Best Hasty Nature Pokemon in Scarlet & Violet (+Speed)

Hasty bumps Speed 10% at the cost of Defense. Losing physical bulk is risky, but sometimes you just need to move first. For Scarlet & Violet, Thundurus is one of the most popular Hasty users, alongside Talonflame and Regieleki. It's Hasty for mixed speed, Jolly for physical speed. In Scarlet & Violet, Tera Type + Hasty's Speed boost can flip matchups that would otherwise go against you.

Hasty raises Speed by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 88 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

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#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-Def	Spe
1	Thundurus ELECTRICFLYING	A	Special Attacker	Prankster	111+16	70-9	111
2	Talonflame FIREFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Galewings	126+17	71-10	126
3	Regieleki ELECTRIC	A	Special Attacker	Transistor	200+25	50-7	200
4	Goodra DRAGON	A	Special Tank	Sapsipper	80+13	70-9	80
5	Salazzle POISONFIRE	A	Bulky Support	Corrosion	117+16	60-8	117
6	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	80-10	95
7	Cyclizar DRAGONNORMAL	A	Bulky Support	Regenerator	121+17	65-9	121
8	Flygon GROUNDDRAGON	A	Physical Attacker	Levitate	100+15	80-10	100
9	Jolteon ELECTRIC	A	Special Attacker	Voltabsorb	130+18	60-8	130
10	Munkidori POISONPSYCHIC	A	Special Attacker	Toxicchain	106+15	66-9	106
11	Raikou ELECTRIC	A	Special Attacker	Pressure	115+16	75-10	115
12	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	105+15	80-10	105
13	Kyurem DRAGONICE	A	Bulky Support	Pressure	95+14	90-11	95
14	Elekid ELECTRIC	A	Physical Tank	Static	95+14	37-6	95
15	Charizard FIREFLYING	B	Special Attacker	Blaze	100+15	78-10	100
16	Enamorus FAIRYFLYING	B	Special Revenge Killer	Contrary	106+15	70-9	106
17	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Blaze	80+13	70-9	80
18	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Steadfast	90+14	70-9	90
19	Houndstone GHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	68+12	100-12	68
20	Azelf PSYCHIC	B	Special Attacker	Levitate	115+16	70-9	115
21	Lapras WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	60+11	80-10	60
22	Froslass ICEGHOST	B	Special Attacker	Cursedbody	110+16	70-9	110
23	Houndoom DARKFIRE	B	Special Attacker	Flashfire	95+14	50-7	95
24	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Special Attacker	Intimidate	100+15	80-10	100
25	Honchkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	71+12	52-8	71
26	Lycanroc ROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Steadfast	112+16	65-9	112
27	Typhlosion FIRE	B	Special Revenge Killer	Blaze	100+15	78-10	100
28	Sceptile GRASS	B	Special Tank	Unburden	120+17	65-9	120
29	Drifblim GHOSTFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Unburden	80+13	44-7	80
30	Magmortar FIRE	B	Special Revenge Killer	Flame Body	83+13	67-9	83
31	Deoxys PSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Pressure	150+20	50-7	150
32	Cryogonal ICE	B	Special Tank	Levitate	105+15	50-7	105
33	Virizion GRASSFIGHTING	B	Utility	Justified	108+16	72-10	108
34	Zoroark DARK	B	Special Attacker	Illusion	105+15	60-8	105
35	Tentacruel WATERPOISON	B	Special Attacker	Liquidooze	100+15	65-9	100
36	Lanturn WATERELECTRIC	B	Special Attacker	Voltabsorb	67+11	58-8	67
37	Meloetta NORMALPSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Serenegrace	90+14	77-10	90
38	Articuno ICEFLYING	B	Special Attacker	Pressure	85+13	100-12	85
39	Samurott WATER	B	Special Attacker	Torrent	70+12	85-11	70
40	Haunter GHOSTPOISON	B	Special Attacker	Levitate	95+14	45-7	95
41	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	B	Bulky Support	Static	105+15	57-8	105
42	Cramorant FLYINGWATER	B	Special Attacker	Gulpmissile	85+13	55-8	85
43	Pyroar FIRENORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Moxie	106+15	72-10	106
44	Wugtrio WATER	B	Bulky Support	Gooey	120+17	50-7	120
45	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	B	Special Attacker	Overgrow	70+12	75-10	70
46	Snover GRASSICE	C	Utility	Snow Warning	40+9	50-7	40
47	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	90+14	40-6	90
48	Raichu ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Lightningrod	110+16	55-8	110
49	Blitzle ELECTRIC	C	Utility	Sapsipper	76+12	32-6	76
50	Dedenne ELECTRICFAIRY	C	Special Attacker	Cheekpouch	101+15	57-8	101
51	Toxicroak POISONFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Poisontouch	85+13	65-9	85
52	Zebstrika ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Sapsipper	116+16	63-9	116
53	Medicham FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Pure Power	80+13	75-10	80
54	Magmar FIRE	C	Special Attacker	Flame Body	93+14	57-8	93
55	Jumpluff GRASSFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Infiltrator	110+16	70-9	110
56	Grumpig PSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Thickfat	80+13	65-9	80
57	Glalie ICE	C	Physical Attacker	Moody	80+13	80-10	80
58	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Aftermath	150+20	70-9	150
59	Bellossom GRASS	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	50+10	95-12	50
60	Delibird ICEFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hustle	75+12	45-7	75
61	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Special Attacker	Shedskin	70+12	65-9	70
62	Pachirisu ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Voltabsorb	95+14	70-9	95
63	Persian NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	60-8	115
64	Diglett GROUND	C	Bulky Support	Arenatrap	95+14	25-5	95
65	Luvdisc WATER	C	Bulky Support	Swiftswim	97+14	55-8	97
66	Minun ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Voltabsorb	95+14	50-7	95
67	Rotom ELECTRICGHOST	C	Special Attacker	Levitate	91+14	77-10	91
68	Braixen FIRE	C	Special Attacker	Magician	73+12	58-8	73
69	Swanna WATERFLYING	C	Special Attacker	Keeneye	98+15	63-9	98
70	Frogadier WATER	C	Special Attacker	Protean	97+14	52-8	97
71	Froakie WATER	C	Bulky Support	Protean	71+12	40-6	71
72	Minccino NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Skilllink	75+12	40-6	75
73	Mightyena DARK	C	Physical Attacker	Moxie	70+12	70-9	70
74	Torracat FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Blaze	90+14	50-7	90
75	Numel FIREGROUND	C	Special Attacker	Simple	35+8	40-6	35
76	Voltorb ELECTRIC	C	Special Attacker	Soundproof	100+15	50-7	100
77	Drakloak DRAGONGHOST	C	Bulky Support	Clearbody	102+15	50-7	102
78	Pignite FIREFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Blaze	55+10	55-8	55
79	Girafarig NORMALPSYCHIC	C	Bulky Support	Innerfocus	85+13	65-9	85
80	Servine GRASS	C	Special Attacker	Contrary	83+13	75-10	83
81	Mankey FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Vitalspirit	70+12	35-6	70
82	Fomantis GRASS	D	Utility	Contrary	35+8	35-6	35
83	Charcadet FIRE	D	Utility	Flashfire	35+8	40-6	35
84	Combee BUGFLYING	D	Utility	Hustle	70+12	42-7	70
85	Oddish GRASSPOISON	D	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	30+8	55-8	30
86	Charmeleon FIRE	D	Utility	Blaze	80+13	58-8	80
87	Cutiefly BUGFAIRY	D	Special Attacker	Sweetveil	84+13	40-6	84
88	Mudkip WATER	D	Bulky Support	Damp	40+9	50-7	40

