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.
In Legends: Z-A, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
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. For Legends: Z-A, Magearna, Heatran, Clefable, and others all run Calm in competitive play. Tera shifts defensive matchups entirely. Calm's Sp. Defense boost lets you absorb hits you normally couldn't after Terastallizing.
Calm raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Special walls and support Pokemon that use special moves. 68 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Magearna STEELFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Soulheart | 115+16 | 95-12 | 65 |
| 2 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | B | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 106+15 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 3 |  Clefable FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 90+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 4 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 130+18 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 5 |  Milotic WATER | B | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 125+17 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 6 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Pixilate | 130+18 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 7 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 95+14 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 8 |  Florges FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Flowerveil | 154+20 | 65-9 | 75 |
| 9 |  Cofagrigus GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Mummy | 105+15 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 10 |  Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 128+18 | 77-10 | 90 |
| 11 |  Cryogonal ICE | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 135+18 | 50-7 | 105 |
| 12 |  Roselia GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 80+13 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 13 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 55+10 | 55-8 | 15 |
| 14 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 65+11 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 15 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 80+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 16 |  Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Special Attacker | Adaptability | 60+11 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 17 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 105+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 18 |  Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY | C | Special Tank | Technician | 120+17 | 45-7 | 90 |
| 19 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Download | 95+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 20 |  Charcadet FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 40+9 | 50-7 | 35 |
| 21 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 22 |  Swablu NORMAL | C | Utility | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 23 |  Flabebe FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Flowerveil | 79+13 | 38-6 | 42 |
| 24 |  Sliggoo DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Gooey | 113+16 | 75-10 | 60 |
| 25 |  Floette FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Symbiosis | 98+15 | 45-7 | 52 |
| 26 |  Lampent GHOSTFIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 60+11 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 27 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 28 |  Ivysaur GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 62-9 | 60 |
| 29 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 105+15 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 30 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 90+14 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 31 |  Espurr PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 60+11 | 48-7 | 68 |
| 32 |  Audino NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 86+13 | 60-8 | 50 |
| 33 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 45+9 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 34 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 77+12 | 50-7 | 91 |
| 35 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 36 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Owntempo | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 37 |  Bayleef GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 80+13 | 62-9 | 60 |
| 38 |  Braixen FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Magician | 70+12 | 59-8 | 73 |
| 39 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 50+10 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 40 |  Stunfisk GROUNDELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 99+15 | 66-9 | 32 |
| 41 |  Quilladin GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 58+11 | 78-10 | 57 |
| 42 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 70+12 | 84-11 | 70 |
| 43 |  Glalie ICE | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 44 |  Spritzee FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Aromaveil | 65+11 | 52-8 | 23 |
| 45 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 46 |  Fletchinder FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 52+10 | 73-10 | 84 |
| 47 |  Jigglypuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cute Charm | 25+7 | 45-7 | 20 |
| 48 |  Chikorita GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 49 |  Gulpin POISON | D | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 53+10 | 43-7 | 40 |
| 50 |  Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 20+7 | 30-5 | 15 |
| 51 |  Budew GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 70+12 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 52 |  Cleffa FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 55+10 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 53 |  Clefairy FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 65+11 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 54 |  Zubat POISON | D | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 40+9 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 55 |  Noibat DRAGON | D | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 40+9 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 56 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 55+10 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 57 |  Flaaffy ELECTRIC | D | Bulky Support | Static | 60+11 | 55-8 | 45 |
