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 Winds & Waves, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
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 Winds & Waves, Tangrowth is one of the most popular Careful users, alongside Wailord and Seismitoad. Careful's 10% Sp. Defense boost carries into the latest generation. Check the table above for current top picks.
Careful raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Special walls that rely on physical or status moves. 8 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tangrowth GRASS | B | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 110-13 | 50 |
| 2 |  Wailord WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 45+9 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 3 |  Seismitoad WATERGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Waterabsorb | 75+12 | 85-11 | 74 |
| 4 |  Eelektrik ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 70+12 | 75-10 | 40 |
| 5 |  Wailmer WATER | C | Bulky Support | Waterveil | 35+8 | 70-9 | 60 |
| 6 |  Krabby WATER | C | Utility | Sheerforce | 25+7 | 25-5 | 50 |
| 7 |  Ledian BUG | C | Bulky Support | Ironfist | 110+16 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 8 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Bulky Support | Swarm | 80+13 | 40-6 | 55 |
Tangrowth
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+SpD
50 +10Spe
50Wailord
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+SpD
45 +9Spe
60Seismitoad
WATER GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterabsorb+SpD
75 +12Spe
74Eelektrik
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
70 +12Spe
40Wailmer
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Waterveil+SpD
35 +8Spe
60Krabby
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Sheerforce+SpD
25 +7Spe
50Ledian
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Ironfist+SpD
110 +16Spe
85Ledyba
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swarm+SpD
80 +13Spe
55CAREFUL 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, Tangrowth, Wailord, Seismitoad, and Eelektrik 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.