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.
Xatu stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this Pokémon does so out of fear of the terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
Xatu is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical Pokémon out of their belief that Xatu is in possession of the power to see into the future.
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 |
 Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x63-75% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x35-42% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Magnemite builds →Spark 2x39-46% Thunder Shock 2x46-54% | ||
 Shieldon RockSteel | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Feint Attack 2x49-58% Thief 2x49-58% Pursuit 2x35-42% | ||
 Poochyena Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Poochyena builds →Bite 2x42-50% Assurance 2x42-50% Thief 2x42-50% | ||
 Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x53-64% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x35-42% Smack Down 2x35-42% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% Rock Throw 2x53-64% Charge Beam 2x24-28% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x62-74% Knock Off 2x56-67% Feint Attack 2x53-64% Thief 2x53-64% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x62-74% Shadow Claw 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x74-88% Feint Attack 2x47-56% Thief 2x47-56% Pursuit 2x33-39% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x42-50% Rock Throw 2x37-43% Smack Down 2x37-43% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x79-93% Rock Tomb 2x64-77% Rock Throw 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x24-29% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x62-73% Knock Off 2x59-70% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x64-77% Shadow Claw 2x39-47% Rock Tomb 2x50-60% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x73-87% Feint Attack 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% Pursuit 2x33-40% | ||
Lunatone RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Lunatone builds →Rock Slide 2x53-63% Rock Tomb 2x45-53% Rock Throw 2x36-44% Smack Down 2x36-44% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Solrock builds →Rock Slide 2x79-94% Rock Tomb 2x64-75% Rock Throw 2x53-63% Charge Beam 2x24-29% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Shadow Claw 2x64-75% Knock Off 2x58-69% Feint Attack 2x53-63% Thief 2x53-63% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x64-75% Shadow Claw 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x76-91% Feint Attack 2x50-59% Thief 2x50-59% Pursuit 2x34-41% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x106-125%KO Shadow Ball 2x37-44% Rock Slide 2x80-94% Rock Tomb 2x64-76% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x84-99% Power Gem 2x43-50% Shadow Ball 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x62-73% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x64-76% Shadow Claw 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x52-61% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x116-137%KO Thunderbolt 2x96-113%KO Discharge 2x86-102%KO Volt Switch 2x74-87% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x76-90% Shadow Ball 2x49-58% Feint Attack 2x48-57% Thief 2x48-57% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | C | |
Obtain MethodMeteor Falls Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x104-122%KO Shadow Ball 2x36-43% Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x62-74% | ||
Sableye DarkGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Sableye builds →Foul Play 2x82-97% Power Gem 2x42-49% Shadow Ball 2x62-74% Shadow Claw 2x61-72% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x62-74% Shadow Claw 2x39-46% Rock Tomb 2x51-60% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x113-134%KO Thunderbolt 2x92-108%KO Discharge 2x82-97% Volt Switch 2x72-85% | ||
Zorua Dark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zorua builds →Foul Play 2x74-88% Shadow Ball 2x48-57% Feint Attack 2x47-55% Thief 2x47-55% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Weavile's Knock Off hits Xatu for 81-96%. Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 95-111%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x81-96% Ice Shard 2x51-60% Pursuit 2x51-60% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave33-39% Thunderbolt 2x95-111%KO | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x157-185%KO Sludge Bomb88-104%KO Focus Blast19-23% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 2x40-47% Rock Slide 2x49-57% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 51 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Ally Switch, Drill Peck, Feather Dance and 11 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 Leftovers keeps it in the game.
Best Build
Xatu best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Light Screen
- Psyshock
- U Turn
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 Sky Attack and Future Sight for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Xatu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
14 encounter spots for Xatu at high spawn rates starting from mid-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Xatu in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Xatu, start by catching Natu through walking encounters at Lv. 28-38. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Obtain Natu
Step 2Xatu ✓Safari Zone - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.28-30 Facility10%MidSafari Zone - Area 3Omega RubyGrass Lv.28-30 Facility10%MidMirage Spots - Area 23Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3880%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 11Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 12Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 9Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-3814%LateMirage Spots - Area 13Omega RubyGrass Lv.36-386%LateMirage Spots - Area 13Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.36-386%Lateor evolve from Natu (Step 1)
Xatu Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Magic Bounce changes the entire equation for Xatu. The 470 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a support. Roost with Leftovers 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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a support.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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