Xatu

ネイティオ · Xatu

XATU is known to stand motionless while staring at the sun all day long. Some people revere it as a mystical POKéMON out of their belief that XATU is in possession of the power to see into the future.

Type: flyingPsychic
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Mystic Pokémon
Japanese: ネイティオ
Height: 1.5 m
Weight: 15.0 kg
Habitat: Forest
Color: Green
Shape: Wings

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Xatu.

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Natu

Stage 1

Base form

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Xatu

Stage 2

From Natu

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 065

/255
Attack 075

/255
Defense 070

/255
Sp. Atk 095

/255
Sp. Def 070

/255
Speed 095

/255

§ III

Best Xatu cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 20 cards.

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§ IV

Xatu through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 AN

Atsuko Nishida

Atsuko Nishida has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 400+ cards. Across sets such as Gym Heroes, Expedition Base Set, and Skyridge, the work favors playful, character-forward staging with simple, balanced compositions and vibrant, pastel-leaning color.

2 cards
Base era
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02 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

2 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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03 KS

Kouki Saitou

Kouki Saitou has been credited on Pokémon Trading Card Game cards since 2003, with artwork appearing through 2024. Their illustrations span sets including Platinum, Black & White, and Scarlet & Violet, often using vibrant color, clear character focus, and lively, balanced compositions.

2 cards
EX era → Black & White era
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04 SK

Sumiyoshi Kizuki

Sumiyoshi Kizuki has been credited on Pokémon TCG illustrations from 1999 to 2023, spanning sets such as Team Rocket, Skyridge, and Legends Awakened. The work favors cartoonish, playful staging with clear, balanced compositions and vibrant-to-pastel color.

2 cards
Base era → EX era
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05 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sun & Moon era
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