Alexis Kestler
Hey there fellow Pokemon trainer! Looking to get your hands on those super useful nature mints in the brand new Scarlet and Violet games? You‘ve come to the right place.
In this epic guide, I‘ll be sharing everything you need to know about finding and using nature mints to take your Pokémon teams to the next level. As a long-time Pokémon expert and gaming geek, I‘ve got plenty of insider tips to offer!
An Introduction to Competitive Minting
Before we dive into the nitty-gritty details, let‘s do a quick overview of how nature mints work in Pokémon.
As you probably know already, every Pokémon you catch is randomly assigned a nature that boosts one of its stats. For example, a Pokémon with an Adamant nature will get a boost to its Attack stat.
Sometimes, the nature a Pokémon has doesn‘t align well with that Pokémon‘s ideal stat spread. And that‘s where nature mints come into play!
Nature mints allow you to overwrite a Pokémon‘s original nature with a new one of your choosing. So you can customize your Pokémon‘s stat boosts to match your training strategy.
Being able to optimize natures is crucial for building competitive teams and getting the most power out of your Pokémon. Let‘s get into how to get your hands on those precious mints!
Unlocking the Ability to Buy Mints
Here‘s the key requirement you need to fulfill to gain access to nature mints:
You must defeat the first 6 gym leaders of the Paldea region.
Once you‘ve collected 6 gym badges, nature mints will become available for purchase at Chansey Supply shops across the region.
These first 6 gyms are:
- Bug-type Gym in Artazon – Led by Gym Leader Brassius
- Grass-type Gym in Balencia – Led by Gym Leader Katy
- Electric-type Gym in Levincia – Led by Gym Leader Iono
- Water-type Gym in Cascarrafa – Led by Gym Leader Kofu
- Normal-type Gym in Medali – Led by Gym Leader Larry
- Ghost-type Gym in Montenevera – Led by Gym Leader Ryme
I‘d recommend challenging these gyms in the order above, as their Pokémon increase in level steadily. Once you‘ve defeated Ryme and claimed your 6th badge, it‘s mint shopping time!
Finding and Buying Nature Mints
Nature mints can be purchased at any Chansey Supply Shop located around Paldea. These handy shops are recognizable by their bright green color scheme.
Once unlocked, you‘ll find a wide selection of nature mints for sale. Some popular mints you‘ll see include:
- Adamant Mint – Changes nature to Adamant (+Attack)
- Modest Mint – Changes nature to Modest (+Special Attack)
- Jolly Mint – Changes nature to Jolly (+Speed)
- Bold Mint – Changes nature to Bold (+Defense)
And many more! Each mint costs ₽20,000 to buy. I‘d recommend buying at least 5-10 of a few different mints to start.
One great place to shop for mints early on is at the Chansey Supply in Mesagoza, just south of the city‘s Pokemon Center. This shop has plenty of mints in stock!
But feel free to buy mints at any supply shop you find – they all carry the same inventory once unlocked. Now let‘s get into the fun part – using mints!
Minting Your Pokemon For Success
The key to effectively using nature mints is understanding what stats you want to optimize for each Pokémon you‘re training. Here are some tips:
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Check which stat your Pokémon‘s current nature boosts. If it doesn‘t match your training goal, use a mint to change it.
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For heavy physical hitters like Charizard, Gyarados, Lucario, etc aim for an Adamant or Jolly nature
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For special attackers like Gardevoir, Volcarona, Hydreigon, try a Modest or Timid nature
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Make defensive Pokemon like Toxapex, Slowbro, Ferrothorn Bold or Calm
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Don‘t be afraid to experiment and tweak mints as you optimize!
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Pair mints with Vitamins, meals, and Tera Raids to maximize training results.
Here‘s a handy table comparing some popular competitive natures and what stats they boost:
| Nature | Increased Stat | Decreased Stat |
|---|---|---|
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
And here are some recommended mints for popular Pokemon:
| Pokemon | Recommended Mint |
|---|---|
| Charizard | Adamant |
| Gyarados | Jolly |
| Garchomp | Jolly |
| Gardevoir | Modest |
| Volcarona | Timid |
| Lucario | Adamant |
Keep these tips in mind as you shop for and use mints to optimize your team of championship contenders!
A Minty Fresh Competitive Advantage
Being able to customize your Pokemon‘s natures with mints is a huge advantage when crafting the ultimate team. Follow this guide to unlock nature mints and start minting some serious power!
With the right minting strategies, you‘ll have an elite squad of Pokemon tailor-made for competitive dominance. Wield your mints wisely, and become the very best trainer in Paldea!
Let me know if you have any other questions about mastering mints or optimizing your Pokemon. I‘m always happy to share more tips and tricks with fellow Pokemon experts and gamers.
Now get out there, collect those gym badges, and start minting victory!
