Xatu #0178
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| Typing | PsychicFlying |
| Abilities | Synchronize - Ability 1 Early Bird - Ability 2 Magic Bounce - Hidden |
| Classification | The Mystic Pokémon |
| National ID | #0178 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 65 | 125—172 | |||
| Attack | 75 | 72—114 | 80—127 | 88—139 | |
| Defense | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Sp. Attack | 95 | 90—132 | 100—147 | 110—161 | |
| Sp. Defense | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Speed | 95 | 90—132 | 100—147 | 110—161 | |
| Total | 470 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Flying |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.20%male 49.80%female |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 15.0 kg (33.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 1 Sp. Attack 1 Speed |
| Base Exp. Yield | 165 |
| Catch Rate | 75 |
| Catch Chance | ~17.52% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Xatu via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Level unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| 1 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Teleport | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 1 | Stored Power | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 15 | Confuse Ray | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. |
| 20 | Night Shade | 1 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| 28 | Psycho Shift | — | 100 | Psychic | Stat. |
| 34 | Guard Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 34 | Power Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 41 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 48 | Wish | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 55 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
Learnset via Evolution
The following moves are learned by Xatu upon evolution:
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
Egg Moves
The following moves are learned by Xatu as Egg Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Name expand_less | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
| Simple Beam | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Sucker Punch | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Drill Peck | 80 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Feather Dance | — | 100 | Flying | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Xatu via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM unfold_more | Name unfold_more | Power unfold_more | Acc. unfold_more | Type unfold_more | Cat. unfold_more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM021 | Dazzling Gleam | 80 | 100 | Fairy | Spec. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM029 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM030 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM045 | Attract | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM046 | Thief | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM047 | Steel Wing | 70 | 90 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM048 | Skill Swap | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM051 | Roost | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM073 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM077 | Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM085 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM086 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM088 | Pluck | 60 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM089 | U-turn | 70 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM092 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM094 | Fly | 90 | 95 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM097 | Defog | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Diamond
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Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
arrow_upwardEvolveShining Pearl
arrow_upwardEvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
card_giftcardObtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
arrow_upwardEvolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
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In-Game Images
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Shiny Sprites
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