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A Xatu appeared in ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]'' as a rental Pokémon that [[Guile Hideout]] stole.
A Xatu appeared in ''[[PS327|Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow]]'' as a rental Pokémon that [[Guile Hideout]] stole.


Prior to ''[[PS329|The Final Battle II]]'', {{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Natu}} had evolved into a Xatu, and with his augmented strength allowed faster flight for her.
Prior to ''[[PS329|Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I]]'', {{adv|Crystal}}'s {{p|Natu}} had evolved into a Xatu, and with his augmented strength allowed faster flight for her.


===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga===

Revision as of 22:43, 24 March 2017

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
177MS.png #177: Natu
Pokémon
#179: Mareep 179MS.png
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Xatu (disambiguation).
Xatu
Mystic Pokémon
ネイティオ
Natio
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Xatu



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Psychic Flying
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Synchronize or Early Bird Cacophony
Cacophony
Magic Bounce
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
75 (17.5%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Flying
Hatch time
21 cycles
Height
4'11" 1.5 m
Xatu
0'0" 0 m
{{{form2}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
33.1 lbs. 15.0 kg
Xatu
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
171
Gen. II-IV
Unknown
IV
165
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Xatu
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
1
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
1
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body09.png
Footprint
F178.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Green
Base friendship
70
External Links

Xatu (Japanese: ネイティオ Natio) is a dual-type Psychic/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

It evolves from Natu starting at level 25.

Biology

Xatu is a green condor-like Pokémon with long, red-and-black tipped white wings that cover most of its front. Underneath its wings are designs that resemble red eyes. Along with its main green coloration, Xatu's design has accents of black, yellow, and red. There is an extra set of yellow stripes on a male Xatu. It has almond eyes, a long, slightly hooked beak, and two long, red feather crests. Xatu's feet have only two toes, one in front and one in back. Xatu's design is similar to a totem pole or a kachina doll.

Xatu tends to stand still all day. One theory explains that Xatu can see into the future with its right eye and the past with its left, and it does not move due to fears of its visions of the future coming true. The anime has shown that it can communicate its by moving its wings in a semaphore fashion. Xatu is believed to be native to the forests of South America.

In the anime

Xatu in the anime

Major appearances

Xatu first appeared under the ownership of Calista, a girl who could predict the future in Xatu the Future.

Xatu was seen in Me, Myself and Time under the ownership of another girl named Calista who traveled back in time to give her younger self a message.

Another Xatu also appeared in Historical Mystery Tour! under the ownership of a Clown.

Minor appearances

Xatu was seen starring in an outer-space version of the movie "Titanic" in Lights, Camerupt, Action!.

Xatu, along with three Natu, was used to signal the start of a Water Pokémon race in the movie Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

A Xatu made a very brief appearance in the opening of Destiny Deoxys and Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP234 Xatu Ash's Pokédex Xatu, the Mystic Pokémon. Xatu is said to be able to foretell the future with a high degree of accuracy, but it is unknown whether its prophecies are correct.
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
DP140 Xatu Dawn's Pokédex Xatu, the Mystic Pokémon. This unusual Pokémon can see the past and the future as well. It watches the sun's movement all day long.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In The Escape, Will uses a Xatu to fight Blue and Silver, but loses to a powerful Return attack.

Two Xatu appeared in Popular Pupitar. A Xatu appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

A Xatu appeared in Facing Gulpin Is Hard to Swallow as a rental Pokémon that Guile Hideout stole.

Prior to Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I, Crystal's Natu had evolved into a Xatu, and with his augmented strength allowed faster flight for her.

In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga

Black owns a Xatu in The Golden Boys manga.

In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team manga

Xatu appeared in I Want to be Human Again! where it told Ginji and Mudkip about Ginji's future. It then appeared in Tears and Emotions - It's the Final Chapter! where it, along with several other Pokémon, helped defeat Groudon.

In the TCG

Main article: Xatu (TCG)

In the TFG

One Xatu figure has been released.

