Type matchups
Damage Natu takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Psychic/Flying type, Natu has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Psychic/Flying typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 40
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 70
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 320
Natu has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (70) well above Attack (50), it works best as a special attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 40 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Natu can have the abilities Synchronize, Early Bird and Magic Bounce.
How to beat Natu
Natu takes 2× damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Grass and Psychic moves are resisted.
Good counters: Tyranitar hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and is immune to Natu's Psychic moves and resists its Flying moves. Iron Boulder hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 2× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Psychic and Flying moves.
Evolution
Natu is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Natu → Xatu) and evolves into Xatu.
Best counters to Natu
Other Psychic/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Natu weak to?
As a Psychic/Flying type, Natu takes super-effective damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Natu resistant to?
Natu resists Grass, Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Natu?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Iron Boulder and Stakataka, which hit Natu with super-effective attacks.