It’s no secret that Magikarp is the laughingstock of the Pokemon universe, but its evolution, Gyarados, is a powerful partner in battle. If you want to add this Water/Flying-type to your team, you’ll want the best natures possible. See how to optimize the Atrocious Pokemon by getting the best stats.
Best Natures for Gyarados
| Nature | Effects |
|---|---|
| Adamant | +Attack/-Special Attack |
| Jolly | +Speed/-Special Attack |
| Impish | +Defense/-Special Attack |
| Careful | +Special Defense/-Special Attack |
Because Gyarados has a strong stat pool, you can choose one of four natures for your partner. What nature you choose depends on what you want. If you want an Attack focused Gyarados, we recommend Adamant. Are you looking to up your speed? Jolly‘s the choice for you. If you want to up your Defense, Impish is the best option. On the other hand, those looking to amp Special Defense should select Careful. Each of these natures lowers Special Attack, a nature that Gyarados won’t need.
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Worst Natures for Gyarados
Finding the best natures for your fishy friend might take longer than you’re willing to wait. If you’d rather get right into the action, we suggest avoiding the natures below. So long as you avoid these choices, you’ll easily make it through a casual playthrough.
| Nature | Effects |
|---|---|
| Modest | +Special Attack/-Attack |
| Quiet | +Special Attack/-Speed |
| Mild | +Special Attack/-Defense |
| Rash | +Special Attack/-Special Defense |
While each of these natures is a poor option, they offer different vices. Despite these natures boosting Special Attack, they lower another critical stat. Modest lowers Attack, Quiet hits Speed, Mild impacts Defense, and Rash hurts Special Defense. If you want to make it to the top of the Pokemon League, it’s best to avoid these four options. Once you find a nature that works for you, you’re more than welcome to take on Paldea!
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