xatu

Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Psychic / Flying

Abilities:

• Synchronize: Passes a burn, poison, or paralysis to the foe that inflicted it.
• Early Bird: Awakens quickly from sleep.
• Magic Bounce (Hidden Ability): Reflects status moves back to the opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Xatu is a totemic bird-like Pokémon with a predominantly green body.
• It has large, red and white wings with black and yellow patterns, resembling tribal markings.
• Its eyes are yellow with tiny black pupils, and it has a long pink beak.
• Xatu stands on two thin legs and has a fan-like tail.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Xatu is often found standing still all day, gazing into the distance.
• It is believed to see both the past and the future, causing it to remain motionless in contemplation.
• Xatu typically inhabits temperate forests and areas near ancient ruins, reflecting its mystical nature.
• It is considered a spiritual being by some cultures, revered for its perceived wisdom and foresight.

In Battle:

• Xatu is a versatile Pokémon, often used for its support capabilities.
• Its notable moves include Psychic, Air Slash, and U-turn.
• It can employ its ability Magic Bounce to deflect status conditions and entry hazards back at opponents.
• Xatu is strong against Fighting and Grass types due to its dual-typing but is vulnerable to Electric, Rock, Ice, Ghost, and Dark-type moves.

Evolution:

• Xatu evolves from Natu starting at level 25.
• Natu is a small, round bird Pokémon with similar coloring and markings to Xatu.

Interesting Facts:

• Xatu is inspired by Native American totem poles and mystical shamans.
• Its ability to see the future is a recurring theme in its game and anime portrayals, where it is often depicted as contemplative and wise.
• Xatu's Pokedex entries frequently mention its stillness and its mysterious ability to gaze into both time directions.
• In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, Xatu is often portrayed as a wise sage, offering guidance to the player and other Pokémon.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: They say that it stays still and quiet because itis seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Silver: In South America, it is said that its right eye seesthe future and its left eye views the past.
• Crystal: Once it begins to meditate at sun­ rise, the entireday will pass before it will move again.
• Ruby: 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.
• Sapphire: 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.
• Emerald: It has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.
• Firered: In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
• Leafgreen: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Diamond: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Pearl: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Platinum: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Heartgold: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Soulsilver: In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
• Black: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• White: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Black-2: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• White-2: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• X: Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
• Y: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Omega-Ruby: 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.
• Alpha-Sapphire: 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.
• Ultra-Sun: 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.
• Ultra-Moon: While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.
• Sword: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Shield: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.

178 National

160 Original-Johto

163 Hoenn

162 Updated-Johto

170 Updated-Hoenn

253 Updated-Alola

154 Updated-Akala

93 Galar