Type matchups
Damage Xatu takes from each attacking type.
Resists (¼×)
Immune to (0×)
As a Psychic/Flying type, Xatu 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
- 65
- Attack
- 75
- Defense
- 70
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 95
- Total
- 470
Xatu has a base stat total of 470, higher than 50% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (95) well above Attack (75), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 95 beats 76% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 70 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Xatu can have the abilities Synchronize, Early Bird and Magic Bounce.
How to beat Xatu
Xatu 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 Xatu'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
Xatu is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Natu → Xatu), evolving from Natu.
Best counters to Xatu
Other Psychic/Flying Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Xatu weak to?
As a Psychic/Flying type, Xatu takes super-effective damage from Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark moves.
What is Xatu resistant to?
Xatu resists Grass, Psychic and Fighting (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Xatu?
Strong type-based picks include Tyranitar, Iron Boulder and Stakataka, which hit Xatu with super-effective attacks.