# Xatu - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Xatu in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Xatu)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Xatu
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Roost**: 99.810%
- **Psychic**: 90.728%
- **Heat Wave**: 88.160%
- **U-turn**: 66.514%
- **Dazzling Gleam**: 27.672%
- **Reflect**: 5.836%
- **Air Slash**: 3.626%
- **Other**: 17.653%

## Common Abilities
- **Magic Bounce**: 100.000%
- **Synchronize**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 62.789%
- **Colbur Berry**: 27.672%
- **Leftovers**: 4.795%
- **Other**: 4.743%

## Common Teammates
- **Medicham-Mega**: 60.500%
- **Slaking**: 60.412%
- **Chansey**: 60.412%
- **Amoonguss**: 60.412%
- **Ditto**: 49.848%
- **Shedinja**: 28.278%

## FAQ for Xatu in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Xatu?
Xatu is frequently paired with Medicham-Mega, Slaking, Chansey, Amoonguss. 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 **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 60.412% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Xatu?
Xatu is most effectively run with the ability **Magic Bounce** (100.000%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (62.789%).

### What is the most common role for Xatu?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Xatu often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Xatu) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Xatu
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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