Thundurus

ELECTRIC FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

111 +16

Spe

111

Talonflame

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Galewings

+Spe

126 +17

Spe

126

Regieleki

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Transistor

+Spe

200 +25

Spe

200

Goodra

DRAGON

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Sapsipper

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Salazzle

POISON FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Corrosion

+Spe

117 +16

Spe

117

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Cyclizar

DRAGON NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Regenerator

+Spe

121 +17

Spe

121

Flygon

GROUND DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Jolteon

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Voltabsorb

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Munkidori

POISON PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Toxicchain

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Raikou

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Kyurem

DRAGON ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Elekid

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Static

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Charizard

FIRE FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Enamorus

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Contrary

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Blaziken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Steadfast

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Houndstone

GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Spe

68 +12

Spe

Azelf

PSYCHIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Froslass

ICE GHOST

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Cursedbody

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Houndoom

DARK FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Honchkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Lycanroc

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Steadfast

+Spe

112 +16

Spe

112

Typhlosion

FIRE

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Sceptile

GRASS

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Drifblim

GHOST FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Magmortar

FIRE

Role

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

83 +13

Spe

Deoxys

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Cryogonal

ICE

Role

Special Tank

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Virizion

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Justified

+Spe

108 +16

Spe

108

Zoroark

DARK

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Illusion

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Tentacruel

WATER POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Liquidooze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Lanturn

WATER ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Voltabsorb

+Spe

67 +11

Spe

Meloetta

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Serenegrace

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Articuno

ICE FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Samurott

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Haunter

GHOST POISON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Electabuzz

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Cramorant

FLYING WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Gulpmissile

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Pyroar

FIRE NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Wugtrio

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Gooey

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Snover

GRASS ICE

Role

Utility

Ability

Snow Warning

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Raichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Blitzle

ELECTRIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Sapsipper

+Spe

76 +12

Spe

Dedenne

ELECTRIC FAIRY

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Cheekpouch

+Spe

101 +15

Spe

101

Toxicroak

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poisontouch

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Zebstrika

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sapsipper

+Spe

116 +16

Spe

116

Medicham

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Pure Power

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Magmar

FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

93 +14

Spe

Jumpluff

GRASS FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Grumpig

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Thickfat

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moody

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Bellossom

GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Delibird

ICE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Pachirisu

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Voltabsorb

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Persian

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Diglett

GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Luvdisc

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

97 +14

Spe

Minun

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Voltabsorb

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Rotom

ELECTRIC GHOST

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

91 +14

Spe

Braixen

FIRE

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Magician

+Spe

73 +12

Spe

Swanna

WATER FLYING

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

98 +15

Spe

Frogadier

WATER

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Protean

+Spe

97 +14

Spe

Froakie

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Protean

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Minccino

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Mightyena

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Torracat

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Numel

FIRE GROUND

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Simple

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Voltorb

ELECTRIC

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Soundproof

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Drakloak

DRAGON GHOST

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Clearbody

+Spe

102 +15

Spe

102

Pignite

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Girafarig

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Servine

GRASS

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Contrary

+Spe

83 +13

Spe

Mankey

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Fomantis

GRASS

Role

Utility

Ability

Contrary

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Charcadet

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Combee

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Oddish

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Charmeleon

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Cutiefly

BUG FAIRY

Role

Special Attacker

Ability

Sweetveil

+Spe

84 +13

Spe

Mudkip

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Damp

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

+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?

Thundurus, Talonflame, Regieleki, and Goodra 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.

Hasty Nature

BEST HASTY POKEMON

HASTY NATURE GUIDE

HASTY FAQs