BOLD NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Bold nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Bold boosts Defense by 10% and cuts Attack by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Bold is the right call.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Bold changes their stats
BEST BOLD NATURE POKEMON
Walls that use status or special moves love Bold. 10% more Defense and Attack goes down, which doesn't matter if you're not clicking physical attacks. Lugia is one of the most popular Bold users, alongside Giratina and Hatterene.
Bold raises Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Physical walls and support Pokemon that use special moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Def | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Bulky Support | Multiscale | 130+18 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 2 |  Giratina GHOSTDRAGON | S | Bulky Support | Pressure | 120+17 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 3 |  Hatterene PSYCHICFAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 95+14 | 90-11 | 29 |
| 4 |  Alomomola WATER | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 80+13 | 75-10 | 65 |
| 5 |  Clefable FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 73+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 6 |  Toxapex POISONWATER | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 152+20 | 63-9 | 35 |
| 7 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Static | 85+13 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 8 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 9 |  Chansey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 5+5 | 5-3 | 50 |
| 10 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 11 |  Pecharunt POISONGHOST | B | Bulky Support | Poisonpuppeteer | 160+21 | 88-11 | 88 |
| 12 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 10+6 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 13 |  Suicune WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 14 |  Moltres FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 15 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 75+12 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 16 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 17 |  Torkoal FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Drought | 140+19 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 18 |  Hydrapple GRASSDRAGON | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 80-10 | 44 |
| 19 |  Milotic WATER | B | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 79+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 20 |  Tapu Fini WATERFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Misty Surge | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 21 |  Sinistcha GRASSGHOST | B | Bulky Support | Heatproof | 106+15 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 22 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 23 |  Cofagrigus GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Mummy | 145+19 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 24 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 110+16 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 25 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 65+11 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 26 |  Shuckle BUGROCK | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 230+28 | 10-3 | 5 |
| 27 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 28 |  Tangrowth GRASS | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 125+17 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 29 |  Pincurchin ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Electric Surge | 95+14 | 101-13 | 15 |
| 30 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 65+11 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 31 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 32 |  Drampa NORMALDRAGON | B | Bulky Support | Berserk | 85+13 | 60-8 | 36 |
| 33 |  Uxie PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 130+18 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 34 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 45+9 | 55-8 | 15 |
| 35 |  Politoed WATER | C | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 75+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 36 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 37 |  Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 86+13 | 24-5 | 23 |
| 38 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 39 |  Skarmory STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 80-10 | 70 |
| 40 |  Duosion PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 50+10 | 40-6 | 30 |
| 41 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 70+12 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 42 |  Tangela GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 115+16 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 43 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 44 |  Servine GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Contrary | 75+12 | 60-8 | 83 |
| 45 |  Lileep ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 77+12 | 41-7 | 23 |
| 46 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 68+12 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 47 |  Mesprit PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 105-13 | 80 |
| 48 |  Morelull GRASSFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 55+10 | 35-6 | 15 |
| 49 |  Klefki STEELFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 91+14 | 80-10 | 75 |
| 50 |  Mandibuzz DARK | C | Bulky Support | Overcoat | 105+15 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 51 |  Shellder WATER | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 100+15 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 52 |  Marill WATERFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 50+10 | 20-4 | 40 |
| 53 |  Prinplup WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 68+12 | 66-9 | 50 |
| 54 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 55 |  Mantine WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 56 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 57 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 58 |  Corsola WATERROCK | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 95+14 | 55-8 | 35 |
| 59 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 70+12 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 60 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 100+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 61 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 75+12 | 95-12 | 74 |
