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 Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, Magearna, Heatran, Toxapex, 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. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | 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 |  Toxapex POISONWATER | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 142+19 | 63-9 | 35 |
| 4 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 135+18 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 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 |  Mew PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 8 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 9 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 10 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 120+17 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 11 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 85+13 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 12 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Pixilate | 130+18 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 13 |  Milotic WATER | B | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 125+17 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 14 |  Articuno ICE | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 125+17 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 15 |  Chinchou WATERELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 56+10 | 38-6 | 67 |
| 16 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 95+14 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 17 |  Florges FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Flowerveil | 154+20 | 65-9 | 75 |
| 18 |  Cryogonal ICE | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 135+18 | 50-7 | 105 |
| 19 |  Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 128+18 | 77-10 | 90 |
| 20 |  Registeel STEEL | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 150+20 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 21 |  Regice ICE | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 200+25 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 22 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 100+15 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 23 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 82+13 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 24 |  Skeledirge FIREGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 75+12 | 75-10 | 66 |
| 25 |  Cacturne GRASSDARK | C | Bulky Support | Sandveil | 60+11 | 115-14 | 55 |
| 26 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 55+10 | 55-8 | 15 |
| 27 |  Bronzor STEELPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 86+13 | 24-5 | 23 |
| 28 |  Politoed WATER | C | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 100+15 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 29 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 65+11 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 30 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 80+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 31 |  Skrelp POISONWATER | C | Special Attacker | Adaptability | 60+11 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 32 |  Lumineon WATER | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 86+13 | 69-9 | 91 |
| 33 |  Misdreavus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 85+13 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 34 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 105+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 35 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Download | 95+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 36 |  Charcadet FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 40+9 | 50-7 | 35 |
| 37 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 85+13 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 38 |  Spiritomb GHOSTDARK | C | Bulky Support | Pressure | 108+16 | 92-12 | 35 |
| 39 |  Noctowl NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Insomnia | 96+14 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 40 |  Wartortle WATER | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 80+13 | 63-9 | 58 |
| 41 |  Swablu NORMAL | C | Utility | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 42 |  Flabebe FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Flowerveil | 79+13 | 38-6 | 42 |
| 43 |  Makuhita FIGHTING | C | Physical Tank | Thickfat | 30+8 | 60-8 | 25 |
| 44 |  Sliggoo DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Gooey | 113+16 | 75-10 | 60 |
| 45 |  Floette FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Symbiosis | 98+15 | 45-7 | 52 |
| 46 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 47 |  Lampent GHOSTFIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 60+11 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 48 |  Ivysaur GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 80+13 | 62-9 | 60 |
| 49 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Voltabsorb | 76+12 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 50 |  Tropius GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 87+13 | 68-9 | 51 |
| 51 |  Cramorant WATER | C | Bulky Support | Gulpmissile | 95+14 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 52 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 105+15 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 53 |  Smoliv GRASSNORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 51+10 | 35-6 | 30 |
| 54 |  Murkrow DARK | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 42+9 | 85-11 | 91 |
| 55 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 90+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 56 |  Ampharos ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 90+14 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 57 |  Masquerain BUG | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 82+13 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 58 |  Espurr PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 60+11 | 48-7 | 68 |
| 59 |  Koffing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 45+9 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 60 |  Furret NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 55+10 | 76-10 | 90 |
| 61 |  Mareep ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 45+9 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 62 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Tank | Levitate | 77+12 | 50-7 | 91 |
| 63 |  Ducklett WATER | C | Bulky Support | Hydration | 50+10 | 44-7 | 55 |
| 64 |  Rellor BUG | C | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 58+11 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 65 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 66 |  Appletun GRASSDRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 80+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 67 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Owntempo | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 68 |  Slugma FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Magmaarmor | 40+9 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 69 |  Dewgong WATERICE | C | Bulky Support | Hydration | 95+14 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 70 |  Volbeat BUG | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 73-10 | 85 |
| 71 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 150+20 | 55-8 | 40 |
| 72 |  Weezing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 70+12 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 73 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 74 |  Bayleef GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 80+13 | 62-9 | 60 |
| 75 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 80+13 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 76 |  Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 138+19 | 52-8 | 30 |
| 77 |  Cottonee GRASSFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 50+10 | 27-5 | 66 |
| 78 |  Phione WATER | C | Bulky Support | Hydration | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 79 |  Illumise BUG | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 47-7 | 85 |
| 80 |  Wiglett WATER | C | Bulky Support | Gooey | 25+7 | 55-8 | 95 |
| 81 |  Braixen FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Magician | 70+12 | 59-8 | 73 |
| 82 |  Shellos WATER | C | Bulky Support | Stickyhold | 62+11 | 48-7 | 34 |
