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No. 0177 · Generation II · Johto

Natu

The Tiny Bird Pokémon

TL;DR. Natu is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 320. Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always star­ ing at something.

Psychic Flying

Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always star­ ing at something.

Height0.2 m
Weight2.0 kg
AbilitiesSynchronize, Early Bird
HiddenMagic Bounce
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 40
Attack 50
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 70
Total320
320 base stat total, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 166th among Psychic-types.
70 base Special Attack, Natu's strongest stat, ranking 114th of 205 Psychic-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Natu in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Natu reaches 1,102 CP at level 40 and 1,261 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack134
GO Defense89
GO Stamina120
Max CP (L40)1,102
Max CP (L50)1,246
Best buddy (L51)1,261
Raid catch CP 583–630 (L20). Weather boosted 728–787 (L25).

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Quick answers

Common questions about Natu.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Natu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Natu?

Natu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Natu weak to?

Natu takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Natu resistant to?

Natu is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Psychic, Fighting.

How does Natu evolve?

Natu evolves into Xatu (Level 25).

What generation is Natu from?

Natu was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0177.

What are Natu's base stats?

Natu has HP 40, Attack 50, Defense 45, Special Attack 70, Special Defense 45, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 320.

What are Natu's abilities?

Natu can have the abilities Synchronize, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Bounce.

Is Natu legendary or mythical?

No. Natu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Natu's best stat?

Natu's highest base stat is Special Attack at 70, which ranks 114th of 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Is Natu good?

Natu has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 166th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

See the full Q&A page for Natu →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Natu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Natu in Gold
Gen II Gold
Natu in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Natu in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Natu in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Natu in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Natu in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Natu 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Natu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to
Electric Ice Rock Ghost Dark
½× Resists
Grass Psychic
¼× Strongly resists
Fighting
0× Immune to
Ground
Comparison

Natu vs. the average Psychic-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.

Stat Natu Psychic avg Difference
HP 40 72 -32
Attack 50 72 -22
Defense 45 69 -24
Special Attack 70 79 -9
Special Defense 45 76 -31
Speed 70 77 -7
Total 320 445 -125
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Game appearances

Natu appears in 26 games.

Every mainline release where Natu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen II
  • 2000 Gold
  • 2000 Silver
  • 2001 Crystal
Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.
Where to find

Catch Natu in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 16 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum
Sinnoh Route 224
Gold, Silver, Crystal
Ruins OF Alph Outside
HeartGold, SoulSilver
Kanto Route 28MT Silver MountainsideMT Silver OutsideRuins OF Alph Outside
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald
Hoenn Safari Zone Neacro BikeHoenn Safari Zone SEHoenn Safari Zone SW
FireRed, LeafGreen
Ruin Valley
Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Akala OutskirtsPoke Pelago Elite Four DefeatedPoke Pelago Poni Island ReachedPoke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
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Phenac City Prestige Precept Center
Pokémon anime

Natu appears in 11 episodes.

From EP201 (2001-05-24) through JN087 (2021-11-12).

Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type

Natu has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Natu sleeps as a Snoozing type.

TCG Pocket appearances

2 Natu cards across TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.