RELAXED NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Relaxed nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Relaxed boosts Defense by 10% and cuts Speed 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 Relaxed 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 Relaxed changes their stats
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 Legends: Z-A, Swampert is one of the most popular Relaxed users, alongside Tyranitar and Hippowdon. In Legends: Z-A, Tera Type + Relaxed creates walls that opponents struggle to crack without specific coverage.
Relaxed raises Defense by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Slow physical walls, often used in Trick Room. 26 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Def | -Spe | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Swampert WATERGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Torrent | 90+14 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 2 |  Tyranitar ROCKDARK | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 110+16 | 61-9 | 61 |
| 3 |  Hippowdon GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 118+17 | 47-7 | 47 |
| 4 |  Steelix STEELGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 200+25 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 5 |  Avalugg ICE | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 184+23 | 28-5 | 28 |
| 6 |  Slowbro WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 7 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 90+14 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 8 |  Yamask GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Mummy | 85+13 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 9 |  Whirlipede BUGPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 99+15 | 47-7 | 47 |
| 10 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 76+12 | 104-13 | 104 |
| 11 |  Skiddo GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Grasspelt | 48+10 | 52-8 | 52 |
| 12 |  Slowpoke WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 65+11 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 13 |  Honedge STEELGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Noguard | 100+15 | 28-5 | 28 |
| 14 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 58-8 | 58 |
| 15 |  Gabite DRAGONGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Rough Skin | 65+11 | 82-11 | 82 |
| 16 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 45+9 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 17 |  Aromatisse FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Aromaveil | 72+12 | 29-5 | 29 |
| 18 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 75+12 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 19 |  Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 60+11 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 20 |  Audino NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 86+13 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 21 |  Meltan STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Magnetpull | 65+11 | 34-6 | 34 |
| 22 |  Kecleon NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Colorchange | 70+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 23 |  Vanillish ICE | D | Bulky Support | Icebody | 65+11 | 59-8 | 59 |
| 24 |  Pumpkaboo GHOSTGRASS | D | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 70+12 | 51-8 | 51 |
| 25 |  Shuppet GHOST | D | Utility | Insomnia | 35+8 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 26 |  Golett GROUNDGHOST | D | Bulky Support | Ironfist | 50+10 | 35-6 | 35 |
Swampert
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
90 +14Spe
60Tyranitar
ROCK DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
110 +16Spe
61Hippowdon
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+Def
118 +17Spe
47Steelix
STEEL GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
200 +25Spe
30Avalugg
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+Def
184 +23Spe
28Slowbro
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
110 +16Spe
30Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+Def
90 +14Spe
60Yamask
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mummy+Def
85 +13Spe
30Whirlipede
BUG POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Def
99 +15Spe
47Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+Def
76 +12Spe
104Skiddo
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Grasspelt+Def
48 +10Spe
52Slowpoke
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
65 +11Spe
15Honedge
STEEL GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Noguard+Def
100 +15Spe
28Wartortle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+Def
80 +13Spe
58Gabite
DRAGON GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Rough Skin+Def
65 +11Spe
82Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
45 +9Spe
15Aromatisse
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aromaveil+Def
72 +12Spe
29Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+Def
75 +12Spe
50Skrelp
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Adaptability+Def
60 +11Spe
30Audino
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+Def
86 +13Spe
50Meltan
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magnetpull+Def
65 +11Spe
34Kecleon
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Colorchange+Def
70 +12Spe
40Vanillish
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Icebody+Def
65 +11Spe
59Pumpkaboo
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Insomnia+Def
70 +12Spe
51Shuppet
GHOST
Role
UtilityAbility
Insomnia+Def
35 +8Spe
45Golett
GROUND GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Ironfist+Def
50 +10Spe
35RELAXED 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, Swampert, Tyranitar, Hippowdon, and Steelix 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.