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.
It’s said that while this Pokémon has the power to predict the future, it’s not powerful enough to change the future it sees.
While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.
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 Bite 2x74-88% Brutal Swing 2x74-88% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Tyranitar builds →Thunderbolt 2x63-74% Dark Pulse 2x84-99% Crunch 2x113-133%KO Rock Slide 2x105-124%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x164-193%KO Thunderbolt 2x124-146%KO Discharge 2x109-129%KO Spark 2x54-64% | ||
 Umbreon Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Umbreon builds →Feint Attack 2x47-56% Assurance 2x47-56% Pursuit 2x32-39% | ||
 Zoroark Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Xatu View Zoroark builds →Foul Play 2x109-129%KO Night Daze 2x109-129%KO Night Slash 2x80-94% Feint Attack 2x69-81% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 →
| ||
 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 →
| ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Sky Attack and Future Sight for solid options.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Xatu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Xatu starts showing up in mid-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Xatu in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Natu is your first catch on the way to Xatu. You'll find gift and walking encounters from Lv. 21-55 across 10 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch NatuAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayAkala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-2420%MidDayPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.21-278%MidPoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Poni Island reachedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.37-435%LatePoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.49-554%PostPoké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.49-554%Post
Step 2Xatu ✓Akala OutskirtsUltra SunGrass Lv.21-24MidDaySOS from NatuAkala OutskirtsUltra MoonGrass Lv.21-24MidDaySOS from Natuor evolve from Natu (Step 1)
Xatu Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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