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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Tornadus, Dialga, Palkia, and others all run Calm in competitive play. Mega Evolution reshuffles stats, but Calm's Sp. Defense boost applies on top. Mega walls in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S | Bulky Support | Prankster | 80+13 | 115-14 | 111 | |
| 2 |  Dialga STEELDRAGON | S | Bulky Support | Pressure | 100+15 | 120-14 | 90 |
| 3 |  Palkia WATERDRAGON | S | Bulky Support | Telepathy | 120+17 | 120-14 | 100 |
| 4 |  Clefable FAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 90+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 5 |  Magearna STEELFAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Soulheart | 115+16 | 95-12 | 65 |
| 6 |  Amoonguss GRASSPOISON | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 80+13 | 85-11 | 30 |
| 7 |  Heatran FIRESTEEL | A | Bulky Support | Flashfire | 106+15 | 90-11 | 77 |
| 8 |  Bronzong STEELPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 116+16 | 89-11 | 33 |
| 9 |  Torkoal FIRE | A | Bulky Support | Drought | 70+12 | 85-11 | 20 |
| 10 |  Celesteela STEEL | A | Bulky Support | Beastboost | 101+15 | 101-13 | 61 |
| 11 |  Mew PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 12 |  Milotic WATER | A | Bulky Support | Marvelscale | 125+17 | 60-8 | 81 |
| 13 |  Florges FAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Flowerveil | 154+20 | 65-9 | 75 |
| 14 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 15 |  Whimsicott GRASSFAIRY | A | Bulky Support | Prankster | 75+12 | 67-9 | 116 |
| 16 |  Thundurus ELECTRIC | A | Bulky Support | Prankster | 80+13 | 115-14 | 111 |
| 17 |  Uxie PSYCHIC | A | Bulky Support | Levitate | 130+18 | 75-10 | 95 |
| 18 |  Goodra DRAGON | A | Special Tank | Gooey | 150+20 | 100-12 | 80 |
| 19 |  Klefki STEELFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 87+13 | 80-10 | 75 |
| 20 |  Politoed WATER | B | Bulky Support | Drizzle | 100+15 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 21 |  Tapu Fini WATERFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Misty Surge | 130+18 | 75-10 | 85 |
| 22 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 130+18 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 23 |  Zapdos ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Static | 90+14 | 90-11 | 100 |
| 24 |  Murkrow DARK | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 42+9 | 85-11 | 91 |
| 25 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Voltabsorb | 76+12 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 26 |  Empoleon WATERSTEEL | B | Bulky Support | Competitive | 101+15 | 86-11 | 60 |
| 27 |  Meowstic PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Prankster | 81+13 | 48-7 | 104 |
| 28 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 82+13 | 83-11 | 39 |
| 29 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | B | Bulky Support | Snow Warning | 85+13 | 92-12 | 60 |
| 30 |  Togekiss FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 115+16 | 50-7 | 80 |
| 31 |  Articuno ICE | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 125+17 | 85-11 | 85 |
| 32 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 75-10 | 30 |
| 33 |  Toxapex POISONWATER | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 142+19 | 63-9 | 35 |
| 34 |  Cresselia PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 35 |  Blissey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 135+18 | 10-3 | 55 |
| 36 |  Gardevoir PSYCHICFAIRY | B | Special Tank | Synchronize | 115+16 | 65-9 | 80 |
| 37 |  Shuckle BUGROCK | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 230+28 | 10-3 | 5 |
| 38 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 120+17 | 70-9 | 100 |
| 39 |  Bastiodon ROCKSTEEL | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 138+19 | 52-8 | 30 |
| 40 |  Regice ICE | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 200+25 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 41 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Frisk | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 42 |  Vaporeon WATER | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 95+14 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 43 |  Avalugg ICE | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 46+9 | 117-14 | 28 |
| 44 |  Reuniclus PSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 85+13 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 45 |  Porygon2 NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Download | 95+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 46 |  Primarina WATERFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Torrent | 116+16 | 74-10 | 60 |
| 47 |  Altaria DRAGON | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 105+15 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 48 |  Sylveon FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Pixilate | 130+18 | 65-9 | 60 |
| 49 |  Spiritomb GHOSTDARK | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 108+16 | 92-12 | 35 |
| 50 |  Weezing POISON | B | Bulky Support | Neutralizinggas | 70+12 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 51 |  Chansey NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 105+15 | 5-3 | 50 |
| 52 |  Magnezone ELECTRICSTEEL | B | Special Attacker | Analytic | 90+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 53 |  Lapras WATERICE | B | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 95+14 | 85-11 | 60 |
| 54 |  Comfey FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Triage | 110+16 | 52-8 | 100 |
| 55 |  Chinchou WATERELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Voltabsorb | 56+10 | 38-6 | 67 |
| 56 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 90+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 57 |  Clawitzer WATER | B | Bulky Support | Megalauncher | 89+14 | 73-10 | 59 |
| 58 |  Venusaur GRASSPOISON | B | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 59 |  Bruxish WATERPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Dazzling | 70+12 | 105-13 | 92 |
