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 arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
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-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
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 with Futuresight. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Xatu's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Xatu takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock. It resists Grass, Psychic. Fighting, Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Xatu's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Xatu reaches 2,474 CP at level 50 and 2,188 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Xatu?
A 15/15/15 Xatu shows 1,250 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,563 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 938 CP.
How do you get Xatu in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Natu (50 Candy).