| 83 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 50+10 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 84 |  Oricorio FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Dancer | 70+12 | 70-9 | 93 |
| 85 |  Shroomish GRASS | D | Utility | Effect Spore | 60+11 | 40-6 | 35 |
| 86 |  Chikorita GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 49-7 | 45 |
| 87 |  Happiny NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 65+11 | 5-3 | 30 |
| 88 |  Gulpin POISON | D | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 53+10 | 43-7 | 40 |
| 89 |  Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 20+7 | 30-5 | 15 |
| 90 |  Bounsweet GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 38+9 | 30-5 | 32 |
| 91 |  Cleffa FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 55+10 | 25-5 | 15 |
| 92 |  Clefairy FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Cutecharm | 65+11 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 93 |  Rolycoly ROCK | D | Utility | Steamengine | 50+10 | 40-6 | 30 |
| 94 |  Noibat DRAGON | D | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 40+9 | 30-5 | 55 |
| 95 |  Milcery FAIRY | D | Utility | Aromaveil | 61+11 | 40-6 | 34 |
| 96 |  Kirlia PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Trace | 55+10 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 97 |  Flaaffy ELECTRIC | D | Bulky Support | Static | 60+11 | 55-8 | 45 |
| 98 |  Greavard GHOST | D | Bulky Support | Fluffy | 55+10 | 61-9 | 34 |
| 99 |  Steenee GRASS | D | Bulky Support | Leafguard | 48+10 | 40-6 | 62 |
| 100 |  Vulpix FIRE | D | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 65+11 | 41-7 | 65 |
Magearna
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Soulheart+SpD
115 +16Spe
65Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
106 +15Spe
77Toxapex
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
142 +19Spe
35Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
135 +18Spe
55Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
130 +18Spe
65Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
100 +15Spe
100Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
130 +18Spe
25Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
120 +17Spe
85Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
120 +17Spe
100Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
85 +13Spe
30Sylveon
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pixilate+SpD
130 +18Spe
60Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+SpD
125 +17Spe
81Articuno
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
125 +17Spe
85Chinchou
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
56 +10Spe
67Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
95 +14Spe
65Florges
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flowerveil+SpD
154 +20Spe
75Cryogonal
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
135 +18Spe
105Meloetta
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
128 +18Spe
90Registeel
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
150 +20Spe
50Regice
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
200 +25Spe
50Tentacool
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
100 +15Spe
70Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
82 +13Spe
39Skeledirge
FIRE GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+SpD
75 +12Spe
66Cacturne
GRASS DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sandveil+SpD
60 +11Spe
55Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
55 +10Spe
15Bronzor
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
86 +13Spe
23Politoed
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+SpD
100 +15Spe
70Sableye
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
30Lumineon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
86 +13Spe
91Misdreavus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Blastoise
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+SpD
105 +15Spe
78Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Download+SpD
95 +14Spe
60Charcadet
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
40 +9Spe
35Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
85 +13Spe
93Spiritomb
GHOST DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
108 +16Spe
35Noctowl
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Insomnia+SpD
96 +14Spe
70Wartortle
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
42Makuhita
FIGHTING
Role
Physical TankAbility
Thickfat+SpD
30 +8Spe
25Sliggoo
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Gooey+SpD
113 +16Spe
60Floette
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Symbiosis+SpD
98 +15Spe
52Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Lampent
GHOST FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
60 +11Spe
55Ivysaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
80 +13Spe
60Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Voltabsorb+SpD
76 +12Spe
67Tropius
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
87 +13Spe
51Cramorant
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Gulpmissile+SpD
95 +14Spe
85Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
105 +15Spe
80Smoliv
GRASS NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
51 +10Spe
30Murkrow
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
42 +9Spe
91Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+SpD
90 +14Spe
50Ampharos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
90 +14Spe
55Masquerain
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
82 +13Spe
80Espurr
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+SpD
60 +11Spe
68Koffing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Furret
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+SpD
55 +10Spe
90Mareep
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+SpD
77 +12Spe
91Ducklett
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Hydration+SpD
50 +10Spe
55Rellor
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+SpD
58 +11Spe
30Meganium
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Appletun
GRASS DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Owntempo+SpD
110 +16Spe
30Slugma
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magmaarmor+SpD
40 +9Spe
20Dewgong
WATER ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Hydration+SpD
95 +14Spe
70Volbeat
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
150 +20Spe
40Weezing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
70 +12Spe
60Duskull
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
90 +14Spe
25Bayleef
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
80 +13Spe
60Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Bastiodon
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
138 +19Spe
30Cottonee
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
50 +10Spe
66Phione
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Hydration+SpD
80 +13Spe
80Illumise
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Wiglett
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Gooey+SpD
25 +7Spe
95Braixen
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magician+SpD
70 +12Spe
73Shellos
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stickyhold+SpD
62 +11Spe
34Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
50 +10Spe
45Oricorio
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Dancer+SpD
70 +12Spe
93Shroomish
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Effect Spore+SpD
60 +11Spe
35Chikorita
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
65 +11Spe
45Happiny
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
65 +11Spe
30Gulpin
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
53 +10Spe
40Igglybuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+SpD
20 +7Spe
15Bounsweet
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpD
38 +9Spe
32Cleffa
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
55 +10Spe
15Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
65 +11Spe
35Rolycoly
ROCK
Role
UtilityAbility
Steamengine+SpD
50 +10Spe
30Noibat
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+SpD
40 +9Spe
55Milcery
FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Aromaveil+SpD
61 +11Spe
34Kirlia
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
34Steenee
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Leafguard+SpD
48 +10Spe
62Vulpix
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
65 +11Spe
65CALM 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, Toxapex, and Blissey. 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.