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
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 sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
Stadium 2 They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Generation III
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.
Generation IV
Diamond This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movements all day.
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Generation V
Black This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movements all day.
White
Black 2 This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun's movement all day.
White 2
Generation VI
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.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Natu
Crystal
Trade Haunter in Pewter City
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Natu
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Evolve Natu
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Natu
Platinum
Evolve Natu
HeartGold SoulSilver
Trade Haunter in Pewter City
Pal Park
Forest
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Natu
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Psychic)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone (Zone 2, tall grass), Mirage Islands (west of Route 104, west of Dewford Town, north of Route 124, south of Pacifidlog Town, south of Route 134), and Mirage Mountain (southeast of Route 129)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Natu
Trozei!
Secret Storage 5, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Evolve Natu
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Spacial Rift (B1-B7)
MD Sky
Spacial Rift (B1-B7)
MD Stormy
Evolve Natu
Ranger: GS
Daybreak Ruins, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Tower: Firebreathing Mountain
Rumble U
Toy Collection: Launch to Victory!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mysterious Fountain: Stage 3
Shuffle
Violeta Palace: Stage 369
Rumble World
Silver Isles: Fragrant Tree (Center Boss, Back)


Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
75
72 - 139 139 - 273
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
470
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/3 ★★
Power
3/3 ★★★
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
3/4 ★★★
Total
15/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting ¼×
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Water
Grass ½×
Electric
Psychic ½×
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
011 Tailwind Flying Status 0000 —% 15
011 Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100100% 15
011 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
Evo.Evo. Air Slash Flying Special 07575 09595% 15
066 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000 100100% 15
099 Teleport Psychic Status 0000 —% 20
1212 Lucky Chant Normal Status 0000 —% 30
1717 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10
2020 Ominous Wind Ghost Special 06060 100100% 5
2323 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000 100100% 10
2929 Wish Normal Status 0000 —% 10
3535 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10
3939 Miracle Eye Psychic Status 0000 —% 40
4343 Psycho Shift Psychic Status 0000 100100% 10
4949 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100100% 10
5353 Power Swap Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5353 Guard Swap Psychic Status 0000 —% 10
5757 Me First Normal Status 0000 —% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xatu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM03Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM03 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10
TM04Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM04 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM16Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM16 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 30
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM19Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM19 Roost Flying Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM22Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM22 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM29Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM29 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM30Bag TM Ghost VI Sprite.png TM30 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM33Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM33 Reflect Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 20
TM40Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM40 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 —}}—% 20
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM51Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM51 Steel Wing Steel Physical 07070 090}}90% 25
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM73Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM73 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM76Bag TM Flying VI Sprite.png TM76 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15
TM77Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM77 Psych Up Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM85Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM85 Dream Eater Psychic Special 100100 100}}100% 15
TM86Bag TM Grass VI Sprite.png TM86 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM89Bag TM Bug VI Sprite.png TM89 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM92Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM92 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM99Bag TM Fairy Sprite.png TM99 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xatu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
NatuXatuArchenArcheops
Ally Switch Psychic Status —% 15
SpearowFearowDoduoDodrioPikipekTrumbeak
Toucannon
Drill Peck Flying Physical 80 100% 20
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotChatotPidoveTranquill
UnfezantDucklettSwannaRowletDartrixDecidueye
PikipekTrumbeakToucannonOricorio
Feather Dance Flying Status 100% 15
Murkrow
Feint Attack Dark Physical 60 —% 20
ZubatGolbatCrobatMurkrowHonchkrow
Haze Ice Status —% 30
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotDoduoDodrioTaillow
SwellowWingullStarlyStaraviaStaraptorPidove
TranquillUnfezantArchenArcheopsFletchlingFletchinder
Talonflame
Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30
SwabluAltaria
Refresh Normal Status —% 20
PidgeyPidgeottoPidgeotSpearowFearowHoothoot
NoctowlWingullPelipperChatotPidoveTranquill
UnfezantDucklettSwannaFletchlingFletchinderTalonflame
NoibatNoivernPikipekTrumbeakToucannonOricorio
Roost Flying Status —% 10
Farfetch'd
Simple Beam* Normal Status 100% 15
NatuXatuWoobatSwoobatSigilyph
Skill Swap Psychic Status —% 10
SkarmoryFletchlingFletchinderTalonflame
Steel Wing Steel Physical 70 90% 25
MurkrowHonchkrowRowletDartrixDecidueye
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
HoothootNoctowlChatotSigilyph
Synchronoise Psychic Special 120 100% 10
HoothootNoctowl
Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Xatu in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Xatu in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xatu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Xatu can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Xatu cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xatu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Xatu
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Xatu
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Confusion Xatu (EX Unseen Forces 49)
Psywave Xatu (Unleashed 11)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS178.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani178.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Flyaway Forest
Phrases
51%-100% HP All the yesterdays, today, and all tomorrows--they are as one!
26%-50% HP Matters are grave... My health has fallen to half.
1%-25% HP I am numb... I can see neither past nor future...
Level up Leveled up! However... All levels are connected as one!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 178.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -4.5%
IQ group: F
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Psychic
Poké Assist:
(present)
Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(present)
Psy Power 2 field move.png
(Psy Power ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Psychic Assist.png
Psychic
Field move:
(past)
Psy Power 1 field move.png
(Psy Power ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It lets loose psychic orbs that make Pokémon Paused.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Psychic
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT178.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Psychic
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 60 - 80 Raise Max Level.png 0

