Stats & Training
Natu's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Common in the wild and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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 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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x175-206%KO Throat Chop 2x166-196%KO Bite 2x123-146%KO Brutal Swing 2x123-146%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Tyranitar builds →Thunderbolt 2x106-125%KO Dark Pulse 2x142-167%KO Crunch 2x188-222%KO Rock Slide 2x177-209%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x272-321%KO Thunderbolt 2x206-243%KO Discharge 2x183-217%KO Spark 2x90-107%KO | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x79-94% Assurance 2x79-94% Pursuit 2x55-65% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Natu View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x182-214%KO Night Daze 2x182-214%KO Night Slash 2x135-159%KO Feint Attack 2x115-136%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Natu with Thunderbolt (88-104%). Krookodile threatens a KO with Knock Off (88-104%). Terrakion's Stone Edge also KOs at 214-252%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Natu View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave31-36% Thunderbolt 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Natu View Krookodile builds →Knock Off 2x88-104%KO Pursuit 2x55-64% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Natu View Terrakion builds →Close Combat32-38% Stone Edge 2x214-252%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCursedbody ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Natu View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x88-104%KO Focus Blast11-13% | ||
 Raikou Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityInnerfocus ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Natu View Raikou builds →Thunderbolt 2x90-107%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Natu Best Moveset
Don't let the NFE status fool you. Natu with Eviolite hits bulk numbers that compete with final forms. HP-heavy investment EVs and Hardy nature maximize that, and Magic Bounce handles the rest. Roost patches up chip damage.
Best Build
Natu best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Ally Switch
- Skill Swap
- Roost
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Natu Locations
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.
Best Locations to Catch Natu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
You can catch Natu through 8 gift and walking encounters from Lv. 21-55, but availability differs between Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Natu Guide
Get Natu to Xatu at level 25. At 320 BST, Natu is just the starting point.
Level 25 gets you Xatu. Not the fastest evolution, so consider Exp. Share or route grinding to speed it up.
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.
You can find Natu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. The Locations section has the full breakdown of routes and encounter details. It also appears in 15 other games across the series.
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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GSDebut
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves