natu

natu

Attributes

  • Species: Natu
  • Base Experience: 64
  • Height: 2
  • Weight: 20
  • Is Default: True
  • Order: 271
  • Base Happiness: 70
  • Capture Rate: 190
  • Color: Green
  • Egg Groups: Flying
  • Gender Rate: 4
  • Has No Gender Differences
  • Hatch Counter: 20
  • Habitat: Forest
  • Is Baby: False
  • Is Legendary: False
  • Is Mythical: False
  • Shape: Wings

Stats

  • HP
    40
  • Attack
    50
  • Defense
    45
  • Special Attack
    70
  • Special Defense
    45
  • Speed
    70

Abilities

Held items

    None

Summary

Natu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Psychic / Flying

Abilities:

  • Synchronize: Passes poison, paralysis, or burn to the Pokémon that inflicted it.
  • Early Bird: Wakes up from sleep twice as fast as normal.
  • Magic Bounce (Hidden Ability): Reflects non-damaging moves back to the opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

  • Small, spherical bird-like Pokémon
  • Bright green plumage with red and yellow accents
  • Large, expressive eyes with a curious gaze
  • Short wings and tail, often hopping instead of flying

Behavior and Habitat:

  • Prefers to live in grasslands and forests
  • Known to perch on branches and observe surroundings
  • Has a timid nature, often fleeing when approached
  • Feeds primarily on seeds and small insects

In Battle:

  • Utilizes a blend of Psychic and Flying moves
  • Signature moves: Psychic, Feather Dance
  • Strong against Fighting and Grass types
  • Vulnerable to Rock, Electric, Ice, Ghost, and Dark types
  • Can serve as a versatile support Pokémon with its ability to reflect status moves

Evolution:

  • Evolves into Xatu starting at level 25

Interesting Facts:

  • Known for its ability to predict the future, often staring intently in one direction for long periods
  • Its design is inspired by Totem poles and the Native American concept of a spirit guide
  • Despite its small size, it possesses powerful mental abilities
  • Popular among trainers who value strategy and foresight in battles

Pokémon Sprites

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Front Default
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Back Default
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Front Shiny
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Back Shiny

Evolution Chain

Natu - 177
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Xatu - 178
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Min. Lvl 25

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Flavor Text Entries

  • Gold: Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always star­ ing at something.
  • Silver: It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
  • Crystal: It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees.
  • Ruby: NATU cannot fly because its wings are not yet fully grown. If your eyes meet with this Pokémon’s eyes, it will stare back intently at you. But if you move even slightly, it will hop away to safety.
  • Sapphire: NATU has a highly developed jumping ability. The Pokémon flaps and leaps onto tree branches that are taller than grown-up people to pick at the tree’s new shoots.
  • Emerald: It runs up short trees that grow on the savanna to peck at new shoots. A NATU’s eyes look as if they are always observing something.
  • Firered: It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
  • Leafgreen: Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
  • Diamond: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • Pearl: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • Platinum: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • Heartgold: Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
  • Soulsilver: It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
  • Black: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • White: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • Black-2: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • White-2: It picks food from cactus plants, deftly avoiding buds and spines. It seems to skip about to move.
  • X: Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
  • Y: It usually forages for food on the ground but may, on rare occasions, hop onto branches to peck at shoots.
  • Omega-Ruby: Natu cannot fly because its wings are not yet fully grown. If your eyes meet with this Pokémon’s eyes, it will stare back intently at you. But if you move even slightly, it will hop away to safety.
  • Alpha-Sapphire: Natu has a highly developed jumping ability. The Pokémon flaps and leaps onto tree branches that are taller than grown-up people to pick at the tree’s new shoots.
  • Ultra-Sun: Although it still can’t fly, its jumping power is outstanding. It jumps way up into trees and plucks the buds from the branches.
  • Ultra-Moon: The look in its eyes gives the impression that it’s carefully observing you. If you approach it, Natu will hop away.
  • Sword: It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees.
  • Shield: Because its wings aren’t yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.