#524
Shuffle178.png

Power of 4
Attacks do more damage when you make a match of four.


Pokémon GO
GO178.png Base HP: 130 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 146
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Air Slash, Feint Attack
Charged Attacks: Ominous Wind, Future Sight, Aerial Ace

Evolution

177Natu.png
Unevolved
Natu
 Psychic  Flying 
Rare Candy
Level 25
178Xatu.png
First evolution
Xatu
 Psychic  Flying 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 178.png Spr b 2g 178.png Spr 2s 178.png Spr b 2s 178.png Spr 2c 178.png Spr b 2c 178.png
Spr 2g 178 s.png Spr b 2g 178 s.png Spr 2s 178 s.png Spr b 2s 178 s.png Spr 2c 178 s.png Spr b 2c 178 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 178.png Spr b 3r 178.png Spr 3e 178.png Spr b 3e 178.png Spr 3f 178.png Spr b 3f 178.png
Spr 3r 178 s.png Spr b 3r 178 s.png Spr 3e 178 s.png Spr b 3e 178 s.png Spr 3f 178 s.png Spr b 3f 178 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Male Male Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Male Male Male Male
Female Female Female Female
Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male Shiny Male
Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female
Female
Female
Female
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Male
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Shiny Female
Front Back Front Back
178MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Xatu images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • Xatu shares its category with Flygon. They are both known as the Mystic Pokémon in English, and the Spirit Pokémon in Japanese.
  • Xatu's Silver, FireRed, and SoulSilver Pokédex entries state that it is involved in South American myths, which is a connection between the Pokémon world and the real world.

Origin

It seems to be based on a Resplendent Quetzal with design elements from a Native American totem or kachina. Behaviorwise, it displays the ancient art of Sun Gazing, a form of spiritual meditation practiced by the Aztec and Mayan peoples in the belief that it would give them supernatural power; this is referenced by the fact that Xatu is part Psychic.

Name origin

As revealed in a Penny Arcade Staff Podcast by Jeff Kalles, who assisted in the naming of many Generation II Pokémon, a Xat is a sort of Native American totem pole. Xatu's name arose from The Pokemon Company's desire to have one Pokémon for every letter of the alphabet.

Natio may be a corruption of native.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ネイティオ Natio Possibly a corruption of native
France Flag.png French Xatu Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Xatu Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Xatu Same as English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Xatu Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 네이티오 Neitio Transliteration of its Japanese name
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 天然鳥 / 天然鸟 Tiānránniăo Literally "Natural bird"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Related articles

Notes

External links

177MS.png #177: Natu
Pokémon
#179: Mareep 179MS.png


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