Rayquaza, the almighty emerald dragon, imposes fear onto its opponents due to its over-tuned stats in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. In this guide, I'll discuss some of the best Natures for Rayquaza so you can turn this Legendary Pokémon into a monster.
What is the best Nature for Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet?
The best Nature for Rayquaza in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the following:
- Adamant (+Attack, -Sp. Atk)
- Jolly (+Speed, -Sp. Atk)
- Modest (+Sp. Atk, -Attack)
Rayquaza's stats are so overpowered, having decent HP, massive Attack, and Sp. Atk stat. This makes Rayquaza a perfect attacking Pokémon in Scarlet & Violet. I chose these three Natures to further complement Rayquaza's moveset and stats.
Adamant increases your Attack, allowing you to even one-shot enemies with physical moves. Modest, on the other hand, focuses on the usage of Dragon-type moves, while Jolly complements Rayquaza's already high attacking stats to ensure you have a greater chance of inflicting massive damage on the first turn.
For EVs, it's best to focus on HP and Attack; alternatively, if you want to elevate Rayquaza's Dragon-type moves, go for Sp. Attack. Having a maxed EV on attack maximizes Rayquaza's damage output with moves like Crunch or Dragon Ascent while having bonus HP ensures you survive hard-hitting Pokémons.
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How to choose the best Nature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Pokémon's Nature system, in general, is meant as a min-max system, depending on your Pokémon's moveset. If your Pokémon deals a lot of physical damage while having decent defense stats, it's better to double down on Attack-based Natures like Lonely, Adamant, or Naughty.
For Rayquaza, since it has one of the best stats in a Legendary Pokémon, doubling down on its Attack makes it a true powerhouse in a competitive setting or even during Tera Raids as a damage dealer. Instead of getting a Nature for other stats that do not stand out, focus on a Pokémon's role and moveset in your party.
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 | - | - |
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