Pokémon Natures Guide

There are a wide variety of natures that the Pokémon you catch can have. These are the personalities they hold and determine their base stats. Natures include Bashful, Docile, Hardy, Quirky, Serious, Gentle, Hasty, Lax, Mild, Brave, Quiet, Relaxed, Sassy, Rash, Lonely, Naughty, or Naïve.

But in this guide, I will cover Adamant, Modest, Jolly, Timid, Impish, Bold, Careful, and Calm. These are my opinions and are based on my experiences. Everyone is free to level up their Pokémon in anyway they see fit. Take my natures guide to point you in the right direction. From there, have fun!

ADAMANT – Physical Attacker

If you are looking for a Pokémon to hit hard with its physical attacks, then Adamant may be the nature for you. Find a partner that packs a punch and level them up until you have a one hit wonder.

Adamant natures have high attack but are low in special attack. This will give you a chance to master some strong physical moves.

MODEST – Special Attacker

Looking for a Pokémon with powerful special moves? Find a Modest natured partner and train them to perfect the moves unique to their style.

Modest natures have a high attack but a low physical attack. Overall, your specialized Pokémon will be super effective in causing status damage.

JOLLY & TIMID – Speed

There are going to be specific pokemon that will start with a base stat of high speed. But you can greater your chances of a higher speed by finding pokemon with Jolly or Timid natures.

Jolly natures are high in speed but low in special attack. On the other hand, Timid natures are high in speed but low in attack. If speed is what you are looking for and don’t mind training your Pokémon in order to level up those attack stats, one of these natures could be for you.

IMPISH & BOLD – Physical Defense

Pokémon battles are not just about who can hit the hardest. Sometimes you need to take a hit – and if your warriors are not equipped with strong defense stats, this can be a KO; causing you to revive and heal over and over again just to win a single battle.

Impish natures are low in special attack but make up for it in their defense. Bold are low in their attack but make for up in their defense. Either of these natures can be a good start in leveling up a Pokémon that may not hit hard but can take a hard hit.

CAREFUL & CALM – Special Defense

Pokémon differentiate between physical and special attacks – so you will want a Pokémon that has strong special defense as well.

Careful natures are low in special attack but are high in special defense. Calm natures are low in their attack but high in special defense. This Pokémon will be key in going up against a hard hitting Pokémon with mastered special moves.

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Pokémon Type Strengths and Weakness Guide

Picking up Pokémon Legends: Arceus has been the best decision of 2022. Maybe that’s a little dramatic. But I’ve never been so enveloped by a Pokémon game. One of my own weaknesses is understanding and remembering which type of moves should take on other types. So I decided to make my own guide. Use this as you need when leveling up your Pokémon, battling your way through Hisui, and catching them all.

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ELECTRIC

GRASS

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FIGHTING

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4 Exciting Announcements from 2022 Nintendo Lineup

February 9, 2022, Nintendo dropped some exciting titles and DLCs to look forward to this year. I did not include them all. Click here to watch the full direct. Here are the ones that I am most excited to play in the following months.

Mario Strikers Battle League

Mario Strikers™: Battle League for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details
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This franchise has been around since 2005; but this is the first time I have heard of it. Many young Mario fans are going to be exposed to this action packed sports game.

Mario and his friends use different gear to enhance their speed, strength, and pass accuracy on the field. Use items like bombs to make gameplay explosive! Tackle the other team and steal the ball! Create a hyper strike and shoot a goal to earn double points!

Mario Strikers supports up to 8 players on a single Switch. Nintendo Online members can join games worldwide and even join clubs to become the best Strikers there are.

Mario Strikers Battle League is available June 10, 2022. Preorders available now. Watch the trailer below.

Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Next Wave

The Salmonids Are Bigger and Badder in 'Splatoon 3: Salmon Run Next Wave' -  Cinelinx | Movies. Games. Geek Culture.
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Nintendo released a trailer of Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Next Wave which displays the multiplayer gameplay. In the apocalypse looking world, the squidlings must battle enemies such as Fish Stick and Flipper Flopper. Hopefully there are more Splatoon updates soon.

Splatoon 3 Salmon Run Next Wave comes summer 2022. Watch the trailer below.

Nintendo Switch Sports

Nintendo Switch™ Sports for Nintendo Switch - Nintendo Game Details
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I spent a good deal of my childhood playing memorable sports in my living room, flinging the Wii-Mote in all directions. Wii Sports gave us great memories, great music, and hilarious videos. And who could forget throwing the bowling ball behind you and all the Miis freaking out!?

Let’s hope Nintendo Switch Sports will be new and fresh while sustaining the nostalgic feeling of starting your own family bowling team. The base game includes the fan favorites of tennis, bowling, and chambara (swordplay) with the addition of soccer, volleyball, and badminton. Later updates will include a kicking action in soccer (with leg strap included with physical game) and the added sport of golf.

February 18-20, Nintendo Online members can take part in the online play test. See details below or visit the web page here.

Nintendo Switch Sports will be available April 29, 2022. Watch the trailer below.

