Outpacing the opponent by one point can flip a match. Jolly adds 10% Speed and lowers Sp. Attack, which physical attackers don't mind. Incineroar, Rillaboom, Excadrill, and others all run Jolly in competitive play.

Jolly raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Spe-SpASpe
1
Incineroar
Incineroar
FIREDARK
SUtilityIntimidate
60+11
80-10
60
2SUtilityGrassy Surge
85+13
60-8
85
3
Excadrill
Excadrill
GROUNDSTEEL
SPhysical AttackerMold Breaker
88+14
50-7
88
4
Koraidon
Koraidon
FIGHTINGDRAGON
SPhysical AttackerOrichalcumpulse
135+18
85-11
135
5
Garchomp
Garchomp
DRAGONGROUND
SPhysical AttackerRough Skin
102+15
80-10
102
6
Great Tusk
Great Tusk
GROUNDFIGHTING
SPhysical AttackerProtosynthesis
87+13
53-8
87
7
Sneasler
Sneasler
FIGHTINGPOISON
SPhysical AttackerUnburden
120+17
40-6
120
8
Chien-Pao
Chien-Pao
DARKICE
SPhysical AttackerSwordofruin
135+18
90-11
135
9
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGONFLYING
SPhysical AttackerAirlock
95+14
150-17
95
10
Tornadus
Tornadus
FLYING
SPhysical AttackerPrankster
111+16
125-15
111
11
Mienfoo
Mienfoo
FIGHTING
AUtilityRegenerator
65+11
55-8
65
12
Vullaby
Vullaby
DARKFLYING
APhysical AttackerWeakarmor
60+11
45-7
60
13
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
ROCKDARK
APhysical AttackerSand Stream
61+11
95-12
61
14
Jirachi
Jirachi
STEELPSYCHIC
APhysical AttackerSerenegrace
100+15
100-12
100
15
Flygon
Flygon
GROUNDDRAGON
APhysical AttackerLevitate
100+15
80-10
100
16
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
GHOSTFAIRY
APhysical AttackerDisguise
96+14
50-7
96
17
Annihilape
Annihilape
FIGHTINGGHOST
AUtilityDefiant
90+14
50-7
90
18
Weavile
Weavile
DARKICE
APhysical AttackerPressure
125+17
45-7
125
19
Talonflame
Talonflame
FIREFLYING
ABulky SupportFlame Body
126+17
74-10
126
20
Krookodile
Krookodile
GROUNDDARK
APhysical Revenge KillerMoxie
92+14
65-9
92
21
Starmie
Starmie
WATERPSYCHIC
APhysical AttackerNatural Cure
115+16
100-12
115
22
Ambipom
Ambipom
NORMAL
APhysical AttackerTechnician
115+16
60-8
115
23
Cinccino
Cinccino
NORMAL
APhysical AttackerTechnician
115+16
65-9
115
24APhysical AttackerIntimidate
95+14
100-12
95
25
Dragapult
Dragapult
DRAGONGHOST
APhysical WallbreakerClearbody
142+19
100-12
142
26
Zeraora
Zeraora
ELECTRIC
APhysical AttackerVoltabsorb
143+19
102-13
143
27
Zamazenta
Zamazenta
FIGHTING
APhysical AttackerDauntlessshield
138+19
80-10
138
28
Pawmot
Pawmot
ELECTRICFIGHTING
APhysical AttackerIronfist
105+15
70-9
105
29
Kleavor
Kleavor
BUGROCK
APhysical Revenge KillerSharpness
85+13
45-7
85
30
Scyther
Scyther
BUGFLYING
APhysical AttackerTechnician
105+15
55-8
105
31
Marshadow
Marshadow
FIGHTINGGHOST
APhysical AttackerTechnician
125+17
90-11
125
32
Entei
Entei
FIRE
APhysical AttackerInnerfocus
100+15
90-11
100
33APhysical AttackerLibero
119+17
65-9
119
34
Zarude
Zarude
DARKGRASS
APhysical Revenge KillerLeafguard
105+15
70-9
105
35
Gouging Fire
Gouging Fire
FIREDRAGON
AUtilityProtosynthesis
91+14
65-9
91
36
Ursaluna
Ursaluna
GROUNDNORMAL
APhysical AttackerGuts
50+10
45-7
50
37
Urshifu
Urshifu
FIGHTINGDARK
APhysical AttackerUnseenfist
97+14
63-9
97
38
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant
FAIRYFIGHTING
APhysical Revenge KillerQuarkdrive
116+16
120-14
116
39
Dondozo
Dondozo
WATER
AUtilityUnaware
35+8
65-9
35
40
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
ABulky SupportSynchronize
100+15
100-12
100
41
Lokix
Lokix
BUGDARK
APhysical AttackerTintedlens
92+14
52-8
92
Incineroar
Incineroar
FIRE DARK
S
Role
Utility
Ability
Intimidate
+Spe
60 +11
Spe
60
Rillaboom
Rillaboom
GRASS
S
Role
Utility
Ability
Grassy Surge
+Spe
85 +13
Spe
85
Excadrill
Excadrill
GROUND STEEL
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Mold Breaker
+Spe
88 +14
Spe
88
Koraidon
Koraidon
FIGHTING DRAGON
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Orichalcumpulse
+Spe
135 +18
Spe
135
Garchomp
Garchomp
DRAGON GROUND
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Rough Skin
+Spe
102 +15
Spe
102
Great Tusk
Great Tusk
GROUND FIGHTING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Protosynthesis
+Spe
87 +13
Spe
87
Sneasler
Sneasler
FIGHTING POISON
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Unburden
+Spe
120 +17
Spe
120
Chien-Pao
Chien-Pao
DARK ICE
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Swordofruin
+Spe
135 +18
Spe
135
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGON FLYING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Airlock
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95
Tornadus
Tornadus
FLYING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Prankster
+Spe
111 +16
Spe
111
Mienfoo
Mienfoo
FIGHTING
A
Role
Utility
Ability
Regenerator
+Spe
65 +11
Spe
65
Vullaby
Vullaby
DARK FLYING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Weakarmor
+Spe
60 +11
Spe
60
Tyranitar
Tyranitar
ROCK DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Sand Stream
