CAREFUL NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Careful nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Careful boosts Sp. Defense by 10% and cuts Sp. 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 Careful is the right call.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Careful changes their stats
BEST CAREFUL NATURE POKEMON
10% more Sp. Defense and 10% less Sp. Attack. Careful suits Pokemon that rely on physical attacks or status moves while tanking special hits. Over in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Alomomola is one of the most popular Careful users, alongside Ferrothorn and Gliscor. Mega Evolution reshuffles stats, but Careful's Sp. Defense boost applies on top. Mega walls in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon appreciate the extra bulk.
Careful raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Special walls that rely on physical or status moves. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
SHOWINGRegional53
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Alomomola WATER | A | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 45+9 | 40-6 | 65 |
| 2 |  Ferrothorn GRASSSTEEL | B | Bulky Support | Iron Barbs | 116+16 | 54-8 | 20 |
| 3 |  Gliscor GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Poisonheal | 75+12 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 4 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | B | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 100+15 | 100-12 | 100 |
| 5 |  Tapu Bulu GRASSFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Grassy Surge | 95+14 | 85-11 | 75 |
| 6 |  Hippowdon GROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sand Stream | 72+12 | 68-9 | 47 |
| 7 |  Clefable FAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Magic Guard | 90+14 | 95-12 | 60 |
| 8 |  Registeel STEEL | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 150+20 | 75-10 | 50 |
| 9 |  Umbreon DARK | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 130+18 | 60-8 | 65 |
| 10 |  Snorlax NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 110+16 | 65-9 | 30 |
| 11 |  Araquanid WATERBUG | B | Bulky Support | Waterbubble | 132+18 | 50-7 | 42 |
| 12 |  Rhyperior GROUNDROCK | B | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 55+10 | 55-8 | 40 |
| 13 |  Avalugg ICE | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 46+9 | 44-7 | 28 |
| 14 |  Steelix STEELGROUND | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 65+11 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 15 |  Regigigas NORMAL | B | Bulky Support | Slowstart | 110+16 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 16 |  Tangrowth GRASS | B | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 110-13 | 50 |
| 17 |  Carbink ROCKFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 150+20 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 18 |  Wailord WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 45+9 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 19 |  Skarmory STEEL | C | Bulky Support | Keeneye | 70+12 | 40-6 | 70 |
| 20 |  Timburr FIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Guts | 35+8 | 25-5 | 35 |
| 21 |  Forretress BUGSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 60+11 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 22 |  Wobbuffet PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Shadowtag | 58+11 | 33-6 | 33 |
| 23 |  Ferroseed GRASSSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Iron Barbs | 86+13 | 24-5 | 10 |
| 24 |  Scraggy DARKFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 70+12 | 35-6 | 48 |
| 25 |  Zweilous DARKDRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Hustle | 70+12 | 65-9 | 58 |
| 26 |  Metang STEELPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 80+13 | 55-8 | 50 |
| 27 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 75+12 | 85-11 | 74 |
| 28 |  Golbat POISON | C | Bulky Support | Innerfocus | 75+12 | 65-9 | 90 |
| 29 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 70+12 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 30 |  Incineroar FIREDARK | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 90+14 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 31 |  Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK | C | Bulky Support | Reckless | 30+8 | 30-5 | 25 |
| 32 |  Trapinch GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Arenatrap | 45+9 | 45-7 | 10 |
| 33 |  Eelektrik ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 70+12 | 75-10 | 40 |
| 34 |  Sableye DARKGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Prankster | 65+11 | 65-9 | 50 |
| 35 |  Drapion POISONDARK | C | Bulky Support | Battlearmor | 75+12 | 60-8 | 95 |
| 36 |  Swablu NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 75+12 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 37 |  Claydol GROUNDPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 120+17 | 70-9 | 75 |
| 38 |  Sliggoo DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 113+16 | 83-11 | 60 |
| 39 |  Wailmer WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterveil | 35+8 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 40 |  Monferno FIREFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Ironfist | 52+10 | 78-10 | 81 |
| 41 |  Hitmontop FIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 110+16 | 35-6 | 70 |