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Booster Course Pass

Paid DLC for Mario Kart 8: Deluxe featuring returning courses revealed in  Nintendo Direct - Dot Esports
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We didn’t get the Mario Kart announcement that was speculated by many. But I for one am excited to be getting anything Mario Kart related. The paid DLC will include a total of 48 remastered courses from across Mario Kart history. The $24.99 USD pass includes 6 waves of 8 additional courses through the end of 2023. These courses will be available to play locally and online.

The first wave releases March 18, 2022. Preorders available now. Watch the trailer below.

What are you most excited to play in 2022? Let me know!

Are You Prepared for LEGO Skywalker Saga?!

In a galaxy far, far away – also known as pre-pandemic – there was a game we were all psyched to get our hands on. LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga! But 2020 and 2021 found us saddened by many inconveniences, including the delay of this extremely anticipated LEGO game.

Come April 5, 2022 – it’ll be HERE!

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

I normally order my games digitally; it’s fast and you don’t have a cartage to keep up with.

BUT before you preorder your game, consider buying the physical deluxe edition. Here’s why:

Digital StandardPhysical StandardDigital DeluxePhysical Deluxe
Base Game
Character Packs
Bonus Material

In all four options, you get the base game.

The digital and physical deluxe versions (pre-orders only) come with seven character packs.

  • The Mandalorian Season 1 Character Pack
  • The Mandalorian Season 2 Character Pack
  • Star Wars: The Bad Batch Character Pack
  • Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Character Pack
  • Classic Characters Pack
  • Trooper Pack
  • Solo: A Star Wars Story Character Pack

The physical deluxe version (pre-orders while supplies last) include a variety of bonus material.

Each order includes an exclusive Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk Minifigure and a Special Box Art with Removable Slip Cover. Buying the game from different retailers can also score you some extra bonus materials.

Best Buy is offering the WB Games – LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga SteelBook Case

SteelBook Case

Game Stop is offering a mini X-wing kit!

Mini X-wing Kit

LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is available for pre-order now. The bonus materials are only available with pre-orders so order while you can. The game is available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Series X, and Nintendo Switch.

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8 LEGO Sets I’m Buying New Years Day 2022

With a brand new year comes brand new LEGO. I picked the 8 sets I am most excited to get my hands on. This is just my opinion – some sets you like might not be on here and some you don’t like might be on here. But we can both agree that LEGO has a special place in our hearts, and wallets.

#8: 40540 Lion Dance Guy – $9.99 USD

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I’m obsessed with the Brickheaz theme. The head design is so unique that I can’t pass on this cute little guy.

#7: 31129 Majestic Tiger – $49.99 USD

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Tiger being my favorite animal, this is a must buy. The design is remarkable looking, especially the tail. Being a 3-in-1, it can also be made into a red panda or koi fish.

#6: 40539 Ahsoka Tano – $9.99 USD

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I have recenetly gotten more into Star Wars and this cute Ahsoka will make a great addition to my collection.

#5: 75322 Lego Star Wars Hoth AT-ST – $49.99 USD

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Again, Star Wars sets have become more of an interest to me. This is a reasonably priced set and a good size. I can’t wait to build this one.

#4: 71397 Luigi’s Mansion Lab and Poltergust Expansion Set – $29.99 USD

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There are two highlights to this set that make it a must buy for me. Number one: Dr. E Gad is SO CUTE! Number Two: The poltergust. From what I have read, it actually makes the vacuum noise.

#3: 40518 High-Speed Train – $19.99 USD

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I was able to collect set 60197 Passenger Train and I love it. Though this train is much smaller, it is still a fabulous looking train that could fit into a small city. And the price makes it even more irrisistable.

#2: 76205 Gargantos Showdown – $29.99 USD

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I might just be another extreme Marvel fan ready for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (yes, I am) – but this set comes next on my list becuase of a minifigure: America Chavez. This is the first time we are getting the MCU Ms. Marvel. She will undoubtingly be present in future sets due to being in the next Doctor Strange film and her own series on Disney+.

#1: 10297 Boutique Hotel – $199.99 USD

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I recently decided that with the new year, I’d like to start investing into the modular buildings. What a great time too becuase a new one launches January 1st. The Boutique Hotel is celebrating 15 years of modular buildings. I have always been facinated by hotels and I’m excited to build this.

Have a wonderful New Year, may 2022 bring us HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and LEGO.

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Kapp’n Facing Wrong Way? The Quick Fix

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 updated dropped last week and I haven’t put this many hours into my island since the game’s release in 2020. But one thing seemed off to me.

When I went to visit Kapp’n, he didn’t want anything to do with me.

Here is the quick fix to this glitch. Take everything off your dock. Mine previously looked like this:

Restart your game and Kapp’n will be facing the right way!

Happy Crossing!

Animal Crossing 2.0 is Live

This is not a drill! The Animal Crossing New Horizons 2.0 is availabe earlier than we all expected.

Don’t know what to do first? Here are some ideas:

Go talk to Blathers: He will ask you to find Brewster on a mystery island.

