10% extra Attack from Naughty costs you Sp. Defense, which hurts on the special side. Over in Legends: Z-A, You'll see it on Litleo, Vanilluxe, Sharpedo among others. Mixed attackers sometimes run it, though most pure physical sets prefer Adamant. Tera Type can cover weaknesses that Naughty's Sp. Defense drop would normally expose. Even safer to run with Tera.
Naughty raises Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk for more power. 10 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Litleo FIRENORMAL | C | Utility | Moxie | 50+10 | 54-8 | 72 |
| 2 |  Vanilluxe ICE | C | Mixed Attacker | Icebody | 95+14 | 95-12 | 79 |
| 3 |  Sharpedo WATERDARK | C | Mixed Attacker | Speed Boost | 120+17 | 40-6 | 95 |
| 4 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Mixed Attacker | Overgrow | 82+13 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 5 |  Victreebel GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Gluttony | 105+15 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 6 |  Banette GHOST | C | Physical Tank | Cursedbody | 115+16 | 63-9 | 65 |
| 7 |  Grovyle GRASS | C | Mixed Attacker | Unburden | 65+11 | 65-9 | 95 |
| 8 |  Shelgon DRAGON | C | Physical Tank | Rockhead | 95+14 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 9 |  Eevee NORMAL | D | Physical Attacker | Adaptability | 55+10 | 65-9 | 55 |
| 10 |  Shuppet GHOST | D | Physical Tank | Insomnia | 75+12 | 33-6 | 45 |
Litleo
FIRE NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Moxie+Atk
50 +10Spe
72Vanilluxe
ICE
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Icebody+Atk
95 +14Spe
79Sharpedo
WATER DARK
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Speed Boost+Atk
120 +17Spe
95Meganium
GRASS
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Overgrow+Atk
82 +13Spe
80Victreebel
GRASS POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Gluttony+Atk
105 +15Spe
70Banette
GHOST
Role
Physical TankAbility
Cursedbody+Atk
115 +16Spe
65Grovyle
GRASS
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Unburden+Atk
65 +11Spe
95Shelgon
DRAGON
Role
Physical TankAbility
Rockhead+Atk
95 +14Spe
50Eevee
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Adaptability+Atk
55 +10Spe
55Shuppet
GHOST
Role
Physical TankAbility
Insomnia+Atk
75 +12Spe
45+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
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 Litleo, Vanilluxe, Sharpedo, and Meganium. 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.