RELAXED NATURE CALCULATOR
Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Gold & Silver doesn't have them. Every stat is calculated from base stats, IVs (called DVs back then), and Stat Experience alone. If you're looking for the Relaxed nature's stat effect, switch the game filter above to any Gen III or later title. That said, the concept still helps with planning teams for remakes like FireRed & LeafGreen or HeartGold & SoulSilver, where natures do apply.
BEST RELAXED NATURE POKEMON
Trick Room walls exist, and they use Relaxed. 10% more Defense, 10% less Speed. That Speed drop actually helps under Trick Room. For Gold & Silver, Tyranitar is one of the most popular Relaxed users, alongside Steelix and Slowbro. There's no way to set natures in Gold & Silver. You'll lock in Relaxed when catching or breeding in Ruby/Sapphire or later.
Relaxed raises Defense by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Slow physical walls, often used in Trick Room. 23 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Def | -Spe | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tyranitar ROCKDARK | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 110+16 | 61-9 | 61 |
| 2 |  Steelix STEELGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 200+25 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 3 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 4 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 140+19 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 5 |  Xatu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 70+12 | 95-12 | 95 |
| 6 |  Ditto NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Imposter | 48+10 | 48-7 | 48 |
| 7 |  Quagsire WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 85+13 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 8 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 9 |  Natu PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Bounce | 45+9 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 10 |  Nidoqueen POISONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 87+13 | 76-10 | 76 |
| 11 |  Lapras WATERICE | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 80+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 12 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 65+11 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 13 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 58-8 | 58 |
| 14 |  Misdreavus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 60+11 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 15 |  Lickitung NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Owntempo | 75+12 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 16 |  Stantler NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 62+11 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 17 |  Hypno PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 67-9 | 67 |
| 18 |  Togepi FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 65+11 | 20-4 | 20 |
| 19 |  Ponyta FIRE | D | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 55+10 | 90-11 | 90 |
| 20 |  Metapod BUG | D | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 55+10 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 21 |  Nidorina POISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 67+11 | 56-8 | 56 |
| 22 |  Nidorino POISON | D | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 57+10 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 23 |  Paras BUGGRASS | D | Bulky Support | Dryskin | 55+10 | 25-5 | 25 |
Tyranitar
ROCK DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
110 +16Spe
61Steelix
STEEL GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
200 +25Spe
30Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
110 +16Spe
30Forretress
BUG STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
140 +19Spe
40Xatu
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
70 +12Spe
95Ditto
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Imposter+Def
48 +10Spe
48Quagsire
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+Def
85 +13Spe
35Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
90 +14Spe
60Natu
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Bounce+Def
45 +9Spe
70Nidoqueen
POISON GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
87 +13Spe
76Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+Def
80 +13Spe
60Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
65 +11Spe
15Wartortle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
80 +13Spe
58Misdreavus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Def
60 +11Spe
85Lickitung
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Owntempo+Def
75 +12Spe
30Stantler
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+Def
62 +11Spe
85Hypno
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Insomnia+Def
70 +12Spe
67Togepi
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+Def
65 +11Spe
20Ponyta
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Def
55 +10Spe
90Metapod
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+Def
55 +10Spe
30Nidorina
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
67 +11Spe
56Nidorino
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
57 +10Spe
65Paras
BUG GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Dryskin+Def
55 +10Spe
25RELAXED NATURE GUIDE
+10%Defense
-10%Speed
Flavor Preference
Likes Sour, dislikes Sweet
Competitive Role
Slow physical walls, often used in Trick Room.
Relaxed vs Bold
Choose Relaxed
+Defense / -Speed
- 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 Relaxed Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Relaxed nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Relaxed Mint to change stat effects to Relaxed. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Defense Natures
RELAXED FAQs
What does the Relaxed nature do in Pokemon?
Relaxed gives your Pokemon 10% more Defense at the cost of Speed. That tradeoff works best when the lowered stat isn't part of your moveset. Pokemon with Relaxed nature prefer Sour flavor and dislike Sweet.
What are the best Relaxed nature Pokemon?
Competitively, Tyranitar, Steelix, Slowbro, and Forretress run Relaxed most often. The +Defense boost complements their role, and the -Speed penalty barely affects their game plan.
Is Relaxed a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
For the right Pokemon, Relaxed is one of the best natures you can pick. The -Speed drop actually helps under Trick Room, where slower Pokemon move first. Just don't slap it on something that uses Speed-based moves.
How do I get a Relaxed nature Pokemon?
Breeding with an Everstone is the most reliable approach since Gen 5. The parent holding it passes its nature to every offspring. Synchronize works for wild catches. And if you already have the Pokemon, a Relaxed Mint from the Battle Tower changes the stat effects to Relaxed.
Should I use Relaxed or Bold?
Short answer: Relaxed for Trick Room wall, Bold for standard wall. There's no universal best. Check your Pokemon's base stats and common threats in the format you're playing to decide which tradeoff is better.