Stats & Training
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.
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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Incineroar builds →Darkest Lariat 2x105-124%KO Throat Chop 2x98-116%KO Dark Pulse 2x74-88% Shadow Claw 2x58-69% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x164-193%KO Thunder 2x149-176%KO Thunderbolt 2x124-146%KO Wild Charge 2x74-88% | ||
 Mandibuzz Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Mandibuzz builds →Dark Pulse 2x56-66% Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Feint Attack 2x47-56% Thief 2x47-56% | ||
 Honchkrow Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Honchkrow builds →Foul Play 2x125-148%KO Dark Pulse 2x91-107%KO Shadow Ball 2x61-71% Night Slash 2x93-109%KO | ||
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Togedemaru builds →Thunder 2x61-73% Wild Charge 2x96-114%KO Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Discharge 2x45-54% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (148-174%). Chandelure's Shadow Ball also KOs at 119-140%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x148-174%KO Volt Switch 2x116-136%KO Dazzling Gleam66-78% | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x119-140%KO Flamethrower67-79% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x53-63% Knock Off 2x57-68% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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Sun & Moon Evolution
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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Drill Peck, Feather Dance and 11 more.
Sun & Moon Xatu Best Moveset
Magic Bounce gives Xatu passive value while it walls. Bold nature boosts Defense, max HP and Defense EVs maximize the physical wall profile, and Rocky Helmet keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Xatu best EVs are Defense and HP
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Xatu in Sun & Moon
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.
Xatu Guide
In Sun & Moon, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Xatu. The 470 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Roost with Rocky Helmet 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 leaning toward the special side (base 95 Sp. Atk). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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 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