Naive Nature
Raises Speed +10%, lowers Sp. Def −10%.
Naive at a Glance
- Raises
- +10% Speed
- Lowers
- −10% Sp. Def
- Likes flavor
- Sweet
- Dislikes flavor
- Bitter
- Opposite Nature
- Sassy
- Matching Mint
- Naive Mint
When to Use Naive
Naive is built for fast offensive Pokémon — moving first often decides the matchup. The price is a 10% cut to Sp. Def, so it's a free upgrade for any Pokémon that doesn't rely on that stat.
See who makes the most of the boost: the top Speed Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Sp. Def instead, flip to Sassy, its exact opposite.
A Nature is only a third of the stat story — pair it with EV training and strong IVs to get the most out of any Pokémon.
Other +Speed Natures
Three more Natures raise Speed, each cutting a different stat: Timid (−Attack), Hasty (−Defense), Jolly (−Sp. Atk).
All 25 Natures
Naive Nature Questions & Answers
- What does the Naive Nature do?
- Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Def by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
- Which Pokémon want a Naive Nature?
- Naive suits fast offensive Pokémon: moving first often decides the matchup, while the Sp. Def drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Sp. Def.
- What is the opposite of Naive?
- Sassy — it raises Sp. Def and lowers Speed, the exact reverse of Naive.
- What Berry flavor does a Naive Pokémon like?
- Naive Pokémon like Sweet flavors and dislike Bitter ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.