Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Best Nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape

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Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Best Nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape

As Pokemon that focus on their Attack stat, the best nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape is Adamant.

Mankey and its evolutions Primeape and Annihilape are amazing choices for your team in both PvE and PvP.

Especially Annihilape is considered one of the best new pokemon introduced in Generation 9.

To make it even stronger, it’s important to pair it with the right nature, which will complement its strongest stats: Attack and Speed.

In this guide, I will explain the best nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Best Nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Annihilape is sleeping in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

Annihilape, and its previous forms, utilize the stats of Attack and Speed. Therefore, any nature that increases either of these two is going to be a great option.

To narrow this down slightly, while Speed-focused natures are great options, I recommend opting for Attack-buffing ones. These will provide more consistent damage and allow Annihilape to take down even the strongest opponents.

Specifically, the best nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape is Adamant (+Attack, -Special Attack). It increases Annihilape’s most essential stat of Attack, while reducing the irrelevant stat of Special Attack.

If you can’t get Adamant, other great options include Naughty (+Attack, -Special Defense) and Lonely (+Attack, -Defense). While these also buff the attack stat, they are inferior to Adamant since they reduce Annihilape’s chances of surviving certain attacks.

In case of such natures, perhaps you should consider using a Focus Sash as a held item. The same item is recommended for one of the best builds for Flutter Mane, one of the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Otherwise, if you want to opt for a Speed-focused build, the best nature is Jolly (+Speed, -Special Attack).

Worst Nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet Annihilape in combat.

If you’re not interested in min-maxing Annihilape’s power, at least make sure to avoid the worst natures. These will make Annihilape significantly weaker to the point where it won’t be worth bringing along in PvE and PvP fights.

Specifically, any nature that reduces the Attack or the Speed stat should be avoided. Here are all the natures that reduce these stats and thus are the worst natures possible for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape.

  • Bold (+Defense, -Attack)
  • Modest (+Special Attack, -Attack)
  • Calm (+Special Defense, -Attack)
  • Timid (+Speed, -Attack)
  • Relaxed (+Defense, -Speed)
  • Quiet (+Special Attack, -Speed)
  • Sassy (+Special Defense, -Speed)

Out of these, the worst options are Modest and Quiet, since they buff a useless stat (Special Attack) while reducing important ones (Attack and Speed). If you want your Annihilape to be winning fights, make sure to avoid these.

Conclusion

All in all, that’s everything you need to know about the best nature for Mankey, Primeape, and Annihilape in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

As Attack-focused Pokemon, their best nature is Adamant. However, they can make do with Naughty, Lonely, or Jolly.

If you’re looking for more Pokemon to complete your competitive party other than Annihilape, consider checking out our guide on the 10 strongest Pokemon in Generation 9.

What do you think about Annihilape? Have you managed to evolve your Primeape? Let us know in the comments below.

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