Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV)

Nature Chart and How to Check Natures

The Nature of a Pokemon determines its stat growth over time in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). Read on to learn more about the Nature Chart, the different types of Nature,how to check Natures, its effects and more!

Nature List and Chart

The table below follows the list of all Nature along with its respective effects.

Nature (EN) Nature (JP) Increased Stat Decreased Stat
Serious まじめ - -
Quirky きまぐれ - -
Docile すなお - -
Hardy がんばりや - -
Bashful てれや - -
Adamant いじっぱり Attack SpAtk
Lonely さみしがり Attack Defense
Naughty やんちゃ Attack SpDef
Brave ゆうかん Attack Speed
Bold ずぶとい Defense Attack
Impish わんぱく Defense SpAtk
Lax のうてんき Defense SpDef
Relaxed のんき Defense Speed
Quiet れいせい SpAtk Speed
Modest ひかえめ SpAtk Attack
Mild おっとり SpAtk Defense
Rash うっかりや SpAtk SpDef
Sassy なまいき SpDef Speed
Careful しんちょう SpDef SpAtk
Gentle おとなしい SpDef Defense
Calm おだやか SpDef Attack
Timid おくびょう Speed Attack
Hasty せっかち Speed Defense
Jolly ようき Speed SpAtk
Naive むじゃき Speed SpDef

Best Nature to Get

Increase Attack or Sp. Attack

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If your Pokemon is using moves that are predominantly Physical, then it's best to get a Nature that increases its Attack stat, while decreasing its Sp. Attack stat. Conversely, if your Pokemon is using moves that are predominantly Special, it's best to get a Nature that increases its Sp. Attack, while decreasing its Attack stat.

In these cases, Adamant is recommended for Physical attackers, while Modest is recommended for Special attackers.

The right Nature in conjunction with Effort Values and Individual Values make up a competitively viable Pokemon.

Introduction to EVs, IVs, and Natures

How to Check Nature

Check Pokemon Summary

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Torkoal Nature

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You can tell what Nature your Pokemon has by checking its summary.

In Pokemon Sword and Shield, you were able to do this by opening the menu with the X button, selecting Pokemon, then selecting the Pokemon you wish to check, then click Summary. You will be able to find its Nature on one of the tabs.

What is Nature?

Affects Stat Growth

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Torkoal Stats

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A Pokemon's Nature will affect the growth of 2 of its different stats (Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense). Nature will increase the growth of 1 of the stats by 10%, while decreasing the growth of another by 10%.

5 Neutral Natures

There exist 5 different natures that increase and decrease the same stat, thus making them neutral Natures. These are Bashful, Docile, Hardy, Quirky, and Serious.

Related Guides

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All Game Mechanics

List of All Game Mechanics

Beginner Game Mechanics
Type Chart: All Matchups and Effectiveness All Status Conditions and Effects
How to Use STAB Effectively Nature Chart and How to Check Natures
Moves Explained Abilities Explained
Speed Explained: How Does Speed Work? Explanation of Pokemon Stats
Advanced Game Mechanics
EXP Growth Rates Explained Damage Explained: How is Damage Calculated?
EVs, IVs, and Natures Explained -
Move-Related Mechanics
List of Priority Moves High-Critical Hit Moves
Moves that Change Weather Moves that Change Terrain
Moves with Recoil Damage Moves that Set Entry Hazards
Trapping Moves Critical Hit Chance
List of Move and Ability Changes

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