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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Mewtwo, Venusaur, Magneton, and others all run Naive in competitive play. Mega Evolution keeps Naive's Speed boost on the mega form. Z-Moves add coverage without changing your nature.
Naive raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice special bulk. 13 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Mewtwo PSYCHIC | S | Special Attacker | Pressure | 130+18 | 90-11 | 130 |
| 2 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 3 |  Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Special Revenge Killer | Magnetpull | 70+12 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 4 |  Voltorb ELECTRIC | C | Utility | Soundproof | 100+15 | 55-8 | 100 |
| 5 |  Onix ROCKGROUND | C | Special Attacker | Rockhead | 70+12 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 6 |  Tauros NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 110+16 | 70-9 | 110 |
| 7 |  Shellder WATER | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Skilllink | 40+9 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 8 |  Seadra WATER | C | Bulky Support | Sniper | 85+13 | 45-7 | 85 |
| 9 |  Poliwhirl WATER | C | Physical Attacker | Waterabsorb | 90+14 | 50-7 | 90 |
| 10 |  Spearow NORMAL | D | Physical Attacker | Sniper | 70+12 | 31-6 | 70 |
| 11 |  Kabuto ROCKWATER | D | Special Attacker | Battlearmor | 55+10 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 12 |  Pidgeotto NORMAL | D | Utility | Keeneye | 71+12 | 50-7 | 71 |
| 13 |  Psyduck WATER | D | Special Revenge Killer | Cloudnine | 55+10 | 50-7 | 55 |
Mewtwo
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Magneton
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
70Tauros
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Shellder
WATER
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Skilllink+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Seadra
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sniper+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Poliwhirl
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Spearow
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Sniper+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Kabuto
ROCK WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Battlearmor+Spe
55 +10Spe
55Pidgeotto
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Keeneye+Spe
71 +12Spe
71Psyduck
WATER
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Cloudnine+Spe
55 +10Spe
55NAIVE 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 Mewtwo, Venusaur, Magneton, and Voltorb. 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.