Pokémon is so popular that if you ask most people around about it, whether its TV shows or games, they’ll probably tell you they do, even if they don’t play or watch it. They might even own a Pokémon memorabilia!
However, devoted fans and hardcore gamers know Pokémon is more than just catching those cute, adorable pocket monsters. The franchise also has features unknown to many, such as Pokémon Natures. In this article, you’ll get to know all 25 Pokémon Natures. But first, what are Pokémon Natures?
What Are Pokémon Natures?
Pokémon Natures were first introduced in “Ruby and Sapphire’s” Generation 3, with each Pokémon being randomly assigned with one Nature. Each Nature your Pokémon is listed with increases one of its stats by 10 percent but decreases another by 10 percent. For instance, a Pokémon whose nature is “Brave” will have an attack stat higher than usual. You’ll get to know more of this as you read on.
Understanding your Pokémon’s Nature and how to utilize it to your best advantage will improve your Pokémon gameplay dramatically. There are 25 Pokémon Natures available.
All 25 Pokémon Natures
1. Adamant
Pocket monsters whose nature is Adamant receive a boost to their Attack and a decrease to their Special Attack. It is most effective in Normal- or Fighting-type Pokémons that usually depend on physical attacks.
- Likes: Spicy
- Dislikes: Dry
2. Bashful
Bashful isn’t just a “Snow White” thing. Also referred to as the “neutral Nature,” this doesn’t offer any boost in stats or cuts. Meaning to say, Pokémons with this Nature will have fully balanced stats. Therefore, they are categorized as well-rounded fighters.
- Likes: Neutrality
- Dislikes: Lack of specialization
3. Bold
Pokémons whose nature is Bold gain a Defense boost but a cut to their Attack. It’s an excellent match for Rock- or Steel-type Pokémons as they heavily rely on defense. They also excel at withstanding damage and reducing their opponents’ health with their Special Attacks.
- Likes: Sour
- Dislikes: Spicy
4. Brave
Of course, pocket monsters of this Nature are reflected by their Attack power. Brave Pokémons will have heightened Attack power, but they won’t be your fastest Pokémons. This Nature best suits Normal-, Rock-, and Fighting-type Pokémons. It is since these types have a decent Defense and can handle the loss of some Speed better than other monsters.
- Likes: Spicy
- Dislikes: Sweet
5. Calm
On the other hand, Calm Pokémon excel in Defense but not in Attack. Legendary Pokémons benefit the most from this Nature because of their high Special Defense. However, catching Calm Pokémons can be cumbersome.
- Likes: Bitter
- Dislikes: Spicy
6. Careful
What an interesting Pokémon Nature, right? This adds a Special Defense bonus but lowers the Pokémon’s Special Attack. Normal types that don’t use Special Attack very often will benefit from this Nature.
- Likes: Bitter
- Dislikes: Dry
7. Docile
Docile is also a neutral Pokémon Nature.
- Likes: Neutrality
- Dislikes: Lack of specialization
8. Gentle
Meanwhile, the Gentle Nature is capable of boosting Special Defense, though it lowers your Pokémon’s Defense. Ghost-type monsters benefit most from this as they are immune against regular attacks, so a low Defense is negligible. However, Special Attacks affect them vastly, so a boost in Special Defense will help.
- Likes: Bitter
- Dislikes: Sour
9. Hardy
Hardy is likewise a neutral Nature. It allows you to grow your stats equally.
- Likes: Neutrality
- Dislikes: Lack of specialization
10. Hasty
Tasty hasty Pokémon Nature. As its name suggests, Pokémons with this Nature gain higher Speed, but they won’t be the best in Defense. It is best suited to Pokémons with good Speed and can inflict Status Ailments, such as Bug-type pocket monsters.
- Likes: Sweet
- Dislikes: Sour
11. Impish
A bit creepy, the Impish Nature boosts a Pokémon’s Defense and lowers Special Attack. Match this with Pokémons of Normal, Steel, Rock, and Fighting types since these types depend more on Attack rather than Special Attack.
- Likes: Sour
- Dislikes: Dry
12. Jolly
What does the Jolly Nature have in store for us? Well, Jolly Pokémons gain an increased Speed but a lowered Special Attack. It works ideally with Normal Pokémons that have a decent Speed to start with. Also, this type doesn’t normally use a Special Attack, so the reduction won’t be a big deal.
- Likes: Sour
- Dislikes: Bitter
13. Lax
Meanwhile, this Pokémon Nature increases Defense but decreases Special Defense. Compatible Pokémons with this Nature are the Normal types. Normal-type monsters show a weakness to Fighting types. Since Fighting pocket monsters use Attack, Normal ones won’t rely heavily on Special Defense.
- Likes: Sour
- Dislikes: Bitter
14. Lonely
It may be Lonely, but Pokémons of this Nature excel in Attack (though their Defense is lowered). It is most suitable for Legendary and Dragon-type Pokémons that usually have strong Defense and Special Defense. So they won’t be needing the boost from this Nature that much.
- Likes: Spicy
- Dislikes: Sour
15. Mild
Though Mild Pokémons get a lowered defense, they gain a considerable Special Attack boost. Benefitting most from this Nature are Ghost-type Pokémons that depend on Special Attacks. Since they are not affected by regular attacks, they won’t need a Defense boost.
- Likes: Dry
- Dislikes: Sour
16. Modest
Modest Pokémons gain a higher Special Attack, but their Attack is lowered. This Nature works best for Psychic-, Ghost-, and Fairy-type Pokémons that find themselves often using Special Attacks rather than regular Attacks.
- Likes: Dry
- Dislikes: Spicy
17. Naive
This Nature may be called Naive, but Pokémons with it have accelerated Speed (though their Special Defense is diminished). This Nature is ideal for Normal- and Fighting-type Pokémons. Losing Special Defense won’t be a big deal for them.
- Likes: Sweet
- Dislikes: Bitter
18. Naughty
Naughty Pokémons, being, well, naughty, excel in Attack but are poor in Special Defense. Benefitting most from this are the Normal- and Steel-type Pokémons that have minimal weaknesses.
- Likes: Spicy
- Dislikes: Bitter
19. Quiet
Quiet Pokémons are not the fastest but are great with Special Attacks. Dragon- and Ghost-type Pokémons are most suited for this Nature as they rely on Special Attacks and are incredibly resilient to damage.
- Likes: Dry
- Dislikes: Sweet
20. Quirky
Another neutral Pokémon Nature.
- Likes: Neutrality
- Dislikes: Lack of specialization
21. Rash
Pokémons with this Nature gain a Special Attack boost and a Special Defense decrease. Ghost-, Psychic- and Fairy-type monsters that rely primarily on Special Attacks are best for this Nature.
- Likes: Dry
- Dislikes: Bitter
22. Relaxed
Relaxed Pokémons are best in Defense but not so much in Speed. This Nature is great for Rock-, Steel-, and Dragon-type Pokémons.
- Likes: Sour
- Dislikes: Sweet
23. Sassy
Sassy Pokémons are also excelling in Special Defense, but they won’t be the fastest. This is ideal for hard-hitting Pokémons, and those with dual types and weak to several moves.
- Likes: Bitter
- Dislikes: Sweet
24. Serious
Also a neutral Pokémon Nature.
- Likes: Neutrality
- Dislikes: Lack of specialization
25. Timid
Last is Timid, a Pokémon Nature that boosts their Speed and lowers their Attack. Great for this are Bug- and Psychic-types since they are strong with Special Attacks and don’t need Attack that much.
- Likes: Bitter
- Dislikes: Sour
