Natera are one of the 251 fictional species of Pokémon creatures to appear "Generation(saga)13:- the rising of the magical mythion sun" fanfiction on Bulbagarden and on Serebiinetforums. The purpose of Natera in the games, anime, manga and card game, as with all other Pokémon, is to battle both wild Pokémon, untamed creatures encountered while the player passes through various environments, and tamed Pokémon owned by Pokémon trainers.