Naive Nature in Pokemon (+Speed, −Sp. Def)
Naive nature raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Def by 10%. Naive suits mixed fast attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Speed boost and don't miss the lost Sp. Def.
Stat Effect
+10% Speed
−10% Sp. Def
Berry Flavors
Likes: Sweet
Dislikes: Bitter
Best For
Mixed fast attackers
Best Pokemon for Naive Nature
Picked from popular fully-evolved Pokemon whose base-stat profile fits — a strong Speed to boost, without relying on Sp. Def.
How to Get a Naive Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Naive-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Naive Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Naive (the displayed nature stays the same).
Naive Nature — FAQ
What does Naive nature do in Pokemon?
Naive nature raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Def by 10%. It also makes the Pokemon like Sweet flavor and dislike Bitter flavor, which matters for berries like Figy and confusion berries.
Which Pokemon should use a Naive nature?
Naive suits mixed fast attackers — Pokemon that make full use of the Speed boost and don't miss the lost Sp. Def. Strong fits include Zacian, Zamazenta, Koraidon, Miraidon.
How do I get a Naive nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Naive-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Naive Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.