NAIVE NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Naive nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Naive boosts Speed by 10% and cuts Sp. Defense by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Naive is the right call.
In Legends: Z-A, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Naive changes their stats
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: Z-A, Yveltal, Mewtwo, Genesect, and others all run Naive in competitive play. Tera transforms your coverage options. Naive's Speed edge matters more when Tera opens up unexpected KOs.
Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice special bulk. 18 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Yveltal DARK | S | Special Attacker | Darkaura | 99+15 | 98-12 | 99 |
| 2 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 130+18 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 3 |  Genesect BUGSTEEL | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Download | 99+15 | 95-12 | 99 |
| 4 |  Leafeon GRASS | B | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 95+14 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 5 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 6 |  Houndour DARKFIRE | C | Utility | Flashfire | 65+11 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 7 |  Onix ROCKGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Rockhead | 70+12 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 8 |  Treecko GRASS | C | Physical Attacker | Unburden | 70+12 | 55-8 | 70 |
| 9 |  Seviper POISON | C | Special Revenge Killer | Infiltrator | 65+11 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 10 |  Simisage GRASS | C | Physical Attacker | Gluttony | 101+15 | 63-9 | 101 |
| 11 |  Snover GRASSICE | D | Utility | Snow Warning | 40+9 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 12 |  Spinarak BUGPOISON | D | Physical Attacker | Insomnia | 30+8 | 40-6 | 30 |
| 13 |  Wimpod BUGWATER | D | Utility | Wimpout | 80+13 | 30-5 | 80 |
| 14 |  Pidgeotto NORMAL | D | Utility | Keeneye | 71+12 | 50-7 | 71 |
| 15 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Utility | Icebody | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 16 |  Gible DRAGONGROUND | D | Utility | Sandveil | 42+9 | 45-7 | 42 |
| 17 |  Vanillish ICE | D | Utility | Ice Body | 59+11 | 75-10 | 59 |
| 18 |  Pichu ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 60+11 | 35-6 | 60 |
Yveltal
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Darkaura+Spe
99 +15Spe
99Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Genesect
BUG STEEL
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Download+Spe
99 +15Spe
99Leafeon
GRASS
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Houndour
DARK FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Flashfire+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Onix
ROCK GROUND
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rockhead+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Treecko
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Unburden+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Seviper
POISON
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Infiltrator+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Simisage
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Gluttony+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Snow Warning+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Spinarak
BUG POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Insomnia+Spe
30 +8Spe
30Wimpod
BUG WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Wimpout+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Pidgeotto
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Keeneye+Spe
71 +12Spe
71Snorunt
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Icebody+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Gible
DRAGON GROUND
Role
UtilityAbility
Sandveil+Spe
42 +9Spe
42Vanillish
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Ice Body+Spe
59 +11Spe
59Pichu
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 Yveltal, Mewtwo, Genesect, 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.