NAUGHTY NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Naughty nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Naughty boosts Attack 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 Naughty is the right call.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Naughty changes their stats
BEST NAUGHTY NATURE POKEMON
10% extra Attack from Naughty costs you Sp. Defense, which hurts on the special side. Over in HeartGold & SoulSilver, You'll see it on Honchkrow, Registeel, Drifloon among others. Mixed attackers sometimes run it, though most pure physical sets prefer Adamant. Everstone breeding locks in Naughty with 100% consistency from Gen 5 onward. Pair it with Synchronize for wild catches.
Naughty raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk for more power. 27 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Honchkrow DARK | B | Physical Attacker | Insomnia | 125+17 | 52-8 | 71 |
| 2 |  Registeel STEEL | B | Mixed Attacker | Clearbody | 75+12 | 150-17 | 50 |
| 3 |  Drifloon GHOST | C | Mixed Attacker | Unburden | 50+10 | 44-7 | 70 |
| 4 |  Shinx ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 65+11 | 34-6 | 45 |
| 5 |  Barboach WATERGROUND | C | Physical Attacker | Oblivious | 48+10 | 41-7 | 60 |
| 6 |  Seaking WATER | C | Physical Attacker | Swiftswim | 92+14 | 80-10 | 68 |
| 7 |  Shiftry GRASSDARK | C | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 8 |  Skitty NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Cutecharm | 45+9 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 9 |  Shellder WATER | C | Physical Attacker | Skilllink | 65+11 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 10 |  Sharpedo WATERDARK | C | Mixed Attacker | Speed Boost | 120+17 | 40-6 | 95 |
| 11 |  Cacnea GRASS | C | Physical Attacker | Waterabsorb | 85+13 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 12 |  Victreebel GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Gluttony | 105+15 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 13 |  Weepinbell GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 90+14 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 14 |  Kricketot BUG | C | Utility | Shed Skin | 25+7 | 41-7 | 25 |
| 15 |  Cascoon BUG | C | Utility | Shed Skin | 35+8 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 16 |  Hoothoot NORMAL | C | Physical Tank | Insomnia | 30+8 | 56-8 | 50 |
| 17 |  Caterpie BUG | D | Physical Tank | Shielddust | 30+8 | 20-4 | 45 |
| 18 |  Wurmple BUG | D | Physical Attacker | Shielddust | 45+9 | 30-5 | 20 |
| 19 |  Spearow NORMAL | D | Utility | Keeneye | 60+11 | 31-6 | 70 |
| 20 |  Remoraid WATER | D | Mixed Attacker | Sniper | 65+11 | 35-6 | 65 |
| 21 |  Shuppet GHOST | D | Physical Tank | Insomnia | 75+12 | 33-6 | 45 |
| 22 |  Magby FIRE | D | Physical Attacker | Vitalspirit | 75+12 | 55-8 | 83 |
| 23 |  Weedle BUGPOISON | D | Physical Tank | Shielddust | 35+8 | 20-4 | 50 |
| 24 |  Silcoon BUG | D | Utility | Shed Skin | 35+8 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 25 |  Metapod BUG | D | Utility | Shed Skin | 20+7 | 25-5 | 30 |
| 26 |  Burmy BUG | D | Utility | Shed Skin | 29+8 | 45-7 | 36 |
| 27 |  Kakuna BUGPOISON | D | Physical Attacker | Shed Skin | 25+7 | 25-5 | 35 |
Honchkrow
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Insomnia+Atk
125 +17Spe
71Registeel
STEEL
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Clearbody+Atk
75 +12Spe
50Drifloon
GHOST
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Unburden+Atk
50 +10Spe
70Shinx
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Atk
65 +11Spe
45Barboach
WATER GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Oblivious+Atk
48 +10Spe
60Seaking
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+Atk
92 +14Spe
68Shiftry
GRASS DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
100 +15Spe
80Skitty
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Cutecharm+Atk
45 +9Spe
50Shellder
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Skilllink+Atk
65 +11Spe
40Sharpedo
WATER DARK
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+Atk
120 +17Spe
95Cacnea
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+Atk
85 +13Spe
35Victreebel
GRASS POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Gluttony+Atk
105 +15Spe
70Weepinbell
GRASS POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
90 +14Spe
55Kricketot
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
25 +7Spe
25Cascoon
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
35 +8Spe
15Hoothoot
NORMAL
Role
Physical TankAbility
Insomnia+Atk
30 +8Spe
50Caterpie
BUG
Role
Physical TankAbility
Shielddust+Atk
30 +8Spe
45Wurmple
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shielddust+Atk
45 +9Spe
20Spearow
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Keeneye+Atk
60 +11Spe
70Remoraid
WATER
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Sniper+Atk
65 +11Spe
65Shuppet
GHOST
Role
Physical TankAbility
Insomnia+Atk
75 +12Spe
45Magby
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Vitalspirit+Atk
75 +12Spe
83Weedle
BUG POISON
Role
Physical TankAbility
Shielddust+Atk
35 +8Spe
50Silcoon
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
35 +8Spe
15Metapod
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
20 +7Spe
30Burmy
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
29 +8Spe
36Kakuna
BUG POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
25 +7Spe
35NAUGHTY NATURE GUIDE
+10%Attack
-10%Sp. Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Spicy, dislikes Bitter
Competitive Role
Physical attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk for more power.
Naughty vs Adamant
Choose Naughty
+Attack / -Sp. Defense
- Pokemon that benefit from maximizing Attack
- Builds where the -Sp. Defense penalty is irrelevant
Choose Adamant
+Attack / -Sp. Attack
- Pokemon that need Attack more than Attack
- Builds where -Sp. Defense is too costly
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Naughty Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Naughty nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Naughty Mint to change stat effects to Naughty. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Attack Natures
NAUGHTY FAQs
What does the Naughty nature do in Pokemon?
Naughty raises Attack 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 Naughty nature prefer Spicy flavor and dislike Bitter.
What are the best Naughty nature Pokemon?
Top Naughty users include Honchkrow, Registeel, Drifloon, and Shinx. They benefit from the Attack 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 Naughty a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Naughty 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 Naughty nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Naughty nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Naughty parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Naughty without rebreeding.
Should I use Naughty or Adamant?
Naughty prioritizes mixed offense, while Adamant goes for dedicated physical. Pick Naughty when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Adamant when dedicated physical matters more for your team.