Outpacing the opponent by one point can flip a match. Jolly adds 10% Speed and lowers Sp. Attack, which physical attackers don't mind. Incineroar, Rillaboom, Excadrill, and others all run Jolly in competitive play.
Jolly raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Incineroar FIREDARK | S | Utility | Intimidate | 60+11 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 2 | Rillaboom GRASS | S | Utility | Grassy Surge | 85+13 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 3 | Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL | S | Physical Attacker | Mold Breaker | 88+14 | 50-7 | 88 |
| 4 | Koraidon FIGHTINGDRAGON | S | Physical Attacker | Orichalcumpulse | 135+18 | 85-11 | 135 |
| 5 | Garchomp DRAGONGROUND | S | Physical Attacker | Rough Skin | 102+15 | 80-10 | 102 |
| 6 | Great Tusk GROUNDFIGHTING | S | Physical Attacker | Protosynthesis | 87+13 | 53-8 | 87 |
| 7 | Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON | S | Physical Attacker | Unburden | 120+17 | 40-6 | 120 |
| 8 | Chien-Pao DARKICE | S | Physical Attacker | Swordofruin | 135+18 | 90-11 | 135 |
| 9 | Rayquaza DRAGON | S | Physical Attacker | Airlock | 95+14 | 150-17 | 95 |
| 10 | S | Physical Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 125-15 | 111 | |
| 11 | Mienfoo FIGHTING | A | Utility | Regenerator | 65+11 | 55-8 | 65 |
| 12 | Vullaby DARK | A | Physical Attacker | Weakarmor | 60+11 | 45-7 | 60 |
| 13 | Tyranitar ROCKDARK | A | Physical Attacker | Sand Stream | 61+11 | 95-12 | 61 |
| 14 | Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | A | Physical Attacker | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 15 | Flygon GROUNDDRAGON | A | Physical Attacker | Levitate | 100+15 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 16 | Mimikyu GHOSTFAIRY | A | Physical Attacker | Disguise | 96+14 | 50-7 | 96 |
| 17 | Annihilape FIGHTINGGHOST | A | Utility | Defiant | 90+14 | 50-7 | 90 |
| 18 | Weavile DARKICE | A | Physical Attacker | Pressure | 125+17 | 45-7 | 125 |
| 19 | Talonflame FIRE | A | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 126+17 | 74-10 | 126 |
| 20 | Krookodile GROUNDDARK | A | Physical Revenge Killer | Moxie | 92+14 | 65-9 | 92 |
| 21 | Starmie WATERPSYCHIC | A | Physical Attacker | Natural Cure | 115+16 | 100-12 | 115 |
| 22 | Ambipom NORMAL | A | Physical Attacker | Technician | 115+16 | 60-8 | 115 |
| 23 | Cinccino NORMAL | A | Physical Attacker | Technician | 115+16 | 65-9 | 115 |
| 24 | Arcanine FIRE | A | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 95+14 | 100-12 | 95 |
| 25 | Dragapult DRAGONGHOST | A | Physical Wallbreaker | Clearbody | 142+19 | 100-12 | 142 |
| 26 | Zeraora ELECTRIC | A | Physical Attacker | Voltabsorb | 143+19 | 102-13 | 143 |
| 27 | Zamazenta FIGHTING | A | Physical Attacker | Dauntlessshield | 138+19 | 80-10 | 138 |
| 28 | Pawmot ELECTRICFIGHTING | A | Physical Attacker | Ironfist | 105+15 | 70-9 | 105 |
| 29 | Kleavor BUGROCK | A | Physical Revenge Killer | Sharpness | 85+13 | 45-7 | 85 |
| 30 | Scyther BUG | A | Physical Attacker | Technician | 105+15 | 55-8 | 105 |
| 31 | Marshadow FIGHTINGGHOST | A | Physical Attacker | Technician | 125+17 | 90-11 | 125 |
| 32 | Entei FIRE | A | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 100+15 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 33 | Cinderace FIRE | A | Physical Attacker | Libero | 119+17 | 65-9 | 119 |
| 34 | Zarude DARKGRASS | A | Physical Revenge Killer | Leafguard | 105+15 | 70-9 | 105 |
| 35 | Gouging Fire FIREDRAGON | A | Utility | Protosynthesis | 91+14 | 65-9 | 91 |
| 36 | Ursaluna GROUNDNORMAL | A | Physical Attacker | Guts | 50+10 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 37 | Urshifu FIGHTINGDARK | A | Physical Attacker | Unseenfist | 97+14 | 63-9 | 97 |
| 38 | Iron Valiant FAIRYFIGHTING | A | Physical Revenge Killer | Quarkdrive | 116+16 | 120-14 | 116 |
| 39 | Dondozo WATER | A | Utility | Unaware | 35+8 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 40 | Mew PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 41 | Lokix BUGDARK | A | Physical Attacker | Tintedlens | 92+14 | 52-8 | 92 |
| 42 | Salamence DRAGON | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 110-13 | 100 |
| 43 | Skuntank POISONDARK | B | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 84+13 | 71-10 | 84 |
| 44 | Dugtrio GROUND | B | Physical Attacker | Arenatrap | 120+17 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 45 | Infernape FIREFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Blaze | 108+16 | 104-13 | 108 |
| 46 | Cobalion STEELFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Justified | 108+16 | 90-11 | 108 |
| 47 | Kartana GRASSSTEEL | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Beastboost | 109+16 | 59-8 | 109 |
| 48 | Stunky POISONDARK | B | Physical Attacker | Aftermath | 74+12 | 41-7 | 74 |
| 49 | Azelf PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 115+16 | 125-15 | 115 |
| 50 | Grookey GRASS | B | Physical Attacker | Grassy Surge | 65+11 | 40-6 | 65 |
| 51 | Breloom GRASSFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Technician | 70+12 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 52 | Basculin WATER | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Adaptability | 98+15 | 80-10 | 98 |
| 53 | Bruxish WATERPSYCHIC | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Strongjaw | 92+14 | 70-9 | 92 |
| 54 | Brambleghast GRASSGHOST | B | Physical Attacker | Windrider | 90+14 | 80-10 | 90 |
| 55 | Braviary NORMAL | B | Physical Attacker | Defiant | 80+13 | 57-8 | 80 |
