Naive cuts Sp. Defense for 10% more Speed. Mixed attackers that need both physical and special moves pick this when Timid's Attack penalty isn't an option. Yveltal, Solgaleo, Glimmora, and others all run Naive in competitive play.

Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice special bulk. 64 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Spe-SpDSpe
1
Yveltal
Yveltal
DARKFLYING
SSpecial AttackerDarkaura
99+15
98-12
99
2
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
PSYCHICSTEEL
SBulky SupportFullmetalbody
97+14
89-11
97
3
Glimmora
Glimmora
ROCKPOISON
ASpecial AttackerToxicdebris
86+13
81-11
86
4
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant
FAIRYFIGHTING
ASpecial AttackerQuarkdrive
116+16
60-8
116
5
Duraludon
Duraludon
STEELDRAGON
APhysical TankHeavymetal
85+13
50-7
85
Yveltal
Yveltal
DARK FLYING
S
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Darkaura
+Spe
99 +15
Spe
99
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
PSYCHIC STEEL
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Fullmetalbody
+Spe
97 +14
Spe
97
Glimmora
Glimmora
ROCK POISON
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Toxicdebris
+Spe
86 +13
Spe
86
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant
FAIRY FIGHTING
A
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Quarkdrive
+Spe
116 +16
Spe
116
Duraludon
Duraludon
STEEL DRAGON
A
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Heavymetal
+Spe
85 +13
Spe
85
+10%Speed
-10%Sp. Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Sweet, dislikes Bitter
Competitive Role
Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice special bulk.
Naive vs Timid
Choose Naive
+Speed / -Sp. Defense
  • Pokemon in contested speed tiers (base 80-110)
  • Sweepers that need to outspeed threats before attacking
  • Pokemon without priority moves or speed-boosting setups
Choose Timid
+Speed / -Attack
  • Pokemon with priority moves that bypass speed
  • Dragon Dance / Shift Gear users that fix speed in-game
  • Wallbreakers that need maximum damage output
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Naive Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Naive nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Naive Mint to change stat effects to Naive. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Speed Natures
Hasty (-Defense)Jolly (-Sp. Attack)Timid (-Attack)
What does the Naive nature do in Pokemon?
Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Naive nature prefer Sweet flavor and dislike Bitter.
What are the best Naive nature Pokemon?
Top Naive users include Yveltal, Solgaleo, Glimmora, and Iron Valiant. They benefit from the Speed boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Sp. Defense drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Naive a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Naive is a strong competitive nature. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Sp. Defense in their moveset.
How do I get a Naive nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Naive nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Naive parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Naive without rebreeding.
Should I use Naive or Timid?
Naive prioritizes mixed speed, while Timid goes for special speed. Pick Naive when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Timid when special speed matters more for your team.