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
SHOWINGRegional13
| # | Pokemon | Nature | Tier | Role | Ability | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Incineroar FIREDARK | Jolly | S | Utility | Intimidate | 60 |
| 2 |  Excadrill GROUNDSTEEL | Jolly | S | Physical Attacker | Mold Breaker | 88 |
| 3 |  Garchomp DRAGONGROUND | Jolly | S | Physical Attacker | Rough Skin | 102 |
| 4 |  Dragonite DRAGON | Adamant | S | Physical Attacker | Multiscale | 80 |
| 5 |  Mienfoo FIGHTING | Jolly | A | Utility | Regenerator | 65 |
| 6 |  Vullaby DARK | Jolly | A | Physical Attacker | Weakarmor | 60 |
| 7 |  Tyranitar ROCKDARK | Adamant | A | Physical Attacker | Sand Stream | 61 |
| 8 |  Scizor BUGSTEEL | Adamant | A | Physical Attacker | Technician | 65 |
| 9 |  Metagross STEELPSYCHIC | Adamant | A | Physical Attacker | Clearbody | 70 |
| 10 |  Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC | Jolly | A | Physical Attacker | Serenegrace | 100 |
| 11 |  Gyarados WATER | Adamant | A | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 81 |
| 12 |  Flygon GROUNDDRAGON | Jolly | A | Physical Attacker | Levitate | 100 |
| 13 |  Salamence DRAGON | Jolly | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 100 |
| 14 |  Leafeon GRASS | Adamant | B | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 95 |
| 15 |  Skuntank POISONDARK | Jolly | B | Bulky Support | Aftermath | 84 |
| 16 |  Dusknoir GHOST | Adamant | B | Physical Tank | Frisk | 45 |
| 17 |  Klinklang STEEL | Adamant | C | Physical Attacker | Clearbody | 90 |
| 18 |  Gurdurr FIGHTING | Adamant | C | Bulky Support | Guts | 40 |
| 19 |  Bouffalant NORMAL | Adamant | C | Physical Wallbreaker | Reckless | 55 |
| 20 |  Silvally NORMAL | Jolly | C | Physical Attacker | Rkssystem | 95 |
Incineroar
FIRE DARK
Bouffalant
NORMAL
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
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.