Best Calm Nature Pokemon in Platinum (+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.

In Platinum, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

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 Platinum, Heatran, Celebi, Blissey, and others all run Calm in competitive play. Everstone passes Calm to every offspring starting in Gen 5. Synchronize handles wild encounters.

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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#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+SpD	-Atk	Spe
1	Heatran FIRESTEEL	B	Bulky Support	Flashfire	106+15	90-11	77
2	Celebi PSYCHICGRASS	B	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	100+15	100-12	100
3	Blissey NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	135+18	10-3	55
4	Togekiss FAIRYFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	115+16	50-7	80
5	Clefable FAIRY	B	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	90+14	70-9	60
6	Umbreon DARK	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	130+18	65-9	65
7	Shuckle BUGROCK	B	Bulky Support	Sturdy	230+28	10-3	5
8	Dusclops GHOST	B	Bulky Support	Pressure	130+18	70-9	25
9	Mew PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
10	Cresselia PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	120+17	70-9	85
11	Tentacruel WATERPOISON	B	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	120+17	70-9	100
12	Milotic WATER	B	Bulky Support	Marvelscale	125+17	60-8	81
13	Articuno ICEFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Pressure	125+17	85-11	85
14	Vaporeon WATER	B	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	95+14	65-9	65
15	Chinchou WATERELECTRIC	B	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	56+10	38-6	67
16	Registeel STEEL	B	Bulky Support	Clearbody	150+20	75-10	50
17	Regice ICE	B	Bulky Support	Clearbody	200+25	50-7	50
18	Uxie PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	130+18	75-10	95
19	Tentacool WATERPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	100+15	40-6	70
20	Roselia GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	80+13	60-8	65
21	Wobbuffet PSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Shadowtag	58+11	33-6	33
22	Gastrodon WATERGROUND	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	82+13	83-11	39
23	Cacturne GRASSDARK	C	Bulky Support	Sandveil	60+11	115-14	55
24	Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	86+13	24-5	23
25	Sableye DARKGHOST	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	65+11	75-10	50
26	Politoed WATER	C	Bulky Support	Drizzle	100+15	75-10	70
27	Togetic FAIRYFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	105+15	40-6	40
28	Lumineon WATER	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	86+13	69-9	91
29	Misdreavus GHOST	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	85+13	60-8	85
30	Blastoise WATER	C	Bulky Support	Torrent	105+15	83-11	78
31	Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY	C	Special Tank	Technician	120+17	45-7	90
32	Porygon2 NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Download	95+14	80-10	60
33	Mantine WATERFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	140+19	40-6	70
34	Magmar FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flame Body	85+13	95-12	93
35	Cradily ROCKGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	107+15	81-11	43
36	Spiritomb GHOSTDARK	C	Bulky Support	Pressure	108+16	92-12	35
37	Noctowl NORMALFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	96+14	50-7	70
38	Wartortle WATER	C	Bulky Support	Torrent	80+13	63-9	58
39	Swablu NORMALFLYING	C	Utility	Natural Cure	75+12	40-6	50
40	Makuhita FIGHTING	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	30+8	60-8	25
41	Lileep ROCKGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	87+13	41-7	23
42	Venusaur GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Overgrow	100+15	82-11	80
43	Ivysaur GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	80+13	62-9	60
44	Lanturn WATERELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Voltabsorb	76+12	58-8	67
45	Lickitung NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Oblivious	75+12	55-8	30
46	Tropius GRASSFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Harvest	87+13	68-9	51
47	Altaria DRAGONFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	105+15	70-9	80
48	Vileplume GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	90+14	80-10	50
49	Murkrow DARKFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	42+9	85-11	91
50	Ampharos ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	90+14	75-10	55
51	Masquerain BUGFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	82+13	60-8	80
52	Koffing POISON	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	45+9	65-9	35
53	Mareep ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	45+9	40-6	35
54	Furret NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Keeneye	55+10	76-10	90
55	Rotom ELECTRICGHOST	C	Special Tank	Levitate	77+12	50-7	91
56	Meganium GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Overgrow	100+15	82-11	80
57	Slowking WATERPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Owntempo	110+16	75-10	30
58	Slugma FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Magmaarmor	40+9	40-6	20
59	Volbeat BUG	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	85+13	73-10	85
60	Carnivine GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	72+12	100-12	46
61	Dewgong WATERICE	C	Bulky Support	Hydration	95+14	70-9	70
62	Corsola WATERROCK	C	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	95+14	55-8	35
63	Probopass ROCKSTEEL	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	150+20	55-8	40
64	Weezing POISON	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	70+12	90-11	60
65	Duskull GHOST	C	Bulky Support	Levitate	90+14	40-6	25
66	Bayleef GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Overgrow	80+13	62-9	60
67	Magcargo FIREROCK	C	Bulky Support	Flame Body	80+13	50-7	30
68	Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL	C	Bulky Support	Sturdy	138+19	52-8	30
69	Phione WATER	C	Bulky Support	Hydration	80+13	80-10	80
70	Illumise BUG	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	85+13	47-7	85
71	Shellos WATER	C	Bulky Support	Stickyhold	62+11	48-7	34
72	Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Cutecharm	50+10	70-9	45
73	Tangela GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Regenerator	40+9	55-8	60
74	Sealeo ICEWATER	C	Bulky Support	Thickfat	70+12	60-8	45
75	Hypno PSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	115+16	73-10	67
76	Vespiquen BUGFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Pressure	102+15	80-10	40
77	Minun ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Minus	85+13	40-6	95
78	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Bulky Support	Shedskin	70+12	84-11	70
79	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Swarm	110+16	35-6	85
80	Shroomish GRASS	D	Utility	Effect Spore	60+11	40-6	35
81	Chikorita GRASS	D	Bulky Support	Overgrow	65+11	49-7	45
82	Happiny NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	65+11	5-3	30
83	Mantyke WATERFLYING	D	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	120+17	20-4	50
84	Smoochum ICEPSYCHIC	D	Special Tank	Forewarn	65+11	30-5	65
85	Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Friendguard	20+7	30-5	15
86	Gulpin POISON	D	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	53+10	43-7	40
87	Spheal ICEWATER	D	Bulky Support	Thickfat	50+10	40-6	25
88	Budew GRASSPOISON	D	Bulky Support	Natural Cure	70+12	30-5	55
89	Cleffa FAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Magic Guard	55+10	25-5	15
90	Clefairy FAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Cutecharm	65+11	45-7	35
91	Zubat POISONFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	40+9	45-7	55
92	Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Trace	55+10	35-6	50
93	Flaaffy ELECTRIC	D	Bulky Support	Static	60+11	55-8	45
94	Baltoy GROUNDPSYCHIC	D	Bulky Support	Levitate	70+12	40-6	55
95	Wynaut PSYCHIC	D	Bulky Support	Shadowtag	48+10	23-5	23
96	Vulpix FIRE	D	Bulky Support	Flashfire	65+11	41-7	65
97	Numel FIREGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Simple	45+9	60-8	35
98	Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY	D	Bulky Support	Filter	90+14	25-5	60
99	Bagon DRAGON	D	Utility	Rockhead	30+8	75-10	50
100	Finneon WATER	D	Bulky Support	Stormdrain	61+11	49-7	66

