NAIVE NATURE CALCULATOR
Legends: Arceus uses Effort Levels instead of EVs and a different stat formula than mainline games. Natures still boost one stat by 10% and lower another, but the final numbers differ from what you'd see in Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. The Naive nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
BEST NAIVE NATURE POKEMON
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. Over in Legends: Arceus, Landorus, Azelf, Electivire, and others all run Naive in competitive play. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Naive is pure luck.
Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice special bulk. 21 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Landorus GROUND | B | Special Attacker | Sheerforce | 101+15 | 80-10 | 101 |
| 2 |  Azelf PSYCHIC | B | Physical Attacker | Levitate | 115+16 | 70-9 | 115 |
| 3 |  Electivire ELECTRIC | B | Physical Attacker | Motordrive | 95+14 | 85-11 | 95 |
| 4 |  Leafeon GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 95+14 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 5 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Magnetpull | 70+12 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 6 |  Voltorb ELECTRIC | C | Utility | Soundproof | 100+15 | 55-8 | 100 |
| 7 |  Onix ROCKGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Rockhead | 70+12 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 8 |  Luxray ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 70+12 | 79-10 | 70 |
| 9 |  Skuntank POISONDARK | C | Physical Attacker | Aftermath | 84+13 | 61-9 | 84 |
| 10 |  Murkrow DARK | C | Physical Attacker | Superluck | 91+14 | 42-7 | 91 |
| 11 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Physical Attacker | Levitate | 25+7 | 90-11 | 25 |
| 12 |  Wormadam BUGGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Anticipation | 36+8 | 105-13 | 36 |
| 13 |  Yanma BUG | C | Special Attacker | Compoundeyes | 95+14 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 14 |  Zorua DARK | C | Special Attacker | Illusion | 65+11 | 40-6 | 65 |
| 15 |  Snover GRASSICE | D | Utility | Snow Warning | 40+9 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 16 |  Remoraid WATER | D | Special Attacker | Hustle | 65+11 | 35-6 | 65 |
| 17 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Utility | Icebody | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 18 |  Psyduck WATER | D | Special Revenge Killer | Cloudnine | 55+10 | 50-7 | 55 |
| 19 |  Gible DRAGONGROUND | D | Utility | Sandveil | 42+9 | 45-7 | 42 |
| 20 |  Stunky POISONDARK | D | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 74+12 | 41-7 | 74 |
| 21 |  Pichu ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 60+11 | 35-6 | 60 |
Landorus
GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Azelf
PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Electivire
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Motordrive+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Leafeon
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Magneton
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Magnetpull+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Voltorb
ELECTRIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Soundproof+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Onix
ROCK GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rockhead+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Luxray
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Skuntank
POISON DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Aftermath+Spe
84 +13Spe
84Murkrow
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Superluck+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Duskull
GHOST
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
25 +7Spe
25Wormadam
BUG GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Anticipation+Spe
36 +8Spe
36Yanma
BUG
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Compoundeyes+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Zorua
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Illusion+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Snow Warning+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Remoraid
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Hustle+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Snorunt
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Icebody+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Psyduck
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Cloudnine+Spe
55 +10Spe
55Gible
DRAGON GROUND
Role
UtilityAbility
Sandveil+Spe
42 +9Spe
42Stunky
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Spe
74 +12Spe
74Pichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
60 +11Spe
60NAIVE NATURE GUIDE
+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
NAIVE FAQs
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 Landorus, Azelf, Electivire, and Leafeon. 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.