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