Xatu
Mystic Pokémon
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.
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Strategy Overview
Xatu's access to both U-turn and Magic Bounce allows it to be an effective user of dual screens for hyper offensive teams that appreciate its ability to bring sweepers in safely and keep its screens up. Xatu's great ability in Magic Bounce prevents its screens from being removed by Defog and lets it bounce back Taunt and entry hazards. U-turn stops Xatu from being an overly passive dual screens setter and allows it to slowly pivot out to bring in a partner like Scizor or Linoone safely. However, Xatu is extremely weak to common attacking types from threats like Terrakion and Mega Manectric, which makes it unable to lead and set up screens against a majority of the tier. This gives Xatu a lot of competition as a screen setter with Azelf, which is capable of setting up screens against a lot more threats due to its greater Speed tier and fewer weaknesses. Common Dark-types like Hydreigon and Krookodile can also take advantage of Xatu very easily, the latter being able to remove Xatu's Light Clay with Knock Off, which leaves its frail teammates with fewer turns to boost their stats.
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