Best Naive Nature Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet (+Speed)

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 Scarlet & Violet, Solgaleo, Glimmora, Iron Valiant, 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. 49 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

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#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpD	Spe
1	Solgaleo PSYCHICSTEEL	S	Bulky Support	Fullmetalbody	97+14	89-11	97
2	Glimmora ROCKPOISON	A	Special Attacker	Toxicdebris	86+13	81-11	86
3	Iron Valiant FAIRYFIGHTING	A	Special Attacker	Quarkdrive	116+16	60-8	116
4	Duraludon STEELDRAGON	A	Physical Tank	Heavymetal	85+13	50-7	85
5	Kommo-o DRAGONFIGHTING	B	Special Attacker	Bulletproof	85+13	105-13	85
6	Venusaur GRASSPOISON	B	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	80+13	100-12	80
7	Azelf PSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Levitate	115+16	70-9	115
8	Magneton ELECTRICSTEEL	B	Special Revenge Killer	Magnetpull	70+12	70-9	70
9	Enamorus FAIRYFLYING	B	Special Revenge Killer	Contrary	106+15	80-10	106
10	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	95+14	85-11	95
11	Zangoose NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Toxicboost	90+14	60-8	90
12	Murkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Prankster	91+14	42-7	91
13	Leafeon GRASS	B	Special Attacker	Chlorophyll	95+14	65-9	95
14	Moltres FIREFLYING	B	Special Attacker	Flame Body	90+14	85-11	90
15	Dugtrio GROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	120+17	70-9	120
16	Pyroar FIRENORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	106+15	66-9	106
17	Haunter GHOSTPOISON	B	Utility	Levitate	95+14	55-8	95
18	Dodrio NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Tangledfeet	110+16	60-8	110
19	Skuntank POISONDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	84+13	61-9	84
20	Samurott WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Shellarmor	70+12	70-9	70
21	Stunky POISONDARK	B	Bulky Support	Aftermath	74+12	41-7	74
22	Drifloon GHOSTFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Unburden	70+12	44-7	70
23	Ditto NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Imposter	48+10	48-7	48
24	Houndour DARKFIRE	C	Utility	Flashfire	65+11	50-7	65
25	Furret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	90+14	55-8	90
26	Zebstrika ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Sapsipper	116+16	63-9	116
27	Tauros NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	110+16	70-9	110
28	Sunflora GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Solarpower	30+8	85-11	30
29	Delibird ICEFLYING	C	Utility	Vitalspirit	75+12	45-7	75
30	Kricketune BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	65+11	51-8	65
31	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	70+12	79-10	70
32	Minior ROCKFLYING	C	Utility	Shieldsdown	60+11	100-12	60
33	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Special Attacker	Oblivious	60+11	71-10	60
34	Dipplin GRASSDRAGON	C	Bulky Support	Stickyhold	40+9	80-10	40
35	Seviper POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	65+11	60-8	65
36	Cottonee GRASSFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	66+11	50-7	66
37	Arbok POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	80+13	79-10	80
38	Swanna WATERFLYING	C	Utility	Hydration	98+15	63-9	98
39	Mightyena DARK	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	70+12	60-8	70
40	Zorua DARK	C	Utility	Illusion	65+11	40-6	65
41	Minccino NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	75+12	40-6	75
42	Yanma BUGFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Compoundeyes	95+14	45-7	95
43	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	85+13	30-5	85
44	Wartortle WATER	C	Special Attacker	Torrent	58+11	80-10	58
45	Thwackey GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Grassy Surge	80+13	60-8	80
46	Psyduck WATER	D	Special Attacker	Swiftswim	55+10	50-7	55
47	Mudkip WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	40+9	50-7	40
48	Rowlet GRASSFLYING	D	Utility	Longreach	42+9	50-7	42
49	Pichu ELECTRIC	D	Special Attacker	Lightningrod	60+11	35-6	60

Solgaleo

PSYCHIC STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Fullmetalbody

+Spe

97 +14

Spe

Glimmora

ROCK POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Toxicdebris

+Spe

86 +13

Spe

Iron Valiant

FAIRY FIGHTING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Quarkdrive

+Spe

116 +16

Spe

116

Duraludon

STEEL DRAGON

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Heavymetal

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Kommo-o

DRAGON FIGHTING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Bulletproof

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Venusaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Azelf

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Magneton

ELECTRIC STEEL

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Magnetpull

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Enamorus

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Contrary

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Zangoose

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Toxicboost

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

91 +14

Spe

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Moltres

FIRE FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Dugtrio

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Pyroar

FIRE NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Haunter

GHOST POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Dodrio

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tangledfeet

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Skuntank

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

84 +13

Spe

Samurott

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shellarmor

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Stunky

POISON DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

74 +12

Spe

Drifloon

GHOST FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Ditto

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Imposter

+Spe

48 +10

Spe

Houndour

DARK FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Zebstrika

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Sapsipper

+Spe

116 +16

Spe

116

Tauros

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Sunflora

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Solarpower

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Delibird

ICE FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Kricketune

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Minior

ROCK FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Shieldsdown

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Dipplin

GRASS DRAGON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stickyhold

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Seviper

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Cottonee

GRASS FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

66 +11

Spe

Arbok

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Swanna

WATER FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Hydration

+Spe

98 +15

Spe

Mightyena

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Zorua

DARK

Role

Utility

Ability

Illusion

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Minccino

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Yanma

BUG FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Compoundeyes

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Wartortle

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Spe

58 +11

Spe

Thwackey

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Grassy Surge

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Psyduck

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Mudkip

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Rowlet

GRASS FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Longreach

+Spe

42 +9

Spe

Pichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

+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 Solgaleo, Glimmora, Iron Valiant, and Duraludon. 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.

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