| 56 | Darmanitan FIRE | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Sheerforce | 95+14 | 30-5 | 95 |
| 57 | Gliscor GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Poisonheal | 95+14 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 58 | Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 100+15 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 59 | Iron Treads GROUNDSTEEL | B | Physical Attacker | Quarkdrive | 106+15 | 72-10 | 106 |
| 60 | Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Sharpness | 80+13 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 61 | Bombirdier DARK | B | Physical Attacker | Bigpecks | 82+13 | 60-8 | 82 |
| 62 | Ceruledge FIREGHOST | B | Physical Attacker | Weakarmor | 85+13 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 63 | Heracross BUGFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Swarm | 85+13 | 40-6 | 85 |
| 64 | Maushold NORMAL | B | Physical Attacker | Friendguard | 111+16 | 65-9 | 111 |
| 65 | Flamigo FIGHTING | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Scrappy | 90+14 | 75-10 | 90 |
| 66 | Scrafty DARKFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 58+11 | 45-7 | 58 |
| 67 | Smeargle NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Moody | 75+12 | 20-4 | 75 |
| 68 | Staraptor NORMAL | B | Physical Attacker | Reckless | 100+15 | 50-7 | 100 |
| 69 | Overqwil DARKPOISON | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 85+13 | 65-9 | 85 |
| 70 | Terrakion ROCKFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Justified | 108+16 | 72-10 | 108 |
| 71 | Meowscarada GRASSDARK | B | Physical Attacker | Protean | 123+17 | 81-11 | 123 |
| 72 | Dracovish WATERDRAGON | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Strongjaw | 75+12 | 70-9 | 75 |
| 73 | Victini PSYCHICFIRE | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Victorystar | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 74 | Grafaiai POISONNORMAL | B | Physical Attacker | Prankster | 110+16 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 75 | Passimian FIGHTING | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Defiant | 80+13 | 40-6 | 80 |
| 76 | Slither Wing BUGFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Protosynthesis | 81+13 | 85-11 | 81 |
| 77 | Kommo-o DRAGONFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Bulletproof | 85+13 | 100-12 | 85 |
| 78 | Ogerpon GRASS | B | Physical Attacker | Defiant | 110+16 | 60-8 | 110 |
| 79 | Mienshao FIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Regenerator | 105+15 | 95-12 | 105 |
| 80 | Quaquaval WATERFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Moxie | 85+13 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 81 | Mamoswine ICEGROUND | B | Physical Attacker | Thickfat | 80+13 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 82 | Iron Boulder ROCKPSYCHIC | B | Physical Attacker | Quarkdrive | 124+17 | 68-9 | 124 |
| 83 | Honchkrow DARK | B | Physical Attacker | Moxie | 71+12 | 105-13 | 71 |
| 84 | Qwilfish WATERPOISON | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 85 | Roaring Moon DRAGONDARK | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Protosynthesis | 119+17 | 55-8 | 119 |
| 86 | Scolipede BUGPOISON | B | Utility | Speed Boost | 112+16 | 55-8 | 112 |
| 87 | Primeape FIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Defiant | 95+14 | 60-8 | 95 |
| 88 | Crobat POISON | B | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 130+18 | 70-9 | 130 |
| 89 | Necrozma PSYCHIC | B | Physical Attacker | Prismarmor | 79+13 | 127-15 | 79 |
| 90 | Sneasel DARKICE | B | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 115+16 | 35-6 | 115 |
| 91 | Lycanroc ROCK | B | Physical Attacker | Steadfast | 112+16 | 55-8 | 112 |
| 92 | Zangoose NORMAL | B | Physical Attacker | Toxicboost | 90+14 | 60-8 | 90 |
| 93 | Morpeko ELECTRICDARK | C | Physical Attacker | Hungerswitch | 97+14 | 70-9 | 97 |
| 94 | Silvally NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Rkssystem | 95+14 | 95-12 | 95 |
| 95 | Aerodactyl ROCK | C | Physical Attacker | Rockhead | 130+18 | 60-8 | 130 |
| 96 | Diggersby NORMALGROUND | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Huge Power | 78+13 | 50-7 | 78 |
| 97 | Medicham FIGHTINGPSYCHIC | C | Physical Attacker | Pure Power | 80+13 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 98 | Shroodle POISONNORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Prankster | 75+12 | 40-6 | 75 |
| 99 | Raichu ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Lightningrod | 110+16 | 90-11 | 110 |
| 100 | Ekans POISON | C | Utility | Intimidate | 55+10 | 40-6 | 55 |
Incineroar
FIRE DARK
Role
UtilityAbility
Intimidate+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Rillaboom
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Grassy Surge+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Excadrill
GROUND STEEL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Mold Breaker+Spe
88 +14Spe
88Koraidon
FIGHTING DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Orichalcumpulse+Spe
135 +18Spe
135Garchomp
DRAGON GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Rough Skin+Spe
102 +15Spe
102Great Tusk
GROUND FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Protosynthesis+Spe
87 +13Spe
87Sneasler
FIGHTING POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Unburden+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Chien-Pao
DARK ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swordofruin+Spe
135 +18Spe
