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Natu

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Natu

#162 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Tiny Bird Pokémon

Natu sprite

Normal

Shiny Natu sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Ruby

NATU cannot fly because its wings are not yet fully grown. If your eyes meet with this Pokémon’s eyes, it will stare back intently at you. But if you move even slightly, it will hop away to safety.

Sapphire

NATU has a highly developed jumping ability. The Pokémon flaps and leaps onto tree branches that are taller than grown-up people to pick at the tree’s new shoots.

Details

Types

PsychicFlying

Category

Tiny Bird Pokémon

Height

0.2 m (0'08")

Weight

2 kg (4.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0177

Pokédex

#162 (Hoenn)

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

40

190

284

Attack

50

94

218

Defense

45

85

207

Sp. Atk

70

130

262

Sp. Def

45

85

207

Speed

70

130

262

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

It's Super Effective

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

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
73

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (256 steps per cycle; elapsed hatch time varies)

Evolution

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

Natu

#162

Level 25

Xatu

Xatu

#163

Encounters

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

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2710%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the northeast Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the northeast Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SE)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

-

Sapphire
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2710%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the northeast Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NE/acro bike area)

Walking in tall grass or a cave295%

Use the Acro Bike to reach the northeast Safari Zone

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SE)

Walking in tall grass or a cave2510%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartLeerNormalStatus-10030

Frightens the foe with a leer to lower DEFENSE.

StartPeckFlyingPhysical3510035

Attacks the foe with a jabbing beak, etc.

10Night ShadeGhostPhysical-10015

Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.

20TeleportPsychicStatus--20

A psychic move for fleeing from battle instantly.

30Future SightPsychicSpecial809015

Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.

30WishNormalStatus--10

A wish that restores HP. It takes time to work.

40Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

A sinister ray that confuses the foe.

50PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
Class
Description
TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM10Hidden Power

Varies by IVs

Varies By Type30–7010015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

Boosts the power of FIRE-type moves for 5 turns.

TM16Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial601005

An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.

TM30Shadow BallGhostPhysical8010015

Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's SP. DEF.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

Creates a wall of light that weakens physical attacks.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--10

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkSpecial4010010

While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.

TM48Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user swaps special abilities with the target.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Drill PeckFlyingPhysical8010020

A corkscrewing attack with the beak acting as a drill.

Feather DanceFlyingStatus-10015

Envelops the foe with down to sharply reduce ATTACK.

Feint AttackDarkSpecial60-20

Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.

HazeIceStatus--30

Creates a black haze that eliminates all stat changes.

Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe's effect(s) and gives to the user.

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.

RefreshNormalStatus--20

Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.

Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Synchronize

Passes on status problems.

Copies burns, paralysis, and poison received onto the Pokémon that inflicted them.

Early Bird

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Makes sleep pass twice as quickly.

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