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 Sword & Shield, Lunala is one of the most popular Bold users, alongside Lugia and Mesprit. Dynamax doubles HP for three turns. Bold's Defense boost compounds with that extra bulk in Sword & Shield.
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 |  Lunala PSYCHICGHOST | S | Bulky Support | Shadowshield | 89+14 | 113-14 | 97 |
| 2 |  Lugia PSYCHIC | S | Bulky Support | Multiscale | 130+18 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 3 |  Mesprit PSYCHIC | S | Bulky Support | Levitate | 105+15 | 105-13 | 80 |
| 4 | S | Bulky Support | Prankster | 70+12 | 115-14 | 111 | |
| 5 |  Skarmory STEEL | A | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 80-10 | 70 |
| 6 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 45+9 | 55-8 | 15 |
| 7 |  Milotic WATER | A | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 79+13 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 8 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 70+12 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 9 |  Clefable FAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 73+12 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 10 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 11 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 12 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 13 |  Hatterene PSYCHICFAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 95+14 | 90-11 | 29 |
| 14 |  Uxie PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 130+18 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 15 |  Torkoal FIRE | A | Bulky Support | Drought | 140+19 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 16 |  Volcarona BUGFIRE | A | Utility | Flame Body | 65+11 | 60-8 | 100 |
| 17 |  Mew PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 18 |  Thundurus ELECTRIC | A | Bulky Support | Prankster | 70+12 | 115-14 | 111 |
| 19 |  Raikou ELECTRIC | A | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 75+12 | 85-11 | 115 |
| 20 |  Bronzong STEELPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 116+16 | 89-11 | 33 |
| 21 |  Jolteon ELECTRIC | A | Bulky Support | Voltabsorb | 60+11 | 65-9 | 130 |
| 22 |  Altaria DRAGON | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 90+14 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 23 |  Suicune WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 24 |  Politoed WATER | B | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 75+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 25 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 85+13 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 26 |  Toxapex POISONWATER | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 152+20 | 63-9 | 35 |
| 27 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 83+13 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 28 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 29 |  Cramorant WATER | B | Bulky Support | Gulpmissile | 55+10 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 30 |  Chansey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 5+5 | 5-3 | 50 |
| 31 |  Klefki STEELFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 91+14 | 80-10 | 75 |
| 32 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 75+12 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 33 |  Pelipper WATER | B | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 100+15 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 34 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Pixilate | 65+11 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 35 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 10+6 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 36 |  Weezing POISON | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 37 |  Palossand GHOSTGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Watercompaction | 110+16 | 75-10 | 35 |
| 38 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 85+13 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 39 |  Togekiss FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 95+14 | 50-7 | 80 |
| 40 |  Moltres FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 90+14 | 100-12 | 90 |
| 41 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 42 |  Hippowdon GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 118+17 | 112-14 | 47 |
| 43 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 68+12 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 44 |  Comfey FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Triage | 90+14 | 52-8 | 100 |
| 45 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 110+16 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 46 |  Drifblim GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Unburden | 44+9 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 47 |  Glaceon ICE | B | Special Tank | Icebody | 110+16 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 48 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 49 |  Registeel STEEL | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 150+20 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 50 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 76+12 | 48-7 | 104 |
| 51 |  Azumarill WATERFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Huge Power | 80+13 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 52 |  Shuckle BUGROCK | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 230+28 | 10-3 | 5 |
| 53 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 80+13 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 54 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 55 |  Mandibuzz DARK | B | Bulky Support | Overcoat | 105+15 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 56 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 57 |  Lapras WATERICE | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 80+13 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 58 |  Spiritomb GHOSTDARK | B | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 108+16 | 92-12 | 35 |
| 59 |  Tapu Fini WATERFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Misty Surge | 115+16 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 60 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Bulky Support | Analytic | 115+16 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 61 |  Galvantula BUGELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Compoundeyes | 60+11 | 77-10 | 108 |
| 62 |  Avalugg ICE | B | Bulky Support | Icebody | 184+23 | 117-14 | 28 |
| 63 |  Frosmoth ICEBUG | B | Bulky Support | Icescales | 60+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 64 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 65+11 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 65 |  Alcremie FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Aromaveil | 75+12 | 60-8 | 64 |
| 66 |  Orbeetle BUGPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Frisk | 110+16 | 45-7 | 90 |
| 67 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 68 |  Impidimp DARKFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 30+8 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 69 |  Shellos WATER | C | Bulky Support | Stickyhold | 48+10 | 48-7 | 34 |
| 70 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 75+12 | 95-12 | 74 |
| 71 |  Clefairy FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 48+10 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 72 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 75+12 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 73 |  Cottonee GRASSFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 60+11 | 27-5 | 66 |
| 74 |  Cofagrigus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Mummy | 145+19 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 75 |  Pyukumuku WATER | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 130+18 | 60-8 | 5 |
| 76 |  Noctowl NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Tintedlens | 50+10 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 77 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 65+11 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 78 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 57+10 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 79 |  Runerigus GROUNDGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Wanderingspirit | 145+19 | 95-12 | 30 |
| 80 |  Hattrem PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 65+11 | 40-6 | 49 |
| 81 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 82 |  Growlithe FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 45+9 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 83 |  Pincurchin ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Electric Surge | 95+14 | 101-13 | 15 |
| 84 |  Phantump GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 48+10 | 70-9 | 38 |
