Sassy Nature
+SpD / −SpeGen IIIStat Changes
Effect
+10% Special Defense / −10% Speed
GenerationGen III
Likes FlavorBitter
Hates FlavorSweet
Sassy Stat Impact
| Stat | Effect | |
|---|---|---|
| HP | — | |
| Attack | — | |
| Defense | — | |
| Sp. Atk | — | |
| Sp. Def+ | +10% | |
| Speed− | −10% |
Nature Chart
Rows show the boosted stat (+10%), columns show the reduced stat (−10%). Diagonal cells are neutral natures.
Competitive Use
Sassy boosts Special Defense while lowering Speed, perfect for slow specially defensive walls. Common users include Ferrothorn and Bronzong in Trick Room or slow balance teams. The Speed drop is either irrelevant (already slow) or beneficial (Trick Room, Gyro Ball).
Berry Preferences
Likes (Bitter flavor)
Aguav BerryHondew Berry
Dislikes (Sweet flavor)
Mago BerryQualot Berry