Nature
Impish
Raises Defense, lowers Sp. Atk.
Raises Defense +10%
Lowers Sp. Atk −10%
LikesSour
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.