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.
In Diamond & Pearl, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
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. Over in Diamond & Pearl, Lugia is one of the most popular Bold users, alongside Giratina and Clefable. Everstone passes Bold to every offspring starting in Gen 5. Synchronize handles wild encounters.
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.
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| # | 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 |  Clefable FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 73+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 4 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Static | 85+13 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 5 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 6 |  Chansey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 5+5 | 5-3 | 50 |
| 7 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 8 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 10+6 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 9 |  Suicune WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 10 |  Moltres FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 11 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 12 |  Torkoal FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Drought | 140+19 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 13 |  Milotic WATER | B | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 79+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 14 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 15 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 110+16 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 16 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 65+11 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 17 |  Shuckle BUGROCK | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 230+28 | 10-3 | 5 |
| 18 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 19 |  Tangrowth GRASS | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 125+17 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 20 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 65+11 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 21 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 22 |  Uxie PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 130+18 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 23 |  Dusknoir GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 135+18 | 100-12 | 45 |
| 24 |  Wailord WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 45+9 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 25 |  Politoed WATER | C | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 75+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 26 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 27 |  Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 86+13 | 24-5 | 23 |
| 28 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 29 |  Skarmory STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 80-10 | 70 |
| 30 |  Tangela GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 115+16 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 31 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 32 |  Lileep ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 77+12 | 41-7 | 23 |
| 33 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 68+12 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 34 |  Mesprit PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 105-13 | 80 |
| 35 |  Shellder WATER | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 100+15 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 36 |  Marill WATERFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 50+10 | 20-4 | 40 |
| 37 |  Prinplup WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 68+12 | 66-9 | 50 |
| 38 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 39 |  Mantine WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 40 |  Corsola WATERROCK | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 95+14 | 55-8 | 35 |
| 41 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 70+12 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 42 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 100+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 43 |  Spoink PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 35+8 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 44 |  Koffing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 95+14 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 45 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 75+12 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 46 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 80+13 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 47 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 85+13 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 48 |  Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 168+22 | 52-8 | 30 |
| 49 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 50 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 70+12 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 51 |  Hoothoot NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 30+8 | 30-5 | 50 |
| 52 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 40+9 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 53 |  Mismagius GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 60+11 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 54 |  Skitty NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Wonderskin | 45+9 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 55 |  Weezing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 56 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 65+11 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 57 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 35+8 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 58 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 59 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Sheerforce | 87+13 | 92-12 | 76 |
| 60 |  Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 70-9 | 75 |
| 61 |  Hypno PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 73-10 | 67 |
| 62 |  Walrein ICEWATER | C | Bulky Support | Icebody | 90+14 | 80-10 | 65 |
| 63 |  Roselia GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 45+9 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 64 |  Drowzee PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Insomnia | 45+9 | 48-7 | 42 |
| 65 |  Butterfree BUG | C | Bulky Support | Compoundeyes | 50+10 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 66 |  Nosepass ROCK | C | Utility | Sturdy | 135+18 | 45-7 | 30 |
| 67 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Magnetpull | 145+19 | 55-8 | 40 |
| 68 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Leafguard | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 69 |  Slugma FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 40+9 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 70 |  Pineco BUG | C | Utility | Sturdy | 90+14 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 71 |  Misdreavus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 60+11 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 72 |  Grotle GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 85+13 | 89-11 | 36 |
| 73 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 120+17 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 74 |  Luvdisc WATER | C | Bulky Support | Swiftswim | 55+10 | 30-5 | 97 |
