Nature

Careful

Raises Sp. Def, lowers Sp. Atk.

Raises Sp. Def +10%
Lowers Sp. Atk −10%
DislikesDry

Best for

Special walls and bulky physical attackers. A top defensive nature.

Other natures that raise Sp. Def

FAQ

What does the Careful nature do?
Careful raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Sp. Atk by 10%.
What stat does Careful increase?
Careful increases Sp. Def by 10% and decreases Sp. Atk by 10%. HP is unaffected.
What flavor does a Careful Pokémon like?
A Careful Pokémon likes Bitter flavors (tied to Sp. Def) and dislikes Dry flavors (tied to Sp. Atk).
Can I change a Pokémon to Careful?
Yes. Use a Careful Mint to apply the Careful stat effect to any Pokémon without changing its displayed nature.