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Pokemon Natures: Other Lists

Discover how Pokémon Natures impact stats in Pokémon X and Y. Learn which Natures boost Attack, Special Attack, Defense, and Speed by 10%!

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Discover how Pokémon Natures impact stats in Pokémon X and Y. Learn which Natures boost Attack, Special Attack, Defense, and Speed by 10%!

Hey there! So, you're diving into the competitive side of Pokémon X and Y, huh? You've probably noticed that your Pokémon have different personalities, right? Well, it turns out these 'Natures' aren't just for show – they actually have a pretty big impact on your Pokémon's stats. For the average player just cruising through the story, it's not a huge deal, but if you're aiming for top-tier battles or breeding the perfect Pokémon, understanding Natures is key!

Basically, a Pokémon's Nature can boost one of its stats by **10%** while lowering another by **10%**. At the highest levels, this can mean a difference of up to 46 points in a key stat, which can absolutely make or break a battle. Think of it as giving your Pokémon a specialized edge – one might hit harder physically, another might be faster, and so on.

You can't change a Pokémon's Nature once it's set, so if you're serious about competitive play, you'll want to get the right Nature through breeding. If you want to get into the nitty-gritty of breeding specific Natures, there's a whole section on Pokémon Breeding that covers it!

For now, let's break down what each of the 20 Natures does. Most of them give a 10% boost to one stat and a 10% decrease to another. Four Natures, however, don't affect any stats – they result in equal growth across the board.

Nature Stat Effects

Here's a look at how each Nature influences your Pokémon's stats:

NatureBoostLower
AdamantAttackSpecial Attack
Bashful--
BoldDefenceAttack
BraveAttackSpeed
CalmSpecial DefenceAttack
CarefulSpecial AttackSpecial Defence
Docile--
GentleSpecial DefenceDefence
Hardy--
HastySpeedDefence
ImpishDefenceSpecial Attack
JollySpeedSpecial Attack
LaxDefenceSpecial Defence
LonelyAttackDefence
MildSpecia; AttackDefence
ModestSpecial AttackAttack
NaiveSpeedSpecial Defence
NaughtyAttackSpecial Defence
QuietSpecial AttackSpeed
Quirky--
RashSpecial AttackSpecial Defence
RelaxedDefenceSpeed
SassySpecial DefenceSpeed
Serious--
TimidSpeedAttack

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