| 85 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 70+12 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 86 |  Tangrowth GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 125+17 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 87 |  Mantine WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 88 |  Bellossom GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 95+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 89 |  Oranguru NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Telepathy | 80+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 90 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 100+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 91 |  Lilligant GRASS | C | Special Tank | Chlorophyll | 75+12 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 92 |  Cradily ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 97+14 | 81-11 | 43 |
| 93 |  Liepard DARK | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 50+10 | 88-11 | 106 |
| 94 |  Marill WATERFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 50+10 | 20-4 | 40 |
| 95 |  Walrein ICEWATER | C | Bulky Support | Icebody | 90+14 | 80-10 | 65 |
| 96 |  Butterfree BUG | C | Bulky Support | Compoundeyes | 50+10 | 45-7 | 70 |
| 97 |  Turtonator FIREDRAGON | C | Special Tank | Shellarmor | 135+18 | 78-10 | 36 |
| 98 |  Gothitelle PSYCHIC | C | Utility | Competitive | 95+14 | 55-8 | 65 |
| 99 |  Eldegoss GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 90+14 | 50-7 | 60 |
| 100 |  Exeggcute GRASSPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Harvest | 80+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
Lunala
PSYCHIC GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shadowshield+Def
89 +14Spe
97Lugia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Multiscale+Def
130 +18Spe
110Mesprit
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
105 +15Spe
80S
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
70 +12Spe
111Skarmory
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
140 +19Spe
70Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
45 +9Spe
15Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+Def
79 +13Spe
81Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
70 +12Spe
30Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
73 +12Spe
60Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
85 +13Spe
116Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
110 +16Spe
30Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+Def
100 +15Spe
100Hatterene
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
95 +14Spe
29Uxie
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
130 +18Spe
95Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drought+Def
140 +19Spe
20Volcarona
BUG FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Flame Body+Def
65 +11Spe
100Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+Def
100 +15Spe
100Thundurus
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
70 +12Spe
111Raikou
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Def
75 +12Spe
115Bronzong
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
116 +16Spe
33Jolteon
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Voltabsorb+Def
60 +11Spe
130Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
90 +14Spe
80Suicune
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
115 +16Spe
85Politoed
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+Def
75 +12Spe
70Zapdos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
85 +13Spe
100Toxapex
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
152 +20Spe
35Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+Def
83 +13Spe
80Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
60 +11Spe
65Cramorant
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Gulpmissile+Def
55 +10Spe
85Chansey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
5 +5Spe
50Klefki
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
91 +14Spe
75Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+Def
75 +12Spe
30Pelipper
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+Def
100 +15Spe
65Sylveon
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pixilate+Def
65 +11Spe
60Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
10 +6Spe
55Weezing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
120 +17Spe
60Palossand
GHOST GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Watercompaction+Def
110 +16Spe
35Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+Def
85 +13Spe
50Togekiss
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+Def
95 +14Spe
80Moltres
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
90 +14Spe
90Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
90 +14Spe
60Hippowdon
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
118 +17Spe
47Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+Def
68 +12Spe
39Comfey
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Triage+Def
90 +14Spe
100Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
110 +16Spe
85Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unburden+Def
44 +9Spe
80Glaceon
ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Icebody+Def
110 +16Spe
65Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
130 +18Spe
25Registeel
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Def
150 +20Spe
50Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
76 +12Spe
104Azumarill
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Huge Power+Def
80 +13Spe
50Shuckle
BUG ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
230 +28Spe
5Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+Def
80 +13Spe
30Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Def
110 +16Spe
65Mandibuzz
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overcoat+Def
105 +15Spe
80Latias
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
90 +14Spe
110Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
80 +13Spe
60Spiritomb
GHOST DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+Def
108 +16Spe
35Tapu Fini
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Misty Surge+Def
115 +16Spe
85Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Analytic+Def
115 +16Spe
60Galvantula
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Compoundeyes+Def
60 +11Spe
108Avalugg
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icebody+Def
184 +23Spe
28Frosmoth
ICE BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icescales+Def
60 +11Spe
65Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Def
65 +11Spe
100Alcremie
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aromaveil+Def
75 +12Spe
64Orbeetle
BUG PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Frisk+Def
110 +16Spe
90Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
100 +15Spe
100Impidimp
DARK FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
30 +8Spe
50Shellos
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stickyhold+Def
48 +10Spe
34Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
75 +12Spe
74Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+Def
48 +10Spe
35Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
75 +12Spe
50Cottonee
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
60 +11Spe
66Cofagrigus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mummy+Def
145 +19Spe
30Pyukumuku
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+Def
130 +18Spe
5Noctowl
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Tintedlens+Def
50 +10Spe
70Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+Def
65 +11Spe
90Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Vitalspirit+Def
57 +10Spe
93Runerigus
GROUND GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wanderingspirit+Def
145 +19Spe
30Hattrem
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
65 +11Spe
49Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
70 +12Spe
60Growlithe
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
45 +9Spe
60Pincurchin
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Electric Surge+Def
95 +14Spe
15Phantump
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+Def
48 +10Spe
38Xatu
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
70 +12Spe
95Tangrowth
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
125 +17Spe
50Mantine
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
70 +12Spe
70Bellossom
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Def
95 +14Spe
50Oranguru
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Telepathy+Def
80 +13Spe
60Blastoise
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
100 +15Spe
78Lilligant
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Chlorophyll+Def
75 +12Spe
90Cradily
ROCK GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+Def
97 +14Spe
43Liepard
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
50 +10Spe
106Marill
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+Def
50 +10Spe
40Walrein
ICE WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icebody+Def
90 +14Spe
65Butterfree
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Compoundeyes+Def
50 +10Spe
70Turtonator
FIRE DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Shellarmor+Def
135 +18Spe
36Gothitelle
PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Competitive+Def
95 +14Spe
65Eldegoss
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
90 +14Spe
60Exeggcute
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+Def
80 +13Spe
40+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
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 Lunala, Lugia, Mesprit, and Tornadus. 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.