| 62 |  Spoink PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 35+8 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 63 |  Koffing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 95+14 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 64 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 75+12 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 65 |  Maractus GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 67+11 | 86-11 | 60 |
| 66 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 80+13 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 67 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 85+13 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 68 |  Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 168+22 | 52-8 | 30 |
| 69 |  Pyukumuku WATER | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 130+18 | 60-8 | 5 |
| 70 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 71 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 70+12 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 72 |  Whirlipede BUGPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Speed Boost | 99+15 | 55-8 | 47 |
| 73 |  Hoothoot NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 30+8 | 30-5 | 50 |
| 74 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 40+9 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 75 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 76+12 | 48-7 | 104 |
| 76 |  Mismagius GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 60+11 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 77 |  Skitty NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Wonderskin | 45+9 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 78 |  Swadloon BUGGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overcoat | 90+14 | 63-9 | 42 |
| 79 |  Weezing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 80 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 65+11 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 81 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 35+8 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 82 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 83 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Sheerforce | 87+13 | 92-12 | 76 |
| 84 |  Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 70-9 | 75 |
| 85 |  Audino NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 86+13 | 60-8 | 50 |
| 86 |  Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Technician | 45+9 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 87 |  Woobat PSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Unaware | 43+9 | 45-7 | 72 |
| 88 |  Omanyte ROCKWATER | D | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 100+15 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 89 |  Staryu WATER | D | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 55+10 | 45-7 | 85 |
| 90 |  Frillish WATERGHOST | D | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 50+10 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 91 |  Sewaddle BUGGRASS | D | Bulky Support | Overcoat | 70+12 | 53-8 | 42 |
| 92 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 25+7 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 93 |  Shelmet BUG | D | Bulky Support | Overcoat | 85+13 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 94 |  Baltoy GROUNDPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 55+10 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 95 |  Seel WATER | D | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 55+10 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 96 |  Swirlix FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Sweetveil | 66+11 | 48-7 | 49 |
| 97 |  Budew GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 35+8 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 98 |  Elgyem PSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Analytic | 55+10 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 99 |  Nidorina POISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 67+11 | 62-9 | 56 |
| 100 |  Mareanie POISONWATER | D | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 62+11 | 53-8 | 45 |
Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Multiscale+Def
130 +18Spe
110Giratina
GHOST DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
120 +17Spe
90Hatterene
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
95 +14Spe
29Alomomola
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
80 +13Spe
65Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
73 +12Spe
60Toxapex
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
152 +20Spe
35Zapdos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Def
85 +13Spe
100Latias
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
90 +14Spe
110Chansey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
5 +5Spe
50Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
100 +15Spe
100Pecharunt
POISON GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisonpuppeteer+Def
160 +21Spe
88Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
10 +6Spe
55Suicune
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
115 +16Spe
85Moltres
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
90 +14Spe
90Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
75 +12Spe
30Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+Def
100 +15Spe
100Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drought+Def
140 +19Spe
20Hydrapple
GRASS DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
110 +16Spe
44Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+Def
79 +13Spe
81Tapu Fini
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Misty Surge+Def
115 +16Spe
85Sinistcha
GRASS GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Heatproof+Def
106 +15Spe
70Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
60 +11Spe
65Cofagrigus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mummy+Def
145 +19Spe
30Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
110 +16Spe
85Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
65 +11Spe
90Shuckle
BUG ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
230 +28Spe
5Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+Def
110 +16Spe
65Tangrowth
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
125 +17Spe
50Pincurchin
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Electric Surge+Def
95 +14Spe
15Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Def
65 +11Spe
100Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
130 +18Spe
25Drampa
NORMAL DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Berserk+Def
85 +13Spe
36Uxie
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
130 +18Spe
95Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
45 +9Spe
15Politoed
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+Def
75 +12Spe
70Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
110 +16Spe
