Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Air Slash Futuresight
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Futuresight costs 100 energy for 115 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Xatu takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 501
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,250 CP
Xatu moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash Best STAB | Flying | 12 | 8 | 1.0s | 12 | 8 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 11 | 10 | 1.0s | 11 | 10 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Futuresight Best STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Psyshock STAB | Psychic | 60 | 33 | 2.5s | 24 | 1.82 |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 3.0s | 33.3 | 2.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Slash | Flying | 9 | 9 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.50 |
| Feint Attack | Dark | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 6.00 |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 45 | 45 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Psyshock | Psychic | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 100 | 50 | 2.00 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Air Slash (12 DPS); Feint Attack builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Xatu is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Xatu
How to get Xatu
- Evolve from
- Natu · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Xatu knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 54 | 1,891 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 54 | 2,048 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,510 | 1,594 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 917 | 969 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,213 | 1,281 |
Is Xatu good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Xatu has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (192), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Xatu deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 97 |
| Lv 3 | 163 |
| Lv 4 | 229 |
| Lv 5 | 295 |
| Lv 6 | 361 |
| Lv 7 | 427 |
| Lv 8 | 493 |
| Lv 9 | 559 |
| Lv 10 | 625 |
| Lv 11 | 688 |
| Lv 12 | 750 |
| Lv 13 | 813 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 875 |
| Lv 15 | 938 |
| Lv 16 | 1,000 |
| Lv 17 | 1,063 |
| Lv 18 | 1,125 |
| Lv 19 | 1,188 |
| Lv 20 | 1,250 |
| Lv 21 | 1,313 |
| Lv 22 | 1,375 |
| Lv 23 | 1,438 |
| Lv 24 | 1,500 |
| Lv 25 | 1,563 |
| Lv 26 | 1,625 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,688 |
| Lv 28 | 1,751 |
| Lv 29 | 1,813 |
| Lv 30 | 1,876 |
| Lv 31 | 1,907 |
| Lv 32 | 1,938 |
| Lv 33 | 1,969 |
| Lv 34 | 2,001 |
| Lv 35 | 2,032 |
| Lv 36 | 2,063 |
| Lv 37 | 2,094 |
| Lv 38 | 2,126 |
| Lv 39 | 2,157 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,188 |
| Lv 41 | 2,216 |
| Lv 42 | 2,244 |
| Lv 43 | 2,272 |
| Lv 44 | 2,300 |
| Lv 45 | 2,329 |
| Lv 46 | 2,357 |
| Lv 47 | 2,386 |
| Lv 48 | 2,415 |
| Lv 49 | 2,444 |
| Lv 50 | 2,474 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0178
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0178_POKEMON_XATU
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Xatu in Pokemon GO?
Xatu's best moveset is Air Slash (fast) with Futuresight (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Xatu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Xatu takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Xatu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Xatu reaches 2,474 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,188 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Xatu?
A perfect 15/15/15 Xatu shows 1,250 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,563 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Xatu better than regular Xatu?
Shadow Xatu deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Xatu in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Natu (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Xatu be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Xatu depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.