| 42 |  Munchlax NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 85+13 | 40-6 | 5 |
| 43 |  Gothorita PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Shadowtag | 85+13 | 75-10 | 55 |
| 44 |  Togedemaru ELECTRICSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 73+12 | 40-6 | 96 |
| 45 |  Gastrodon WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Stickyhold | 82+13 | 92-12 | 39 |
| 46 |  Cradily ROCKGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Suctioncups | 107+15 | 81-11 | 43 |
| 47 |  Shinx ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 34+8 | 40-6 | 45 |
| 48 |  Muk POISON | C | Bulky Support | Poisontouch | 100+15 | 65-9 | 50 |
| 49 |  Cacnea GRASS | C | Utility | Waterabsorb | 40+9 | 85-11 | 35 |
| 50 |  Stoutland NORMAL | C | Utility | Intimidate | 90+14 | 45-7 | 80 |
| 51 |  Komala NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Comatose | 95+14 | 75-10 | 65 |
| 52 |  Vibrava GROUNDDRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 50+10 | 50-7 | 70 |
| 53 |  Trevenant GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 82+13 | 65-9 | 56 |
| 54 |  Parasect BUGGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Effect Spore | 80+13 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 55 |  Skitty NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Cutecharm | 35+8 | 35-6 | 50 |
| 56 |  Marshtomp WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Torrent | 70+12 | 60-8 | 50 |
| 57 |  Skiploom GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Infiltrator | 65+11 | 45-7 | 80 |
| 58 |  Litten FIRE | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 40+9 | 60-8 | 70 |
| 59 |  Hypno PSYCHIC | C | Physical Tank | Insomnia | 115+16 | 73-10 | 67 |
| 60 |  Kecleon NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Protean | 120+17 | 60-8 | 40 |
| 61 |  Altaria DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Natural Cure | 105+15 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 62 |  Gogoat GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 81+13 | 97-12 | 68 |
| 63 |  Bouffalant NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 95+14 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 64 |  Dewpider WATERBUG | C | Bulky Support | Waterbubble | 72+12 | 40-6 | 27 |
| 65 |  Miltank NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 70+12 | 40-6 | 100 |
| 66 |  Lickitung NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 75+12 | 60-8 | 30 |
| 67 |  Vespiquen BUG | C | Bulky Support | Pressure | 102+15 | 80-10 | 40 |
| 68 |  Vigoroth NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Vitalspirit | 55+10 | 55-8 | 90 |
| 69 |  Lickilicky NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 95+14 | 80-10 | 50 |
| 70 |  Phanpy GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Pickup | 40+9 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 71 |  Pineco BUG | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 35+8 | 35-6 | 15 |
| 72 |  Phantump GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 60+11 | 50-7 | 38 |
| 73 |  Throh FIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Guts | 85+13 | 30-5 | 45 |
| 74 |  Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 90+14 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 75 |  Charjabug BUGELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Battery | 75+12 | 55-8 | 36 |
| 76 |  Koffing POISON | C | Bulky Support | Neutralizinggas | 45+9 | 60-8 | 35 |
| 77 |  Feraligatr WATER | C | Physical Tank | Torrent | 83+13 | 79-10 | 78 |
| 78 |  Piloswine ICEGROUND | C | Physical Attacker | Thickfat | 60+11 | 60-8 | 50 |
| 79 |  Granbull FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 60+11 | 60-8 | 45 |
| 80 |  Snubbull FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Intimidate | 40+9 | 40-6 | 30 |
| 81 |  Probopass ROCKSTEEL | C | Bulky Support | Sturdy | 150+20 | 75-10 | 40 |
| 82 |  Mudbray GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Stamina | 55+10 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 83 |  Swalot POISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 83+13 | 73-10 | 55 |
| 84 |  Stunky POISONDARK | D | Physical Attacker | Aftermath | 41+9 | 41-7 | 74 |
| 85 |  Togepi FAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Serenegrace | 65+11 | 40-6 | 20 |
| 86 |  Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Overgrow | 65+11 | 65-9 | 45 |
| 87 |  Baltoy GROUNDPSYCHIC | D | Bulky Support | Levitate | 70+12 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 88 |  Eevee NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Adaptability | 65+11 | 45-7 | 55 |
| 89 |  Snover GRASSICE | D | Bulky Support | Snow Warning | 60+11 | 62-9 | 40 |
| 90 |  Deerling NORMALGRASS | D | Utility | Sapsipper | 50+10 | 40-6 | 75 |
| 91 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Bulky Support | Swarm | 80+13 | 40-6 | 55 |
| 92 |  Shuppet GHOST | D | Bulky Support | Cursedbody | 33+8 | 63-9 | 45 |
| 93 |  Gulpin POISON | D | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 53+10 | 43-7 | 40 |
| 94 |  Nuzleaf GRASSDARK | D | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 40+9 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 95 |  Riolu FIGHTING | D | Bulky Support | Steadfast | 40+9 | 35-6 | 60 |
| 96 |  Seel WATER | D | Bulky Support | Thickfat | 70+12 | 45-7 | 45 |
