IMPISH NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Impish nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Impish boosts Defense by 10% and cuts Sp. 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 Impish is the right call.
In Legends: Z-A, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Impish changes their stats
BEST IMPISH NATURE POKEMON
Impish gives 10% Defense at the cost of Sp. Attack. Physical walls that rely on Body Slam, Knock Off, or U-turn over special coverage will want this. In Legends: Z-A, Zygarde, Corviknight, Dondozo, and others all run Impish in competitive play. Defensive Tera types pair well with Impish. Dropping a weakness and gaining Defense makes walls much harder to break.
Impish raises Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical walls that rely on physical or status moves. 47 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Def | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zygarde DRAGONGROUND | A | Physical Attacker | Powerconstruct | 121+17 | 81-11 | 95 |
| 2 |  Corviknight STEEL | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 105+15 | 53-8 | 67 |
| 3 |  Dondozo WATER | B | Bulky Support | Unaware | 115+16 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 4 |  Hippowdon GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 118+17 | 68-9 | 47 |
| 5 |  Steelix STEELGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Rockhead | 200+25 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 6 |  Runerigus GROUNDGHOST | B | Bulky Support | Wanderingspirit | 145+19 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 7 |  Diancie ROCKFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 150+20 | 100-12 | 50 |
| 8 |  Avalugg ICE | B | Bulky Support | Icebody | 184+23 | 44-7 | 28 |
| 9 |  Skarmory STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 10 |  Gabite DRAGONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Rough Skin | 65+11 | 50-7 | 82 |
| 11 |  Machoke FIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Guts | 70+12 | 50-7 | 45 |
| 12 |  Chesnaught GRASSFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Bulletproof | 122+17 | 74-10 | 64 |
| 13 |  Hippopotas GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 78+13 | 38-6 | 32 |
| 14 |  Lairon STEELROCK | C | Bulky Support | Rockhead | 140+19 | 50-7 | 40 |
| 15 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 75+12 | 65-9 | 50 |
| 16 |  Fidough FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Owntempo | 70+12 | 30-5 | 65 |
| 17 |  Quilladin GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Bulletproof | 95+14 | 56-8 | 57 |
| 18 |  Onix ROCKGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Rockhead | 160+21 | 30-5 | 70 |
| 19 |  Arbok POISON | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 69+12 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 20 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 65+11 | 40-6 | 15 |
| 21 |  Bergmite ICE | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 85+13 | 32-6 | 28 |
| 22 |  Dachsbun FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Wellbakedbody | 115+16 | 50-7 | 95 |
| 23 |  Kecleon NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Protean | 70+12 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 24 |  Shelgon DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Rockhead | 100+15 | 60-8 | 50 |
| 25 |  Emolga ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 60+11 | 75-10 | 103 |
| 26 |  Pinsir BUG | C | Physical Attacker | Hypercutter | 100+15 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 27 |  Naclstack ROCK | C | Bulky Support | Purifyingsalt | 100+15 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 28 |  Kangaskhan NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Scrappy | 80+13 | 40-6 | 90 |
| 29 |  Golbat POISON | C | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 70+12 | 65-9 | 90 |
| 30 |  Furfrou NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Furcoat | 60+11 | 65-9 | 102 |
| 31 |  Garbodor POISON | C | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 82+13 | 60-8 | 75 |
| 32 |  Weepinbell GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 85-11 | 55 |
| 33 |  Trubbish POISON | C | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 62+11 | 40-6 | 65 |
| 34 |  Qwilfish WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 35 |  Tinkatuff FAIRYSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Mold Breaker | 55+10 | 45-7 | 78 |
| 36 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 37 |  Squirtle WATER | D | Bulky Support | Torrent | 65+11 | 50-7 | 43 |
| 38 |  Numel FIREGROUND | D | Bulky Support | Simple | 40+9 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 39 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Special Attacker | Levitate | 50+10 | 65-9 | 45 |
| 40 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 49+10 | 65-9 | 45 |
| 41 |  Purrloin DARK | D | Bulky Support | Prankster | 37+8 | 50-7 | 66 |
| 42 |  Eevee NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 50+10 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 43 |  Golett GROUNDGHOST | D | Bulky Support | Ironfist | 50+10 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 44 |  Tinkatink FAIRYSTEEL | D | Bulky Support | Mold Breaker | 45+9 | 35-6 | 58 |
| 45 |  Chespin GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Bulletproof | 65+11 | 48-7 | 38 |
| 46 |  Pancham FIGHTING | D | Bulky Support | Ironfist | 62+11 | 46-7 | 43 |
| 47 |  Clefairy FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 48+10 | 60-8 | 35 |
Zygarde
DRAGON GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Powerconstruct+Def
121 +17Spe
95Corviknight
