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 Winds & Waves, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
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 Winds & Waves, Pikachu is one of the most popular Hasty users, alongside Sandygast and Wingull. It's Hasty for mixed speed, Jolly for physical speed. Same nature, new meta. Hasty is still the go-to for Speed-focused builds in Winds & Waves.
Hasty raises Speed by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Speed-focused Pokemon willing to sacrifice physical bulk. 6 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Static | 90+14 | 40-6 | 90 |
| 2 |  Sandygast GHOSTGROUND | C | Utility | Watercompaction | 15+6 | 80-10 | 15 |
| 3 |  Wingull WATER | C | Special Attacker | Keeneye | 85+13 | 30-5 | 85 |
| 4 |  Tynamo ELECTRIC | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Levitate | 60+11 | 40-6 | 60 |
| 5 |  Taillow NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Scrappy | 85+13 | 30-5 | 85 |
| 6 |  Pichu ELECTRIC | D | Special Attacker | Static | 60+11 | 15-4 | 60 |
Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Sandygast
GHOST GROUND
Role
UtilityAbility
Watercompaction+Spe
15 +6Spe
15Wingull
WATER
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Keeneye+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Tynamo
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Taillow
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Scrappy+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Pichu
ELECTRIC
Role
Special AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
60 +11Spe
60HASTY 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?
Pikachu, Sandygast, Wingull, and Tynamo 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.