Best Jolly Nature Pokemon in Crystal (+Speed)

Outpacing the opponent by one point can flip a match. Jolly adds 10% Speed and lowers Sp. Attack, which physical attackers don't mind. For Crystal, Tyranitar, Starmie, Arcanine, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. There's no way to set natures in Crystal. You'll lock in Jolly when catching or breeding in Ruby/Sapphire or later.

Jolly raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats. 99 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpA	Spe
1	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	A	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	61+11	95-12	61
2	Starmie WATERPSYCHIC	A	Physical Attacker	Natural Cure	115+16	100-12	115
3	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	100-12	95
4	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	105+15	55-8	105
5	Entei FIRE	A	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	100+15	90-11	100
6	Mew PSYCHIC	A	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
7	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	81+13	60-8	81
8	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	65+11	55-8	65
9	Donphan GROUND	A	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	50+10	60-8	50
10	Hitmontop FIGHTING	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	70+12	35-6	70
11	Sandslash GROUND	A	Physical Attacker	Sandrush	65+11	45-7	65
12	Dugtrio GROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	120+17	50-7	120
13	Tentacruel WATERPOISON	B	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	100+15	80-10	100
14	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Swarm	85+13	40-6	85
15	Smeargle NORMAL	B	Bulky Support	Moody	75+12	20-4	75
16	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	55-8	85
17	Primeape FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Defiant	95+14	60-8	95
18	Crobat POISONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	130+18	70-9	130
19	Sneasel DARKICE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	115+16	35-6	115
20	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Tank	Limber	87+13	35-6	87
21	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	70+12	85-11	70
22	Dodrio NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Tangledfeet	110+16	60-8	110
23	Ursaring NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Guts	55+10	75-10	55
24	Lapras WATERICE	B	Bulky Support	Waterabsorb	60+11	85-11	60
25	Feraligatr WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	78+13	79-10	78
26	Charizard FIREFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Blaze	100+15	109-13	100
27	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	76+12	35-6	76
28	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	35-6	85
29	Politoed WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Drizzle	70+12	90-11	70
30	Murkrow DARKFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Prankster	91+14	85-11	91
31	Moltres FIREFLYING	B	Utility	Flame Body	90+14	125-15	90
32	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Static	105+15	95-12	105
33	Aerodactyl ROCKFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	130+18	60-8	130
34	Raichu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	110+16	90-11	110
35	Ekans POISON	C	Utility	Intimidate	55+10	40-6	55
36	Doduo NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Earlybird	75+12	35-6	75
37	Tentacool WATERPOISON	C	Utility	Clearbody	70+12	50-7	70
38	Arbok POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	80+13	65-9	80
39	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Static	90+14	50-7	90
40	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	70+12	70-9	70
41	Furret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	90+14	45-7	90
42	Golem ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	45+9	55-8	45
43	Tauros NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	110+16	40-6	110
44	Persian NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	65-9	115
45	Miltank NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Scrappy	100+15	40-6	100
46	Delibird ICEFLYING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Hustle	75+12	65-9	75
47	Jumpluff GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	110+16	55-8	110
48	Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Filter	90+14	100-12	90
49	Mankey FIGHTING	C	Utility	Defiant	70+12	35-6	70
50	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	150+20	80-10	150
51	Victreebel GRASSPOISON	C	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	70+12	100-12	70
52	Steelix STEELGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	55-8	30
53	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	95-12	65
54	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Tank	Swiftswim	80+13	65-9	80
55	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	40+9	60-8	40
56	Golduck WATER	C	Bulky Support	Cloudnine	85+13	95-12	85
57	Kangaskhan NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Scrappy	90+14	40-6	90
58	Ditto NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Imposter	48+10	48-7	48
59	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	105+15	80-10	105
60	Slugma FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Weakarmor	20+7	70-9	20
61	Stantler NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	85+13	85-11	85
62	Granbull FAIRY	C	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	45+9	60-8	45
63	Nidoqueen POISONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	76+12	75-10	76
64	Kingler WATER	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Hypercutter	75+12	50-7	75
65	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	30-5	30
66	Meganium GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Leafguard	80+13	83-11	80
67	Raticate NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	97+14	50-7	97
68	Girafarig NORMALPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Sapsipper	85+13	90-11	85
69	Pinsir BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Moxie	85+13	55-8	85
70	Fearow NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	100+15	61-9	100
71	Pidgeot NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Tangledfeet	101+15	70-9	101
72	Poliwhirl WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	90+14	50-7	90
73	Dunsparce NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Serenegrace	45+9	65-9	45
74	Beedrill BUGPOISON	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	75+12	45-7	75
75	Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	45+9	65-9	45
76	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	70+12	70-9	70
77	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	85+13	55-8	85
78	Aipom NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	85+13	40-6	85
79	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	90+14	40-6	90
80	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	30+8	60-8	30
81	Magmar FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flame Body	93+14	100-12	93
82	Voltorb ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Aftermath	100+15	55-8	100
83	Golbat POISONFLYING	C	Utility	Innerfocus	90+14	65-9	90
84	Diglett GROUND	C	Bulky Support	Arenatrap	95+14	35-6	95
85	Yanma BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	95+14	75-10	95
86	Kadabra PSYCHIC	C	Utility	Magic Guard	105+15	120-14	105
87	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	70+12	30-5	70
88	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	20+7	30-5	20
89	Croconaw WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	58+11	59-8	58
90	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
91	Pupitar ROCKGROUND	D	Bulky Support	Shedskin	51+10	65-9	51
92	Rattata NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	72+12	25-5	72
93	Psyduck WATER	D	Bulky Support	Swiftswim	55+10	65-9	55
94	Farfetch'd NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Defiant	60+11	58-8	60
95	Quilava FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	80+13	80-10	80
96	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	41+9	45-7	41
97	Charmander FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Blaze	65+11	60-8	65
98	Ponyta FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	90+14	65-9	90
99	Pichu ELECTRIC	D	Utility	Static	60+11	35-6	60

