Learn how Natures affect your Pokémon's stats in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Discover which Natures boost or lower specific stats and how they impact gameplay.
Walkthrough
- 1Each Pokémon species has a specific Nature, but individual Pokémon of that species can have any of the 25 Natures.
- 2There are 25 Natures in total. 5 of them are neutral and do not affect any stats. The other 20 Natures boost one stat by 10% and lower another stat by 10%.
- 3The Nature of a Pokémon is determined when it is generated (e.g., when encountered in the wild, received as a gift, or hatched from an egg).
- 4Natures can be influenced by the Pokémon's held item (e.g., the Everstone prevents hatching a Pokémon with a different Nature than its parent).
- 5Certain Pokémon have natures that are beneficial for their role. For example, a Pokémon with high Speed might benefit from a Nature that boosts Speed.
Tips
- Pay attention to your Pokémon's Nature when training them. A Nature that boosts a stat your Pokémon already excels in, or a Nature that boosts a stat it needs, can be very advantageous.
- If you are breeding Pokémon, consider using an Everstone on the parent with the desired Nature to pass it down to the offspring.
- Some Natures are more desirable than others depending on the Pokémon's base stats and intended use (e.g., offensive or defensive).
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