Naughty Nature
Raises Attack +10%, lowers Sp. Def −10%.
Naughty at a Glance
- Raises
- +10% Attack
- Lowers
- −10% Sp. Def
- Likes flavor
- Spicy
- Dislikes flavor
- Bitter
- Opposite Nature
- Calm
- Matching Mint
- Naughty Mint
When to Use Naughty
Naughty is built for physical attackers — every contact and physical move hits harder. 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 Attack Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Sp. Def instead, flip to Calm, 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 +Attack Natures
Three more Natures raise Attack, each cutting a different stat: Lonely (−Defense), Brave (−Speed), Adamant (−Sp. Atk).
All 25 Natures
Naughty Nature Questions & Answers
- What does the Naughty Nature do?
- Naughty raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Def by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
- Which Pokémon want a Naughty Nature?
- Naughty suits physical attackers: every contact and physical move hits harder, while the Sp. Def drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Sp. Def.
- What is the opposite of Naughty?
- Calm — it raises Sp. Def and lowers Attack, the exact reverse of Naughty.
- What Berry flavor does a Naughty Pokémon like?
- Naughty Pokémon like Spicy flavors and dislike Bitter ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.