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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Calm changes their stats

Quick Pick

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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Heatran, Celebi, Blissey, and others all run Calm in competitive play. Mega Evolution reshuffles stats, but Calm's Sp. Defense boost applies on top. Mega walls in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire appreciate the extra bulk.

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.
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#PokemonTierRoleAbility+SpD-AtkSpe
1
Heatran
Heatran
FIRESTEEL
BBulky SupportFlashfire
106+15
90-11
77
2
Celebi
Celebi
PSYCHICGRASS
BBulky SupportNatural Cure
100+15
100-12
100
3
Blissey
Blissey
NORMAL
BBulky SupportNatural Cure
135+18
10-3
55
4
Togekiss
Togekiss
FAIRYFLYING
BBulky SupportSerenegrace
115+16
50-7
80
5BBulky SupportMagic Guard
90+14
70-9
60
6BBulky SupportSynchronize
130+18
65-9
65
7
Shuckle
Shuckle
BUGROCK
BBulky SupportSturdy
230+28
10-3
5
8BBulky SupportPressure
130+18
70-9
25
9
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
BBulky SupportSynchronize
100+15
100-12
100
10
Cresselia
Cresselia
PSYCHIC
BBulky SupportLevitate
120+17
70-9
85
11
Tentacruel
Tentacruel
WATERPOISON
BBulky SupportLiquidooze
120+17
70-9
100
12
Sylveon
Sylveon
FAIRY
BBulky SupportPixilate
130+18
65-9
60
13
Milotic
Milotic
WATER
BBulky SupportMarvelscale
125+17
60-8
81
14
Reuniclus
Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
BBulky SupportMagic Guard
85+13
65-9
30
15
Articuno
Articuno
ICEFLYING
BBulky SupportPressure
125+17
85-11
85
16BBulky SupportWaterabsorb
95+14
65-9
65
17
Chinchou
Chinchou
WATERELECTRIC
BBulky SupportWaterabsorb
56+10
38-6
67
18
Florges
Florges
FAIRY
BBulky SupportFlowerveil
154+20
65-9
75
19BBulky SupportMummy
105+15
50-7
30
20
Meloetta
Meloetta
NORMALPSYCHIC
BBulky SupportSerenegrace
128+18
77-10
90
21BBulky SupportLevitate
135+18
50-7
105
22BBulky SupportClearbody
150+20
75-10
50
23BBulky SupportClearbody
200+25
50-7
50
24
Tentacool
Tentacool
WATERPOISON
CBulky SupportLiquidooze
100+15
40-6
70
25
Roselia
Roselia
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportNatural Cure
80+13
60-8
65
26
Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet
PSYCHIC
CBulky SupportShadowtag
58+11
33-6
33
27
Gastrodon
Gastrodon
WATERGROUND
CBulky SupportStormdrain
82+13
83-11
39
28
Foongus
Foongus
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportRegenerator
55+10
55-8
15
29
Cacturne
Cacturne
GRASSDARK
CBulky SupportSandveil
60+11
115-14
55
30
Bronzor
Bronzor
STEELPSYCHIC
CBulky SupportLevitate
86+13
24-5
23
31
Sableye
Sableye
DARKGHOST
CBulky SupportPrankster
65+11
75-10
50
32CBulky SupportDrizzle
100+15
75-10
70
33
Amoonguss
Amoonguss
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportRegenerator
80+13
85-11
30
34
Skrelp
Skrelp
POISONWATER
CSpecial AttackerAdaptability
60+11
60-8
30
35
Togetic
Togetic
FAIRYFLYING
CBulky SupportSerenegrace
105+15
40-6
40
36CBulky SupportStormdrain
86+13
69-9
91
37CBulky SupportLevitate
85+13
60-8
85
38CBulky SupportTorrent
105+15
83-11
78
39
Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
PSYCHICFAIRY
CSpecial TankTechnician
120+17
45-7
90
40
Porygon2
Porygon2
NORMAL
CBulky SupportDownload
95+14
80-10
60
41
Mantine
Mantine
WATERFLYING
CBulky SupportWaterabsorb
140+19
40-6
70
42
Magmar
Magmar
FIRE
CBulky SupportFlame Body
85+13
95-12
93
43
Spiritomb
Spiritomb
GHOSTDARK
CBulky SupportPressure
108+16
92-12
35
44
Cradily
Cradily
ROCKGRASS
CBulky SupportStormdrain
107+15
81-11
43
45
Noctowl
Noctowl
NORMALFLYING
CBulky SupportInsomnia
96+14
50-7
70
46CBulky SupportTorrent
80+13
63-9
58
47
Swablu
Swablu
NORMALFLYING
CUtilityNatural Cure
75+12
40-6
50
48
Flabebe
Flabebe
FAIRY
CBulky SupportFlowerveil
79+13
38-6
42
49
Sigilyph
Sigilyph
PSYCHICFLYING
CBulky SupportMagic Guard
80+13
58-8
97
50
Sliggoo
Sliggoo
DRAGON
CBulky SupportGooey
113+16
75-10
60
51
Makuhita
Makuhita
FIGHTING
CPhysical TankThickfat
30+8
60-8
25
52
Floette
Floette
FAIRY
CBulky SupportSymbiosis
98+15
45-7
52
53
Lampent
Lampent
GHOSTFIRE
CBulky SupportFlashfire
60+11
40-6
55
54
Lileep
Lileep
ROCKGRASS
CBulky SupportStormdrain
87+13
41-7
23
55
Venusaur
Venusaur
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportOvergrow
100+15
82-11
80
56
Ivysaur
Ivysaur
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportChlorophyll
80+13
62-9
60
57
Lanturn
Lanturn
WATERELECTRIC
CBulky SupportVoltabsorb
76+12
58-8
67
58
Lickitung
Lickitung
NORMAL