Tyranitar

ROCK DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sand Stream

+Spe

61 +11

Spe

Starmie

WATER PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Natural Cure

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Entei

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Mew

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Synchronize

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

81 +13

Spe

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Donphan

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Hitmontop

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Sandslash

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandrush

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Dugtrio

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Tentacruel

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Liquidooze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Heracross

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Smeargle

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Moody

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Primeape

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Crobat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Sneasel

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Limber

+Spe

87 +13

Spe

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Dodrio

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tangledfeet

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Lapras

WATER ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Feraligatr

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

78 +13

Spe

Charizard

FIRE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Hitmonchan

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

76 +12

Spe

Gligar

GROUND FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Politoed

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Drizzle

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

91 +14

Spe

Moltres

FIRE FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Electabuzz

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Aerodactyl

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Raichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Ekans

POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Doduo

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Earlybird

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Tentacool

WATER POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Clearbody

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Arbok

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Golem

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Tauros

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Persian

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Miltank

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Delibird

ICE FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Jumpluff

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Mr. Mime

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Filter

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Mankey

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Victreebel

GRASS POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Kabutops

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Insomnia

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Golduck

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Cloudnine

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Kangaskhan

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Ditto

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Imposter

+Spe

48 +10

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Slugma

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Weakarmor

+Spe

20 +7

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Granbull

FAIRY

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Nidoqueen

POISON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

76 +12

Spe

Kingler

WATER

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Meganium

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Leafguard

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Raticate

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

97 +14

Spe

Girafarig

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sapsipper

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Pinsir

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Fearow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Pidgeot

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Tangledfeet

+Spe

101 +15

Spe

101

Poliwhirl

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Dunsparce

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Serenegrace

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Beedrill

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Bulbasaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Aipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Parasect

BUG GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Effect Spore

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Magmar

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

93 +14

Spe

Voltorb

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Golbat

POISON FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Diglett

GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Yanma

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Kadabra

PSYCHIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Magic Guard

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Onix

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

20 +7

Spe

Croconaw

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

58 +11

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Pupitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Shedskin

+Spe

51 +10

Spe

Rattata

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

72 +12

Spe

Psyduck

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Farfetch'd

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Quilava

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Larvitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

41 +9

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Ponyta

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Pichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Static

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

+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+)

Other +Speed Natures

JOLLY FAQs

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, Tyranitar, Starmie, Arcanine, and Scyther 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.

Jolly Nature

BEST JOLLY POKEMON

JOLLY NATURE GUIDE

JOLLY FAQs