Hardy Nature Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet - Neutral

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. Chansey Supply sells Nature Mints for 20,000 Poke Dollars. Swap off Hardy before you start climbing ranked.

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

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#	Pokemon	Nature	Tier	Role	Ability	Spe
1	Great Tusk GROUNDFIGHTING	Jolly	S	Physical Attacker	Protosynthesis	87
2	Koraidon FIGHTINGDRAGON	Jolly	S	Physical Attacker	Orichalcumpulse	135
3	Arceus NORMAL	Jolly	S	Physical Attacker	Multitype	120
4	Rayquaza DRAGONFLYING	Jolly	S	Physical Attacker	Airlock	95
5	Zamazenta FIGHTING	Jolly	A	Physical Attacker	Dauntlessshield	138
6	Dragonite DRAGONFLYING	Adamant	A	Physical Attacker	Multiscale	80
7	Kingambit DARKSTEEL	Adamant	A	Physical Tank	Supremeoverlord	50
8	Rillaboom GRASS	Adamant	A	Physical Attacker	Grassy Surge	85
9	Groudon GROUND	Jolly	B	Physical Attacker	Drought	90
10	Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL	Jolly	B	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	88
11	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	Adamant	B	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	61
12	Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC	Jolly	B	Physical Attacker	Serenegrace	100
13	Garchomp DRAGONGROUND	Jolly	B	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	102
14	Weavile DARKICE	Jolly	B	Physical Attacker	Pressure	125
15	Metagross STEELPSYCHIC	Adamant	B	Physical Attacker	Clearbody	70
16	Mienfoo FIGHTING	Adamant	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Regenerator	65
17	Drilbur GROUND	Adamant	C	Physical Attacker	Mold Breaker	68
18	Munchlax NORMAL	Adamant	C	Physical Tank	Thickfat	5
19	Gurdurr FIGHTING	Adamant	C	Physical Tank	Guts	40
20	Monferno FIREFIGHTING	Jolly	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	81

Great Tusk

GROUND FIGHTING

Nature

Jolly

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Protosynthesis

Spe

Koraidon

FIGHTING DRAGON

Nature

Jolly

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Orichalcumpulse

Spe

135

Arceus

NORMAL

Nature

Jolly

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multitype

Spe

120

Rayquaza

DRAGON FLYING

Nature

Jolly

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Airlock

Spe

Zamazenta

FIGHTING

Nature

Jolly

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Dauntlessshield

Spe

138

Dragonite

DRAGON FLYING

Nature

Adamant

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multiscale

Spe

Kingambit

DARK STEEL

Nature

Adamant

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Supremeoverlord

Spe

Rillaboom

GRASS

Nature

Adamant

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Grassy Surge

Spe

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+)

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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?

Neutral natures like Hardy are almost never the right call. Every competitive Pokemon benefits from at least one stat boost. Use an Adamant, Jolly, Modest, or Timid nature instead.

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.