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