# Xatu - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Xatu in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Skill Swap**: 87.395%
- **Air Slash**: 86.710%
- **Night Shade**: 86.170%
- **Trick Room**: 86.134%
- **Tailwind**: 12.215%
- **Psychic**: 9.936%
- **Toxic**: 8.985%
- **Haze**: 8.964%
- **Other**: 13.490%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 99.132%
- **Synchronize**: 0.805%
- **Early Bird**: 0.062%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 96.851%
- **Other**: 3.149%

## Common Teammates
- **Milotic**: 87.625%
- **Gothitelle**: 81.089%
- **Araquanid**: 80.804%
- **Stantler**: 80.718%
- **Incineroar**: 80.717%
- **Excadrill**: 8.301%

## FAQ for Xatu in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Xatu?
The most common moves for Xatu are Skill Swap, Air Slash, Night Shade, Trick Room. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Xatu?
Xatu is frequently paired with Milotic, Gothitelle, Araquanid, Stantler. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/56/200/0`. This configuration accounts for 56.359% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Xatu?
Xatu is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (99.132%) and the item **Focus Sash** (96.851%).

### What is the most common role for Xatu?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Xatu often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the dou-1825 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/dou/Xatu) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Xatu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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