Learn how Pokémon Natures affect stats in Black 2 and White 2. Discover how to find Pokémon with specific Natures using Synchronize and the Everstone.
Hey there! So, you've probably noticed that every Pokémon you catch or hatch has a 'Nature,' right? It sounds a bit mysterious, but it's actually super important for how your Pokémon grows and performs, especially when you start facing tougher opponents or other players. Think of it as a little personality trait that boosts one stat while slightly lowering another. You can see this on your Pokémon's info screen – if a stat is improved by its Nature, it'll be highlighted in red. Sadly, you won't see the lowered stats directly, but they're there!
During the main story, the exact Nature of your Pokémon isn't a huge deal. You can get by just fine. But when you're aiming for competitive battles or those super tough post-game challenges, having the right Nature can give you a real edge. For instance, if you've got a Pokémon that relies on physical attacks, you'll want one with an Adamant Nature, which boosts Attack. A 10% increase might not sound like much, but in a close battle, it can make all the difference!
Here’s a quick rundown of all the Natures and what they do:
| Nature | Raises | Lowers |
| Hardy | None | None |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Sp. Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Sp. Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | None | None |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Sp. Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Sp. Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | None | None |
| Jolly | Speed | Sp. Attack |
| Naïve | Speed | Sp. Def |
| Modest | Sp. Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Sp. Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Sp. Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | None | None |
| Rash | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense |
| Calm | Sp. Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Sp. Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Sp. Defense | Sp. Attack |
| Quirky | None | None |
Remember, a Nature that raises a stat gives it a 10% boost, and one that lowers it causes a 10% decrease. These Natures are assigned randomly when you get a Pokémon, so you might get lucky, or you might need to do a little work to find the one you want.
Now, if you're really looking to hunt for specific Natures, there are a couple of handy tricks:
- Synchronize Ability: If you have a Pokémon with the Synchronize ability leading your party, there's a 50% chance that any wild Pokémon you encounter will have the same Nature as your lead Pokémon. This is especially useful when you're trying to find a specific Legendary Pokémon with the Nature you want.
- Everstone: When you're hatching eggs, if one of the parent Pokémon is holding an Everstone, it will pass down its Nature to the offspring 100% of the time. So, if you've got a Pokémon with a great Nature you want to replicate, make sure it's holding that Everstone when you leave it at the Daycare Center!
Happy training!
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