Xatu is a Tier 3 Raid Boss in Pokémon Go. It is green in color and is similar to a condor with red and white tipped wings that cover most of its body. It has designs under its wings that look similar to red-colored eyes. It is a decent opponent to fight against so you will need the perfect counters for it. In this Pokémon Go guide, we are going to talk about the best ways and counters using which you will be able to defeat Xatu as quickly as possible.
Xatu in Pokémon Go
Xatu is a dual-type Psychic and Flying Pokémon with a maximum CP of 2474. It is vulnerable to Dark, Electric, Ice, Rock, and Ghost-type attacks. If you are a high-level player with ideal counters, you will be able to fight against Xatu all by yourself. But if you are a low-level trainer or don’t have ideal counters, you will need to bring a friend or two into the battle with yourself.
Xatu Moveset
The best moves from the moveset of Xatu are Air Slash and Future Sight. Both of them have a combined DPS of 67.3 and it is also the best combination of moves that can be used in both Pokémon Gyms and PvP battles. Other decent attacks from its move pool include Feint Attack, Aerial Ace, and Ominous Wind.
Best counters against Xatu in Pokémon Go
Here’s the list of the best counters that you can use against Xatu and guarantee a win for yourself.
- Tyranitar (Mega): Bite/Brutal Swing
- Gengar (Mega): Lick/Shadow Ball
- Diancie (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Rayquaza (Mega): Dragon Tail/Dragon Ascent
- Banette (Mega): Shadow Claw/Shadow Ball
- Tyranitar: Bite/Brutal Swing
- Houndoom (Mega): Snarl/Foul Play
- Xurkitree: Thunder Shock/Discharge
- Manectric (Mega): Thunder Fang/Wild Charge
- Zekrom: Charge Beam/Fusion Bolt
- Hydreigon: Bite/Brutal Swing
- Aerodactyl (Mega): Rock Throw/Rock Slide
- Gyarados (Mega): Bite/Crunch
- Darkrai: Snarl/Shadow Ball
- Ampharos (Mega): Bolt Switch/Brutal Swing
- Absol (Mega): Snarl/Dark Pulse
- Thundurus (Therian): Volt Switch/Thunderbolt
- Gardevoir (Mega): Charge Beam/Shadow Ball
- Rampardos: Smack Down/Rock Slide
- Giratina (Origin): Shadow Claw/Shadow Force
- Gholdengo: Hex/Shadow Ball
- Alakazam (Mega): Psycho Cut/Shadow Ball
- Rhyperior: Smack Down/Rock Wrecker
- Weavile: Snarl/Avalanche
- Raikou: Thunder Shock/Wild Charge
- Hoopa (Unbound): Astonish/Shadow Ball
- Chandelure: Hex/Shadow Ball
- Yveltal: Snarl/Dark Pulse
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard): Ice Fang/Avalanche
- Baxcalibur: Ice Fang/Avalanche
Xatu isn’t a very tough Pokémon to fight against. You should be careful about its Feint Attack and Ominous Wind moves if you are using a Ghost-type Pokémon against it.
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