#0178 · Gen 2 · 470 BST
Xatu
A Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 95 base Special Attack. Common ability: Synchronize.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
140/85/81/103/81/103
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
172/139/134/161/134/161
Abilities
The attacker will receive the same status condition if it inflicts a burn, poison, or paralysis to the Pokémon.
The Pokémon awakens twice as fast as other Pokémon from sleep.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Xatu
Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 470. A Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with solid 95 base Special Attack. Common ability: Synchronize.
Best stat: Special Attack (95 base)
Xatu's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 95 base Special Attack and 95 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Special Attack and 252 into Speed.
Abilities
- Synchronize
- Early Bird
- Magic Bounce
How to use Xatu competitively
Open the damage calculator with Xatu selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Xatu appears in the species dropdown. Drop Xatu into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0178 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 2 |
| Type | Psychic / Flying |
| Abilities | Synchronize, Early Bird, Magic Bounce |
| Base Stat Total | 470 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 65 / 75 / 70 / 95 / 70 / 95 |