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Best nature for Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Become a powerful Paradox Pokémon.

A Pokémon's nature will affect a Pokémon's stat growth as it levels up. Most natures will increase one stat while decreasing another, but some natures will not affect a Pokémon's stats. The increased stats will grow 10% faster, and the decreased stats will grow 10% slower.

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Natures are important to a Pokémon's stat growth in Scarlet & Violet. The wrong nature can reduce its best stats or boost its worst stats. A good nature helps Pokémon, like Iron Leaves, be stronger in battle and more effective. This may leave you wondering what the best nature for Iron Leaves, one of the new Paradox Pokémon, is in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

What is the best Nature for Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

NatureEffect
Adamant+Attack, -Special Attack
Jolly+Speed, -Special Attack
Careful+Special Defense, -Special Attack

Iron Leaves best stats are Attack, Special Defense, and Speed. This makes the Adamant, Jolly, or Careful natures the best option for this Paradox Pokémon. Your pick depends on whether you want to make Iron Leaves a physical sweeper or a special tank. Increasing its Attack or Speed will make it a great offensive Pokémon while increasing Special Defense makes it bulkier.

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What is the Worst Nature for Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?

Bold, Modest, Calm, and Timid are the worst natures for Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. These all reduce Iron Leaves Attack stat, its best offensive stat. These will reduce its effectiveness in battle and cause its attacks to deal less damage.

How to choose the best Nature for Iron Leaves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Look at a Pokémon's stats when deciding on the best nature. You typically want to improve their highest stats while lowering their worst stats. This is Attack, Special Defense, and Speed for Iron Leaves, so a nature that increases these is the best choice. Iron Leaves can be a physical sweeper or a special wall depending on what nature you select.

NatureIncreased StatDecreased Stat
LonelyAttackDefense
AdamantAttackSpecial Attack
NaughtyAttackSpecial Defense
BraveAttackSpeed
BoldDefenseAttack
ImpishDefenseSpecial Attack
LaxDefenseSpecial Defense
RelaxedDefenseSpeed
ModestSpecial AttackAttack
MildSpecial AttackDefense
RashSpecial AttackSpecial Defense
QuietSpecial AttackSpeed
CalmSpecial DefenseAttack
GentleSpecial DefenseDefense
CarefulSpecial DefenseSpecial Attack
SassySpecial DefenseSpeed
TimidSpeedAttack
HastySpeedDefense
JollySpeedSpecial Attack
NaiveSpeedSpecial Defense
Hardy--
Docile--
Bashful--
Quirky--
Serious--

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Justin has been diving into fantasy worlds since he can remember. He is a certified nerd who has a deep love of reading, writing, and hiking. He has been writing since his college days, but specifically in gaming for two years. His favorite games are The Legend of Zelda, Pokémon, Hollow Knight, Celeste, and Banjo Kazooie.