Heatran

FIRE STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flashfire

+SpD

106 +15

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

Milotic

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Marvelscale

+SpD

125 +17

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

Registeel

STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Clearbody

+SpD

150 +20

Spe

Regice

ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Clearbody

+SpD

200 +25

Spe

Uxie

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

130 +18

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

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

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

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

Makuhita

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Thickfat

+SpD

30 +8

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

Altaria

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

105 +15

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

Koffing

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

45 +9

Spe

Mareep

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+SpD

45 +9

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Keeneye

+SpD

55 +10

Spe

Rotom

ELECTRIC GHOST

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

77 +12

Spe

Meganium

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Overgrow

+SpD

100 +15

Spe

Slowking

WATER PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Owntempo

+SpD

110 +16

Spe

Slugma

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Magmaarmor

+SpD

40 +9

Spe

Volbeat

BUG

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Carnivine

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

72 +12

Spe

Dewgong

WATER ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Hydration

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Corsola

WATER ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Natural Cure

+SpD

95 +14

Spe

Probopass

ROCK STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+SpD

150 +20

Spe

Weezing

POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

70 +12

Spe

Duskull

GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

90 +14

Spe

Bayleef

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Overgrow

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Magcargo

FIRE ROCK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flame Body

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Bastiodon

ROCK STEEL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Sturdy

+SpD

138 +19

Spe

Phione

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Hydration

+SpD

80 +13

Spe

Illumise

BUG

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Shellos

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stickyhold

+SpD

62 +11

Spe

Wigglytuff

NORMAL FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Cutecharm

+SpD

50 +10

Spe

Tangela

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+SpD

40 +9

Spe

Sealeo

ICE WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+SpD

70 +12

Spe

Hypno

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Insomnia

+SpD

115 +16

Spe

Vespiquen

BUG FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pressure

+SpD

102 +15

Spe

Minun

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Minus

+SpD

85 +13

Spe

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shedskin

+SpD

70 +12

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swarm

+SpD

110 +16

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

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

Kirlia

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Trace

+SpD

55 +10

Spe

Flaaffy

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+SpD

60 +11

Spe

Baltoy

GROUND PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+SpD

70 +12

Spe

Wynaut

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shadowtag

+SpD

48 +10

Spe

Vulpix

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flashfire

+SpD

65 +11

Spe

Numel

FIRE GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Simple

+SpD

45 +9

Spe

Mime Jr.

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Filter

+SpD

90 +14

Spe

Bagon

DRAGON

Role

Utility

Ability

Rockhead

+SpD

30 +8

Spe

Finneon

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Stormdrain

+SpD

61 +11

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, 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.