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 Winds & Waves, 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 Winds & Waves, Toxapex, Dusclops, Cursola, and others all run Calm in competitive play. Calm's 10% Sp. Defense boost carries into the latest generation. Check the table above for current top picks.
Calm raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Attack by 10%. Special walls and support Pokemon that use special moves. 17 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -Atk | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Toxapex POISONWATER | B | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 142+19 | 63-9 | 35 |
| 2 |  Dusclops GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 130+18 | 70-9 | 25 |
| 3 |  Cursola GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Perishbody | 130+18 | 95-12 | 30 |
| 4 |  Lumineon WATER | C | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 86+13 | 69-9 | 91 |
| 5 |  Tropius GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 87+13 | 68-9 | 51 |
| 6 |  Jellicent WATERGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 105+15 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 7 |  Vileplume GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 90+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 8 |  Slugma FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Magmaarmor | 40+9 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 9 |  Carnivine GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 72+12 | 100-12 | 46 |
| 10 |  Corsola WATERROCK | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 95+14 | 55-8 | 35 |
| 11 |  Duskull GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 90+14 | 40-6 | 25 |
| 12 |  Magcargo FIREROCK | C | Bulky Support | Flame Body | 80+13 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 13 |  Tangela GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 40+9 | 55-8 | 60 |
| 14 |  Ledian BUG | C | Bulky Support | Swarm | 110+16 | 35-6 | 85 |
| 15 |  Gloom GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 75+12 | 65-9 | 40 |
| 16 |  Finneon WATER | D | Bulky Support | Stormdrain | 61+11 | 49-7 | 66 |
| 17 |  Frillish WATERGHOST | D | Bulky Support | Cursedbody | 85+13 | 40-6 | 40 |
Toxapex
POISON WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
142 +19Spe
35Dusclops
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
130 +18Spe
25Cursola
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Perishbody+SpD
130 +18Spe
30Lumineon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
86 +13Spe
91Tropius
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
87 +13Spe
51Jellicent
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
105 +15Spe
60Vileplume
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+SpD
90 +14Spe
50Slugma
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magmaarmor+SpD
40 +9Spe
20Carnivine
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
72 +12Spe
46Corsola
WATER ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
95 +14Spe
35Duskull
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
90 +14Spe
25Magcargo
FIRE ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Flame Body+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Tangela
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
40 +9Spe
60Ledian
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swarm+SpD
110 +16Spe
85Gloom
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
75 +12Spe
40Finneon
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stormdrain+SpD
61 +11Spe
66Frillish
WATER GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cursedbody+SpD
85 +13Spe
40CALM 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 Toxapex, Dusclops, Cursola, and Lumineon. 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.