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 X & Y, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Impish changes their stats

Quick Pick

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 X & Y, Ho-Oh, Lugia, Giratina, and others all run Impish in competitive play. Impish's defensive bonus carries through Mega Evolution. The higher base stats amplify the 10% nature multiplier.

Impish raises Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Physical walls that rely on physical or status moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
SHOWINGRegional63
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Def-SpASpe
1
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIREFLYING
SBulky SupportRegenerator
90+14
110-13
90
2
Lugia
Lugia
PSYCHICFLYING
SBulky SupportMultiscale
130+18
90-11
110
3
Giratina
Giratina
GHOSTDRAGON
SBulky SupportPressure
120+17
100-12
90
4
Zygarde
Zygarde
DRAGONGROUND
APhysical AttackerPowerconstruct
121+17
81-11
95
5
Alomomola
Alomomola
WATER
ABulky SupportRegenerator
80+13
40-6
65
Ho-Oh
Ho-Oh
FIRE FLYING
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
+Def
90 +14
Spe
90
Lugia
Lugia
PSYCHIC FLYING
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Multiscale
+Def
130 +18
Spe
110
Giratina
Giratina
GHOST DRAGON
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+Def
120 +17
Spe
90
Zygarde
Zygarde
DRAGON GROUND
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Powerconstruct
+Def
121 +17
Spe
95
Alomomola
Alomomola
WATER
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
+Def
80 +13
Spe
65

IMPISH 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
Bold (-Attack)Lax (-Sp. Defense)Relaxed (-Speed)

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?
Ho-Oh, Lugia, Giratina, and Zygarde 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.
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