CBulky SupportOblivious
75+12
55-8
30
59
Tropius
Tropius
GRASSFLYING
CBulky SupportHarvest
87+13
68-9
51
60
Jellicent
Jellicent
WATERGHOST
CBulky SupportWaterabsorb
105+15
60-8
60
61
Altaria
Altaria
DRAGONFLYING
CBulky SupportNatural Cure
105+15
70-9
80
62
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASSPOISON
CBulky SupportEffect Spore
90+14
80-10
50
63
Murkrow
Murkrow
DARKFLYING
CBulky SupportPrankster
42+9
85-11
91
64
Ampharos
Ampharos
ELECTRIC
CBulky SupportStatic
90+14
75-10
55
65
Masquerain
Masquerain
BUGFLYING
CBulky SupportIntimidate
82+13
60-8
80
66
Koffing
Koffing
POISON
CBulky SupportLevitate
45+9
65-9
35
67
Espurr
Espurr
PSYCHIC
CBulky SupportInfiltrator
60+11
48-7
68
68
Mareep
Mareep
ELECTRIC
CBulky SupportStatic
45+9
40-6
35
69
Furret
Furret
NORMAL
CBulky SupportKeeneye
55+10
76-10
90
70
Audino
Audino
NORMAL
CBulky SupportRegenerator
86+13
60-8
50
71
Rotom
Rotom
ELECTRICGHOST
CSpecial TankLevitate
77+12
50-7
91
72
Ducklett
Ducklett
WATERFLYING
CBulky SupportHydration
50+10
44-7
55
73CBulky SupportOvergrow
100+15
82-11
80
74
Slowking
Slowking
WATERPSYCHIC
CBulky SupportOwntempo
110+16
75-10
30
75
Slugma
Slugma
FIRE
CBulky SupportMagmaarmor
40+9
40-6
20
76CBulky SupportPrankster
85+13
73-10
85
77CBulky SupportLevitate
72+12
100-12
46
78
Dewgong
Dewgong
WATERICE
CBulky SupportHydration
95+14
70-9
70
79
Corsola
Corsola
WATERROCK
CBulky SupportNatural Cure
95+14
55-8
35
80
Probopass
Probopass
ROCKSTEEL
CBulky SupportSturdy
150+20
55-8
40
81
Weezing
Weezing
POISON
CBulky SupportLevitate
70+12
90-11
60
82
Duskull
Duskull
GHOST
CBulky SupportLevitate
90+14
40-6
25
83
Bayleef
Bayleef
GRASS
CBulky SupportOvergrow
80+13
62-9
60
84
Magcargo
Magcargo
FIREROCK
CBulky SupportFlame Body
80+13
50-7
30
85DUtilityEffect Spore
60+11
40-6
35
86DBulky SupportOvergrow
65+11
49-7
45
87
Happiny
Happiny
NORMAL
DBulky SupportNatural Cure
65+11
5-3
30
88
Mantyke
Mantyke
WATERFLYING
DBulky SupportWaterabsorb
120+17
20-4
50
89
Smoochum
Smoochum
ICEPSYCHIC
DSpecial TankForewarn
65+11
30-5
65
90
Igglybuff
Igglybuff
NORMALFAIRY
DBulky SupportFriendguard
20+7
30-5
15
91
Gulpin
Gulpin
POISON
DBulky SupportLiquidooze
53+10
43-7
40
92
Spheal
Spheal
ICEWATER
DBulky SupportThickfat
50+10
40-6
25
93
Budew
Budew
GRASSPOISON
DBulky SupportNatural Cure
70+12
30-5
55
94
Cleffa
Cleffa
FAIRY
DBulky SupportMagic Guard
55+10
25-5
15
95DBulky SupportCutecharm
65+11
45-7
35
96
Zubat
Zubat
POISONFLYING
DPhysical AttackerInnerfocus
40+9
45-7
55
97
Noibat
Noibat
FLYINGDRAGON
DBulky SupportInfiltrator
40+9
30-5
55
98
Kirlia
Kirlia
PSYCHICFAIRY
DBulky SupportTrace
55+10
35-6
50
99
Flaaffy
Flaaffy
ELECTRIC
DBulky SupportStatic
60+11
55-8
45
100
Baltoy
Baltoy
GROUNDPSYCHIC
DBulky SupportLevitate
70+12
40-6
55
Heatran
Heatran
FIRE STEEL
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flashfire
+SpD
106 +15
Spe
77
Celebi
Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
100
Blissey
Blissey
NORMAL
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
135 +18
Spe
55
Togekiss
Togekiss
FAIRY FLYING
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Serenegrace
+SpD
115 +16
Spe
80
Clefable
Clefable
FAIRY
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magic Guard
+SpD
90 +14
Spe
60
Umbreon
Umbreon
DARK
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Synchronize
+SpD
130 +18
Spe
65
Shuckle
Shuckle
BUG ROCK
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Sturdy
+SpD
230 +28
Spe
5
Dusclops
Dusclops
GHOST
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+SpD
130 +18
Spe
25
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Synchronize
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
100
Cresselia
Cresselia
PSYCHIC
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
120 +17
Spe
85
Tentacruel
Tentacruel
WATER POISON
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Liquidooze
+SpD
120 +17
Spe
100
Sylveon
Sylveon
FAIRY
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pixilate
+SpD
130 +18
Spe
60
Milotic
Milotic
WATER
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Marvelscale
+SpD
125 +17
Spe
81
Reuniclus
Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magic Guard
+SpD
85 +13
Spe
30
Articuno
Articuno
ICE FLYING
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+SpD
125 +17
Spe
85
Vaporeon
Vaporeon
WATER
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
+SpD
95 +14
Spe
65
Chinchou
Chinchou
WATER ELECTRIC
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
+SpD
56 +10
Spe
67
Florges
Florges
FAIRY
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flowerveil