| 97 |  Whismur NORMAL | D | Bulky Support | Soundproof | 23+7 | 51-8 | 28 |
| 98 |  Igglybuff NORMALFAIRY | D | Utility | Cutecharm | 20+7 | 40-6 | 15 |
| 99 |  Numel FIREGROUND | D | Bulky Support | Simple | 45+9 | 65-9 | 35 |
| 100 |  Mime Jr. PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Filter | 90+14 | 70-9 | 60 |
Alomomola
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
45 +9Spe
65Ferrothorn
GRASS STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Iron Barbs+SpD
116 +16Spe
20Gliscor
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisonheal+SpD
75 +12Spe
95Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
100 +15Spe
100Tapu Bulu
GRASS FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Grassy Surge+SpD
95 +14Spe
75Hippowdon
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sand Stream+SpD
72 +12Spe
47Clefable
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Magic Guard+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Registeel
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
150 +20Spe
50Umbreon
DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
130 +18Spe
65Snorlax
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+SpD
110 +16Spe
30Araquanid
WATER BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterbubble+SpD
132 +18Spe
42Rhyperior
GROUND ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+SpD
55 +10Spe
40Avalugg
ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
46 +9Spe
28Steelix
STEEL GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
65 +11Spe
30Regigigas
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Slowstart+SpD
110 +16Spe
100Tangrowth
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
50 +10Spe
50Carbink
ROCK FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
150 +20Spe
50Wailord
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
45 +9Spe
60Skarmory
STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Keeneye+SpD
70 +12Spe
70Timburr
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Guts+SpD
35 +8Spe
35Forretress
BUG STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
60 +11Spe
40Wobbuffet
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shadowtag+SpD
58 +11Spe
33Ferroseed
GRASS STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Iron Barbs+SpD
86 +13Spe
10Scraggy
DARK FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+SpD
70 +12Spe
48Zweilous
DARK DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Hustle+SpD
70 +12Spe
58Metang
STEEL PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
80 +13Spe
50Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
75 +12Spe
74Golbat
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Innerfocus+SpD
75 +12Spe
90Dragonair
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+SpD
70 +12Spe
70Incineroar
FIRE DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
90 +14Spe
60Rhyhorn
GROUND ROCK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Reckless+SpD
30 +8Spe
25Trapinch
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Arenatrap+SpD
45 +9Spe
10Eelektrik
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
70 +12Spe
40Sableye
DARK GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Prankster+SpD
65 +11Spe
50Drapion
POISON DARK
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Battlearmor+SpD
75 +12Spe
95Swablu
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
75 +12Spe
50Claydol
GROUND PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
120 +17Spe
75Sliggoo
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
113 +16Spe
60Wailmer
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterveil+SpD
35 +8Spe
60Monferno
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Ironfist+SpD
52 +10Spe
81Hitmontop
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
110 +16Spe
70Munchlax
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+SpD
85 +13Spe
5Gothorita
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shadowtag+SpD
85 +13Spe
55Togedemaru
ELECTRIC STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
73 +12Spe
96Gastrodon
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stickyhold+SpD
82 +13Spe
39Cradily
ROCK GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Suctioncups+SpD
107 +15Spe
43Shinx
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
34 +8Spe
45Muk
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poisontouch+SpD
100 +15Spe
50Cacnea
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
40 +9Spe
35Stoutland
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Intimidate+SpD
90 +14Spe
80Komala
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Comatose+SpD
95 +14Spe
65Vibrava
GROUND DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
50 +10Spe
70Trevenant
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
82 +13Spe
56Parasect
BUG GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Effect Spore+SpD
80 +13Spe
30Skitty
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
35 +8Spe
50Marshtomp
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Torrent+SpD
70 +12Spe
50Skiploom
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Infiltrator+SpD
65 +11Spe
80Litten
FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
40 +9Spe
70Hypno
PSYCHIC
Role
Physical TankAbility
Insomnia+SpD
115 +16Spe
67Kecleon
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Protean+SpD
120 +17Spe
40Altaria
