# Xatu - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Heat Wave**: 62.702%
- **Roost**: 54.367%
- **U-turn**: 46.313%
- **Toxic**: 39.676%
- **Thunder Wave**: 36.653%
- **Foul Play**: 36.653%
- **Sunny Day**: 36.653%
- **Hidden Power Ice**: 31.518%
- **Psyshock**: 22.818%
- **Calm Mind**: 14.347%

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

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 76.334%
- **Leftovers**: 23.649%
- **Other**: 0.017%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales**: 44.341%
- **Heatran**: 44.274%
- **Excadrill**: 36.989%
- **Houndoom-Mega**: 36.653%
- **Venusaur**: 36.653%
- **Alomomola**: 32.209%

## FAQ for Xatu in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Xatu?
Xatu is frequently paired with Ninetales, Heatran, Excadrill, Houndoom-Mega. 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 **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/0/0/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.653% 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** (76.334%).

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

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