+SpD
154 +20
Spe
75
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Mummy
+SpD
105 +15
Spe
30
Meloetta
Meloetta
NORMAL PSYCHIC
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Serenegrace
+SpD
128 +18
Spe
90
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
135 +18
Spe
105
Registeel
Registeel
STEEL
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Clearbody
+SpD
150 +20
Spe
50
Regice
Regice
ICE
B
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Clearbody
+SpD
200 +25
Spe
50
Tentacool
Tentacool
WATER POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Liquidooze
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
70
Roselia
Roselia
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
65
Wobbuffet
Wobbuffet
PSYCHIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Shadowtag
+SpD
58 +11
Spe
33
Gastrodon
Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Stormdrain
+SpD
82 +13
Spe
39
Foongus
Foongus
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
+SpD
55 +10
Spe
15
Cacturne
Cacturne
GRASS DARK
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Sandveil
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
55
Bronzor
Bronzor
STEEL PSYCHIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
86 +13
Spe
23
Sableye
Sableye
DARK GHOST
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Prankster
+SpD
65 +11
Spe
50
Politoed
Politoed
WATER
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Drizzle
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
70
Amoonguss
Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
30
Skrelp
Skrelp
POISON WATER
C
Role
Special Attacker
Ability
Adaptability
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
30
Togetic
Togetic
FAIRY FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Serenegrace
+SpD
105 +15
Spe
40
Lumineon
Lumineon
WATER
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Stormdrain
+SpD
86 +13
Spe
91
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
85 +13
Spe
85
Blastoise
Blastoise
WATER
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Torrent
+SpD
105 +15
Spe
78
Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
C
Role
Special Tank
Ability
Technician
+SpD
120 +17
Spe
90
Porygon2
Porygon2
NORMAL
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Download
+SpD
95 +14
Spe
60
Mantine
Mantine
WATER FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
+SpD
140 +19
Spe
70
Magmar
Magmar
FIRE
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
+SpD
85 +13
Spe
93
Spiritomb
Spiritomb
GHOST DARK
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Pressure
+SpD
108 +16
Spe
35
Cradily
Cradily
ROCK GRASS
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Stormdrain
+SpD
107 +15
Spe
43
Noctowl
Noctowl
NORMAL FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Insomnia
+SpD
96 +14
Spe
70
Wartortle
Wartortle
WATER
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Torrent
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
58
Swablu
Swablu
NORMAL FLYING
C
Role
Utility
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
75 +12
Spe
50
Flabebe
Flabebe
FAIRY
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flowerveil
+SpD
79 +13
Spe
42
Sigilyph
Sigilyph
PSYCHIC FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magic Guard
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
97
Sliggoo
Sliggoo
DRAGON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Gooey
+SpD
113 +16
Spe
60
Makuhita
Makuhita
FIGHTING
C
Role
Physical Tank
Ability
Thickfat
+SpD
30 +8
Spe
25
Floette
Floette
FAIRY
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Symbiosis
+SpD
98 +15
Spe
52
Lampent
Lampent
GHOST FIRE
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flashfire
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
55
Lileep
Lileep
ROCK GRASS
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Stormdrain
+SpD
87 +13
Spe
23
Venusaur
Venusaur
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Overgrow
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
80
Ivysaur
Ivysaur
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Chlorophyll
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
60
Lanturn
Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Voltabsorb
+SpD
76 +12
Spe
67
Lickitung
Lickitung
NORMAL
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Oblivious
+SpD
75 +12
Spe
30
Tropius
Tropius
GRASS FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Harvest
+SpD
87 +13
Spe
51
Jellicent
Jellicent
WATER GHOST
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
