HASTY NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Hasty nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Hasty boosts Speed by 10% and cuts Defense 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 Hasty is the right call.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Hasty changes their stats
BEST HASTY NATURE POKEMON
Hasty bumps Speed 10% at the cost of Defense. Losing physical bulk is risky, but sometimes you just need to move first. For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Charizard is one of the most popular Hasty users, alongside Arcanine and Tentacruel. It's Hasty for mixed speed, Jolly for physical speed. Hasty's Speed edge carries through Mega Evolution. In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, that often decides who attacks first.
Hasty raises Speed by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 19 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 100+15 | 78-10 | 100 |
| 2 |  Arcanine FIRE | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 95+14 | 80-10 | 95 |
| 3 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Liquidooze | 100+15 | 65-9 | 100 |
| 4 |  Dugtrio GROUND | C | Physical Attacker | Arenatrap | 120+17 | 50-7 | 120 |
| 5 |  Voltorb ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Static | 100+15 | 50-7 | 100 |
| 6 |  Poliwag WATER | C | Utility | Damp | 90+14 | 40-6 | 90 |
| 7 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Static | 90+14 | 40-6 | 90 |
| 8 |  Abra PSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Magic Guard | 90+14 | 15-4 | 90 |
| 9 |  Tentacool WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 70+12 | 35-6 | 70 |
| 10 |  Charmeleon FIRE | C | Physical Attacker | Blaze | 80+13 | 58-8 | 80 |
| 11 |  Haunter GHOSTPOISON | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 95+14 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 12 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 93+14 | 57-8 | 93 |
| 13 |  Persian NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Technician | 115+16 | 60-8 | 115 |
| 14 |  Raticate NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Guts | 97+14 | 60-8 | 97 |
| 15 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Special Attacker | Shedskin | 70+12 | 65-9 | 70 |
| 16 |  Diglett GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Arenatrap | 95+14 | 25-5 | 95 |
| 17 |  Jynx ICEPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Dryskin | 95+14 | 35-6 | 95 |
| 18 |  Electabuzz ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 105+15 | 57-8 | 105 |
| 19 |  Dratini DRAGON | D | Bulky Support | Shedskin | 50+10 | 45-7 | 50 |
Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Liquidooze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Dugtrio
GROUND
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Arenatrap+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Voltorb
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Poliwag
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Damp+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Abra
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Magic Guard+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Tentacool
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Charmeleon
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Haunter
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Magmar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
93 +14Spe
93Persian
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Raticate
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Guts+Spe
97 +14Spe
97Dragonair
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Shedskin+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Diglett
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Arenatrap+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Jynx
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Dryskin+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Electabuzz
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Dratini
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Shedskin+Spe
50 +10Spe
50HASTY NATURE GUIDE
+10%Speed
-10%Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Sweet, dislikes Sour
Competitive Role
Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice physical bulk.
Hasty vs Jolly
Choose Hasty
+Speed / -Defense
- Pokemon in contested speed tiers (base 80-110)
- Sweepers that need to outspeed threats before attacking
- Pokemon without priority moves or speed-boosting setups
Choose Jolly
+Speed / -Sp. Attack
- Pokemon with priority moves that bypass speed
- Dragon Dance / Shift Gear users that fix speed in-game
- Wallbreakers that need maximum damage output
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Hasty Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Hasty nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Hasty Mint to change stat effects to Hasty. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Speed Natures
HASTY FAQs
What does the Hasty nature do in Pokemon?
It's a +10% Speed, -10% Defense nature. The 10% multiplier applies after base stats and EVs, so the actual point difference grows as stats get higher. Pokemon with Hasty nature prefer Sweet flavor and dislike Sour.
What are the best Hasty nature Pokemon?
Charizard, Arcanine, Tentacruel, and Dugtrio are among the strongest Hasty picks. What they share is a reliance on Speed and little need for Defense. Check the tier list for current rankings.
Is Hasty a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Yes. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. You'll see Hasty on dedicated Speed-focused builds across most tiers and formats.
How do I get a Hasty nature Pokemon?
Three options: (1) Synchronize lead forces wild Pokemon to match your lead's nature. (2) Everstone breeding passes the nature 100% of the time since Gen 5. (3) a Hasty Mint changes the stat effects after the fact. Mints don't change the nature name, just the stat modifiers.
Should I use Hasty or Jolly?
It depends on what your team needs. Hasty is the mixed speed option. Jolly is the physical speed option. Most of the time, your Pokemon's moveset and role make the decision obvious.