| 58 |  Greavard GHOST | D | Bulky Support | Fluffy | 55+10 | 61-9 | 34 |
| 59 |  Numel FIREGROUND | D | Bulky Support | Simple | 45+9 | 60-8 | 35 |
| 60 |  Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Filter | 90+14 | 25-5 | 60 |
| 61 |  Bagon DRAGON | D | Utility | Rockhead | 30+8 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 62 |  Snover GRASSICE | D | Utility | Snow Warning | 60+11 | 62-9 | 40 |
| 63 |  Inkay DARKPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Contrary | 46+9 | 54-8 | 45 |
| 64 |  Riolu FIGHTING | D | Bulky Support | Prankster | 40+9 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 65 |  Toxel ELECTRICPOISON | D | Special Attacker | Rattled | 35+8 | 38-6 | 40 |
| 66 |  Amaura ROCKICE | D | Bulky Support | Snow Warning | 63+11 | 59-8 | 46 |
| 67 |  Chingling PSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 50+10 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 68 |  Torchic FIRE | D | Utility | Blaze | 50+10 | 60-8 | 45 |
Magearna
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Soulheart+SpD
115 +16Spe
65Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
106 +15Spe
77Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
130 +18Spe
65Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+SpD
125 +17Spe
81Sylveon
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pixilate+SpD
130 +18Spe
60Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
95 +14Spe
65Florges
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flowerveil+SpD
154 +20Spe
75Cofagrigus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mummy+SpD
105 +15Spe
30Meloetta
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
128 +18Spe
90Cryogonal
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
135 +18Spe
105Roselia
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
80 +13Spe
65Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
55 +10Spe
15Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
65 +11Spe
50Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Skrelp
POISON WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Adaptability+SpD
60 +11Spe
30Blastoise
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+SpD
105 +15Spe
78Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Technician+SpD
120 +17Spe
90Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Download+SpD
95 +14Spe
60Charcadet
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
40 +9Spe
35Wartortle
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+SpD
80 +13Spe
58Swablu
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
75 +12Spe
50Flabebe
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flowerveil+SpD
79 +13Spe
42Sliggoo
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Gooey+SpD
113 +16Spe
60Floette
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Symbiosis+SpD
98 +15Spe
52Lampent
GHOST FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
60 +11Spe
55Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Ivysaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
80 +13Spe
60Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
105 +15Spe
80Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
90 +14Spe
55Espurr
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+SpD
60 +11Spe
68Audino
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
86 +13Spe
50Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpD
77 +12Spe
91Meganium
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Owntempo+SpD
110 +16Spe
30Bayleef
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
80 +13Spe
60Braixen
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magician+SpD
70 +12Spe
73Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
50 +10Spe
45Stunfisk
GROUND ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
99 +15Spe
32Quilladin
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
58 +11Spe
57Dragonair
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+SpD
70 +12Spe
70Glalie
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+SpD
80 +13Spe
80Spritzee
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Aromaveil+SpD
65 +11Spe
23Chimecho
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
90 +14Spe
65Fletchinder
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
52 +10Spe
84Jigglypuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cute Charm+SpD
25 +7Spe
20Chikorita
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
65 +11Spe
45Gulpin
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
53 +10Spe
40Igglybuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+SpD
20 +7Spe
15Budew
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
70 +12Spe
55Cleffa
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
55 +10Spe
15Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
65 +11Spe
35Zubat
POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+SpD
40 +9Spe
55Noibat
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+SpD
40 +9Spe
55Kirlia
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+SpD
55 +10Spe
50Flaaffy
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
60 +11Spe
45Greavard
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Fluffy+SpD
55 +10Spe
34Numel
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Simple+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Mime Jr.
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Filter+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Bagon
DRAGON
Role
UtilityAbility
Rockhead+SpD
30 +8Spe
50Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Snow Warning+SpD
60 +11Spe
40Inkay
DARK PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Contrary+SpD
46 +9Spe
45Riolu
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
40 +9Spe
60Toxel
ELECTRIC POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rattled+SpD
35 +8Spe
40Amaura
ROCK ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Snow Warning+SpD
63 +11Spe
46Chingling
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
50 +10Spe
45Torchic
FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Blaze+SpD
50 +10Spe
45CALM 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 Magearna, Heatran, Clefable, and Umbreon. 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.