What to know
- Natures affect how your Pokémon’s stats grow and perform in battle.
- You can change nature effects using special Mints, available later in the game.
- The Mint system lets you customize your Pokémon’s strengths without breeding.
- Choosing the right nature boosts your Pokémon’s core role, like offense or defense.
After catching a Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Z-A, you might notice its stats lean in certain directions. That’s because each Pokémon has a Nature, which affects how their Attack, Defense, and Speed stats scale. The good news is — you can change these stat influences using Mints, making it easier to optimize your Pokémon without endless catching or breeding.
How to change Pokemon natures with mints
- Navigate to one of the mint vendor locations. Browse the available mint selection from different vendors, as each may carry different nature-changing mints.
- Purchase the mint that corresponds to the nature you want your Pokémon to have - each mint is named after the nature it will change your Pokémon to.
- Open your bag and select the mint item you just purchased. Choose the Pokémon whose nature you want to change and use the mint on them.
- Confirm the nature change - this effect is permanent and will immediately alter how the Pokémon's stats grow.
How to choose the right Mint for your Pokémon
To make the most out of your team, always match the Mint to your Pokémon’s role. Here’s a quick reference guide:
| Mint Type | Increases (↑) | Decreases (↓) |
|---|---|---|
| Lonely Mint | Attack | Defense |
| Adamant Mint | Attack | Sp. Atk |
| Naughty Mint | Attack | Sp. Def |
| Brave Mint | Attack | Speed |
| Bold Mint | Defense | Attack |
| Impish Mint | Defense | Sp. Atk |
| Lax Mint | Defense | Sp. Def |
| Relaxed Mint | Defense | Speed |
| Modest Mint | Sp. Atk | Attack |
| Mild Mint | Sp. Atk | Defense |
| Rash Mint | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def |
| Quiet Mint | Sp. Atk | Speed |
| Calm Mint | Sp. Def | Attack |
| Gentle Mint | Sp. Def | Defense |
| Careful Mint | Sp. Def | Sp. Atk |
| Sassy Mint | Sp. Def | Speed |
| Timid Mint | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty Mint | Speed | Defense |
| Jolly Mint | Speed | Sp. Atk |
| Naive Mint | Speed | Sp. Def |
| Serious Mint | None | None |
If you’re unsure which Mint to use, start with Adamant or Modest — they’re the most universally useful for strong attackers.
Making the most of nature changes
The mint system in Pokémon Legends Z-A removes the frustration of being stuck with suboptimal natures while maintaining the strategic depth that makes team building engaging. Whether you're preparing for ranked battles or simply want to maximize your favorite Pokémon's potential, mints provide the flexibility to create exactly the team you envision.
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