of the first man of Samoan mythology. Natu is also Latin for birth. Its Japanese name appears to be a shortening of native.

In other languages

• German: Natu
• French: Natu
• Korean: 네이티 Neichi
• Chinese (Taiwan): 天然雀 Tiān Rán Què - Literally "Natural sparrow". 天然 (natural) may be taken from the "Nat" in its Japanese name.

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