Xatu (Roaring Skies 29) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Xatu from the Roaring Skies set is a rare card numbered 29 with 90 HP. This intriguing Pokémon features the attack Stressful Eye, adding strategic depth to gameplay. Its balanced stats make it a notable addition for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Psychic
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Natu)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Psychic ×2
• Resistances: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “They say that it stays still and quiet because it is seeing both the past and future at the same time.”

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the single known printing of Xatu from the Roaring Skies expansion, card number 29. It is classified as a Rare card and features no alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or special identifiers for this card beyond its set code (xy6) and card number (29). The card’s unique illustrator credit to Hajime Kusajima helps confirm authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
  This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

• Attacks:

• “Future Sight” lets you look at and reorder the top five cards of either player’s deck.
• “Stressful Eye” deals 30 damage and forces your opponent to reveal their hand so you can discard a Trainer card.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork, handling with clean hands and keeping it in a rigid top-loader or binder is recommended.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Roaring Skies (xy6): This set features Xatu as a Psychic-type Stage 1 Pokémon with strategic attacks that manipulate deck order and disrupt opponents’ hands. It fits well into decks focusing on control and disruption but is not currently tournament-legal.