No matter what Pokemon game you play, each creature has a unique Nature. Natures change the base stats of any given Pokemon, but how do you know what these modifiers do? Each of the Pokemon natures changes the stats of their host and knowing which one does what is critical. Pairing the proper nature with your partner can make it much more powerful, so study each type here.
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Pokemon Nature Chart
There are 25 Natures in the Pokemon series, and any of these creatures can exhibit each. Pokemon can’t change these stats, so if you find one with a nature you don’t like, you’ll need to keep searching for a partner. Check the chart below to see the pros and cons of each type of nature.
| Nature | Raises | Lowers |
|---|---|---|
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Bashful | None | None |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Docile | None | None |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Hardy | None | None |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Quirky | None | None |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Serious | None | None |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
What nature pairs best can be a bit tricky to figure out. Luckily, we’re working on a list of Nature guides to help you in Gen IX’s Paldea region. Come back for the game’s launch to see our list of nature guides.
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