The stat budget goes to damage. Sp. Atk and Speed carry the offense, HP doesn't even come close. A Mystic Pokemon on a medium-fast 1M XP curve, worth 2 Sp. Atk and Speed EVs per KO.
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
Type-wise, Xatu takes extra damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, and Dark. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. Xatu leans toward special offense (base 95 Sp.Atk) instead of trying to wall anything.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Psychic |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Jolteon can KO Xatu with Thunderbolt (194-228%). Lokix's Sucker Punch also KOs at 106-125%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x194-228%KO Volt Switch 2x151-177%KO Shadow Ball 2x115-135%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch12-14% | ||
 Lokix BugDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTintedlens ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Lokix builds →Knock Off 2x99-116%KO U Turn53-62% Sucker Punch 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x107-126%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO Shadow Ball 2x104-123%KO Thunderbolt 2x117-138%KO | ||
Evolved from Natu. Xatu is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+25 over Natu), and Xatu peaks at 470 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
Breeding
Breed with Xatu to get Natu eggs easily using 73 partners from the Flying egg group.
The Sash lets Xatu ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Magic Bounce squeezes extra value from the position. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Xatu best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Psychic
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Teleport
- Psychic
- Roost
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Dazzling Gleam
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Heat Wave
- U Turn
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Air Slash
- U Turn
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Heat Wave
- U Turn
- Night Shade
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Air Slash
- U Turn
- Hidden Power Ice
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Xatu learns Future Sight and Dream Eater naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ghost and Fairy and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Drill Peck and Feather Dance aren't available any other way for Xatu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Psychic for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Drill Peck aren't available any other way for Xatu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Sky Attack and Future Sight for solid options.
The egg pool carries weight here. Ally Switch and Drill Peck aren't available any other way for Xatu, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Future Sight and Synchronoise for solid options.
Can't catch Xatu directly. Start with Natu at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 25. The 2-stage line from Natu to Xatu is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Xatu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Natu is your first catch on the way to Xatu. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 53-63 across 8 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NatuRoute 224Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53 Route40%PostSwarm activeRoute 224Shining PearlGrass Lv.53 Route40%PostSwarm activeDazzling CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameDazzling CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStargleam CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Xatu ✓
Xatu starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Xatu in Sword & Shield
Natu is your first catch on the way to Xatu. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-38 across 24 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NatuNorth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.14-16 Water45%EarlyHeavy FogNorth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.14-16 Water45%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldGrass Lv.7-11 Cave40%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochSwordGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyHeavy FogSouth Lake MilochShieldGrass Lv.11-13 Water40%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsSwordGrass Lv.7-935%EarlyHeavy FogRolling FieldsShieldGrass Lv.7-1035%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellSwordOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyHeavy FogWest Lake AxewellShieldOverworld Lv.8-14 Cave10%EarlyHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidSnowingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidRainingGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-3010%MidHeavy FogGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormGiant's MirrorShieldOverworld Lv.28-305%MidSnowstormGiant's SeatSwordOverworld Lv.33-38 Water28%LateHeavy FogGiant's SeatShieldOverworld Lv.33-38 Water28%LateHeavy Fog
Step 2Xatu ✓Giant's SeatSwordGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidHeavy FogGiant's SeatShieldGrass Lv.30-35 Water50%MidHeavy Fogor evolve from Natu (Step 1)
Xatu starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Xatu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Natu is your first catch on the way to Xatu. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 21-55 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NatuAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Xatu ✓Akala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-24MidDaySOS from NatuAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-24MidDaySOS from Natuor evolve from Natu (Step 1)
Xatu isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Natu from Gold, Crystal, or Sword. The evolution path from Natu to Xatu is covered in the steps below.
Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Xatu. The 470 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot.
Magic Bounce is what you want on Xatu. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Synchronize, Early Bird) work on paper but Magic Bounce is what makes Xatu worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Xatu is a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a pivot.
Magic Bounce is the hidden ability. It reflects most non-damaging moves back at their user. Worth hunting for if you want Xatu to compete at a higher level.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Gold & Silver, Xatu spans 9 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
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