Hasty bumps Speed 10% at the cost of Defense. Losing physical bulk is risky, but sometimes you just need to move first. For Sword & Shield, Thundurus is one of the most popular Hasty users, alongside Talonflame and Regieleki. It's Hasty for mixed speed, Jolly for physical speed. Dynamax doesn't change nature math. Hasty's 10% Speed boost still applies during your three Dynamax turns.
Hasty raises Speed by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 68 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
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| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Thundurus ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Prankster | 111+16 | 70-9 | 111 |
| 2 |  Talonflame FIRE | 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 |  Flygon GROUNDDRAGON | A | Physical Attacker | Levitate | 100+15 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 8 |  Jolteon ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 130+18 | 60-8 | 130 |
| 9 |  Raikou ELECTRIC | A | Special Attacker | Pressure | 115+16 | 75-10 | 115 |
| 10 |  Scyther BUG | A | Physical Attacker | Swarm | 105+15 | 80-10 | 105 |
| 11 |  Kyurem DRAGONICE | A | Bulky Support | Pressure | 95+14 | 90-11 | 95 |
| 12 |  Elekid ELECTRIC | A | Physical Tank | Static | 95+14 | 37-6 | 95 |
| 13 |  Charizard FIRE | B | Special Attacker | Blaze | 100+15 | 78-10 | 100 |
| 14 |  Genesect BUGSTEEL | B | Physical Revenge Killer | Download | 99+15 | 95-12 | 99 |
| 15 |  Blaziken FIREFIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Blaze | 80+13 | 70-9 | 80 |
| 16 |  Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL | B | Physical Attacker | Steadfast | 90+14 | 70-9 | 90 |
| 17 |  Azelf PSYCHIC | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 115+16 | 70-9 | 115 |
| 18 |  Lapras WATERICE | B | Physical Attacker | Waterabsorb | 60+11 | 80-10 | 60 |
| 19 |  Froslass ICEGHOST | B | Special Attacker | Cursedbody | 110+16 | 70-9 | 110 |
| 20 |  Salamence DRAGON | B | Special Attacker | Intimidate | 100+15 | 80-10 | 100 |
| 21 |  Lycanroc ROCK | B | Physical Attacker | Steadfast | 112+16 | 65-9 | 112 |
| 22 |  Sceptile GRASS | B | Special Tank | Unburden | 120+17 | 65-9 | 120 |
| 23 |  Drifblim GHOST | B | Bulky Support | Unburden | 80+13 | 44-7 | 80 |
| 24 |  Magmortar FIRE | B | Special Revenge Killer | Flame Body | 83+13 | 67-9 | 83 |
| 25 |  Cryogonal ICE | B | Special Tank | Levitate | 105+15 | 50-7 | 105 |
| 26 |  Virizion GRASSFIGHTING | B | Utility | Justified | 108+16 | 72-10 | 108 |
| 27 |  Zoroark DARK | B | Special Attacker | Illusion | 105+15 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 28 |  Tentacruel WATERPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Liquidooze | 100+15 | 65-9 | 100 |
| 29 |  Lanturn WATERELECTRIC | B | Special Attacker | Voltabsorb | 67+11 | 58-8 | 67 |
| 30 |  Articuno ICE | B | Special Attacker | Pressure | 85+13 | 100-12 | 85 |
| 31 |  Haunter GHOSTPOISON | B | Special Attacker | Levitate | 95+14 | 45-7 | 95 |
| 32 |  Electabuzz ELECTRIC | B | Bulky Support | Static | 105+15 | 57-8 | 105 |
| 33 |  Cramorant WATER | B | Special Attacker | Gulpmissile | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 34 |  Decidueye GRASSGHOST | B | Special Attacker | Overgrow | 70+12 | 75-10 | 70 |
| 35 |  Snover GRASSICE | C | Utility | Snow Warning | 40+9 | 50-7 | 40 |
| 36 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Lightningrod | 90+14 | 40-6 | 90 |
| 37 |  Raichu ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 110+16 | 55-8 | 110 |
| 38 |  Heliolisk ELECTRICNORMAL | C | Special Attacker | Dryskin | 109+16 | 52-8 | 109 |
| 39 |  Dedenne ELECTRICFAIRY | C | Special Attacker | Cheekpouch | 101+15 | 57-8 | 101 |
| 40 |  Manectric ELECTRIC | C | Special Attacker | Lightningrod | 105+15 | 60-8 | 105 |
| 41 |  Toxicroak POISONFIGHTING | C | Physical Attacker | Poisontouch | 85+13 | 65-9 | 85 |
| 42 |  Archeops ROCK | C | Physical Attacker | Defeatist | 110+16 | 65-9 | 110 |
| 43 |  Jynx ICEPSYCHIC | C | Special Attacker | Dryskin | 95+14 | 35-6 | 95 |
| 44 |  Doublade STEELGHOST | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Noguard | 35+8 | 150-17 | 35 |
| 45 |  Rapidash FIRE | C | Physical Tank | Flame Body | 105+15 | 70-9 | 105 |
| 46 |  Magmar FIRE | C | Special Attacker | Flame Body | 93+14 | 57-8 | 93 |
| 47 |  Sharpedo WATERDARK | C | Special Attacker | Rough Skin | 95+14 | 40-6 | 95 |
| 48 |  Honedge STEELGHOST | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Noguard | 28+8 | 100-12 | 28 |
| 49 |  Centiskorch FIREBUG | C | Physical Attacker | Flashfire | 65+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 50 |  Glalie ICE | C | Physical Attacker | Moody | 80+13 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 51 |  Cherrim GRASS | C | Physical Attacker | Flowergift | 85+13 | 70-9 | 85 |
| 52 |  Bellossom GRASS | C | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 95-12 | 50 |
| 53 |  Delibird ICE | C | Physical Attacker | Hustle | 75+12 | 45-7 | 75 |
| 54 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Special Attacker | Shedskin | 70+12 | 65-9 | 70 |
| 55 |  Persian NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Technician | 115+16 | 60-8 | 115 |
| 56 |  Diglett GROUND | C | Bulky Support | Arenatrap | 95+14 | 25-5 | 95 |
| 57 |  Rotom ELECTRICGHOST | C | Special Attacker | Levitate | 91+14 | 77-10 | 91 |
| 58 |  Minccino NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Skilllink | 75+12 | 40-6 | 75 |
| 59 |  Torracat FIRE | C | Physical Attacker | Blaze | 90+14 | 50-7 | 90 |
| 60 |  Drakloak DRAGONGHOST | C | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 102+15 | 50-7 | 102 |
| 61 |  Fomantis GRASS | D | Utility | Contrary | 35+8 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 62 |  Combee BUG | D | Utility | Hustle | 70+12 | 42-7 | 70 |
| 63 |  Oddish GRASSPOISON | D | Bulky Support | Chlorophyll | 30+8 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 64 |  Swirlix FAIRY | D | Utility | Unburden | 49+10 | 66-9 | 49 |
| 65 |  Bunnelby NORMAL | D | Physical Attacker | Huge Power | 57+10 | 38-6 | 57 |
| 66 |  Charmeleon FIRE | D | Utility | Blaze | 80+13 | 58-8 | 80 |
| 67 |  Cutiefly BUGFAIRY | D | Special Attacker | Sweetveil | 84+13 | 40-6 | 84 |
| 68 |  Mudkip WATER | D | Bulky Support | Damp | 40+9 | 50-7 | 40 |
Thundurus
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Prankster+Spe
111 +16Spe
111Talonflame
