Need more Sp. Attack without giving up physical power? Rash drops Sp. Defense instead, which stings against special hits. In Legends: Z-A, top picks include Salamence, Abomasnow, Pyroar, and more. Tera Type can cover weaknesses that Rash's Sp. Defense drop would normally expose. Even safer to run with Tera.
Rash raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. Special attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk. 8 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpA | -SpD | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Salamence DRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 110+16 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 2 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Special Attacker | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 3 |  Pyroar FIRENORMAL | B | Special Attacker | Moxie | 109+16 | 66-9 | 106 |
| 4 |  Virizion GRASSFIGHTING | B | Special Attacker | Justified | 90+14 | 129-15 | 108 |
| 5 |  Squirtle WATER | C | Mixed Attacker | Torrent | 50+10 | 64-9 | 43 |
| 6 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Competitive | 85+13 | 50-7 | 45 |
| 7 |  Fletchling NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Galewings | 40+9 | 38-6 | 62 |
| 8 |  Snorunt ICE | D | Utility | Icebody | 50+10 | 50-7 | 50 |
Salamence
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+SpA
110 +16Spe
100Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Snow Warning+SpA
92 +14Spe
60Pyroar
FIRE NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Moxie+SpA
109 +16Spe
106Virizion
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Justified+SpA
90 +14Spe
108Squirtle
WATER
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Torrent+SpA
50 +10Spe
43Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Competitive+SpA
85 +13Spe
45Fletchling
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Galewings+SpA
40 +9Spe
62Snorunt
ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Icebody+SpA
50 +10Spe
50+10%Sp. Attack
-10%Sp. Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Dry, dislikes Bitter
Competitive Role
Special attackers willing to sacrifice special bulk.
Rash vs Modest
Choose Rash
+Sp. Attack / -Sp. Defense
- Pokemon that benefit from maximizing Sp. Attack
- Builds where the -Sp. Defense penalty is irrelevant
Choose Modest
+Sp. Attack / -Attack
- Pokemon that need Sp. Attack more than Sp. Attack
- Builds where -Sp. Defense is too costly
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Rash Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Rash nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Rash Mint to change stat effects to Rash. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Attack Natures
What does the Rash nature do in Pokemon?
Rash raises Sp. Attack by 10% and lowers Sp. Defense by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Rash nature prefer Dry flavor and dislike Bitter.
What are the best Rash nature Pokemon?
Top Rash users include Salamence, Abomasnow, Pyroar, and Virizion. They benefit from the Sp. Attack boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Sp. Defense drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Rash a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Rash is a strong competitive nature. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Sp. Defense in their moveset.
How do I get a Rash nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Rash nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Rash parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Rash without rebreeding.
Should I use Rash or Modest?
Rash prioritizes mixed offense, while Modest goes for dedicated special. Pick Rash when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Modest when dedicated special matters more for your team.