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Best Nature for Yungoos & Gumshoos in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

Here are some good Natures for these downright wrong-looking Pokémon.

There are loads of options when it comes to choosing a team of Pokémon in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. This task becomes even more difficult when it comes down to the nuances of picking good Natures to complement these monsters. This guide will help narrow down which Natures are best for Yungoos and Gumshoos in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

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What is the best Nature for Yungoos & Gumshoos in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

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Yungoos and Gumshoos are skewed more toward an attack build, just like Houndour and Houndoom, since their Physical Attack stat is pretty high. Because of this, it would be a great idea to put even more eggs in that basket and further raise their Attack.

  • Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack)
  • Naughty (+Attack, -Special Defense)

Adamant and Naughty are both good choices since they both improve Yungoos' and Gumshoos' Attack at the expense of less necessary Special Attack and Special Defense stats respectively.

Related: Best Nature for Tandemaus and Maushold in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

How to choose the best Nature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet

A Pokémon's Nature can be tough to choose, but there are a few ways to make it easier. Players can take a look at a Pokémon's move pool and base stats to let them know which direction to go in with their Natures.

The move pool of a Pokémon should be complemented by the Nature. If a Pokémon has a lot of Special Attacks, then the Nature should increase the Special Attack stat of the Pokémon, and the same goes for primarily Physical Attackers. The base stats should also be prioritized, with the best Natures increasing the highest stats and decreasing the lowest.

Best Nature Chart in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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--

Interested in other helpful Pokémon Scarlet and Violet guides and want to read more? Check out Best Nature for Pawmi, Pawmo, & Pawmot in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet on Pro Game Guides!


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CJ Kuzdal
CJ is a freelance writer with a passion for modern and retro video games, with an emphasis on RPGs and Pokemon games. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his cat and drinking way too much coffee.