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xatu
#178

Xatu

Mystic Pokémon

PsychicFlying

They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.

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

ru Usage: 1.2%
Magic Bounce
Item
Rocky Helmet
Ability
Magic Bounce
Nature
Bold
EVs
HP 252
Def 240
Spe 16

Strategy Overview

Xatu's decent bulk, typing, and Magic Bounce allow it to neutralize common entry hazard setters in RU such as Steelix, Registeel, and Metagross without having to waste a turn using Defog. This, coupled with its ability to consistently pivot with Teleport, makes it a solid choice on offense teams. Still, even with maximum investment, Xatu's bulk is less than stellar. This can make it inconsistent against some hazard setters; for example, Metagross can 2HKO Xatu with a Meteor Mash Attack boost. Thus, Xatu may need to stay near full health to effectively perform its role. It can be risky to use Teleport, and Xatu depends on good predictions to keep hazards off the field. Xatu is also unable to beat certain setters like Stakataka, Golisopod, and Rhyperior, which considerably reduces its effectiveness.

Most Used Moves

Roost
81.0%
Teleport
66.2%
Heat Wave
30.1%
Psychic
22.1%

Most Used Items

Leftovers
32.9%

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc