HARDY NATURE CALCULATOR
Hardy doesn't raise or lower any stat, which means your Pokemon isn't getting a free 10% boost where it counts. If you're running Hardy on a competitive build, you're leaving damage or bulk on the table. Search below to find which nature actually fits your team.
Search for a Pokemon to see which nature suits it best
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. You're leaving a free 10% stat boost on the table by keeping Hardy.
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 |  Dragonite DRAGON | Adamant | A | Physical Attacker | Multiscale | 80 |
| 2 |  Melmetal STEEL | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Ironfist | 34 |
| 3 |  Gyarados WATER | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 81 |
| 4 |  Snorlax NORMAL | Adamant | B | Bulky Support | Immunity | 30 |
| 5 |  Aerodactyl ROCK | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Rockhead | 130 |
| 6 |  Mew PSYCHIC | Jolly | B | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 100 |
| 7 |  Cloyster WATERICE | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Skilllink | 70 |
| 8 |  Dodrio NORMAL | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Earlybird | 110 |
| 9 |  Dugtrio GROUND | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Arenatrap | 120 |
| 10 |  Sandslash GROUND | Adamant | C | Bulky Support | Sandveil | 65 |
| 11 |  Poliwag WATER | Jolly | C | Utility | Waterabsorb | 90 |
| 12 |  Machop FIGHTING | Adamant | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Noguard | 35 |
| 13 |  Mankey FIGHTING | Adamant | C | Utility | Vitalspirit | 70 |
| 14 |  Meowth NORMAL | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Technician | 90 |
| 15 |  Golbat POISON | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 90 |
| 16 |  Cubone GROUND | Adamant | C | Utility | Rockhead | 35 |
| 17 |  Diglett GROUND | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Arenatrap | 95 |
| 18 |  Rhyhorn GROUNDROCK | Adamant | C | Physical Attacker | Rockhead | 25 |
| 19 |  Doduo NORMAL | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Earlybird | 75 |
| 20 |  Dratini DRAGON | Adamant | D | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 50 |
Aerodactyl
ROCK
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.