# Xatu - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Xatu in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Xatu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Xatu
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.296%
- **U-turn**: 77.953%
- **Night Shade**: 68.747%
- **Reflect**: 63.628%
- **Heat Wave**: 20.769%
- **Toxic**: 14.929%
- **Feather Dance**: 14.386%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 8.871%
- **Light Screen**: 8.040%
- **Haze**: 7.596%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 98.372%
- **Synchronize**: 1.628%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 84.092%
- **Leftovers**: 9.840%
- **Light Clay**: 5.623%
- **Other**: 0.444%

## Common Teammates
- **Chansey**: 38.147%
- **Ninetales**: 27.727%
- **Excadrill**: 23.403%
- **Latios**: 20.748%
- **Skarmory**: 20.747%
- **Tyranitar**: 18.506%

## FAQ for Xatu in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Xatu?
The most common moves for Xatu are Roost, U-turn, Night Shade, Reflect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Xatu?
Xatu is frequently paired with Chansey, Ninetales, Excadrill, Latios. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Xatu?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Xatu?
The top build for Xatu features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/184/0/0/72`. This configuration accounts for 36.723% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Xatu?
Xatu is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (98.372%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (84.092%).

### What is the most common role for Xatu?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Xatu often functions as a **tactical** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Xatu?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 75 |
| Defense | 70 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 70 |
| Speed | 95 |
| **BST** | **470** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Xatu on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Xatu) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Xatu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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