30Bronzor
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
86 +13Spe
23Wartortle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
80 +13Spe
58Skarmory
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
140 +19Spe
70Duosion
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
50 +10Spe
30Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
70 +12Spe
30Tangela
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
115 +16Spe
60Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
90 +14Spe
60Servine
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Contrary+Def
75 +12Spe
83Lileep
ROCK GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+Def
77 +12Spe
23Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+Def
68 +12Spe
39Mesprit
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
105 +15Spe
80Morelull
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+Def
55 +10Spe
15Klefki
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
91 +14Spe
75Mandibuzz
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overcoat+Def
105 +15Spe
80Shellder
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
100 +15Spe
40Marill
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+Def
50 +10Spe
40Prinplup
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
68 +12Spe
50Forretress
BUG STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
140 +19Spe
40Mantine
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
70 +12Spe
70Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
85 +13Spe
116Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
70 +12Spe
60Corsola
WATER ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
95 +14Spe
35Xatu
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
70 +12Spe
95Blastoise
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
100 +15Spe
78Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
75 +12Spe
74Spoink
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+Def
35 +8Spe
60Koffing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
95 +14Spe
35Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+Def
75 +12Spe
50Maractus
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
67 +11Spe
60Chimecho
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
80 +13Spe
65Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+Def
85 +13Spe
50Bastiodon
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
168 +22Spe
30Pyukumuku
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+Def
130 +18Spe
5Duskull
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
90 +14Spe
25Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+Def
70 +12Spe
40Whirlipede
BUG POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Speed Boost+Def
99 +15Spe
47Hoothoot
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+Def
30 +8Spe
50Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Def
40 +9Spe
35Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
76 +12Spe
104Mismagius
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
60 +11Spe
105Skitty
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wonderskin+Def
45 +9Spe
50Swadloon
BUG GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overcoat+Def
90 +14Spe
42Weezing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
120 +17Spe
60Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+Def
65 +11Spe
15Tentacool
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Def
35 +8Spe
70Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
90 +14Spe
80Nidoqueen
POISON GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sheerforce+Def
87 +13Spe
76Claydol
GROUND PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
105 +15Spe
75Audino
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
86 +13Spe
50Mime Jr.
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Technician+Def
45 +9Spe
60Woobat
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+Def
43 +9Spe
72Omanyte
ROCK WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
100 +15Spe
35Staryu
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
55 +10Spe
85Frillish
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
50 +10Spe
40Sewaddle
BUG GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overcoat+Def
70 +12Spe
42Ralts
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
25 +7Spe
40Shelmet
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overcoat+Def
85 +13Spe
25Baltoy
GROUND PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
55 +10Spe
55Seel
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+Def
55 +10Spe
45Swirlix
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sweetveil+Def
66 +11Spe
49Budew
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
35 +8Spe
55Elgyem
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Analytic+Def
55 +10Spe
30Nidorina
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
67 +11Spe
56Mareanie
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
62 +11Spe
45BOLD NATURE GUIDE
+10%Defense
-10%Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Sour, dislikes Spicy
Competitive Role
Physical walls and support Pokemon that use special moves.
Bold vs Impish
Choose Bold
+Defense / -Attack
- Pokemon that need to check physical threats (use +Def)
- Pokemon that need to check special threats (use +SpD)
- Walls and tanks that rarely attack
Choose Impish
+Defense / -Sp. Attack
- Defensive Pokemon that still need attacking power
- Pokemon that run both physical and special moves
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Bold Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Bold nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Bold Mint to change stat effects to Bold. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Defense Natures
BOLD FAQs
What does the Bold nature do in Pokemon?
Bold raises Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Bold nature prefer Sour flavor and dislike Spicy.
What are the best Bold nature Pokemon?
Top Bold users include Lugia, Giratina, Hatterene, and Alomomola. They benefit from the Defense boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Attack drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Bold a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Bold is a strong competitive nature. It fills a solid niche for defensive builds. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Attack in their moveset.
How do I get a Bold nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Bold nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Bold parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Bold without rebreeding.
Should I use Bold or Impish?
Bold prioritizes special defense utility, while Impish goes for physical defense utility. Pick Bold when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Impish when physical defense utility matters more for your team.