Sassy Nature in Pokemon (+Sp. Def, −Speed)
Sassy nature raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Sassy suits trick room special walls — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Def boost and don't miss the lost Speed.
Stat Effect
+10% Sp. Def
−10% Speed
Berry Flavors
Likes: Bitter
Dislikes: Sweet
Best For
Trick Room special walls
Pokemon That Actually Run Sassy in Competitive
Ranked VGC ladder, June 2026 — these Pokemon's most-used nature is Sassy. Data: Smogon usage statistics (ranked ladder).
Best Pokemon for Sassy Nature
Picked from popular fully-evolved Pokemon whose base-stat profile fits — a strong Sp. Def to boost, without relying on Speed.
How to Get a Sassy Nature
- Everstone breeding — a parent holding an Everstone always passes its nature to offspring.
- Synchronize — leading with a Sassy-nature Synchronize Pokemon makes wild encounters share its nature (guaranteed in recent games).
- Mints — in Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet, a Sassy Mint changes a Pokemon's stat effects to match Sassy (the displayed nature stays the same).
Sassy Nature — FAQ
What does Sassy nature do in Pokemon?
Sassy nature raises Sp. Def by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. It also makes the Pokemon like Bitter flavor and dislike Sweet flavor, which matters for berries like Figy and confusion berries.
Which Pokemon should use a Sassy nature?
Sassy suits trick room special walls — Pokemon that make full use of the Sp. Def boost and don't miss the lost Speed. Strong fits include Goodra, Aegislash Shield, Articuno, Umbreon.
How do I get a Sassy nature Pokemon?
Breed with a Sassy-nature parent holding an Everstone (guarantees the nature is passed down), lead with a Synchronize Pokemon of that nature when catching, or use a Sassy Mint (Sword/Shield and Scarlet/Violet) to change an existing Pokemon's stat effects.