Competitive Information for Xatu [X/Y]
Psychic / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's sleep counter drops by 2 instead of 1.
This Pokemon blocks certain Status moves and bounces them back to the user.
If another Pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes this Pokemon, it also gets that status.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Xatu? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Xatu, a superior Pokémon known for its Psychic and Flying typing! Xatu is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It deserves to see more play in the meta. It is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Delve into Xatu's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam
Xatu excels as a fabulous Special Sweeper during single battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with brute special power. Focus Sash helps protect Xatu from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xatu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Xatu it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Light Clay
Ability: Magic Bounce
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 248 Hp / 104 Def / 156 SpD
Moveset:
- Roost
- Reflect
- Light Screen
- Night Shade / Psychic
For single battles, Xatu is an outstanding Double Wall. This build is crafted to have enough defenses and bulk to take both physical and special hits. With Magic Bounce, Xatu blocks certain status moves and bounces them back to the user. With a Light Clay equipped to it, Xatu's use of light screen or reflect lasts 8 turns instead of 5.
◆ Reflect is a status move (for 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved).
◆ Light Screen is a status move (for 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved).
◆ Night Shade is a special 0-base power Ghost-type move (does damage equal to your Xatu's level).
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Xatu? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive X/Y Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Focus Sash / Choice Specs
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 252 SpA / 180 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Dazzling Gleam
Xatu shows a phenomenal Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. It's designed to crush rivals using lethal special power. Focus Sash helps protect Xatu from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Xatu's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Xatu it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Dazzling Gleam is a special 80-base power Fairy-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
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Item: Focus Sash
Ability: Synchronize
Nature: Quiet (+SpA, -Spe)
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 128 Def / 128 SpD
Moveset:
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Heat Wave
- Trick Room
Taking on single battles? Xatu is an awesome Defensive Trick Roomer. Focus Sash helps protect Xatu from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. With Synchronize, if another pokemon burns/poisons/paralyzes Xatu it also gets that status.
◆ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Xatu can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon X/Y generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Xatu.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Xatu can perform in X/Y. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive XY Move and Ability Combos for Xatu
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Wish + Baton pass
- Moves: Swagger + Foul play
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Pain split + Toxic
- Moves: Stored power + Psych up
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Quick Attack, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Xatu's stats
- Calm Mind
- Ominous Wind
- Silver Wind
- Steel Wing
- Note:This Pokemon can also learn Stored Power.
Most notable and possible best moves for Xatu
- Baton Pass
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Stored Power
- Teleport
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Xatu in X and Y
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Xatu's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon X and Y
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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