Where can I find Natu in Polished Crystal?

Natu can be found in 14 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Natu is a psychic/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Natu learn in Polished Crystal?

Natu can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Natuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

psychicflying

Pokédex Entry

Little Bird Pokémon

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

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

PsychicFlying

Dex

#178 Johto Dex · #177 National

Abilities

Synchronize(Primary)

Passes Psn, Par, or Brn to foes.

Early Bird(Secondary)

Awakens quickly from sleep.

Magic Bounce(Hidden)

Reflects statuschanging moves.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

flying

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

190

Poké Ball15.6%

Great Ball21.3%

Ultra Ball26.1%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2ice ×2rock ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.25psychic ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Natu

Base form

→

Xatu

Level up Natu to Lv. 25

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How to Obtain

Natu can be found common in Ruins Of Alph Outside, and in Quiet Cave 1F (very rare). Wild ones range from level 18 to 24, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (4)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	flying	35	100	35
1	PeckLevel: 1Peck	Jabs the foe with a beak, etc.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
6	Night ShadeLevel: 6Night Shade	ghost	1	100	15
6	Night ShadeLevel: 6Night Shade	Damage equals the user's level.
9	TeleportLevel: 9Teleport	psychic	0	100	20
9	TeleportLevel: 9Teleport	A move for fleeing from battle.
12	SafeguardLevel: 12Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
12	SafeguardLevel: 12Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
17	HypnosisLevel: 17Hypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
17	HypnosisLevel: 17Hypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
20	Pain SplitLevel: 20Pain Split	ghost	0	100	20
20	Pain SplitLevel: 20Pain Split	Adds user & foe's HPs. Shares total.
23	Confuse RayLevel: 23Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
23	Confuse RayLevel: 23Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
28	RecoverLevel: 28Recover	normal	0	100	5
28	RecoverLevel: 28Recover	Restores HP by 1/2 the max HP.
33	PsychicLevel: 33Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
33	PsychicLevel: 33Psychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
36	RoostLevel: 36Roost	flying	0	100	5
36	RoostLevel: 36Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
39	HazeLevel: 39Haze	ice	0	100	30
39	HazeLevel: 39Haze	Eliminates all stat changes.
44	Future SightLevel: 44Future Sight	psychic	120	100	10
44	Future SightLevel: 44Future Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
47	HexLevel: 47Hex	ghost	65	100	10
47	HexLevel: 47Hex	Damage doubles if foe has status.
50	Sucker PunchLevel: 50Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5
50	Sucker PunchLevel: 50Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.

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Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Drill PeckDrill Peck	flying	80	100	20
Drill PeckDrill Peck	A strong, spinning-peck attack.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
HazeHaze	ice	0	100	30
HazeHaze	Eliminates all stat changes.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
Zen HeadbuttZen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	75	100	10	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Shadow BallShadow Ball	ghost	80	100	15	TM30TM30
Shadow BallShadow Ball	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	fairy	80	100	10	TM49TM49
DazzlingleamDazzlingleam	Dazzles with a powerful flash.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	electric	0	90	20	TM73TM73
Thunder WaveThunder Wave	A move that paralyzes the foe.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (11)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	normal	0	100	40	Goldenrod Museum 2F	TutorTutor
Baton Pass (Goldenrod Museum 2F)Baton Pass	Switches while keeping effects.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	psychic	0	100	10	Route 27 Rest House	TutorTutor
Skill Swap (Route 27 Rest House)Skill Swap	Swaps abilities with the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	dark	70	100	5	Scary Cave 1F	TutorTutor
Sucker Punch (Scary Cave 1F)Sucker Punch	Attacks before the foe does.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	psychic	0	100	10	Battle Tower 1F	TutorTutor
Trick (Battle Tower 1F)Trick	Swaps held items with the foe.
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	psychic	0	100	5	Route 1617 Gate 2F	TutorTutor
Trick Room (Route 1617 Gate 2F)Trick Room	Slow Pokémon move first for 5 turns.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Natu. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×ice2×rock2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Natu resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

ground

fighting0.25×grass0.5×psychic0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Natu, either offensively or defensively.

Natuin Pokémon Polished Crystal

Pokédex Entry