HARDY NATURE CALCULATOR
Legends: Arceus uses Effort Levels instead of EVs and a different stat formula than mainline games. Natures still boost one stat by 10% and lower another, but the final numbers differ from what you'd see in Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. The Hardy nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
Best Natures for Physical Attackers
Hardy doesn't boost or lower any stat. There's almost no reason to keep it in competitive play. Grab a Nature Mint and switch to something that gives your Pokemon an edge. Legends: Arceus assigns natures at random. There's no way to target or change Hardy, but you wouldn't want to anyway.
Hardy is a neutral nature with no stat change. For physical attackers, use Adamant or Jolly instead.
Adamant
+Attack/-Sp. Attack
Maximizes physical damage output
Jolly
+Speed/-Sp. Attack
Outspeed threats while hitting physically
| # | Pokemon | Nature | Tier | Role | Ability | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arceus NORMAL | Jolly | S | Physical Attacker | Multitype | 120 |
| 2 |  Scizor BUGSTEEL | Adamant | A | Physical Tank | Technician | 65 |
| 3 |  Garchomp DRAGONGROUND | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Rough Skin | 102 |
| 4 |  Gyarados WATER | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 81 |
| 5 |  Weavile DARKICE | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Pressure | 125 |
| 6 |  Gliscor GROUND | Jolly | B | Bulky Support | Poisonheal | 95 |
| 7 |  Infernape FIREFIGHTING | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Blaze | 108 |
| 8 |  Snorlax NORMAL | Adamant | B | Bulky Support | Immunity | 30 |
| 9 |  Azelf PSYCHIC | Jolly | B | Bulky Support | Levitate | 115 |
| 10 |  Cranidos ROCK | Adamant | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Sheerforce | 58 |
| 11 |  Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Unburden | 120 |
| 12 |  Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 90 |
| 13 |  Munchlax NORMAL | Adamant | C | Physical Tank | Thickfat | 5 |
| 14 |  Monferno FIREFIGHTING | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Ironfist | 81 |
| 15 |  Sneasel DARKICE | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Keeneye | 115 |
| 16 |  Aipom NORMAL | Jolly | C | Utility | Skilllink | 85 |
| 17 |  Machop FIGHTING | Adamant | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Noguard | 35 |
| 18 |  Gabite DRAGONGROUND | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Rough Skin | 82 |
| 19 |  Purugly NORMAL | Adamant | C | Physical Attacker | Defiant | 112 |
| 20 |  Stunky POISONDARK | Jolly | D | Physical Attacker | Stench | 74 |
HARDY NATURE GUIDE
Hardy is a neutral nature — no stat is increased or decreased.
Competitive Role
No competitive advantage. A stat-boosting nature is almost always preferred.
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Hardy Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Hardy nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Hardy Mint to change stat effects to Hardy. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Recommended Alternatives
HARDY FAQs
What does the Hardy nature do in Pokemon?
Hardy is a neutral nature. It doesn't raise or lower any stat, so your Pokemon's stats stay at their base values. In competitive terms, it's the same as having no nature effect at all.
Is Hardy nature good?
How do I get a Hardy nature Pokemon?
Three ways: (1) Breed with an Everstone on a Hardy parent. (2) Lead with a Synchronize Pokemon that has Hardy. (3) Just catch anything. There's a 1/25 chance it already has Hardy. But seriously, you probably want to change it.
When should you use a neutral nature?
Almost never. The only edge case is a Pokemon that uses physical moves, special moves, and needs every defensive stat and Speed. That Pokemon doesn't really exist in competitive. Even mixed attackers prefer Naive, Hasty, or another nature that at least boosts Speed.