Learn how Pokemon Natures affect stats in Emerald! See the full chart of Natures, their stat boosts/reductions, and which Pokeblocks they like or hate.
Hey there! So, you've probably noticed your Pokémon have different 'Natures,' right? It might seem a bit random, but each Nature actually plays a big role in how your Pokémon grows. Think of it like this: each Nature will give one stat a 10% boost and take 10% away from another. It's super important for training your team just right!
On top of that, Natures also affect how your Pokémon likes or dislikes certain Pokeblocks. If a Pokémon has a Nature that 'likes' a specific flavor of Pokeblock, that Pokeblock will be more effective in raising its corresponding stat (like Cool, Beauty, Tough, Smart, or Cute). Conversely, if it 'hates' a flavor, that Pokeblock will be less effective.
Here's a breakdown of all the Natures and what they do:
| NATURE | ATTACK | DEFENSE | SPECIAL ATTACK | SPECIAL DEFENSE | SPEED | LIKED | HATED |
| Adamant | +10% | -10% | Spicy | Dry | |||
| Bashful | |||||||
| Bold | -10% | +10% | Sour | Spicy | |||
| Brave | +10% | -10% | Spicy | Sweet | |||
| Calm | -10% | +10% | Bitter | Spicy | |||
| Careful | -10% | +10% | Bitter | Dry | |||
| Docile | |||||||
| Gentle | -10% | +10% | Bitter | Sour | |||
| Hardy | |||||||
| Hasty | -10% | +10% | Sweet | Sour | |||
| Impish | +10% | -10% | Sour | Dry | |||
| Jolly | -10% | +10% | Sweet | Dry | |||
| Lax | +10% | -10% | Sour | Bitter | |||
| Lonely | +10% | -10% | Spicy | Sour | |||
| Mild | -10% | +10% | Dry | Sour | |||
| Modest | -10% | +10% | Dry | Spicy | |||
| Naive | -10% | +10% | Sweet | Bitter | |||
| Naughty | +10% | -10% | Spicy | Bitter | |||
| Quiet | +10% | -10% | Dry | Sweet | |||
| Quirky | |||||||
| Rash | +10% | -10% | Dry | Bitter | |||
| Relaxed | +10% | -10% | Sour | Sweet | |||
| Sassy | +10% | -10% | Bitter | Sweet | |||
| Serious | |||||||
| Timid | -10% | +10% | Sweet | Spicy |
Just a quick note on the Pokeblock flavors:
- Spicy = Cool
- Dry = Beauty
- Sour = Tough
- Bitter = Smart
- Sweet = Cute
So, for example, if you have a Pokémon with a Timid Nature, giving it Sweet Pokeblocks will really help boost its Cute stat. But since Timid Pokémon don't like Spicy Pokeblocks, those won't be as effective and will only slowly raise its Tough stat. Keep this in mind when you're preparing your Pokémon for Contests!
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