NAUGHTY 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 Naughty nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
BEST NAUGHTY NATURE POKEMON
10% extra Attack from Naughty costs you Sp. Defense, which hurts on the special side. Over in Legends: Arceus, You'll see it on Honchkrow, Drifloon, Shinx among others. Mixed attackers sometimes run it, though most pure physical sets prefer Adamant. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Naughty is pure luck.
Naughty raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk for more power. 11 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Honchkrow DARK | B | Physical Attacker | Insomnia | 125+17 | 52-8 | 71 |
| 2 |  Drifloon GHOST | C | Mixed Attacker | Unburden | 50+10 | 44-7 | 70 |
| 3 |  Shinx ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 65+11 | 34-6 | 45 |
| 4 |  Barboach WATERGROUND | C | Physical Attacker | Oblivious | 48+10 | 41-7 | 60 |
| 5 |  Kricketot BUG | C | Utility | Shed Skin | 25+7 | 41-7 | 25 |
| 6 |  Cascoon BUG | C | Utility | Shed Skin | 35+8 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 7 |  Wurmple BUG | D | Physical Attacker | Shielddust | 45+9 | 30-5 | 20 |
| 8 |  Remoraid WATER | D | Mixed Attacker | Sniper | 65+11 | 35-6 | 65 |
| 9 |  Magby FIRE | D | Physical Attacker | Vitalspirit | 75+12 | 55-8 | 83 |
| 10 |  Silcoon BUG | D | Utility | Shed Skin | 35+8 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 11 |  Burmy BUG | D | Utility | Shed Skin | 29+8 | 45-7 | 36 |
Honchkrow
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Insomnia+Atk
125 +17Spe
71Drifloon
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
60Kricketot
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
25 +7Spe
25Cascoon
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
35 +8Spe
15Wurmple
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shielddust+Atk
45 +9Spe
20Remoraid
WATER
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Sniper+Atk
65 +11Spe
65Magby
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Vitalspirit+Atk
75 +12Spe
83Silcoon
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
35 +8Spe
15Burmy
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Shed Skin+Atk
29 +8Spe
36NAUGHTY 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, Drifloon, Shinx, and Barboach. 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.