| 75 |  Ariados BUGPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 76 |  Pelipper WATER | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 100+15 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 77 |  Growlithe FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 45+9 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 78 |  Jigglypuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Competitive | 20+7 | 45-7 | 20 |
| 79 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 45+9 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 80 |  Wooper WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 45+9 | 45-7 | 15 |
| 81 |  Clamperl WATER | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 85+13 | 64-9 | 32 |
| 82 |  Shellos WATER | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 48+10 | 48-7 | 34 |
| 83 |  Murkrow DARK | C | Physical Tank | Prankster | 42+9 | 85-11 | 91 |
| 84 |  Turtwig GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 64+11 | 68-9 | 31 |
| 85 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 57+10 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 86 |  Mawile STEELFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 85+13 | 85-11 | 50 |
| 87 |  Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Technician | 45+9 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 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 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 25+7 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 91 |  Baltoy GROUNDPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 55+10 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 92 |  Seel WATER | D | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 55+10 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 93 |  Budew GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 35+8 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 94 |  Nidorina POISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 67+11 | 62-9 | 56 |
| 95 |  Stunky POISONDARK | D | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 47+9 | 63-9 | 74 |
| 96 |  Shroomish GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Poisonheal | 60+11 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 97 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 50+10 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 98 |  Chikorita GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 99 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Bulky Support | Earlybird | 30+8 | 20-4 | 55 |
| 100 |  Poochyena DARK | D | Bulky Support | Runaway | 35+8 | 55-8 | 35 |
Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Multiscale+Def
130 +18Spe
110Giratina
GHOST DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
120 +17Spe
90Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
73 +12Spe
60Zapdos
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
100Blissey
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
90Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+Def
100 +15Spe
100Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drought+Def
140 +19Spe
20Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+Def
79 +13Spe
81Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
60 +11Spe
65Cresselia
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
50Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Def
65 +11Spe
100Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
130 +18Spe
25Uxie
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
130 +18Spe
95Dusknoir
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
135 +18Spe
45Wailord
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
45 +9Spe
60Politoed
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
70Tangela
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
115 +16Spe
60Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
90 +14Spe
60Lileep
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
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
70Corsola
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
78Spoink
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
50Chimecho
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
30Duskull
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
90 +14Spe
25Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+Def
70 +12Spe
40Hoothoot
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+Def
30 +8Spe
50Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Def
40 +9Spe
35Mismagius
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
60 +11Spe
105Skitty
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wonderskin+Def
45 +9Spe
50Weezing
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
75Hypno
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Insomnia+Def
70 +12Spe
67Walrein
ICE WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icebody+Def
90 +14Spe
65Roselia
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
45 +9Spe
65Drowzee
PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Insomnia+Def
45 +9Spe
42Butterfree
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Compoundeyes+Def
50 +10Spe
70Nosepass
ROCK
Role
UtilityAbility
Sturdy+Def
135 +18Spe
30Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magnetpull+Def
145 +19Spe
40Meganium
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Leafguard+Def
100 +15Spe
80Slugma
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
40 +9Spe
20Pineco
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Sturdy+Def
90 +14Spe
15Misdreavus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
60 +11Spe
85Grotle
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
85 +13Spe
36Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
120 +17Spe
30Luvdisc
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swiftswim+Def
55 +10Spe
97Ariados
BUG POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Insomnia+Def
70 +12Spe
40Pelipper
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+Def
100 +15Spe
65Growlithe
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
45 +9Spe
60Jigglypuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Competitive+Def
20 +7Spe
20Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+Def
45 +9Spe
45Wooper
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
45 +9Spe
15Clamperl
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
85 +13Spe
32Shellos
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+Def
48 +10Spe
34Murkrow
DARK
Role
Physical TankAbility
Prankster+Def
42 +9Spe
91Turtwig
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+Def
64 +11Spe
31Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Vitalspirit+Def
57 +10Spe
93Mawile
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
85 +13Spe
50Mime Jr.
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Technician+Def
45 +9Spe
60Omanyte
ROCK WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
100 +15Spe
35Staryu
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
55 +10Spe
85Ralts
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
25 +7Spe
40Baltoy
GROUND PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
55 +10Spe
55Seel
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+Def
55 +10Spe
45Budew
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
35 +8Spe
55Nidorina
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
67 +11Spe
56Stunky
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Def
47 +9Spe
74Shroomish
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisonheal+Def
60 +11Spe
35Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
50 +10Spe
45Chikorita
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+Def
65 +11Spe
45Ledyba
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Earlybird+Def
30 +8Spe
55Poochyena
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Runaway+Def
35 +8Spe
35BOLD 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, Clefable, and Zapdos. 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.