TL;DR. Xatu is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 470. They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Stat spread.
Total of 470. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Xatu 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, Xatu reaches 2,188 CP at level 40 and 2,503 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Natu family appeared on August 20, 2018.
- Natu
- Xatu by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4 to Aug 11, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 9 to Nov 20, 2023 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 1 to Sep 8, 2021 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
Xatu in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Xatu across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #479 in the Great League.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Xatu.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Xatu, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Xatu?
Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Xatu weak to?
Xatu takes 2× damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Xatu resistant to?
Xatu is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Psychic, Fighting.
How does Xatu evolve?
Xatu evolves from Natu (Level 25). Xatu is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Xatu from?
Xatu was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0178.
What are Xatu's base stats?
Xatu has HP 65, Attack 75, Defense 70, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 70, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 470.
What are Xatu's abilities?
Xatu can have the abilities Synchronize, Early Bird, plus the Hidden Ability Magic Bounce.
Is Xatu legendary or mythical?
No. Xatu is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Xatu's best stat?
Xatu's highest base stat is Special Attack at 95, which ranks 68th of 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
Is Xatu good?
Xatu has a base stat total of 470, the 450th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 100th among Psychic-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Xatu as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Xatu is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Xatu vs. the average Psychic-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 205 Psychic-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Xatu | Psychic avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 72 | -7 |
| Attack | 75 | 72 | +3 |
| Defense | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 79 | +16 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 76 | -6 |
| Speed | 95 | 77 | +18 |
| Total | 470 | 445 | +25 |
Xatu appears in 26 games.
Every mainline release where Xatu is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Xatu.
Every main-series game Xatu is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXNot in the game
- Scarlet · Violet · Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildEast Lake Axewell, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, North Lake Miloch
- RaidBridge Field, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Hammerlocke Hills, Motostoke Riverbank, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness (Max Raid Battle)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveNatu (Level 25)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildAkala Outskirts (day) (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildFriend Safari (Psychic) (needs another player)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (Zone 2, tall grass), Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Pacifidlog Town, south of Route 134), Mirage Mountain (southeast of Route 129)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolveNatu (Level 25)
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveNatu (Level 25)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Haunter in Pewter City
Generation IIIObtainable
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveNatu (Level 25)
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- EvolveNatu (Level 25)
- CrystalObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Haunter in Pewter City
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, FireRed and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Xatu appears in 8 episodes.
From EP236 (2002-01-31) through HZ120 (2025-12-05).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Xatu partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Xatu partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Snoozing type
Xatu has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Xatu sleeps as a Snoozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Xatu in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Xatu
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.