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 Winds & Waves, 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 Winds & Waves, Kingler, Magcargo, Duskull, and others all run Impish in competitive play. Same nature, new meta. Impish is still the go-to for Defense-focused builds in Winds & Waves.
Impish raises Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical walls that rely on physical or status moves. 5 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Def | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kingler WATER | B | Bulky Support | Shellarmor | 115+16 | 50-7 | 75 |
| 2 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 120+17 | 90-11 | 30 |
| 3 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 30-5 | 25 |
| 4 |  Tropius GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 83+13 | 72-10 | 51 |
| 5 |  Qwilfish WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
Kingler
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shellarmor+Def
115 +16Spe
75Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
120 +17Spe
30Duskull
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
90 +14Spe
25Tropius
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+Def
83 +13Spe
51Qwilfish
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
85 +13Spe
85IMPISH 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?
Kingler, Magcargo, Duskull, and Tropius 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.