Natu Pokemon Guide

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Natu 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.

Psychic type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Natu

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Shiny Form

Shiny Natu

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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.

Natu Description

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

Is Natu Good in Competitive?

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.

Natu Quick Facts

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 type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

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 Stats

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.

Hp
40
Attack
50
Defense
45
Special Attack
70
Special Defense
45
Speed
70

Natu Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

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.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Psychic

A reliable Psychic-type attack with a chance to lower Special Defense.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Air Slash

A useful Flying-type special attack with a chance to make the target flinch.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Future Sight

A delayed Psychic-type attack that can pressure future turns.

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U-turn

A pivot move that lets Natu deal damage and switch out.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Roost

A recovery move that helps Natu regain HP when available.

Electric type Pokemon icon

Thunder Wave

A status move that can paralyze the target.

Psychic type Pokemon icon

Reflect

A support move that reduces physical damage for Natu and its team.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Ball

A coverage move that can hit Ghost and Psychic-type Pokemon.

Natu All Moves

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

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Leer Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
1Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical35100
5Stored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
10Teleport Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
15Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
20Night Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
26Psycho Shift Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
30Power Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
35Guard Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
35Psychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
40Wish Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
45Future Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMAlly Switch Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMAttract Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
TMBaton Pass Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMCosmic Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMDazzling Gleam Fairy type Pokemon icon Fairy Special80100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFuture Sight Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special120100
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMGuard Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMMagic Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMPower Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSnore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special50100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMSteel Wing Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical7090
TMStored Power Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special20100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Wave Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Status90
TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
TMTrick Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Drill Peck Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical80100
Feather Dance Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status100
Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
Roost Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
Simple Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status100
Sucker Punch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical70100
Tutor Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Dual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
Expanding Force Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100

Natu Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

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 type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

Psychic / Flying

Weaknesses

Electric type Pokemon iconIce type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon iconGhost type Pokemon iconDark type Pokemon icon

Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark

Resistances

Grass type Pokemon iconPsychic type Pokemon iconFighting type Pokemon icon

Grass, Psychic and Fighting

Immunity

Ground type Pokemon icon

Ground

Natu Abilities

Natu’s abilities can pass status back to the attacker, help it wake faster or reflect status moves when its hidden ability is available.

Synchronize

Can pass poison, paralysis or burn back to the Pokemon that inflicted it.

Early Bird

Allows Natu to wake up from sleep more quickly.

Magic Bounce

Reflects many status moves back at the user when this hidden ability is available.

Natu Evolution

Natu evolves into Xatu. The full Natu evolution line is Natu and Xatu.

Stage 1

Natu

Psychic type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

natu

Starting form

Stage 2

Xatu

Psychic type Pokemon iconFlying type Pokemon icon

xatu

Evolves from Natu at Level 25

Where to Find Natu in Pokemon Games

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.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, WaterRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon WaterRed box artPokemon WaterRed Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Trade or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Trade or transfer from another game.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Found in ruins, grasslands or safari-style areas in supported games.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Trade or transfer from another game.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Transfer when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Evolves from Natu at Level 14. Can also appear as a wild Pokemon in 3-Star Hyperspace Wild Zones.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Natu
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Natu FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Natu. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Natu?

Natu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokemon.

What is Natu weak against?

Natu is weak to Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost and Dark-type moves.

What does Natu evolve into?

Natu evolves into Xatu at Level 25.

What are Natu’s abilities?

Natu’s abilities are Synchronize, Early Bird and Magic Bounce.

What are Natu’s best moves?

Natu’s best moves often include Psychic, Air Slash, Future Sight, U-turn, Roost, Thunder Wave, Reflect and Shadow Ball.

Is Natu good in Pokemon?

Natu is usually best for early-game play, support or limited formats before evolving into Xatu.

How do you get Natu?

The most common way to get Natu is to catch it in supported wild locations or transfer it from another game.

Is Natu in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Current public databases list Natu location data for Pokemon Legends Z-A as not yet available.





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