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Natu in Pokémon Crystal

#159 in the Crystal Pokédex • Little Bird Pokémon

Natu in the National Pokédex
Natu sprite

Normal

Shiny Natu sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Crystal

It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees.

Pokémon details

Types

PsychicFlying

Category

Little Bird Pokémon

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

2 kg (4.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0177

Natu in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

40

190

283

Attack

50

105

198

Defense

45

95

188

Sp. Atk

70

145

238

Sp. Def

45

95

188

Speed

70

145

238

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Natu, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Immune to

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #159
Stat Experience
40 HP, 50 Atk, 45 Def, 70 Spe, 70 Special
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
73

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 cycles (5,120 nominal steps)

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Natu

Natu

#159

Level 25

Xatu

Xatu

#160

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Crystal
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2030%

During the day

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2030%

At night

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2030%

In the morning

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2230%

During the day

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2230%

At night

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2230%

In the morning

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

In the morning

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

During the day

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave1820%

At night

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2410%

During the day

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2410%

At night

Ruins of Alph

Ruins of Alph (outside)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2410%

In the morning

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

Reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

Normal-10030
StartPeck

Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.

Flying3510035
10Night Shade

The user's level equals damage HP.

Ghost-10015
20Teleport

A move for fleeing from battle.

Psychic--20
30Future Sight

An attack that hits on 3rd turn.

Psychic809015
40Confuse Ray

A move that causes confusion.

Ghost-10010
50Psychic

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

Psychic9010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal.
Class
TM03Curse

Works differently for ghost-types.

???--10
TM06Toxic

A poison move with increasing damage.

Poison-8510
TM09Psych Up

Copies the foe's stat changes.

Normal--10
TM10Hidden Power

The power varies with the Pokémon.

Type varies by DVs

31–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.

Fire--5
TM13Snore

An attack useable only while asleep.

Normal4010015
TM17Protect

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

Normal--10
TM19Giga Drain

Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.

Grass601005
TM20Endure

Always leaves at least 1HP.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack

Grass12010010
TM27Return

An attack that is based on loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

Psychic9010010
TM32Double Team

Heightens evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM34Swagger

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Normal-9015
TM35Sleep Talk

Randomly attacks while asleep.

Normal--10
TM39Swift

An attack that never misses.

Normal60-20
TM42Dream Eater

Steals HP from a sleeping victim.

Psychic10010015
TM43Detect

Evades attack that turn. It may fail.

Fighting--5
TM44Rest

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

An attack that may steal a held item.

Dark4010010
TM50Nightmare

A sleeper loses 1/4 HP every turn.

Ghost--15
HM05Flash

Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.

Normal-7020

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Drill Peck

A strong, spinning-peck attack.

Flying8010020
Faint Attack

An attack that never misses.

Dark60-20
Haze

Eliminates all stat changes.

Ice--30
Quick Attack

Lets the user get in the first hit.

Normal4010030
Steel Wing

Stiff wings strike the foe.

Steel709025

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