Best Jolly Nature Pokemon in Gold & Silver (+Speed)

JOLLY NATURE CALCULATOR

Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Gold & Silver doesn't have them. Every stat is calculated from base stats, IVs (called DVs back then), and Stat Experience alone. If you're looking for the Jolly nature's stat effect, switch the game filter above to any Gen III or later title. That said, the concept still helps with planning teams for remakes like FireRed & LeafGreen or HeartGold & SoulSilver, where natures do apply.

BEST JOLLY NATURE POKEMON

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 Gold & Silver, Scizor, Tyranitar, Aerodactyl, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. There's no way to set natures in Gold & Silver. 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. 100 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpA	Spe
1	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	65+11	55-8	65
2	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	61+11	95-12	61
3	Aerodactyl ROCKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	130+18	60-8	130
4	Mew PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
5	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	70+12	85-11	70
6	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Swarm	85+13	40-6	85
7	Gyarados WATERFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	81+13	60-8	81
8	Crobat POISONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	130+18	70-9	130
9	Arcanine FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	100-12	95
10	Scyther BUGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Technician	105+15	55-8	105
11	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Limber	87+13	35-6	87
12	Entei FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	100+15	90-11	100
13	Kingler WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	75+12	50-7	75
14	Dodrio NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Earlybird	110+16	60-8	110
15	Dugtrio GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	120+17	50-7	120
16	Aipom NORMAL	C	Utility	Skilllink	85+13	40-6	85
17	Sneasel DARKICE	C	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	115+16	35-6	115
18	Poliwag WATER	C	Utility	Waterabsorb	90+14	40-6	90
19	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	90+14	40-6	90
20	Golbat POISONFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	90+14	65-9	90
21	Diglett GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	95+14	35-6	95
22	Teddiursa NORMAL	C	Utility	Quickfeet	40+9	50-7	40
23	Smeargle NORMAL	C	Utility	Owntempo	75+12	20-4	75
24	Doduo NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Earlybird	75+12	35-6	75
25	Beedrill BUGPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Swarm	75+12	45-7	75
26	Delibird ICEFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hustle	75+12	65-9	75
27	Stantler NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	85-11	85
28	Tauros NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	110+16	40-6	110
29	Machop FIGHTING	C	Utility	Noguard	35+8	35-6	35
30	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	40+9	60-8	40
31	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Static	90+14	50-7	90
32	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	105+15	80-10	105
33	Kangaskhan NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Scrappy	90+14	40-6	90
34	Growlithe FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	60+11	70-9	60
35	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Weakarmor	80+13	65-9	80
36	Mankey FIGHTING	C	Utility	Vitalspirit	70+12	35-6	70
37	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	70+12	70-9	70
38	Hoppip GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	50+10	35-6	50
39	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Poison Point	85+13	55-8	85
40	Primeape FIGHTING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	95+14	60-8	95
41	Furret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	90+14	45-7	90
42	Politoed WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Drizzle	70+12	90-11	70
43	Skiploom GRASSFLYING	C	Utility	Chlorophyll	80+13	45-7	80
44	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	35-6	85
45	Bayleef GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	60+11	63-9	60
46	Nidoqueen POISONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Poison Point	76+12	75-10	76
47	Ursaring NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	55+10	75-10	55
48	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	150+20	80-10	150
49	Arbok POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	80+13	65-9	80
50	Raticate NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	97+14	50-7	97
51	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	95-12	65
52	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	76+12	35-6	76
53	Jumpluff GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	110+16	55-8	110
54	Persian NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	65-9	115
55	Fearow NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	100+15	61-9	100
56	Poliwhirl WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	90+14	50-7	90
57	Pupitar ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	51+10	65-9	51
58	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Utility	Ironfist	85+13	55-8	85
59	Ditto NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Limber	48+10	48-7	48
60	Rattata NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	72+12	25-5	72
61	Pidgeot NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	101+15	70-9	101
62	Farfetch'd NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	60+11	58-8	60
63	Pinsir BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	55-8	85
64	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	30+8	60-8	30
65	Ekans POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	55+10	40-6	55
66	Meganium GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	80+13	83-11	80
67	Voltorb ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Aftermath	100+15	55-8	100
68	Dragonair DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	70+12	70-9	70
69	Yanma BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	95+14	75-10	95
70	Drowzee PSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Insomnia	42+9	43-7	42
71	Magmar FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	93+14	100-12	93
72	Granbull FAIRY	C	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	45+9	60-8	45
73	Quilava FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	80+13	80-10	80
74	Magikarp WATER	C	Utility	Rattled	80+13	15-4	80
75	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	30-5	30
76	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	70+12	30-5	70
77	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	105+15	95-12	105
78	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	20+7	30-5	20
79	Sandslash GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sand Veil	65+11	45-7	65
80	Magby FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	83+13	70-9	83
81	Charmander FIRE	D	Utility	Blaze	65+11	60-8	65
82	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	41+9	45-7	41
83	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Utility	Snowcloak	50+10	30-5	50
84	Goldeen WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	63+11	35-6	63
85	Totodile WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	43+9	44-7	43
86	Pidgey NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	56+10	35-6	56
87	Eevee NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
88	Ledyba BUGFLYING	D	Utility	Swarm	55+10	40-6	55
89	Ponyta FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	90+14	65-9	90
90	Weedle BUGPOISON	D	Physical Revenge Killer	Shielddust	50+10	20-4	50
91	Nidorino POISON	D	Physical Attacker	Poison Point	65+11	55-8	65
92	Pidgeotto NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	71+12	50-7	71
93	Unown PSYCHIC	D	Utility	Levitate	48+10	72-10	48
94	Zubat POISONFLYING	D	Bulky Support	Innerfocus	55+10	30-5	55
95	Tyrogue FIGHTING	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	35+8	35-6	35
96	Spearow NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	70+12	31-6	70
97	Squirtle WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	43+9	50-7	43
98	Bulbasaur GRASSPOISON	D	Bulky Support	Chlorophyll	45+9	65-9	45
99	Elekid ELECTRIC	D	Physical Attacker	Static	95+14	65-9	95
100	Remoraid WATER	D	Utility	Hustle	65+11	65-9	65

