#0178
— Mystic Pokémon
Xatu
MetaMons competitive notes
Xatu is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 470 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 95) and a special attacking profile. Its Synchronize ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Xatu. Build around what Xatu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Xatu takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Xatu into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Attack (95)
- Lowest stat
- HP (65)
- Offensive lean
- special
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 95)
- BST
- 470 (typical for the format)
Xatu is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 470 BST it is a typical total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 95) and a special attacking profile. Its Synchronize ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Xatu. Build around what Xatu actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Xatu
Xatu is the Mystic Pokémon a Psychic/Flying type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 470 with Synchronize or Early Bird as abilities.
What is Xatu weak to?
Xatu is a Psychic/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Ice, Rock, Ghost, Dark. It resists Fighting, Grass, Psychic. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Xatu
To counter Xatu in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Ice or Rock or Ghost or Dark moves and can withstand its Psychic/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Xatu in competitive teams
Xatu can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Xatu on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
