Nature

Lax

Raises Defense, lowers Sp. Def.

Raises Defense +10%
Lowers Sp. Def −10%
DislikesBitter

Best for

Dedicated physical walls paired with special-defense support.

Other natures that raise Defense

FAQ

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