135Rayquaza
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Airlock+Spe
95 +14Spe
95S
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Mienfoo
FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Regenerator+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Vullaby
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Weakarmor+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Tyranitar
ROCK DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Sand Stream+Spe
61 +11Spe
61Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Serenegrace+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Flygon
GROUND DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Mimikyu
GHOST FAIRY
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Disguise+Spe
96 +14Spe
96Annihilape
FIGHTING GHOST
Role
UtilityAbility
Defiant+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Weavile
DARK ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Talonflame
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+Spe
126 +17Spe
126Krookodile
GROUND DARK
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Moxie+Spe
92 +14Spe
92Starmie
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Natural Cure+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Ambipom
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Cinccino
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Dragapult
DRAGON GHOST
Role
Physical WallbreakerAbility
Clearbody+Spe
142 +19Spe
142Zeraora
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
143 +19Spe
143Zamazenta
FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Dauntlessshield+Spe
138 +19Spe
138Pawmot
ELECTRIC FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Ironfist+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Kleavor
BUG ROCK
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Sharpness+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Scyther
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Marshadow
FIGHTING GHOST
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Entei
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Cinderace
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Libero+Spe
119 +17Spe
119Zarude
DARK GRASS
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Leafguard+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Gouging Fire
FIRE DRAGON
Role
UtilityAbility
Protosynthesis+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Ursaluna
GROUND NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Guts+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Urshifu
FIGHTING DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Unseenfist+Spe
97 +14Spe
97Iron Valiant
FAIRY FIGHTING
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Quarkdrive+Spe
116 +16Spe
116Dondozo
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Unaware+Spe
35 +8Spe
35Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Lokix
BUG DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Tintedlens+Spe
92 +14Spe
92Salamence
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Skuntank
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aftermath+Spe
84 +13Spe
84Dugtrio
GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Arenatrap+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Infernape
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Cobalion
STEEL FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Kartana
GRASS STEEL
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Beastboost+Spe
109 +16Spe
109Stunky
POISON DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Aftermath+Spe
74 +12Spe
74Azelf
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Grookey
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Grassy Surge+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Breloom
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Basculin
WATER
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Adaptability+Spe
98 +15Spe
98Bruxish
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Strongjaw+Spe
92 +14Spe
92Brambleghast
GRASS GHOST
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Windrider+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Braviary
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Defiant+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Darmanitan
FIRE
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Gliscor
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisonheal+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Iron Treads
GROUND STEEL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Quarkdrive+Spe
106 +15Spe
106Gallade
PSYCHIC FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Sharpness+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Bombirdier
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Bigpecks+Spe
82 +13Spe
82Ceruledge
FIRE GHOST
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Weakarmor+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Heracross
BUG FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swarm+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Maushold
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Friendguard+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Flamigo
FIGHTING
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Scrappy+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Scrafty
DARK FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shedskin+Spe
58 +11Spe
58Smeargle
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Moody+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Staraptor
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Reckless+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Overqwil
DARK POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Terrakion
ROCK FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Meowscarada
GRASS DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Protean+Spe
123 +17Spe
123Dracovish
WATER DRAGON
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Strongjaw+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Victini
PSYCHIC FIRE
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Victorystar+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Grafaiai
POISON NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Passimian
FIGHTING
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Defiant+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Slither Wing
BUG FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Protosynthesis+Spe
81 +13Spe
81Kommo-o
DRAGON FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Bulletproof+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Ogerpon
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Defiant+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Mienshao
FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Regenerator+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Quaquaval
WATER FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Moxie+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Mamoswine
ICE GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Thickfat+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Iron Boulder
ROCK PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Quarkdrive+Spe
124 +17Spe
124Honchkrow
DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Moxie+Spe
71 +12Spe
71Qwilfish
WATER POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Roaring Moon
DRAGON DARK
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Protosynthesis+Spe
119 +17Spe
119Scolipede
BUG POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Speed Boost+Spe
112 +16Spe
112Primeape
FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Defiant+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Crobat
POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Necrozma
PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Prismarmor+Spe
79 +13Spe
79Sneasel
DARK ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Lycanroc
ROCK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Steadfast+Spe
112 +16Spe
112Zangoose
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Toxicboost+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Morpeko
ELECTRIC DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Hungerswitch+Spe
97 +14Spe
97Silvally
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Rkssystem+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Aerodactyl
ROCK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Rockhead+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Diggersby
NORMAL GROUND
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Huge Power+Spe
78 +13Spe
78Medicham
FIGHTING PSYCHIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Pure Power+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Shroodle
POISON NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Raichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Ekans
POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Intimidate+Spe
55 +10Spe
55+10%Speed
-10%Sp. Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Sweet, dislikes Dry
Competitive Role
Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats.
Jolly vs Adamant
Choose Jolly
+Speed / -Sp. Attack
- Pokemon in contested speed tiers (base 80-110)
- Sweepers that need to outspeed threats before attacking
- Pokemon without priority moves or speed-boosting setups
Choose Adamant
+Attack / -Sp. Attack
- Pokemon with priority moves that bypass speed
- Dragon Dance / Shift Gear users that fix speed in-game
- Wallbreakers that need maximum damage output
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Jolly Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Jolly nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Jolly Mint to change stat effects to Jolly. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Speed Natures
What does the Jolly nature do in Pokemon?
Jolly gives your Pokemon 10% more Speed at the cost of Sp. Attack. That tradeoff works best when the lowered stat isn't part of your moveset. Pokemon with Jolly nature prefer Sweet flavor and dislike Dry.
What are the best Jolly nature Pokemon?
Competitively, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Excadrill, and Koraidon run Jolly most often. The +Speed boost complements their role, and the -Sp. Attack penalty barely affects their game plan.
Is Jolly a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
For the right Pokemon, Jolly is one of the best natures you can pick. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. Just don't slap it on something that uses Sp. Attack-based moves.
How do I get a Jolly nature Pokemon?
Breeding with an Everstone is the most reliable approach since Gen 5. The parent holding it passes its nature to every offspring. Synchronize works for wild catches. And if you already have the Pokemon, a Jolly Mint from the Battle Tower changes the stat effects to Jolly.
Should I use Jolly or Adamant?
Short answer: Jolly for speed, Adamant for power. There's no universal best. Check your Pokemon's base stats and common threats in the format you're playing to decide which tradeoff is better.