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Tyranitar

ROCK DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sand Stream

+Spe

61 +11

Spe

Aerodactyl

ROCK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Mew

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Synchronize

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Cloyster

WATER ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Heracross

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

81 +13

Spe

Crobat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Hitmonlee

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Limber

+Spe

87 +13

Spe

Entei

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Kingler

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Dodrio

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Earlybird

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Dugtrio

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Aipom

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Sneasel

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Poliwag

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Golbat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Diglett

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Smeargle

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Owntempo

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Doduo

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Earlybird

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Beedrill

BUG POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Delibird

ICE FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Tauros

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Machop

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Noguard

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Insomnia

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Kangaskhan

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Scrappy

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Growlithe

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Kabutops

ROCK WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Weakarmor

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Mankey

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Poliwrath

WATER FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Hoppip

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poison Point

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Primeape

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Furret

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Frisk

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Politoed

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Drizzle

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Skiploom

GRASS FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Gligar

GROUND FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Bayleef

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Nidoqueen

POISON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poison Point

+Spe

76 +12

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Arbok

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Raticate

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

97 +14

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Hitmonchan

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

76 +12

Spe

Jumpluff

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Infiltrator

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Persian

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Fearow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Poliwhirl

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Pupitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Spe

51 +10

Spe

Ledian

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Ditto

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Limber

+Spe

48 +10

Spe

Rattata

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

72 +12

Spe

Pidgeot

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

101 +15

Spe

101

Farfetch'd

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Pinsir

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Parasect

BUG GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Effect Spore

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Ekans

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Meganium

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Voltorb

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Dragonair

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Shedskin

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Yanma

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Drowzee

PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Insomnia

+Spe

42 +9

Spe

Magmar

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

93 +14

Spe

Granbull

FAIRY

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Quilava

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Magikarp

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Rattled

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Onix

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Electabuzz

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

20 +7

Spe

Sandslash

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sand Veil

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Magby

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

83 +13

Spe

Charmander

FIRE

Role

Utility

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Larvitar

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

41 +9

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Snowcloak

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Goldeen

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

63 +11

Spe

Totodile

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Spe

43 +9

Spe

Pidgey

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

56 +10

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Ledyba

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Ponyta

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Weedle

BUG POISON

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Shielddust

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Nidorino

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Poison Point

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Pidgeotto

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Unown

PSYCHIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

48 +10

Spe

Zubat

POISON FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Tyrogue

FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Spearow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Squirtle

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Torrent

+Spe

43 +9

Spe

Bulbasaur

GRASS POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Elekid

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Remoraid

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

JOLLY NATURE GUIDE

+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, Scizor, Tyranitar, Aerodactyl, and Mew 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.