Is Natu Good in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Playthrough?
Wild Psychic/Flying. Small and fast, but the stats don't hold up. Xatu evolves at level 25 and is marginally better. Neither stands out against Alola's deeper Psychic and Flying options.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Ilima's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Hala's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Lana's team.
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Natu has the type edge here and should clean up Kiawe's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Natu's weaknesses hard.
Sophocles's Pokemon outpace and outclass Natu here.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Nanu's team hits Natu's weaknesses hard.
Xatu has the type edge here and should clean up Mina's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Hapu's team.
Molayne's team hits Xatu's weaknesses hard.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Xatu has the type edge here and should clean up Acerola's team.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Kukui's team hits Xatu's weaknesses hard.
Catch Natu on Akala Outskirts (walking, Lv 21-24).
Your Natu should hit Level 25 before you reach Mina, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Natu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
decent spawn rates for Natu across 8 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Natu in USUM
The path to Natu starts with Natu at Lv. 21-55 via gift and walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Natu ✓Akala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 20%DayPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPC
Step 2Catch or Evolve into XatuAkala OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassDaySOS from Natuor evolve from Natu (Step 1)
Natu Weakness
Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark moves hit Natu for super-effective damage. The upside? Ground-type moves can't touch it at all.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
What is Natu Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Natu
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x119-140%KO Thief 2x47-56% Lick 2x26-33% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Vullaby Dark | C | |
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Sudowoodo builds →Smack Down 2x88-105%KO Thief 2x70-84% | ||
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x204-241%KO Bite 2x54-64% | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x141-166%KO Thief 2x63-75% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x118-139%KO Thief 2x41-50% Lick 2x23-29% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x215-254%KO Bite 2x58-69% | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x152-179%KO Thief 2x67-81% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x121-144%KO Thief 2x44-54% Lick 2x25-31% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x207-245%KO Bite 2x53-63% | ||
Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x143-170%KO Thief 2x65-77% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Jynx builds →Frost Breath 2x118-140%KO Thief 2x42-50% Lick 2x22-27% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Jolteon Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x217-257%KO Bite 2x57-67% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x117-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x86-101%KO | ||
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Lycanroc builds →Rock Tomb 2x125-148%KO Bite 2x83-99% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x108-128%KO Shadow Claw 2x76-90% Night Slash 2x51-60% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x202-239%KO Shadow Ball 2x120-142%KO Bite 2x51-60% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x175-206%KO Shadow Claw 2x95-113%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Togedemaru builds →Zing Zap 2x143-170%KO Thief 2x73-87% Rollout 2x39-46% | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x103-122%KO Shadow Claw 2x75-88% Night Slash 2x50-59% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x200-235%KO Shadow Ball 2x118-139%KO Bite 2x48-57% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x192-226%KO Shadow Claw 2x94-112%KO Rock Slide 2x101-120%KO | ||
Incineroar FireDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x170-200%KO Shadow Claw 2x93-110%KO | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x234-276%KO Thunderbolt 2x139-164%KO Ice Beam 2x139-164%KO Night Daze 2x133-156%KO | ||
Aegislash SteelGhost | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Aegislash builds →Head Smash 2x103-122%KO Shadow Claw 2x74-88% Night Slash 2x50-59% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Glaceon builds →Ice Beam 2x201-237%KO Shadow Ball 2x120-141%KO Bite 2x48-57% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | B | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x205-241%KO Shadow Ball 2x99-117%KO | ||
Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Krookodile builds →Foul Play 2x194-229%KO Stone Edge 2x137-161%KO Shadow Claw 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x421-496%KO Assurance 2x113-133%KO Ice Beam 2x78-93% Thunderbolt 2x78-93% | ||
 Shiftry GrassDark | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Seedot (Ultra Space Wilds Interact Encounter) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Shiftry builds →Dark Pulse 2x135-159%KO Shadow Ball 2x90-106%KO Rock Slide 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Xurkitree builds →Thunderbolt 2x265-312%KO Brutal Swing 2x67-79% | ||
Lunala PsychicGhost | S | |
Obtain MethodMahalo Trail Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Lunala builds →Moongeist Beam 2x239-282%KO Thunderbolt 2x144-170%KO Ice Beam 2x144-170%KO Night Daze 2x136-161%KO | ||
 Crustle BugRock | C | |
Obtain MethodUltra Space Wilds Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Crustle builds →Rock Wrecker 2x284-335%KO Shadow Claw 2x90-106%KO Feint Attack 2x77-91% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Primeape can KO Natu with Stone Edge (107-126%). Roselia's Sludge Bomb hits Natu for 36-43%. Mesprit's Ice Beam also KOs at 95-112%.
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Natu View Primeape builds →Close Combat16-19% U Turn38-44% Stone Edge 2x107-126%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Natu View Roselia builds →Sludge Bomb36-43% Giga Drain15-18% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Natu View Mesprit builds →Ice Beam 2x95-112%KO Psyshock21-25% Shadow Ball 2x85-100%KO | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemQuickclaw NatureImpish Moves View Qwilfish builds →
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C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Mudsdale builds →
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Natu Evolutions
Natu evolves into Xatu. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolved forms gain up to 150 total stats over Natu. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breeding
Breed Natu easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying egg group. Pass egg moves like Ally Switch, Drill Peck, Feather Dance and 11 more to offspring.
USUM Natu Best Moveset
Psychic/Flying at 70 Sp. Atk with AbilityMagic Bounce reflecting status moves and hazards back at the user as a hidden ability. The moveset at pre-evolution stats cannot contribute offensively. Xatu one evolution away adds 95 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed.
Best Build
Natu best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Roost
- U Turn
- Trick
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Don't skip the egg moves. Natu picks up Ally Switch and Drill Peck only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Sky Attack and Future Sight while coverage across 8 types adds range.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Although it still can’t fly, its jumping power is outstanding. It jumps way up into trees and plucks the buds from the branches.
The look in its eyes gives the impression that it’s carefully observing you. If you approach it, Natu will hop away.
Natu Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Natu does the job early-game if you need a Psychic/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Xatu before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Game Availability
Natu first appeared in Gold & Silver and has been available in 16 games across 9 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves