Nature
Bold
Raises Defense, lowers Attack.
Raises Defense +10%
Lowers Attack −10%
LikesSour
DislikesSpicy
Best for
Physical walls that rely on status/special moves, not physical attacks.
Other natures that raise Defense
FAQ
- What does the Bold nature do?
- Bold raises Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%.
- What stat does Bold increase?
- Bold increases Defense by 10% and decreases Attack by 10%. HP is unaffected.
- What flavor does a Bold Pokémon like?
- A Bold Pokémon likes Sour flavors (tied to Defense) and dislikes Spicy flavors (tied to Attack).
- Can I change a Pokémon to Bold?
- Yes. Use a Bold Mint to apply the Bold stat effect to any Pokémon without changing its displayed nature.