#0178 · Generation II
What Animal Is Xatu Based On?
Xatu most closely resembles bird.
Closest animal
bird
Confidence
Broad or mixed-animal match
Why this comparison?
Xatu does not have a direct animal category, but its evolution line points to bird as the closest animal counterpart.
Official category: Mystic Pokemon. This page is an AnimalDex comparison for real-animal resemblance, not an official design-origin claim.