| 60 |  Quagsire WATERGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Unaware | 65+11 | 85-11 | 35 |
| 61 |  Magmortar FIRE | B | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 95+14 | 95-12 | 83 |
| 62 |  Latias DRAGONPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 130+18 | 80-10 | 110 |
| 63 |  Stunfisk GROUNDELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 99+15 | 66-9 | 32 |
| 64 |  Clefairy FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Friendguard | 65+11 | 45-7 | 35 |
| 65 |  Celebi PSYCHICGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 66 |  Gothitelle PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Shadowtag | 110+16 | 55-8 | 65 |
| 67 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 75+12 | 100-12 | 40 |
| 68 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 65+11 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 69 |  Oranguru NORMALPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 110+16 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 70 |  Wigglytuff NORMALFAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Competitive | 50+10 | 70-9 | 45 |
| 71 |  Blastoise WATER | C | Bulky Support | Raindish | 105+15 | 83-11 | 78 |
| 72 |  Masquerain BUG | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 82+13 | 60-8 | 80 |
| 73 |  Chimecho PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 50-7 | 65 |
| 74 |  Cradily ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 107+15 | 81-11 | 43 |
| 75 |  Mantine WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 140+19 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 76 |  Bellossom GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 100+15 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 77 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 105+15 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 78 |  Togetic FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Superluck | 105+15 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 79 |  Meganium GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 100+15 | 82-11 | 80 |
| 80 |  Misdreavus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 85+13 | 60-8 | 85 |
| 81 |  Dragalge POISONDRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 123+17 | 75-10 | 44 |
| 82 |  Pyukumuku WATER | C | Bulky Support | Unaware | 130+18 | 60-8 | 5 |
| 83 |  Roserade GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 105+15 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 84 |  Tropius GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 87+13 | 68-9 | 51 |
| 85 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 85+13 | 95-12 | 93 |
| 86 |  Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY | C | Special Tank | Technician | 120+17 | 45-7 | 90 |
| 87 |  Cofagrigus GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Mummy | 105+15 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 88 |  Illumise BUG | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 47-7 | 85 |
| 89 |  Exeggutor GRASSPSYCHIC | C | Special Tank | Harvest | 75+12 | 95-12 | 55 |
| 90 |  Trevenant GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 82+13 | 110-13 | 56 |
| 91 |  Noctowl NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Tintedlens | 96+14 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 92 |  Glalie ICE | C | Bulky Support | Moody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 93 |  Wobbuffet PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Shadowtag | 58+11 | 33-6 | 33 |
| 94 |  Sigilyph PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 80+13 | 58-8 | 97 |
| 95 |  Volbeat BUG | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 85+13 | 73-10 | 85 |
| 96 |  Wailord WATER | C | Bulky Support | Pressure | 45+9 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 97 |  Gloom GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Stench | 75+12 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 98 |  Roselia GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 80+13 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 99 |  Venonat BUGPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Compoundeyes | 55+10 | 55-8 | 45 |
| 100 |  Seel WATER | D | Utility | Icebody | 70+12 | 45-7 | 45 |
S
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
80 +13Spe
111Dialga
STEEL DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
100 +15Spe
90Palkia
WATER DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Telepathy+SpD
120 +17Spe
100Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Magearna
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Soulheart+SpD
115 +16Spe
65Amoonguss
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Heatran
FIRE STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flashfire+SpD
106 +15Spe
77Bronzong
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
116 +16Spe
33Torkoal
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drought+SpD
70 +12Spe
20Celesteela
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Beastboost+SpD
101 +15Spe
61Mew
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
100 +15Spe
100Milotic
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Marvelscale+SpD
125 +17Spe
81Florges
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flowerveil+SpD
154 +20Spe
75Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
100 +15Spe
100Whimsicott
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
75 +12Spe
116Thundurus
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
80 +13Spe
111Uxie
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
130 +18Spe
95Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Gooey+SpD
150 +20Spe
80Klefki
STEEL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
87 +13Spe
75Politoed
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Drizzle+SpD
100 +15Spe
70Tapu Fini
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Misty Surge+SpD
130 +18Spe
85Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
130 +18Spe
65Zapdos
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
90 +14Spe
100Murkrow
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
42 +9Spe
91Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Voltabsorb+SpD
