Lax Nature
Raises Defense +10%, lowers Sp. Def −10%.
Lax at a Glance
When to Use Lax
Lax is built for physical walls — it shrugs off contact and physical moves more easily. The price is a 10% cut to Sp. Def, so it's a free upgrade for any Pokémon that doesn't rely on that stat.
See who makes the most of the boost: the top Defense Pokémon rankings. And if you'd rather boost Sp. Def instead, flip to Gentle, its exact opposite.
A Nature is only a third of the stat story — pair it with EV training and strong IVs to get the most out of any Pokémon.
Other +Defense Natures
Three more Natures raise Defense, each cutting a different stat: Bold (−Attack), Relaxed (−Speed), Impish (−Sp. Atk).
All 25 Natures
Lax Nature Questions & Answers
- What does the Lax Nature do?
- Lax raises Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Def by 10%. HP is never affected by a Nature.
- Which Pokémon want a Lax Nature?
- Lax suits physical walls: it shrugs off contact and physical moves more easily, while the Sp. Def drop only matters if the Pokémon actually relies on Sp. Def.
- What is the opposite of Lax?
- Gentle — it raises Sp. Def and lowers Defense, the exact reverse of Lax.
- What Berry flavor does a Lax Pokémon like?
- Lax Pokémon like Sour flavors and dislike Bitter ones — a disliked-flavor confusion Berry will confuse them.