Is Xatu Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Psychic/Flying with AbilitySynchronize. Handles Maylene and contributes against Aaron. Too many stronger Psychic options available through the Underground to recommend Xatu as a primary pick.
Natu has the type edge here and should clean up Roark's team.
Natu resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Natu has the type edge here and should clean up Maylene's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Crasher Wake's team.
Natu has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Byron's team hits Natu's weaknesses hard.
Natu has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Natu trades roughly evenly with Volkner's team.
Xatu has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Bertha's team.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Flint's team.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Lucian's team.
Xatu trades roughly evenly with Cynthia's team.
Catch Natu on Route 224 (walking, Lv 53, common). Swarm.
Your Natu should hit Level 25 before you reach Aaron, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Xatu in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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 BDSP
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 224Lv.53GrassRate 40%Swarm activeDazzling CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameSpacious CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStargleam CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Xatu ✓
Xatu Weakness
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 |
What is Xatu Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Xatu
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x65-78% Payback 2x24-30% | ||
 Shinx Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x48-59% Bite 2x37-43% | ||
 Pachirisu Electric | C | |
 Electrike Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Snarl 2x35-41% | ||
 Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Luxio builds →Thunderbolt 2x71-86% Bite 2x45-53% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x71-86% Payback 2x27-33% | ||
 Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-123%KO Snarl 2x44-52% | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x53-64% | ||
 Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x101-119%KO Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Dark Pulse 2x67-80% | ||
 Luxray Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Luxray builds →Thunderbolt 2x95-113%KO Bite 2x51-61% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x98-116%KO Stone Edge 2x92-109%KO Shadow Claw 2x65-77% Thunderbolt 2x53-64% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x113-133%KO Sucker Punch 2x51-61% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x72-85% Thunderbolt 2x53-64% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x103-123%KO Snarl 2x44-52% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x101-119%KO Thunderbolt 2x75-89% Dark Pulse 2x67-80% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x93-111%KO Stone Edge 2x88-105%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x52-62% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x109-128%KO Sucker Punch 2x50-60% | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Probopass builds →Power Gem 2x71-84% Thunderbolt 2x52-62% | ||
Manectric Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Manectric builds →Thunderbolt 2x101-119%KO Snarl 2x43-50% | ||
Haunter GhostPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Haunter builds →Shadow Ball 2x99-117%KO Thunderbolt 2x72-85% Dark Pulse 2x66-78% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x94-111%KO Stone Edge 2x88-105%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x51-61% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x59-70% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sudowoodo builds →Stone Edge 2x107-127%KO Sucker Punch 2x50-59% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x71-84% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x94-111%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x51-61% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x57-68% Thief 2x29-34% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x90-106%KO Shadow Ball 2x54-64% Rock Slide 2x50-59% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Weavile builds →Avalanche 2x75-88% Assurance 2x75-88% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x107-126%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-76% Thief 2x27-32% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x94-111%KO Stone Edge 2x88-104%KO Shadow Claw 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x51-61% | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Raichu builds →Thunderbolt 2x87-103%KO Thief 2x39-47% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Weavile builds →Avalanche 2x75-88% Assurance 2x75-88% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sudowoodo builds →Head Smash 2x159-188%KO Sucker Punch 2x50-59% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x109-129%KO Shadow Ball 2x64-76% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x109-129%KO Sucker Punch 2x57-67% Thunderbolt 2x56-66% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x134-158%KO Shadow Claw 2x63-75% Avalanche 2x54-64% Thief 2x54-64% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Weavile's Knock Off hits Xatu for 54-64%. Tyranitar's Stone Edge also KOs at 148-174%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x54-64% Ice Shard 2x34-40% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Tyranitar builds →Crunch 2x118-139%KO Stone Edge 2x148-174%KO | ||
Xatu Evolutions
Evolved from Natu. Xatu is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool 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 31 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Drill Peck, Feather Dance and 5 more.
BDSP Xatu Best Moveset
Hidden AbilityMagic Bounce reflects status moves, entry hazards, and utility attacks back at the opponent automatically. 95 Sp. Atk at 95 Speed with Psychic/Flying TermStab gives the moveset fast special offense alongside that reflection utility. C-tier because the support value is real even if the offensive numbers don't threaten top-tier answers.
Best Build
Xatu best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Heat Wave
- Psychic
- Trick Room
- Fly
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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 Dream Eater for solid options.
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
This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
Xatu Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Xatu. The 470 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Heat Wave with Focus Sash is the standard set.
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 mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
For Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, the core moveset is Heat Wave, Psychic, Trickroom, and Fly. Heat Wave leads at 0% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
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 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