Understand how Natures affect your Pokémon's stats (+10%/-10%) and their favorite/least favorite Pokeblocks in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Boost your team!
Hey there! So, you've probably noticed your Pokémon have different 'Natures,' right? It might seem a bit random, but it's actually a super important mechanic in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. Think of it like your Pokémon's personality – it'll make one stat a bit stronger (by 10%) and another a bit weaker (by 10%). This guide breaks down exactly what each Nature does and how it relates to Pokeblocks. Knowing this can really help you train the perfect Pokémon!
Natures and Stat Changes:
Every Nature gives your Pokémon a +10% boost to one stat and a -10% penalty to another. Some Natures don't affect any stats at all, meaning they're neutral. It's all about finding the right Nature for the role you want your Pokémon to play.
Natures and Pokeblocks:
On top of stat changes, Natures also determine which Pokeblocks your Pokémon will 'Like' (meaning they'll get a bigger boost from them) and 'Hate' (meaning they'll get a smaller boost). This is super useful if you're into the Contests and want to max out specific stats using Pokeblocks. Here's the full rundown:
| 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 |
Pokeblock Flavor Key:
- Spicy = Cool
- Dry = Beauty
- Sour = Tough
- Bitter = Smart
- Sweet = Cute
So, for example, if you have a Timid Pokémon, it'll get a nice boost from Sweet Pokeblocks (raising its Cute rating), but Spicy Pokeblocks won't be as effective (and might slowly raise its Tough rating). It's all about matching the Nature to the flavor you're feeding it!
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