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Def
105 +15Spe
67Dondozo
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+Def
115 +16Spe
35Hippowdon
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
118 +17Spe
47Steelix
STEEL GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rockhead+Def
200 +25Spe
30Runerigus
GROUND GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wanderingspirit+Def
145 +19Spe
30Diancie
ROCK FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Def
150 +20Spe
50Avalugg
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icebody+Def
184 +23Spe
28Skarmory
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
140 +19Spe
70Gabite
DRAGON GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rough Skin+Def
65 +11Spe
82Machoke
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Guts+Def
70 +12Spe
45Chesnaught
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Bulletproof+Def
122 +17Spe
64Hippopotas
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
78 +13Spe
32Lairon
STEEL ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rockhead+Def
140 +19Spe
40Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
75 +12Spe
50Fidough
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Owntempo+Def
70 +12Spe
65Quilladin
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Bulletproof+Def
95 +14Spe
57Onix
ROCK GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rockhead+Def
160 +21Spe
70Arbok
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
69 +12Spe
80Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
65 +11Spe
15Bergmite
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
85 +13Spe
28Dachsbun
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Wellbakedbody+Def
115 +16Spe
95Kecleon
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Protean+Def
70 +12Spe
40Shelgon
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rockhead+Def
100 +15Spe
50Emolga
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Def
60 +11Spe
103Pinsir
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Hypercutter+Def
100 +15Spe
85Naclstack
ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Purifyingsalt+Def
100 +15Spe
35Kangaskhan
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Scrappy+Def
80 +13Spe
90Golbat
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+Def
70 +12Spe
90Furfrou
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Furcoat+Def
60 +11Spe
102Garbodor
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Def
82 +13Spe
75Weepinbell
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Def
50 +10Spe
55Trubbish
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Def
62 +11Spe
65Qwilfish
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
85 +13Spe
85Tinkatuff
FAIRY STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mold Breaker+Def
55 +10Spe
78Snorunt
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+Def
50 +10Spe
50Squirtle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
65 +11Spe
43Numel
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Simple+Def
40 +9Spe
35Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Def
50 +10Spe
45Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+Def
49 +10Spe
45Purrloin
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
37 +8Spe
66Eevee
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Adaptability+Def
50 +10Spe
55Golett
GROUND GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Ironfist+Def
50 +10Spe
35Tinkatink
FAIRY STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mold Breaker+Def
45 +9Spe
58Chespin
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Bulletproof+Def
65 +11Spe
38Pancham
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Ironfist+Def
62 +11Spe
43Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+Def
48 +10Spe
35IMPISH NATURE GUIDE
+10%Defense
-10%Sp. Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Sour, dislikes Dry
Competitive Role
Physical walls that rely on physical or status moves.
Impish vs Bold
Choose Impish
+Defense / -Sp. 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 Bold
+Defense / -Attack
- Defensive Pokemon that still need attacking power
- Pokemon that run both physical and special moves
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Impish Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Impish nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse an Impish Mint to change stat effects to Impish. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Defense Natures
IMPISH FAQs
What does the Impish nature do in Pokemon?
It's a +10% Defense, -10% Sp. Attack nature. The 10% multiplier applies after base stats and EVs, so the actual point difference grows as stats get higher. Pokemon with Impish nature prefer Sour flavor and dislike Dry.
What are the best Impish nature Pokemon?
Zygarde, Corviknight, Dondozo, and Hippowdon are among the strongest Impish picks. What they share is a reliance on Defense and little need for Sp. Attack. Check the tier list for current rankings.
Is Impish a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Yes. It fills a solid niche for defensive builds. You'll see Impish on dedicated Defense-focused builds across most tiers and formats.
How do I get an Impish nature Pokemon?
Three options: (1) Synchronize lead forces wild Pokemon to match your lead's nature. (2) Everstone breeding passes the nature 100% of the time since Gen 5. (3) an Impish Mint changes the stat effects after the fact. Mints don't change the nature name, just the stat modifiers.
Should I use Impish or Bold?
It depends on what your team needs. Impish is the physical defense utility option. Bold is the special defense utility option. Most of the time, your Pokemon's moveset and role make the decision obvious.