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 Emerald, 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 Emerald, Lugia is one of the most popular Bold users, alongside Clefable and Zapdos. Synchronize is your best bet for Bold in Emerald. Lead with a Synchronize Pokemon that already has it.
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 |  Clefable FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 73+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 3 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Static | 85+13 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 4 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 5 |  Chansey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 5+5 | 5-3 | 50 |
| 6 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 7 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 10+6 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 8 |  Suicune WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 9 |  Moltres FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 10 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 11 |  Torkoal FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Drought | 140+19 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 12 |  Milotic WATER | B | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 79+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 13 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 14 |  Shuckle BUGROCK | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 230+28 | 10-3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 16 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 65+11 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 17 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 18 |  Wailord WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 45+9 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 19 |  Politoed WATER | C | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 75+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 20 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 21 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 22 |  Skarmory STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 80-10 | 70 |
| 23 |  Tangela GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 115+16 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 24 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 25 |  Lileep ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 77+12 | 41-7 | 23 |
| 26 |  Shellder WATER | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 100+15 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 27 |  Marill WATERFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 50+10 | 20-4 | 40 |
| 28 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 29 |  Mantine WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 30 |  Corsola WATERROCK | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 95+14 | 55-8 | 35 |
| 31 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 70+12 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 32 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 100+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 33 |  Spoink PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 35+8 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 34 |  Koffing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 95+14 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 35 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 75+12 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 36 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 80+13 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 37 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 85+13 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 38 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 39 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 70+12 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 40 |  Hoothoot NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 30+8 | 30-5 | 50 |
| 41 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 40+9 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 42 |  Skitty NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Wonderskin | 45+9 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 43 |  Weezing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 44 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 65+11 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 45 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 35+8 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 46 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 47 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Sheerforce | 87+13 | 92-12 | 76 |
| 48 |  Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 70-9 | 75 |
| 49 |  Hypno PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 73-10 | 67 |
| 50 |  Walrein ICEWATER | C | Bulky Support | Icebody | 90+14 | 80-10 | 65 |
| 51 |  Roselia GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 45+9 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 52 |  Drowzee PSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Insomnia | 45+9 | 48-7 | 42 |
| 53 |  Butterfree BUG | C | Bulky Support | Compoundeyes | 50+10 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 54 |  Nosepass ROCK | C | Utility | Sturdy | 135+18 | 45-7 | 30 |
| 55 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Leafguard | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 56 |  Slugma FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 40+9 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 57 |  Pineco BUG | C | Utility | Sturdy | 90+14 | 65-9 | 15 |
| 58 |  Misdreavus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 60+11 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 59 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 120+17 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 60 |  Luvdisc WATER | C | Bulky Support | Swiftswim | 55+10 | 30-5 | 97 |
| 61 |  Ariados BUGPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 90-11 | 40 |
| 62 |  Pelipper WATER | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 100+15 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 63 |  Growlithe FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 45+9 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 64 |  Jigglypuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Competitive | 20+7 | 45-7 | 20 |
| 65 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 45+9 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 66 |  Wooper WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 45+9 | 45-7 | 15 |
| 67 |  Clamperl WATER | C | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 85+13 | 64-9 | 32 |
| 68 |  Murkrow DARK | C | Physical Tank | Prankster | 42+9 | 85-11 | 91 |
| 69 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 57+10 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 70 |  Mawile STEELFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 85+13 | 85-11 | 50 |
| 71 |  Noctowl NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Tintedlens | 50+10 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 72 |  Hoppip GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 40+9 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 73 |  Castform NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Forecast | 70+12 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 74 |  Bellossom GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 95+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 75 |  Golduck WATER | C | Bulky Support | Damp | 78+13 | 82-11 | 85 |
| 76 |  Togetic FAIRY | C | Utility | Serenegrace | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 77 |  Wobbuffet PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Telepathy | 58+11 | 33-6 | 33 |
| 78 |  Girafarig NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 65+11 | 80-10 | 85 |
| 79 |  Stantler NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 62+11 | 95-12 | 85 |
| 80 |  Solrock ROCKPSYCHIC | C | Utility | Levitate | 85+13 | 95-12 | 70 |
| 81 |  Gloom GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Stench | 70+12 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 82 |  Grumpig PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 65+11 | 45-7 | 80 |
| 83 |  Octillery WATER | C | Bulky Support | Suctioncups | 75+12 | 105-13 | 45 |
| 84 |  Glalie ICE | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 85 |  Magnemite ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Analytic | 70+12 | 35-6 | 45 |
| 86 |  Sudowoodo ROCK | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 115+16 | 100-12 | 30 |
| 87 |  Omanyte ROCKWATER | D | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 100+15 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 88 |  Staryu WATER | D | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 55+10 | 45-7 | 85 |
| 89 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 25+7 | 25-5 | 40 |
| 90 |  Baltoy GROUNDPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 55+10 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 91 |  Seel WATER | D | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 55+10 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 92 |  Nidorina POISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 67+11 | 62-9 | 56 |
| 93 |  Shroomish GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Poisonheal | 60+11 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 94 |  Chikorita GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 95 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Bulky Support | Earlybird | 30+8 | 20-4 | 55 |
| 96 |  Poochyena DARK | D | Bulky Support | Runaway | 35+8 | 55-8 | 35 |
| 97 |  Wynaut PSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Telepathy | 48+10 | 23-5 | 23 |
| 98 |  Squirtle WATER | D | Bulky Support | Torrent | 65+11 | 48-7 | 43 |
| 99 |  Clefairy FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 48+10 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 100 |  Mudkip WATER | D | Bulky Support | Damp | 50+10 | 70-9 | 40 |
Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Multiscale+Def
130 +18Spe
110Clefable
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
65Shuckle
BUG ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
230 +28Spe
5Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+Def
110 +16Spe
65Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Def
65 +11Spe
100Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
130 +18Spe
25Wailord
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
30Wartortle
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
23Shellder
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
100 +15Spe
40Marill
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+Def
50 +10Spe
40Forretress
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
50Duskull
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
35Skitty
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
30Meganium
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
85Magcargo
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
32Murkrow
DARK
Role
Physical TankAbility
Prankster+Def
42 +9Spe
91Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Vitalspirit+Def
57 +10Spe
93Mawile
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
85 +13Spe
50Noctowl
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Tintedlens+Def
50 +10Spe
70Hoppip
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Def
40 +9Spe
50Castform
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Forecast+Def
70 +12Spe
70Bellossom
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Def
95 +14Spe
50Golduck
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Damp+Def
78 +13Spe
85Togetic
FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Serenegrace+Def
85 +13Spe
40Wobbuffet
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Telepathy+Def
58 +11Spe
33Girafarig
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Def
65 +11Spe
85Stantler
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
62 +11Spe
85Solrock
ROCK PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Levitate+Def
85 +13Spe
70Gloom
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stench+Def
70 +12Spe
40Grumpig
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+Def
65 +11Spe
80Octillery
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Suctioncups+Def
75 +12Spe
45Glalie
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Def
80 +13Spe
80Magnemite
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Analytic+Def
70 +12Spe
45Sudowoodo
ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
115 +16Spe
30Omanyte
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
45Nidorina
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
67 +11Spe
56Shroomish
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisonheal+Def
60 +11Spe
35Chikorita
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
35Wynaut
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Telepathy+Def
48 +10Spe
23Squirtle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
65 +11Spe
43Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
48 +10Spe
35Mudkip
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Damp+Def
50 +10Spe
40BOLD 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, Clefable, Zapdos, and Latias. 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.