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xatu
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Xatu

Mystic Pokémon

PsychicFlying

This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.

Base Stats

HP 65
Attack 75
Defense 70
Sp. Atk 95
Sp. Def 70
Speed 95
Total 470

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Evolution Chain

xatu Xatu Lv. 25

Moves

Details

Category Mystic Pokémon
Height 1.5 m
Weight 15.0 kg
Base Exp 165
Growth Rate Medium
Capture Rate 75
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Forest
Egg Groups Flying

Sprites

xatu Front Front
xatu Back Back
xatu Front Shiny Front Shiny
xatu Back Shiny Back Shiny
xatu Front ♀ Front ♀
xatu Back ♀ Back ♀
xatu Front Shiny ♀ Front Shiny ♀
xatu Back Shiny ♀ Back Shiny ♀
xatu Official Art Official Art
xatu Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

ubers Usage: 2.4%
Dual Screens
Moves
Night Shade / Heat Wave / Toxic
Item
Light Clay / Leftovers
Ability
Magic Bounce
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 252
Spe 4

Strategy Overview

Although Xatu's extremely underwhelming stats may make it seem like an odd choice for an Uber team, its wonderful ability, Magic Bounce, makes it an excellent supporter and stallbreaker. With Magic Bounce, Xatu walls Ferrothorn and Forretress, completely turning the tables on them by reflecting their entry hazards and status moves. Xatu's high base 95 Speed enables it to get the upper hand on the base 90s that swamp Ubers, allowing it to invest in its Defense. Anyone who uses this feline bird with proper prediction can be confident that stall will not disturb their team. However, not everything is fun and games for Xatu. Its poor base 70 Special Defense and a weakness to the very rocks it reflects make life hard for this bird. This does not mean it is outclassed by the only other Magic Bounce Pokemon; the more specially defensive Espeon, as Xatu has better physical bulk. Regardless, the support Xatu's ability provides still makes it an excellent choice for any Uber team.

Most Used Moves

Roost
92.1%
U-turn
66.6%
Trick
22.3%
Reflect
20.4%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
24.7%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc