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Understanding the intricacies of Pokémon Natures can significantly enhance your Pokémon’s performance in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Each Pokémon in the game is assigned a particular nature that influences the development of its stats.
For each stat that is boosted, another will decrease by 10%. This Pokémon BDSP guide emphasizes the significance of Natures and provides comprehensive insights on the topic.
Pokémon BDSP Natures Chart
Here’s a handy table to determine which nature impacts which stat:
| Nature | Stat Increased | Stat Decreased |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Adamant | Attack | Sp. Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Sp. Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Impish | Defense | Sp. Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Sp. Defense |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Modest | Sp. Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Sp. Attack | Defense |
| Rash | Sp. Attack | Sp. Defense |
| Quiet | Sp. Attack | Speed |
| Calm | Sp. Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Sp. Defense | Defense |
| Careful | Sp. Defense | Sp. Attack |
| Sassy | Sp. Defense | Speed |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Jolly | Speed | Sp. Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Sp. Defense |
| Hardy | – | – |
| Docile | – | – |
| Bashful | – | – |
| Quirky | – | – |
| Serious | – | – |
How to Determine a Pokémon’s Nature?
To find out a Pokémon’s nature, follow these steps:
- Access the Main Menu by pressing X.
- Select the Pokémon tab.
- Pick the Pokémon whose nature you’d like to check and hit the Check Summary button.
This will display the Pokémon’s summary under the Trainer Memo tab.
What are the Best Natures in Pokémon BDSP?
Your choice of the best nature largely depends on your playing style. For physical attackers, Adamant is an excellent choice, while special attackers might opt for Modest nature. Ultimately, it’s all about your individual tactics and preferences.
How Poffins & Berries Affect Nature
The type of poffins and berries your Pokémon chooses plays a critical role in their nature. If a Pokémon enjoys a certain berry, it will recover HP when consumed, but if it dislikes it, it may become confused. The same rule applies to poffins.
Below is a list of natures alongside their preferred Poffins:
| Nature | Liked Flavor | Disliked Flavor |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely | Spicy | Sour |
| Adamant | Spicy | Dry |
| Naughty | Spicy | Bitter |
| Brave | Spicy | Sweet |
| Bold | Sour | Spicy |
| Impish | Sour | Dry |
| Lax | Sour | Bitter |
| Relaxed | Sour | Sweet |
| Modest | Dry | Spicy |
| Mild | Dry | Sour |
| Rash | Dry | Bitter |
| Quiet | Dry | Sweet |
| Calm | Bitter | Spicy |
| Gentle | Bitter | Sour |
| Careful | Bitter | Dry |
| Sassy | Bitter | Sweet |
| Timid | Sweet | Spicy |
| Hasty | Sweet | Sour |
| Jolly | Sweet | Dry |
| Naive | Sweet | Bitter |
| Hardy | – | – |
| Docile | – | – |
| Bashful | – | – |
| Quirky | – | – |
| Serious | – | – |
How to Alter a Pokémon’s Nature in Pokémon BDSP?
If a Pokémon you’ve caught has a nature that doesn’t complement its strengths, there are ways to modify it. Your first option is to buy consumables called Mints. To acquire these mints, visit the Battle Park and enter the building on your left to reach the Exchange Service Corner, where you can obtain mints to trigger a new nature in your Pokémon.
For early-game nature changes, consider breeding your Pokémon with Ditto. To successfully breed, provide Ditto with a desired nature and an Everstone. This will ensure that the baby Pokémon inherits Ditto’s nature.
If you lack an Everstone or Ditto, breeding with synchronized Pokémon is another alternative. These Pokémon possess a specific nature that can be transferred to other wild Pokémon they encounter. Head to Celestic Town, and explore its underground area to collect these synchronized Pokémon, as well as Ditto, in the central area with gemstones.
Lastly, you can simply reroll the game by recapturing a Pokémon multiple times until you get one with the desired nature.