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Natural Cure+SpD
105 +15Spe
80Gogoat
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
81 +13Spe
68Bouffalant
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
95 +14Spe
55Dewpider
WATER BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterbubble+SpD
72 +12Spe
27Miltank
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
70 +12Spe
100Lickitung
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpD
75 +12Spe
30Vespiquen
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
102 +15Spe
40Vigoroth
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Vitalspirit+SpD
55 +10Spe
90Lickilicky
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpD
95 +14Spe
50Phanpy
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pickup+SpD
40 +9Spe
40Pineco
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
35 +8Spe
15Phantump
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
60 +11Spe
38Throh
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Guts+SpD
85 +13Spe
45Poliwrath
WATER FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
90 +14Spe
70Charjabug
BUG ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Battery+SpD
75 +12Spe
36Koffing
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Neutralizinggas+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Feraligatr
WATER
Role
Physical TankAbility
Torrent+SpD
83 +13Spe
78Piloswine
ICE GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Thickfat+SpD
60 +11Spe
50Granbull
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
60 +11Spe
45Snubbull
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Intimidate+SpD
40 +9Spe
30Probopass
ROCK STEEL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sturdy+SpD
150 +20Spe
40Mudbray
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Stamina+SpD
55 +10Spe
45Swalot
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
83 +13Spe
55Stunky
POISON DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Aftermath+SpD
41 +9Spe
74Togepi
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Serenegrace+SpD
65 +11Spe
20Bulbasaur
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Overgrow+SpD
65 +11Spe
45Baltoy
GROUND PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
70 +12Spe
55Eevee
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Adaptability+SpD
65 +11Spe
55Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Snow Warning+SpD
60 +11Spe
40Deerling
NORMAL GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
50 +10Spe
75Ledyba
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swarm+SpD
80 +13Spe
55Shuppet
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cursedbody+SpD
33 +8Spe
45Gulpin
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
53 +10Spe
40Nuzleaf
GRASS DARK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
40 +9Spe
60Riolu
FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Steadfast+SpD
40 +9Spe
60Seel
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Thickfat+SpD
70 +12Spe
45Whismur
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Soundproof+SpD
23 +7Spe
28Igglybuff
NORMAL FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Cutecharm+SpD
20 +7Spe
15Numel
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Simple+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Mime Jr.
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Filter+SpD
90 +14Spe
60CAREFUL NATURE GUIDE
+10%Sp. Defense
-10%Sp. Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Bitter, dislikes Dry
Competitive Role
Special walls that rely on physical or status moves.
Careful vs Calm
Choose Careful
+Sp. Defense / -Sp. 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 Calm
+Sp. Defense / -Attack
- Defensive Pokemon that still need attacking power
- Pokemon that run both physical and special moves
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Careful Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Careful nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Careful Mint to change stat effects to Careful. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Defense Natures
CAREFUL FAQs
What does the Careful nature do in Pokemon?
Careful gives your Pokemon 10% more Sp. Defense at the cost of Sp. Attack. That tradeoff works best when the lowered stat isn't part of your moveset. Pokemon with Careful nature prefer Bitter flavor and dislike Dry.
What are the best Careful nature Pokemon?
Competitively, Alomomola, Ferrothorn, Gliscor, and Jirachi run Careful most often. The +Sp. Defense boost complements their role, and the -Sp. Attack penalty barely affects their game plan.
Is Careful a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
For the right Pokemon, Careful is one of the best natures you can pick. It fills a solid niche for defensive builds. Just don't slap it on something that uses Sp. Attack-based moves.
How do I get a Careful nature Pokemon?
Breeding with an Everstone is the most reliable approach since Gen 5. The parent holding it passes its nature to every offspring. Synchronize works for wild catches. And if you already have the Pokemon, a Careful Mint from the Battle Tower changes the stat effects to Careful.
Should I use Careful or Calm?
Short answer: Careful for physical wall utility, Calm for special wall utility. There's no universal best. Check your Pokemon's base stats and common threats in the format you're playing to decide which tradeoff is better.