Relaxed Nature
+Def / −SpeGen IIIStat Changes
Effect
+10% Defense / −10% Speed
GenerationGen III
Likes FlavorSour
Hates FlavorSweet
Relaxed Stat Impact
| Stat | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
| HP | — | |
| Attack | — | |
| Defense+ | +10% | |
| Sp. Atk | — | |
| Sp. Def | — | |
| Speed− | −10% |
Nature Chart
Rows show the boosted stat (+10%), columns show the reduced stat (−10%). Diagonal cells are neutral natures.
Competitive Use
Relaxed boosts Defense while lowering Speed, making it ideal for slow, physically defensive Pokemon. The Speed drop is beneficial in Trick Room teams. Common users include Ferrothorn, Steelix, and Bronzong — Pokemon that are already slow and prefer to be as bulky as possible.
Berry Preferences
Likes (Sour flavor)
Iapapa BerryGrepa Berry
Dislikes (Sweet flavor)
Mago BerryQualot Berry