Kyogre, Groudon's counterpart, is one of the best Water-type Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet as it's an absolute monster with its Sp. Attack stat. In this guide, I'll be showing you some of the best Nature options for Kyogre in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
What is the best Nature for Kyogre in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
The best Natures you can give Kyogre are either of the following:
- Modest (+Sp. Attack, -Attack)
- Mild (+Sp. Attack, - Defense)
Contrary to Groudon's high Attack stats, Kyogre excels in Sp. Atks or Water-type moves specifically. I chose Modest and Mild Nature to double down on Kyogre's high base Attack so it can potentially one-shot enemies or, at the very least, deal a decent amount of damage on the first turn.
For EVs, you want to specifically go for HP and boost Kyogre's Sp. Atk stat even more. For damage dealer-type Pokémon, I always opt to increase their HP as it gives them a better chance of surviving attacks from enemies. Kyogre already has an amazing Sp. Defense stat, so increasing its HP further adds survivability against Sp. Atk specialists like Gardevoir.
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How to choose the best Nature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
A good rule of thumb when choosing the best Nature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet is to check the best stats your Pokémon has in its arsenal. In this case, Kyogre already has a massive Sp. Atk stat, and since his moveset generally rely on Water-type attacks, I opted to go all-or-nothing by choosing Modest or Mild.
On the other hand, the moveset dictates the Pokémon's role in your team. If your Pokémon has a lot of support moves, it's better to go for speed. On the flip side, increase defense/sp. defense if your Pokémon can potentially tank a lot of hits or take hits for your other Pokémon (i.e., usually Pokémon with high HP or starting defense stats).
Nature Chart in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
| Nature | Increased Stat | Decreased Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Hardy | - | - |
| Docile | - | - |
| Bashful | - | - |
| Quirky | - | - |
| Serious | - | - |
For more guides on Nature in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, take a look at Best Nature for Alolan Muk & Grimer in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet here at Pro Game Guides.
Published: Dec 18, 2023 07:51 am