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Galewings+Spe
126 +17Spe
126Regieleki
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Transistor+Spe
200 +25Spe
200Goodra
DRAGON
Role
Special TankAbility
Sapsipper+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Salazzle
POISON FIRE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Corrosion+Spe
117 +16Spe
117Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Flygon
GROUND DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Jolteon
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
130 +18Spe
130Raikou
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Scyther
BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swarm+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Kyurem
DRAGON ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Elekid
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical TankAbility
Static+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Charizard
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Genesect
BUG STEEL
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Download+Spe
99 +15Spe
99Blaziken
FIRE FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Lucario
FIGHTING STEEL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Steadfast+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Azelf
PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Lapras
WATER ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Waterabsorb+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Froslass
ICE GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cursedbody+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Salamence
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Lycanroc
ROCK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Steadfast+Spe
112 +16Spe
112Sceptile
GRASS
Role
Special TankAbility
Unburden+Spe
120 +17Spe
120Drifblim
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unburden+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Magmortar
FIRE
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
83 +13Spe
83Cryogonal
ICE
Role
Special TankAbility
Levitate+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Virizion
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Justified+Spe
108 +16Spe
108Zoroark
DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Illusion+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Tentacruel
WATER POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Liquidooze+Spe
100 +15Spe
100Lanturn
WATER ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Voltabsorb+Spe
67 +11Spe
67Articuno
ICE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Pressure+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Haunter
GHOST POISON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Electabuzz
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Cramorant
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Gulpmissile+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Decidueye
GRASS GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Overgrow+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Snover
GRASS ICE
Role
UtilityAbility
Snow Warning+Spe
40 +9Spe
40Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Raichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Heliolisk
ELECTRIC NORMAL
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Dryskin+Spe
109 +16Spe
109Dedenne
ELECTRIC FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Cheekpouch+Spe
101 +15Spe
101Manectric
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Lightningrod+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Toxicroak
POISON FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Poisontouch+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Archeops
ROCK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Defeatist+Spe
110 +16Spe
110Jynx
ICE PSYCHIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Dryskin+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Doublade
STEEL GHOST
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Noguard+Spe
35 +8Spe
35Rapidash
FIRE
Role
Physical TankAbility
Flame Body+Spe
105 +15Spe
105Magmar
FIRE
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Flame Body+Spe
93 +14Spe
93Sharpedo
WATER DARK
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Rough Skin+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Honedge
STEEL GHOST
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Noguard+Spe
28 +8Spe
28Centiskorch
FIRE BUG
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Glalie
ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Moody+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Cherrim
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Flowergift+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Bellossom
GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
50 +10Spe
50Delibird
ICE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Hustle+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Dragonair
DRAGON
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Shedskin+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Persian
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Technician+Spe
115 +16Spe
115Diglett
GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Arenatrap+Spe
95 +14Spe
95Rotom
ELECTRIC GHOST
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Levitate+Spe
91 +14Spe
91Minccino
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Skilllink+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Torracat
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Blaze+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Drakloak
DRAGON GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+Spe
102 +15Spe
102Fomantis
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Contrary+Spe
35 +8Spe
35Combee
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Hustle+Spe
70 +12Spe
70Oddish
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Chlorophyll+Spe
30 +8Spe
30Swirlix
FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Unburden+Spe
49 +10Spe
49Bunnelby
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Huge Power+Spe
57 +10Spe
57Charmeleon
FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Blaze+Spe
80 +13Spe
80Cutiefly
BUG FAIRY
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Sweetveil+Spe
84 +13Spe
84Mudkip
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Damp+Spe
40 +9Spe
40+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
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.