76 +12Spe
67Empoleon
WATER STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Competitive+SpD
101 +15Spe
60Meowstic
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
81 +13Spe
104Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
82 +13Spe
39Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Snow Warning+SpD
85 +13Spe
60Togekiss
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
115 +16Spe
80Articuno
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
125 +17Spe
85Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
110 +16Spe
30Toxapex
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
142 +19Spe
35Cresselia
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
120 +17Spe
85Blissey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
135 +18Spe
55Gardevoir
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Synchronize+SpD
115 +16Spe
80Shuckle
BUG ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
230 +28Spe
5Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
120 +17Spe
100Bastiodon
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
138 +19Spe
30Regice
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
200 +25Spe
50Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Frisk+SpD
130 +18Spe
25Vaporeon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
95 +14Spe
65Avalugg
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
46 +9Spe
28Reuniclus
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
85 +13Spe
30Porygon2
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Download+SpD
95 +14Spe
60Primarina
WATER FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+SpD
116 +16Spe
60Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
105 +15Spe
80Sylveon
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pixilate+SpD
130 +18Spe
60Spiritomb
GHOST DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
108 +16Spe
35Weezing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Neutralizinggas+SpD
70 +12Spe
60Chansey
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
105 +15Spe
50Magnezone
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Analytic+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
95 +14Spe
60Comfey
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Triage+SpD
110 +16Spe
100Chinchou
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Voltabsorb+SpD
56 +10Spe
67Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+SpD
90 +14Spe
50Clawitzer
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Megalauncher+SpD
89 +14Spe
59Venusaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Bruxish
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Dazzling+SpD
70 +12Spe
92Quagsire
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+SpD
65 +11Spe
35Magmortar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
95 +14Spe
83Latias
DRAGON PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
130 +18Spe
110Stunfisk
GROUND ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
99 +15Spe
32Clefairy
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Friendguard+SpD
65 +11Spe
35Celebi
PSYCHIC GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
100 +15Spe
100Gothitelle
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shadowtag+SpD
110 +16Spe
65Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+SpD
75 +12Spe
40Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
65 +11Spe
50Oranguru
NORMAL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+SpD
110 +16Spe
60Wigglytuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Competitive+SpD
50 +10Spe
45Blastoise
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Raindish+SpD
105 +15Spe
78Masquerain
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
82 +13Spe
80Chimecho
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
90 +14Spe
65Cradily
ROCK GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
107 +15Spe
43Mantine
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
140 +19Spe
70Bellossom
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
100 +15Spe
50Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
105 +15Spe
60Togetic
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Superluck+SpD
105 +15Spe
40Meganium
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
100 +15Spe
80Misdreavus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Dragalge
POISON DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Adaptability+SpD
123 +17Spe
44Pyukumuku
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unaware+SpD
130 +18Spe
5Roserade
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+SpD
105 +15Spe
90Tropius
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
87 +13Spe
51Magmar
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
85 +13Spe
93Mr. Mime
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Special TankAbility
Technician+SpD
120 +17Spe
90Cofagrigus
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Mummy+SpD
105 +15Spe
30Illumise
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Exeggutor
GRASS PSYCHIC
Role
Special TankAbility
Harvest+SpD
75 +12Spe
55Trevenant
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
82 +13Spe
56Noctowl
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Tintedlens+SpD
96 +14Spe
70Glalie
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Moody+SpD
80 +13Spe
80Wobbuffet
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shadowtag+SpD
58 +11Spe
33Sigilyph
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
80 +13Spe
97Volbeat
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
85 +13Spe
85Wailord
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
45 +9Spe
60Gloom
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stench+SpD
75 +12Spe
40Roselia
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
80 +13Spe
65Venonat
BUG POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Compoundeyes+SpD
55 +10Spe
45Seel
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Icebody+SpD
70 +12Spe
45+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
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 Tornadus, Dialga, Palkia, and Clefable. 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.