Visit Kapp’n: He will take you to an island. When you find Blathers, ask him to come back home with you.

Go to Harv’s Island: Start getting the new shops built.

Do group stretching: There is now a tape deck on the plaza. Go stretch it out.

Check out the island ordinences: When you start the day, Isabelle will give you the run down on island ordinences. Go speak to her to learn more!

Look through exterior options: Change up the exterior of your house!

Upgrade your home storage: 3 more expansions and up to 5000 spots in your home inventory. Save up on bells, you’re going to need them.

Trade your Nook Miles for new items: Go check out the newly added redeemable items.

Learn to cook: Plant tomatoes, wheat, sugar cane, potatoes, carrots, and more! Get those islands ready for a farm and kitchens ready for a fest.

https://animalcrossingworld.com/2021/11/animal-crossing-version-2-0-update-now-available-patch-notes-discoveries-datamining/

Buy the pro decordating licence: Add ceiling decor, accent walls, and more to the interior of your home.

Add more bridges and inclines: Your island can now have up to 10 bridges and inclines each.

Have fun with fencing: 9 new fencing will available, some of it customizable.

Play with the camera: Take memorable photos with the first person feature.

Use your custom designs: You can now use your custom designs as clothing or accent walls.

Get new hair: 11 new hairstyles, including the ones Harriet will teach you, will be added.

All New Animal Crossing Hairstyles | Screen Rant
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React accordingly: Find the 11 new reactions to be added to the notebook.

Life 101: New to the game? Use this app to ease into it all.

Redeem furnature: New furnature can be redeemed for Nook Miles like the storage shed and ABD.

Jam out: Listen out for 12 new songs from K.K. Slider.

Get digging: Unearth gyroid fragments, bury and water them, and find a gyroid the next day. Customize them too!

Gyroid List and Guide - Animal Crossing: New Horizons Wiki Guide - IGN
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Go shopping: Nook’s Cranny will have new furnature.

Get crafting: Try the new ladder set up kit around your island.

Scoot: Move around tight spaces by scooting through them.

Visit each other: Your villagers might invite you over to their house, or they may come into your home.

Whatever you decide to do, have fun!

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update just launched two days early
https://www.nintendoenthusiast.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-2-0-free-update-just-launched-two-days-early/

Links to visit:

Animal Crossing Version 2.0 Update: Discoveries, Guides, Patch Notes, Datamining, How To Download

https://screenrant.com/animal-crossing-new-horizons-update-dlc-harriet-hairstyles/

https://www.ign.com/wikis/animal-crossing-new-horizons/Gyroid_List_and_Guide

Animal Crossing: New Horizons 2.0 free update just launched two days early

ACNH Finally Getting Brewster?!

Did Nintendo really make us wait almost a full 2 years before giving us what we have wanted this whole time?

Yes.

Are we still going to enjoy it like no time has passed?

Also yes.

Since its perfect release date in March of 2020, Animal Crossing New Horizon players have been asking for the return of the infamous coffee barista.

Brewster first appeared in 2005 on the Nintendo DS’ Animal Crossing: Wild World. With his popularity, and absence from New Horizons, players found their own ways of adding the Roost to their island. From builds inside and out, here are some of my favorites.

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September 23rd, Nintendo announced that the Roost will be added to the Museum come November. While that’s still a couple months away, it makes sense to introduce the cozy environment during a cozy season.

The Roost Coming To Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Direct Stream Coming In  October - GameSpot

Nintendo will be airing an updated direct for this announcement in October. I’m sure they will go over all of what can do and who we will see at the Roost.

Brewster & The Roost Cafe Coming To Animal Crossing: New Horizons In  November Update - Animal Crossing World
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Lego & Nintendo: Redeem Points and Prizes!

Love LEGO? Love Nintendo? Redeem your rewards now!

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HOW TO REDEEM 250 VIP LEGO POINTS

Go to Nintendo.com, find the Lego VIP option, and copy your reward code. Go to Lego.com to redeem your 250 VIP Lego points. Find the option that reads “Have you received or found a VIP offer code?”

ALSO ON NINTENDO

For 50 platinum points each, get three Super Mario themed wallpapers for your PC, smartphone, or tablet.

For 400 platinum points, get the LEGO Mario Keychain shipped with no additional purchase necessary. Shipping and handling does apply. Your code will expire, so use it while you can.

HOW TO REDEEM 200 MY NINTENDO PLATINUM POINTS

Go to Lego.com VIP rewards and find The LEGO® Super Mario™ VIP rewards are here! Redeem the code at Nintendo.com.

ALSO ON LEGO

You can enter the drawing for the 71360 Adventures with Mario Starter Course, 71387 Adventures with Luigi Starter Course, and 71391 Bowser’s Airship Expansion Set. VIP members can enter up to 50 times for 50 VIP points each time.

For 50 points, download a wallpaper pack for your PC, smartphone, or tablet.

For 500 points, redeem a code to receive the LEGO Luigi Key Chain with purchase in the next 60 days or redeeming.

All promos are while supplies last, so if you interested in any of the rewards, jump on them while you can!