Pokemon Guide
Natu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon from the Johto region, known for its small bird-like body, watchful nature and evolution into Xatu. This guide covers Natu’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and general competitive overview.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Natu guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Natu is a small Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon from Johto. It is known for hopping around, staring carefully at its surroundings and using psychic power despite its small size.
Competitive Overview
Natu is usually an early-game or Little Cup style Pokemon rather than a major competitive threat. Its best value comes from Psychic and Flying-type utility, support options and its hidden ability Magic Bounce when available.
Natu’s biggest strengths are moves such as Psychic, Air Slash, Future Sight, U-turn, Roost, Thunder Wave and Reflect. Its biggest issues are low baby-stage stats and weaknesses to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Here are the key facts to know about Natu, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Natu
National Dex
#0177
Type
Psychic / Flying
Species
Tiny Bird Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
4.4 lbs / 2.0 kg
2.0 kg
Abilities
Torrent, Flash Water
Natu has low early-stage stats, but its Speed, support movepool and useful ability options can make it interesting in limited formats. It becomes stronger after evolving into Xatu.
Natu’s best moves usually focus on Psychic and Flying-type damage, pivoting and support. These are some of Natu’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A reliable Psychic-type attack with a chance to lower Special Defense.
A useful Flying-type special attack with a chance to make the target flinch.
A delayed Psychic-type attack that can pressure future turns.
A pivot move that lets Natu deal damage and switch out.
A recovery move that helps Natu regain HP when available.
A status move that can paralyze the target.
A support move that reduces physical damage for Natu and its team.
A coverage move that can hit Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Natu can learn Psychic, Flying, Bug, Electric, Ghost and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Natu’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Natu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Grass and Psychic-type moves, a strong resistance to Fighting-type moves, an immunity to Ground-type moves and weaknesses to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Type
Psychic / Flying
Weaknesses
Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark
Resistances
Grass, Psychic and Fighting
Immunity
Ground
Natu’s abilities can pass status back to the attacker, help it wake faster or reflect status moves when its hidden ability is available.
Can pass poison, paralysis or burn back to the Pokemon that inflicted it.
Allows Natu to wake up from sleep more quickly.
Reflects many status moves back at the user when this hidden ability is available.
Natu evolves into Xatu. The full Natu evolution line is Natu and Xatu.
Stage 1
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Starting form
Stage 2
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Evolves from Natu at Level 25
Natu’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Natu is found in ruins, grasslands, safari areas or transferred from another game.
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon Silver |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon WaterRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Y |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon Moon |
Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Trade or transfer from another game. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Transfer when supported. |
Pokemon Violet |
Transfer when supported. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Evolves from Natu at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones. |
| Game | Where to Find Natu |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Natu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Natu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon.
Natu is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark-type moves.
Natu evolves into Xatu at Level 25.
Natu’s abilities are Synchronize, Early Bird and Magic Bounce.
Natu’s best moves often include Psychic, Air Slash, Future Sight, U-turn, Roost, Thunder Wave, Reflect and Shadow Ball.
Natu is usually best for early-game play, support or limited formats before evolving into Xatu.
The most common way to get Natu is to catch it in supported wild locations or transfer it from another game.
Current public databases list Natu location data for Pokemon Legends Z-A as not yet available.
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