Don’t let its size fool you, there’s much more to this psychic bird than meets the eye. Natu is the Tiny Bird Pokemon, a dual type Psychic/Flying.. At level 25 it evolves into Xatu. Natu first made its debut in the 2nd Generation of Pokemon games with Pokemon Gold/Silver. It’s debut in the main series anime was in the episode “Doin' What Comes Natu-rally!, featuring a father-son fortune telling duo.
About Natu
| First appearance in anime | Original Series | |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Gold/Silver | |
| Region | Johto | |
| Evolution | Natu-> Xatu | |
| 1st Evo level | 16 | |
| 2nd Evo level | 32 | |
| Pokedex Entry | Sword:It is extremely good at climbing tree trunks and likes to eat the new sprouts on the trees. | Shield:Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something. |
Natu Base stats
| HP | 40 |
| ATTACK | 50 |
| DEFENCE | 45 |
| SP. ATTACK | 70 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 45 |
| SPEED | 70 |
| TOTAL | 320 |
Appearance
Natu tend to be extremely small, with their average height not even breaking the 0.2m mark and weighing under 5 pounds. They have the body shape of a sphere with tiny red,black, and yellow wings, a yellow beak and red tail feathers.It has small talons with 3 white toes on each foot it uses to cling onto surfaces. It is incapable of flight with its tiny wings so it will hop around to wherever it may need to in order to move around.
Behavior
Natu have a tendency to stare at things, although whether it is an actual physical object or just emptily into space depends on the individual. To find food, Natu will forage through the ground for bugs and fallen berries and fruits. One of its favorite foods is cactus plants!
Strengths and Weaknesses
For a pre-evo Pokemon Natu possesses a good amount of special attack and speed, allowing it to function as a special damage threat. It is also a risky proposition to use status ailments on it if it boasts the abilities Magic Bounce and Synchronize, as it quickly flips its effect back onto attackers. However Natu is extremely fragile, just about any super effective attack will cause it to faint with its poor health and defenses.
Best moveset
Natu is sure to often the get the first strike thanks to its good speed, and its good special attack means it can make quick work of more fragile pokemon. Psychic is the powerhouse STAB move of the set, while U-Turn is a great choice in order to quickly bail out of bad situations. The rest is flexible depending on your needs for type coverage in order to hit for super effective damage
| Psychic | U-Turn |
| Dazzling Gleam | Sucker Punch |
How to catch Natu in Pokemon Go?
Natu was introduced into Pokemon GO as part of the release of Johto-region Pokémon on February 16th, 2017. It can be found either in the wild, or by hatching 5km eggs. It can also be attained by completing research tasks.
Trivia
- Natu is the smallest Flying-type Pokemon, a title it shares with Rookidee as of Generation VIII
- Natu’s name was conceived as a shortening of the word “Nature”
- After Generation II, Natu’s description was changed to the Tiny Bird Pokemon, sharing that title with Pidgey, Spearow, and Rookidee.
FAQs
What does Shiny Natu look like?
Shiny Natu has a lime green body and replaces its red markings, headfeather, and coloration with yellow.
How do you beat Natu?
While Natu is fast and can hit hard, it is exceptionally fragile. Moves with priority can help overcome the speed gap, and it is vulnerable to Dark, Rock, Ice, and Electric moves due to its Psychic/Flying typing.
What is the CP of a perfect Natu? (GO)
1246 CP is the highest attainable
Conclusion
Natu’s speed alone makes it easy to work into a team, alongside its powerful offensive moveset tailored towards special attacks. You will have to mind its fragility, although this is something that gets somewhat rectified once Natu evolves into Xatu. Natu is definitely worth experimenting with regardless!
