xatu

Xatu 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: Awakes quickly from sleep.
• Magic Bounce (Hidden Ability): Reflects status moves back to the opponent.

Physical Characteristics:

• Xatu resembles a totem pole with a bird-like appearance.
• It has a predominantly green body with red and yellow accents on its wings and tail.
• Its face features a prominent red and white pattern, and its eyes are often depicted as closed or staring into the distance.
• Xatu’s wings are adorned with eye-like patterns, enhancing its mystical and foreboding appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Xatu is known for its ability to see both the past and the future, often standing still all day as it peers into time.
• It is usually found in open areas, such as plains or forests, where it can have a clear view of its surroundings.
• Despite its psychic abilities, Xatu tends to be calm and serene, rarely engaging in battle unless necessary.

In Battle:

• Xatu serves as a versatile support and special attacker.
• It can use moves like Psychic, Air Slash, and Dazzling Gleam to cause significant damage.
• With its Magic Bounce ability, it can reflect back status moves like Toxic and Stealth Rock.
• It performs well against Fighting and Grass types but is weak against Rock, Electric, Ghost, and Dark moves.

Evolution:

• Xatu evolves from Natu starting at level 25.
• Natu is a small bird-like Pokémon that shares Xatu's psychic abilities but lacks its full vision powers.

Interesting Facts:

• Xatu is inspired by Native American totem poles and shamanistic themes, reflecting its mystical abilities.
• It is often depicted as a wise Pokémon, with the ability to foresee events making it a respected figure in the Pokémon world.
• Xatu's unique combination of psychic and flying abilities allows it to navigate both the mental and physical realms with ease.
• In various Pokémon games, Xatu has been depicted as a guardian of sacred locations, emphasizing its spiritual significance.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: They say that it stays still and quiet because itis seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Silver: In South America, it is said that its right eye seesthe future and its left eye views the past.
• Crystal: Once it begins to meditate at sun­ rise, the entireday will pass before it will move again.
• Ruby: XATU stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this Pokémon does so out of fear ofthe terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
• Sapphire: XATU is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mysticalPokémon out of their belief that XATU is in possession of the power to see into the future.
• Emerald: It has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.
• Firered: In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
• Leafgreen: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Diamond: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Pearl: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Platinum: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Heartgold: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Soulsilver: In South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
• Black: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• White: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• Black-2: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• White-2: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
• X: Once it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
• Y: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Omega-Ruby: Xatu stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this Pokémon does so out of fear of the terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Xatu is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical Pokémon out of their belief that Xatu is in possession of the power to see into the future.
• Ultra-Sun: 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.
• Ultra-Moon: While it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.
• Sword: They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
• Shield: This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.