Pokemon Nature Chart
A complete guide to Pokemon natures. Use this chart to understand how natures affect your Pokemon's stats and which flavor of Poffins/Pokeblocks they prefer.
| Nature | Increased (+10%) | Decreased (-10%) | Flavor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy | - | - | - |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense | Spicy |
| Brave | Attack | Speed | Spicy |
| Adamant | Attack | Sp. Atk | Spicy |
| Naughty | Attack | Sp. Def | Spicy |
| Bold | Defense | Attack | Sour |
| Docile | - | - | - |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed | Sour |
| Impish | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sour |
| Lax | Defense | Sp. Def | Sour |
| Timid | Speed | Attack | Sweet |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense | Sweet |
| Serious | - | - | - |
| Jolly | Speed | Sp. Atk | Sweet |
| Naive | Speed | Sp. Def | Sweet |
| Modest | Sp. Atk | Attack | Dry |
| Mild | Sp. Atk | Defense | Dry |
| Quiet | Sp. Atk | Speed | Dry |
| Bashful | - | - | - |
| Rash | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Dry |
| Calm | Sp. Def | Attack | Bitter |
| Gentle | Sp. Def | Defense | Bitter |
| Sassy | Sp. Def | Speed | Bitter |
| Careful | Sp. Def | Sp. Atk | Bitter |
| Quirky | - | - | - |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Pokemon's Nature do?
A Nature increases one stat by 10% and decreases another by 10%. Five neutral Natures have no stat effect.
How many Natures are there?
There are 25 different Natures in the Pokemon games.
Which Natures are considered 'neutral'?
Hardy, Docile, Serious, Bashful, and Quirky do not increase or decrease any stats.
What is the best Nature for an attacker?
Adamant is best for Physical attackers, while Modest is best for Special attackers.
Why does Speed matter so much?
In Pokemon, the faster Pokemon moves first. A Speed-boosting Nature like Timid or Jolly is often critical in competitive play.
Can I change a Pokemon's Nature?
In modern games (Gen 8+), you can use 'Mints' to change the stat effects of a Nature, though the text on the summary screen remains the same.
What do the flavors mean?
Flavors (Spicy, Sour, Sweet, Dry, Bitter) dictate what kind of Poffins or Pokeblocks the Pokemon likes, which is used for Contests.
How do I breed for a specific Nature?
Give an Everstone to the parent Pokemon whose Nature you want to pass down to the Egg.
Does Nature affect HP?
No, Natures only affect Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense, and Speed.
Where can I see a Pokemon's Nature?
You can view it on the second page of a Pokemon's Summary screen in the game.