Gentle Nature in Pokemon (+Sp. Def, −Defense)
Gentle nature raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Gentle suits rarely used — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Def boost and don't miss the lost Defense.
Stat Effect
+10% Sp. Def
−10% Defense
Berry Flavors
Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Sour
Best For
Rarely used
Best Pokemon for Gentle Nature
Picked from popular fully-evolved Pokemon whose base-stat profile fits — a strong Sp. Def to boost, without relying on Defense.
How to Get a Gentle Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Gentle-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Gentle Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Gentle (the displayed nature stays the same).
Gentle Nature — FAQ
What does Gentle nature do in Pokemon?
Gentle nature raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. It also makes the Pokemon like Bitter flavor and dislike Sour flavor, which matters for berries like Figy and confusion berries.
Which Pokemon should use a Gentle nature?
Gentle suits rarely used — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Def boost and don't miss the lost Defense. Strong fits include Lugia, Ho Oh, Kyogre, Goodra.
How do I get a Gentle nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Gentle-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Gentle Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.