Nature

Impish

Raises Defense, lowers Sp. Atk.

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

Best for

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

Other natures that raise Defense

FAQ

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