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% 49.80% |
| 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 | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Air Slash | 75 | 95 | Flying | Spec. |
| 1 | Leer | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Peck | 35 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| 1 | Stored Power | 20 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 1 | Tailwind | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| 1 | Teleport | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 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 | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ally Switch | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| Drill Peck | 80 | 100 | Flying | Phys. |
| Feather Dance | — | 100 | Flying | Stat. |
| Haze | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| Quick Attack | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| Simple Beam | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| Sucker Punch | 70 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| Zen Headbutt | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Xatu via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
EvolveShining Pearl
EvolveWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite