Best Calm Nature Pokemon (+Sp. Defense)

CALM NATURE CALCULATOR

Check how Calm nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Calm boosts Sp. Defense by 10% and cuts Attack by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Calm is the right call.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Calm changes their stats

BEST CALM NATURE POKEMON

Special walls run Calm to tank hits from special attackers. 10% extra Sp. Defense, 10% less Attack. If your wall's moves are all status or special, that's a clean trade. Heatran, Magearna, Tapu Fini, and others all run Calm in competitive play.

Calm raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Special walls and support Pokemon that use special moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+SpD	-Atk	Spe
1	Heatran FIRESTEEL	B	Bulky Support	Flashfire	106+15	90-11	77
2	Magearna STEELFAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Soulheart	115+16	95-12	65
3	Tapu Fini WATERFAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Misty Surge	130+18	75-10	85
4	Toxapex POISONWATER	B	Bulky Support	Regenerator	142+19	63-9	35
5	Celebi PSYCHICGRASS	B	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	100+15	100-12	100
6	Blissey NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	135+18	10-3	55
7	Togekiss FAIRYFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	115+16	50-7	80
8	Clefable FAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	90+14	70-9	60
9	Umbreon DARK	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	130+18	65-9	65
10	Shuckle BUGROCK	B	Bulky Support	Sturdy	230+28	10-3	5
11	Dusclops GHOST	B	Bulky Support	Pressure	130+18	70-9	25
12	Mew PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
13	Cresselia PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	120+17	70-9	85
14	Tentacruel WATERPOISON	B	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	120+17	70-9	100
15	Sylveon FAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Pixilate	130+18	65-9	60
16	Milotic WATER	B	Bulky Support	Marvelscale	125+17	60-8	81
17	Reuniclus PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	85+13	65-9	30
18	Articuno ICEFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Pressure	125+17	85-11	85
19	Vaporeon WATER	B	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	95+14	65-9	65
20	Chinchou WATERELECTRIC	B	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	56+10	38-6	67
21	Florges FAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Flowerveil	154+20	65-9	75
22	Cofagrigus GHOST	B	Bulky Support	Mummy	105+15	50-7	30
23	Cursola GHOST	B	Bulky Support	Perishbody	130+18	95-12	30
24	Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	128+18	77-10	90
25	Cryogonal ICE	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	135+18	50-7	105
26	Registeel STEEL	B	Bulky Support	Clearbody	150+20	75-10	50
27	Tentacool WATERPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	100+15	40-6	70
28	Roselia GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	80+13	60-8	65
29	Wobbuffet PSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Shadowtag	58+11	33-6	33
30	Gastrodon WATERGROUND	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	82+13	83-11	39
31	Skeledirge FIREGHOST	C	Bulky Support	Unaware	75+12	75-10	66
32	Foongus GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Regenerator	55+10	55-8	15
33	Cacturne GRASSDARK	C	Bulky Support	Sandveil	60+11	115-14	55
34	Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	86+13	24-5	23
35	Sableye DARKGHOST	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	65+11	75-10	50
36	Politoed WATER	C	Bulky Support	Drizzle	100+15	75-10	70
37	Amoonguss GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Regenerator	80+13	85-11	30
38	Skrelp POISONWATER	C	Special Attacker	Adaptability	60+11	60-8	30
39	Togetic FAIRYFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	105+15	40-6	40
40	Lumineon WATER	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	86+13	69-9	91
41	Misdreavus GHOST	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	85+13	60-8	85
42	Blastoise WATER	C	Bulky Support	Torrent	105+15	83-11	78
43	Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY	C	Special Tank	Technician	120+17	45-7	90
44	Porygon2 NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Download	95+14	80-10	60
45	Mantine WATERFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	140+19	40-6	70
46	Charcadet FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flashfire	40+9	50-7	35
47	Magmar FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flame Body	85+13	95-12	93
48	Cradily ROCKGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	107+15	81-11	43
49	Spiritomb GHOSTDARK	C	Bulky Support	Pressure	108+16	92-12	35
50	Noctowl NORMALFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	96+14	50-7	70
51	Wartortle WATER	C	Bulky Support	Torrent	80+13	63-9	58
52	Swablu NORMALFLYING	C	Utility	Natural Cure	75+12	40-6	50
53	Flabebe FAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Flowerveil	79+13	38-6	42
54	Pyukumuku WATER	C	Bulky Support	Unaware	130+18	60-8	5
55	Sigilyph PSYCHICFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	80+13	58-8	97
56	Sliggoo DRAGON	C	Bulky Support	Gooey	113+16	75-10	60
57	Makuhita FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	30+8	60-8	25
58	Floette FAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Symbiosis	98+15	45-7	52
59	Lampent GHOSTFIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flashfire	60+11	40-6	55
60	Lileep ROCKGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	87+13	41-7	23
61	Venusaur GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Overgrow	100+15	82-11	80
62	Ivysaur GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	80+13	62-9	60
63	Lanturn WATERELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Voltabsorb	76+12	58-8	67
64	Lickitung NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Oblivious	75+12	55-8	30
65	Tropius GRASSFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Harvest	87+13	68-9	51
66	Silvally NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Rkssystem	95+14	95-12	95
67	Cramorant FLYINGWATER	C	Bulky Support	Gulpmissile	95+14	85-11	85
68	Jellicent WATERGHOST	C	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	105+15	60-8	60
69	Eldegoss GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Regenerator	120+17	50-7	60
70	Altaria DRAGONFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	105+15	70-9	80
71	Smoliv GRASSNORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Harvest	51+10	35-6	30
72	Vileplume GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	90+14	80-10	50
73	Murkrow DARKFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	42+9	85-11	91
74	Ampharos ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	90+14	75-10	55
75	Masquerain BUGFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	82+13	60-8	80
76	Shiinotic GRASSFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	100+15	45-7	30
77	Turtonator FIREDRAGON	C	Bulky Support	Shellarmor	85+13	78-10	36
78	Koffing POISON	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	45+9	65-9	35
79	Espurr PSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Infiltrator	60+11	48-7	68
80	Mareep ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	45+9	40-6	35
81	Furret NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Keeneye	55+10	76-10	90
82	Audino NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Regenerator	86+13	60-8	50
83	Rotom ELECTRICGHOST	C	Special Tank	Levitate	77+12	50-7	91
84	Ducklett WATERFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Hydration	50+10	44-7	55
85	Meganium GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Overgrow	100+15	82-11	80
86	Rellor BUG	C	Bulky Support	Shedskin	58+11	50-7	30
87	Shroomish GRASS	D	Utility	Effect Spore	60+11	40-6	35
88	Chikorita GRASS	D	Bulky Support	Overgrow	65+11	49-7	45
89	Happiny NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	65+11	5-3	30
90	Mantyke WATERFLYING	D	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	120+17	20-4	50
91	Smoochum ICEPSYCHIC	D	Special Tank	Forewarn	65+11	30-5	65
92	Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Friendguard	20+7	30-5	15
93	Gulpin POISON	D	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	53+10	43-7	40
94	Spheal ICEWATER	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	40-6	25
95	Bounsweet GRASS	D	Bulky Support	Oblivious	38+9	30-5	32
96	Budew GRASSPOISON	D	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	70+12	30-5	55
97	Cleffa FAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	55+10	25-5	15
98	Clefairy FAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Cutecharm	65+11	45-7	35
99	Zubat POISONFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	40+9	45-7	55
100	Rolycoly ROCK	D	Utility	Steamengine	50+10	40-6	30

Heatran

FIRE STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flashfire

+SpD

106 +15

Spe

Magearna

STEEL FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Soulheart

+SpD

115 +16

Spe

Tapu Fini

WATER FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Misty Surge

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Toxapex

POISON WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

142 +19

Spe

Celebi

PSYCHIC GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

100

Blissey

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

135 +18

Spe

Togekiss

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Serenegrace

+SpD

115 +16

Spe

Clefable

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magic Guard

+SpD

90 +14

Spe

Umbreon

DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Synchronize

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Shuckle

BUG ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+SpD

230 +28

Spe

Dusclops

GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pressure

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Mew

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Synchronize

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

100

Cresselia

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

120 +17

Spe

Tentacruel

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Liquidooze

+SpD

120 +17

Spe

100

Sylveon

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pixilate

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Milotic

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Marvelscale

+SpD

125 +17

Spe

Reuniclus

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magic Guard

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Articuno

ICE FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pressure

+SpD

125 +17

Spe

Vaporeon

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Chinchou

WATER ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpD

56 +10

Spe

Florges

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flowerveil

+SpD

154 +20

Spe

Cofagrigus

GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Mummy

+SpD

105 +15

Spe

Cursola

GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Perishbody

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Meloetta

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Serenegrace

+SpD

128 +18

Spe

Cryogonal

ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

135 +18

Spe

105

Registeel

STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Clearbody

+SpD

150 +20

Spe

Tentacool

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Liquidooze

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Roselia

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Wobbuffet

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shadowtag

+SpD

58 +11

Spe

Gastrodon

WATER GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpD

82 +13

Spe

Skeledirge

FIRE GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unaware

+SpD

75 +12

Spe

Foongus

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

55 +10

Spe

Cacturne

GRASS DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sandveil

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Bronzor

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

86 +13

Spe

Sableye

DARK GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Politoed

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Drizzle

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Amoonguss

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Skrelp

POISON WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Togetic

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Serenegrace

+SpD

105 +15

Spe

Lumineon

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpD

86 +13

Spe

Misdreavus

GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Blastoise

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Torrent

+SpD

105 +15

Spe

Mr. Mime

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Technician

+SpD

120 +17

Spe

Porygon2

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Download

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Mantine

WATER FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpD

140 +19

Spe

Charcadet

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flashfire

+SpD

40 +9

Spe

Magmar

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flame Body

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Cradily

ROCK GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpD

107 +15

Spe

Spiritomb

GHOST DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pressure

+SpD

108 +16

Spe

Noctowl

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Insomnia

+SpD

96 +14

Spe

Wartortle

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Torrent

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Swablu

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

75 +12

Spe

Flabebe

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flowerveil

+SpD

79 +13

Spe

Pyukumuku

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unaware

+SpD

130 +18

Spe

Sigilyph

PSYCHIC FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magic Guard

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Sliggoo

DRAGON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Gooey

+SpD

113 +16

Spe

Makuhita

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+SpD

30 +8

Spe

Floette

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Symbiosis

+SpD

98 +15

Spe

Lampent

GHOST FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flashfire

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Lileep

ROCK GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpD

87 +13

Spe

Venusaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Overgrow

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Ivysaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Lanturn

WATER ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Voltabsorb

+SpD

76 +12

Spe

Lickitung

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Oblivious

+SpD

75 +12

Spe

Tropius

GRASS FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Harvest

+SpD

87 +13

Spe

Silvally

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Rkssystem

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Cramorant

FLYING WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Gulpmissile

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Jellicent

WATER GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpD

105 +15

Spe

Eldegoss

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

120 +17

Spe

Altaria

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

105 +15

Spe

Smoliv

GRASS NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Harvest

+SpD

51 +10

Spe

Vileplume

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Effect Spore

+SpD

90 +14

Spe

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+SpD

42 +9

Spe

Ampharos

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+SpD

90 +14

Spe

Masquerain

BUG FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+SpD

82 +13

Spe

Shiinotic

GRASS FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Effect Spore

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Turtonator

FIRE DRAGON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shellarmor

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Koffing

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

45 +9

Spe

Espurr

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Infiltrator

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Mareep

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+SpD

45 +9

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Keeneye

+SpD

55 +10

Spe

Audino

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

86 +13

Spe

Rotom

ELECTRIC GHOST

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

77 +12

Spe

Ducklett

WATER FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Hydration

+SpD

50 +10

Spe

Meganium

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Overgrow

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Rellor

BUG

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shedskin

+SpD

58 +11

Spe

Shroomish

GRASS

Role

Utility

Ability

Effect Spore

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Chikorita

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Overgrow

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Happiny

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Mantyke

WATER FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+SpD

120 +17

Spe

Smoochum

ICE PSYCHIC

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Forewarn

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Igglybuff

NORMAL FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Friendguard

+SpD

20 +7

Spe

Gulpin

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Liquidooze

+SpD

53 +10

Spe

Spheal

ICE WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+SpD

50 +10

Spe

Bounsweet

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Oblivious

+SpD

38 +9

Spe

Budew

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

70 +12

Spe

Cleffa

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magic Guard

+SpD

55 +10

Spe

Clefairy

FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Cutecharm

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Zubat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+SpD

40 +9

Spe

Rolycoly

ROCK

Role

Utility

Ability

Steamengine

+SpD

50 +10

Spe

CALM NATURE GUIDE

+10%Sp. Defense

-10%Attack

Flavor Preference

Likes Bitter, dislikes Spicy

Competitive Role

Special walls and support Pokemon that use special moves.

Calm vs Careful

Choose Calm

+Sp. Defense / -Attack

Pokemon that need to check physical threats (use +Def)
Pokemon that need to check special threats (use +SpD)
Walls and tanks that rarely attack

Choose Careful

+Sp. Defense / -Sp. Attack

Defensive Pokemon that still need attacking power
Pokemon that run both physical and special moves

How to Get

SynchronizeLead with a Calm Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)

BreedingGive the parent with Calm nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)

Nature MintUse a Calm Mint to change stat effects to Calm. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)

Other +Sp. Defense Natures

CALM FAQs

What does the Calm nature do in Pokemon?

Calm raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Calm nature prefer Bitter flavor and dislike Spicy.

What are the best Calm nature Pokemon?

Top Calm users include Heatran, Magearna, Tapu Fini, and Toxapex. They benefit from the Sp. Defense boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Attack drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.

Is Calm a good nature for competitive Pokemon?

Calm is a strong competitive nature. It fills a solid niche for defensive builds. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Attack in their moveset.

How do I get a Calm nature Pokemon?

Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Calm nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Calm parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Calm without rebreeding.

Should I use Calm or Careful?

Calm prioritizes special wall utility, while Careful goes for physical wall utility. Pick Calm when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Careful when physical wall utility matters more for your team.