Comments | pokemon: Natures strategy?

8bit_oj in pokemon

Natures strategy?

Apr 09, 2011 14:53

I was just wondering about natures. So I know how they work and all, but what does it mean practically ( Read more... )

game: heartgold & soulsilver, natures, question, game: ruby/sapphire/emerald, game: platinum

Comments 8

torakaka April 9 2011, 19:05:08 UTC

It won't hurt in game. I've had Alakazam in past playthroughs with Sp Atk hindering natures and they still kill everything.

Really, you only need to worry about natures/evs for competitive battling.

8bit_oj April 9 2011, 19:10:18 UTC

I see. I suspected that was the case. Thanks so much =]

normal_guy13 April 9 2011, 19:09:43 UTC

The main thing with Natures is that you want to look for one that will reduce a stat you won't use, and increase another stat you will use ( ... )

8bit_oj April 9 2011, 19:13:58 UTC

I understand! Thanks so much. I guess it would make sense to have a nature that reduces a stat you WON'T use.

I'll keep your advice in mind.

rosehiptea April 9 2011, 19:32:01 UTC

I know I'm not the OP but that helped me too. I don't battle competitively except for random match-up rotation battles now and then but this will help.

Thanks!

porcupine_paws April 10 2011, 16:27:41 UTC

Adding onto this, passing the nature down with an everstone also works with a male of the species. But this has only recently changed, I think in HGSS?

sukiyakii April 9 2011, 19:39:21 UTC

You can catch an army of dittos with every nature; it's really worth it in the long run. :]

jonjonxd April 9 2011, 22:00:17 UTC

Just depends on your strategy.

When it comes to competitive play, it's entirely up to you where you want stat EVs to go...and natures are just another factor in the equation.

When it comes to story play...it really doesn't matter. For things like the battle tower, you will want more competitive play capable pokemon, but for the most part just have fun with the game and you'll be fine :)