+Spe
61 +11
Spe
61
Jirachi
Jirachi
STEEL PSYCHIC
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Serenegrace
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
Flygon
Flygon
GROUND DRAGON
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Levitate
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
Mimikyu
Mimikyu
GHOST FAIRY
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Disguise
+Spe
96 +14
Spe
96
Annihilape
Annihilape
FIGHTING GHOST
A
Role
Utility
Ability
Defiant
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Weavile
Weavile
DARK ICE
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Pressure
+Spe
125 +17
Spe
125
Talonflame
Talonflame
FIRE FLYING
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Flame Body
+Spe
126 +17
Spe
126
Krookodile
Krookodile
GROUND DARK
A
Role
Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Moxie
+Spe
92 +14
Spe
92
Starmie
Starmie
WATER PSYCHIC
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Natural Cure
+Spe
115 +16
Spe
115
Ambipom
Ambipom
NORMAL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Spe
115 +16
Spe
115
Cinccino
Cinccino
NORMAL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Spe
115 +16
Spe
115
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Intimidate
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95
Dragapult
Dragapult
DRAGON GHOST
A
Role
Physical Wallbreaker
Ability
Clearbody
+Spe
142 +19
Spe
142
Zeraora
Zeraora
ELECTRIC
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Voltabsorb
+Spe
143 +19
Spe
143
Zamazenta
Zamazenta
FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Dauntlessshield
+Spe
138 +19
Spe
138
Pawmot
Pawmot
ELECTRIC FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Ironfist
+Spe
105 +15
Spe
105
Kleavor
Kleavor
BUG ROCK
A
Role
Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Sharpness
+Spe
85 +13
Spe
85
Scyther
Scyther
BUG FLYING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Spe
105 +15
Spe
105
Marshadow
Marshadow
FIGHTING GHOST
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Spe
125 +17
Spe
125
Entei
Entei
FIRE
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Innerfocus
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Libero
+Spe
119 +17
Spe
119
Zarude
Zarude
DARK GRASS
A
Role
Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Leafguard
+Spe
105 +15
Spe
105
Gouging Fire
Gouging Fire
FIRE DRAGON
A
Role
Utility
Ability
Protosynthesis
+Spe
91 +14
Spe
91
Ursaluna
Ursaluna
GROUND NORMAL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Guts
+Spe
50 +10
Spe
50
Urshifu
Urshifu
FIGHTING DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Unseenfist
+Spe
97 +14
Spe
97
Iron Valiant
Iron Valiant
FAIRY FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Revenge Killer
Ability
Quarkdrive
+Spe
116 +16
Spe
116
Dondozo
Dondozo
WATER
A
Role
Utility
Ability
Unaware
+Spe
35 +8
Spe
35
Mew
Mew
PSYCHIC
A
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Synchronize
+Spe
100 +15
Spe
100
Lokix
Lokix
BUG DARK
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Tintedlens
+Spe
92 +14
Spe
92
+10%Speed
-10%Sp. Attack
Flavor Preference
Likes Sweet, dislikes Dry
Competitive Role
Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats.
Jolly vs Adamant
Choose Jolly
+Speed / -Sp. Attack
  • 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 Adamant
+Attack / -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 Jolly Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Jolly nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Jolly Mint to change stat effects to Jolly. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
What does the Jolly nature do in Pokemon?
Jolly gives your Pokemon 10% more Speed at the cost of Sp. Attack. That tradeoff works best when the lowered stat isn't part of your moveset. Pokemon with Jolly nature prefer Sweet flavor and dislike Dry.
What are the best Jolly nature Pokemon?
Competitively, Incineroar, Rillaboom, Excadrill, and Koraidon run Jolly most often. The +Speed boost complements their role, and the -Sp. Attack penalty barely affects their game plan.
Is Jolly a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
For the right Pokemon, Jolly is one of the best natures you can pick. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. Just don't slap it on something that uses Sp. Attack-based moves.
How do I get a Jolly nature Pokemon?
Breeding with an Everstone is the most reliable approach since Gen 5. The parent holding it passes its nature to every offspring. Synchronize works for wild catches. And if you already have the Pokemon, a Jolly Mint from the Battle Tower changes the stat effects to Jolly.
Should I use Jolly or Adamant?
Short answer: Jolly for speed, Adamant for power. There's no universal best. Check your Pokemon's base stats and common threats in the format you're playing to decide which tradeoff is better.