Xatu (Pokémon)

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

Xatu 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 21 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.

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 its by moving its wings in a semaphore fashion. Xatu is believed to be native to the forests of South America.

In the anime

File:Calista Johto Xatu.png

Xatu in the anime

Major appearances

Xatu first appeared under the ownership of Calista, a girl who could predict the future in Xatu the Future.

Xatu was seen in Me, Myself and Time under the ownership of another girl named Calista who traveled back in time to give her younger self a message.

Another Xatu also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! under the ownership of a Clown.

Minor appearances

Xatu was seen starring in an outer-space version of the movie "Titanic" in Lights, Camerupt, Action!.

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

A Xatu made a very brief appearance in the opening of Destiny Deoxys and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

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

File:Xatee.png

Xatu in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Volume 14, Will uses a Xatu to fight Blue and Silver, but loses to a powerful Return attack.

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

By the events of the Battle Frontier saga, Crystal's Natu had evolved into a Xatu, and with its 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 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, it 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.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Xatu runs a shop in Treasure Town called Xatu's Appraisal. He unlocks any treasure boxes found in dungeons for 150 Poké per box.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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 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 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 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 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 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.

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)

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Natu
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Natu
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Spacial Rift (B1F-B7F)
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Daybreak Ruins Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Firebreathing Mountain

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

XY   ORAS   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  02727 000Start Tailwind Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   000Start 000Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100}}100% 35 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   000Start 000Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 30 Cool 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ N/AN/A 000Start Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   N/AN/A 000Start Teleport Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   0066 0066 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   0099 0099 Teleport Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 0   01212 01212 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Cute 1 ♥ 0   04747 01717 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   05454 02020 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 100}}100% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   02323 02323 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ N/AN/A 02525 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ 03030 02929 Wish Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   06666 03535 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   01717 03939 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 40 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   03737 04343 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   04242 04949 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   05454 05353 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   05959 05353 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   02020 05757 Me First Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0

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/HM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM03 TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM04 TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 Cool 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM16 TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 30 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Beautiful 1 ♥ 0   TM19 TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM22 TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM29 TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM30 TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 Cool 1 ♥ 0   TM33 TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM40 TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20 Cool 2 ♥♥ 0   TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 Tough 1 ♥ 0   TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   TM51 TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 Tough 4 ♥♥♥♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ TM70 TM70 Flash Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM73 TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥♥♥ TM77 TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM85 TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   TM86 TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 090}}90% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 1 ♥ 0   TM89 TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   TM92 TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   TM94 TM94 Secret PowerORAS Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   TM99 TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 Beautiful 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   ZHM02 HM02 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Ally Switch‡ Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Feather Dance Flying Status — 100% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Haze Ice Status — —% 30 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Refresh Normal Status — —% 20 Cute 2 ♥♥ 0   Roost Flying Status — —% 10 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   Simple Beam* Normal Status — 100% 15 Cute 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Skill Swap‡ Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Sucker Punch Dark Physical 80 100% 5 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   Synchronoise Psychic Special 120 100% 15 Clever 2 ♥♥ 0   Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Xatu in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  X Y OR AS Foul Play Dark Physical 95 100% 15 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Giga Drain Grass Special 75 100% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥♥♥♥ X Y OR AS Heat Wave Fire Special 95 90% 10 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 2 ♥♥ X Y OR AS Magic Coat Psychic Status — —% 15 Beautiful 2 ♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Magic Room Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Pain Split Normal Status — —% 20 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Signal Beam Bug Special 75 100% 15 Beautiful 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Skill Swap Psychic Status — —% 10 Clever 1 ♥ 0   X Y OR AS Sky Attack Flying Physical 140 90% 5 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 Cute 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Tailwind Flying Status — —% 15 Cool 3 ♥♥♥ 0   X Y OR AS Trick Psychic Status — 100% 10 Clever 2 ♥♥ 1 ♥ X Y OR AS Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15 Clever 4 ♥♥♥♥ 0

A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Xatu can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Xatu cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		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! 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! 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 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 ×2) 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 Attack ●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack 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

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

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

Trivia

• Xatu shares its species names 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

It seems to be based on a Resplendent Quetzal with design elements from a Native American totem or kachina. Behavior wise, it displays the ancient art of Sun Gazing, a form of spiritual meditation practiced by the Aztec and Mayan in the belief it would give them supernatural power referenced by the fact that Xatu is part Psychic.

Name origin

As revealed in the Penny Arcade Staff Podcast, by Jeff Kahles, the man who named this evolutionary line in English, Natu is short for Nature, and a Xat is a sort of Native American totem pole. The name arose from The Pokemon Company's desire to have one pokemon for every letter of the alphabet.

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

External links

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