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Impish Mint is a special item in the Pokémon series used to alter the nature of a Pokémon to the Impish Nature. When a Pokémon consumes an Impish Mint, its statistical growth pattern changes such that its Defense stat receives a boon, increasing more rapidly, while its Special Attack stat is hindered, growing more slowly. This makes the Impish Nature particularly advantageous for Pokémon that rely heavily on their physical defenses in battle, allowing them to better withstand physical attacks.
The Impish Mint is especially useful in competitive play, where optimizing a Pokémon's stats for its role is crucial. For example, defensive walls or tanks, such as Umbreon or Ferrothorn, often benefit greatly from an Impish Nature since their primary role is to absorb damage, not to deal out Special Attacks.
Impish Mints also offer a flexible alternative to the traditional method of breeding or catching Pokémon to achieve the desired nature, which can be time-consuming. By using an Impish Mint, trainers can immediately adjust
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| Generation VIII | 1236 |