+SpD
105 +15
Spe
60
Altaria
Altaria
DRAGON FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
105 +15
Spe
80
Vileplume
Vileplume
GRASS POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Effect Spore
+SpD
90 +14
Spe
50
Murkrow
Murkrow
DARK FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Prankster
+SpD
42 +9
Spe
91
Ampharos
Ampharos
ELECTRIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Static
+SpD
90 +14
Spe
55
Masquerain
Masquerain
BUG FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Intimidate
+SpD
82 +13
Spe
80
Koffing
Koffing
POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
45 +9
Spe
35
Espurr
Espurr
PSYCHIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Infiltrator
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
68
Mareep
Mareep
ELECTRIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Static
+SpD
45 +9
Spe
35
Furret
Furret
NORMAL
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Keeneye
+SpD
55 +10
Spe
90
Audino
Audino
NORMAL
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Regenerator
+SpD
86 +13
Spe
50
Rotom
Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
C
Role
Special Tank
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
77 +12
Spe
91
Ducklett
Ducklett
WATER FLYING
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Hydration
+SpD
50 +10
Spe
55
Meganium
Meganium
GRASS
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Overgrow
+SpD
100 +15
Spe
80
Slowking
Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Owntempo
+SpD
110 +16
Spe
30
Slugma
Slugma
FIRE
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magmaarmor
+SpD
40 +9
Spe
20
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Prankster
+SpD
85 +13
Spe
85
Carnivine
Carnivine
GRASS
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
72 +12
Spe
46
Dewgong
Dewgong
WATER ICE
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Hydration
+SpD
95 +14
Spe
70
Corsola
Corsola
WATER ROCK
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
95 +14
Spe
35
Probopass
Probopass
ROCK STEEL
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Sturdy
+SpD
150 +20
Spe
40
Weezing
Weezing
POISON
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
70 +12
Spe
60
Duskull
Duskull
GHOST
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
90 +14
Spe
25
Bayleef
Bayleef
GRASS
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Overgrow
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
60
Magcargo
Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
C
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
+SpD
80 +13
Spe
30
Shroomish
Shroomish
GRASS
D
Role
Utility
Ability
Effect Spore
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
35
Chikorita
Chikorita
GRASS
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Overgrow
+SpD
65 +11
Spe
45
Happiny
Happiny
NORMAL
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
65 +11
Spe
30
Mantyke
Mantyke
WATER FLYING
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Waterabsorb
+SpD
120 +17
Spe
50
Smoochum
Smoochum
ICE PSYCHIC
D
Role
Special Tank
Ability
Forewarn
+SpD
65 +11
Spe
65
Igglybuff
Igglybuff
NORMAL FAIRY
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Friendguard
+SpD
20 +7
Spe
15
Gulpin
Gulpin
POISON
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Liquidooze
+SpD
53 +10
Spe
40
Spheal
Spheal
ICE WATER
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Thickfat
+SpD
50 +10
Spe
25
Budew
Budew
GRASS POISON
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Natural Cure
+SpD
70 +12
Spe
55
Cleffa
Cleffa
FAIRY
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Magic Guard
+SpD
55 +10
Spe
15
Clefairy
Clefairy
FAIRY
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Cutecharm
+SpD
65 +11
Spe
35
Zubat
Zubat
POISON FLYING
D
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Innerfocus
+SpD
40 +9
Spe
55
Noibat
Noibat
FLYING DRAGON
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Infiltrator
+SpD
40 +9
Spe
55
Kirlia
Kirlia
PSYCHIC FAIRY
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Trace
+SpD
55 +10
Spe
50
Flaaffy
Flaaffy
ELECTRIC
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Static
+SpD
60 +11
Spe
45
Baltoy
Baltoy
GROUND PSYCHIC
D
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Levitate
+SpD
70 +12
Spe
55

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+)

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, Celebi, Blissey, and Togekiss. 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.
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