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Shadow Xatu

Shadow Xatu (Shadow)Psychic Flying
  • windy
Shadow Xatu is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Xatu is a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,188 CP and is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Air Slash / Aerial Ace. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Xatu Stats and Max CP

192 ATK
146 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2474 CP
Lvl 40
2188 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1563 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1250 CP
Lvl 15 Research
938 CP

Shadow Xatu's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Xatu PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Shadow Xatu is not a good raid attacker. Even with the Shadow damage boost, its middling offensive stats leave it below par as a raid attacker. It is not worth investing stardust and candy for raids.

🛡️ Gyms

Shadow Pokémon usually make worse gym defenders because the Shadow form cuts their bulk and Shadow Xatu is no exception either.

Shadow Xatu PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Xatu is a spice pick for Great League PvP, with its performance being directly related to the number of shields in play; the more shields Shadow Xatu has access to, the better its win-loss ratio.

🟡 Ultra League

In Ultra League, Shadow Xatu performance drops a lot in all shield scenarios. It no longer remains even a half-decent spice pick. It is best to ignore Shadow Xatu for Ultra League, especially considering the heavy XL Candy and stardust investment it requires.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Xatu, with a max CP of 2474, is underpowered for Master League.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
PsychicPsychic-type
#96
FlyingFlying-type
#82
Great LeagueGreat League
#479
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#392

Shadow Xatu Type Chart

Shadow Xatu takes increased damage from:Shadow Xatu takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
ElectricElectric160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Xatu takes reduced damage from:Shadow Xatu takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting39.1%
GroundGround39.1%
GrassGrass62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%

Shadow Xatu best moveset

Moves

Air Slash + Aerial Ace

Flying
FlyingAir Slash
FlyingAerial Ace
Shadow Xatu's best Flying-type moveset is Air Slash / Aerial Ace, with 11.42 DPS and 143.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Xatu ranks #82 (D Tier) as a Flying attacker with that moveset.
1.FlyingAir SlashGhostShadow Ball10.1012.09151.5
2.FlyingAir SlashPsychicPsyshock9.9911.95149.9
3.FlyingPeckGhostShadow Ball9.7811.71146.8
4.FlyingPeckPsychicPsyshock9.6711.57145.0
5.FlyingAir SlashPsychicFuture Sight9.5611.44143.4
6.FlyingAir SlashFlyingAerial Ace9.5411.42143.1
7.DarkFeint AttackGhostShadow Ball9.4711.33142.1
8.DarkFeint AttackPsychicPsyshock9.3911.24140.9
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • DarkFeint Attack11101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Feint Attack
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy6

    Effects
    Feint Attack has no special effects.
    See Feint Attack details page ↗
  • FlyingPeck10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Peck
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.5s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage6
    Energy8

    Effects
    Peck has no special effects.
    See Peck details page ↗
  • FlyingAir Slash1281.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Air Slash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage12
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy9

    Effects
    Air Slash has no special effects.
    See Air Slash details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FlyingAerial Ace55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Aerial Ace
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy45

    Effects
    Aerial Ace has no special effects.
    See Aerial Ace details page ↗
  • GhostOminous Wind55332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ominous Wind
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage45
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Ominous Wind has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Ominous Wind details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Ball100503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Ball
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Shadow Ball has no special effects.
    See Shadow Ball details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Future Sight
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage115
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage110
    Energy65

    Effects
    Future Sight has no special effects.
    See Future Sight details page ↗
  • PsychicPsyshock60332.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psyshock
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.8s - 2.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Psyshock has no special effects.
    See Psyshock details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Xatu's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Xatu's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Xatu has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Xatu CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Xatu reaches a maximum of 2,188 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,132–1,250 CP, rising to 1,415–1,563 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 888–938 CP.

Max CPMax CP2188 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch888 CP - 938 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1184 CP - 1250 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1132 CP - 1250 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1415 CP - 1563 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Xatu Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
130 CP297 CP3163 CP
4229 CP5295 CP6361 CP
7427 CP8493 CP9559 CP
10625 CP11688 CP12750 CP
13813 CP14875 CP15938 CP
161000 CP171063 CP181125 CP
191188 CP201250 CP211313 CP
221375 CP231438 CP241500 CP
251563 CP261625 CP271688 CP
281751 CP291813 CP301876 CP
311907 CP321938 CP331969 CP
342001 CP352032 CP362063 CP
372094 CP382126 CP392157 CP
402188 CP412216 CP422244 CP
432272 CP442300 CP452329 CP
462357 CP472386 CP482415 CP
492444 CP502474 CP

Pokédex information

Johto
Pokédex Number#178
Height1.5 m
Weight15 kg
RegionGeneration 2
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance3 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
NatuNatu
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
XatuXatu
  • Natu evolves into Xatu which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Xatu
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Xatu

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Xatu's Psychic and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Xatu.

Psychic Psychic

Flying Flying

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Xatu Candy360 Shadow Xatu Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Xatu Candy12 Shadow Xatu Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Xatu Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Xatu Candy-

Shadow Xatu Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Xatu from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Xatu in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Shadow Xatu family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Xatu in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

NatuNatu
XatuXatu
Shadow Natu (Shadow)Shadow Natu
Shadow Xatu (Shadow)Shadow Xatu

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Xatu

Shadow Xatu high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Xatu. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Xatu Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Xatu Pokédex entries

Johto
VersionsPokédex entry
GoldThey say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
SilverIn South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
CrystalOnce it begins to meditate at sun­ rise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
RubyXATU stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this POKéMON does so out of fear of the terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
SapphireXATU is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical POKéMON out of their belief that XATU is in possession of the power to see into the future.
EmeraldIt has the enigmatic power of foreseeing the future. Some people in different lands have long believed that XATU are emissaries from another world.
FireRedIn South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
LeafGreenThey say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2This odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.
HeartGoldThey say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
SoulSilverIn South America, it is said that its right eye sees the future and its left eye views the past.
XOnce it begins to meditate at sunrise, the entire day will pass before it will move again.
Y, SwordThey say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.
Omega RubyXatu stands rooted and still in one spot all day long. People believe that this Pokémon does so out of fear of the terrible things it has foreseen in the future.
Alpha SapphireXatu is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical Pokémon out of their belief that Xatu is in possession of the power to see into the future.
Ultra SunIt’s said that while this Pokémon has the power to predict the future, it’s not powerful enough to change the future it sees.
Ultra MoonWhile it can see the future, it has no desire to change it, which is probably why it remains motionless at all times.
ShieldThis odd Pokémon can see both the past and the future. It eyes the sun’s movement all day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Xatu’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Psychic and Flying-type Pokémon, Shadow Xatu is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Xatu in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Xatu in Pokémon GO are Air Slash and Shadow Ball. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 12.086 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 151.512.

How does Shadow Xatu perform in Raids?

Shadow Xatu's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Shadow Xatu rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Xatu is a D-Tier Psychic-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

How does Shadow Xatu rank as a Flying-type attacker?

Shadow Xatu is a D-Tier Flying-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Xatu?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Xatu: Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, Mega Malamar, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.

What is Shadow Xatu’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Xatu’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2188 CP and 2474 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Xatu be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Xatu can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Xatu Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Xatu cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.