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