Best Jolly Nature Pokemon in Legends: Arceus (+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 Legends: Arceus, Garchomp, Sneasler, Tornadus, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Jolly is pure luck.

Jolly raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats. 96 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpA	Spe
1	Garchomp DRAGONGROUND	S	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	102+15	80-10	102
2	Sneasler FIGHTINGPOISON	S	Physical Attacker	Unburden	120+17	40-6	120
3	Tornadus FLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Prankster	111+16	125-15	111
4	Weavile DARKICE	A	Physical Attacker	Pressure	125+17	45-7	125
5	Ambipom NORMAL	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	60-8	115
6	Arcanine FIRE	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	100-12	95
7	Kleavor BUGROCK	A	Physical Revenge Killer	Sharpness	85+13	45-7	85
8	Scyther BUGFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Technician	105+15	55-8	105
9	Ursaluna GROUNDNORMAL	A	Physical Attacker	Guts	50+10	45-7	50
10	Gyarados WATERFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	81+13	60-8	81
11	Basculegion WATERGHOST	A	Physical Revenge Killer	Adaptability	78+13	80-10	78
12	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	65+11	55-8	65
13	Rhyperior GROUNDROCK	A	Physical Attacker	Solidrock	40+9	55-8	40
14	Thundurus ELECTRICFLYING	A	Physical Attacker	Prankster	111+16	125-15	111
15	Uxie PSYCHIC	A	Bulky Support	Levitate	95+14	75-10	95
16	Skuntank POISONDARK	B	Bulky Support	Aftermath	84+13	71-10	84
17	Infernape FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Blaze	108+16	104-13	108
18	Stunky POISONDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	74+12	41-7	74
19	Azelf PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	115+16	125-15	115
20	Basculin WATER	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Adaptability	98+15	80-10	98
21	Braviary NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Defiant	80+13	57-8	80
22	Gliscor GROUNDFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Poisonheal	95+14	45-7	95
23	Tentacruel WATERPOISON	B	Bulky Support	Liquidooze	100+15	80-10	100
24	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Sharpness	80+13	65-9	80
25	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Swarm	85+13	40-6	85
26	Staraptor NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Reckless	100+15	50-7	100
27	Overqwil DARKPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	65-9	85
28	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	80+13	70-9	80
29	Honchkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	71+12	105-13	71
30	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	55-8	85
31	Crobat POISONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	130+18	70-9	130
32	Sneasel DARKICE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	115+16	35-6	115
33	Floatzel WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Waterveil	115+16	85-11	115
34	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Justified	90+14	115-14	90
35	Torterra GRASSGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	56+10	75-10	56
36	Zoroark DARK	B	Physical Attacker	Illusion	105+15	120-14	105
37	Rampardos ROCK	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	58+11	65-9	58
38	Regigigas NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Slowstart	100+15	80-10	100
39	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	95+14	60-8	95
40	Ursaring NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Guts	55+10	75-10	55
41	Enamorus FAIRYFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Contrary	106+15	135-16	106
42	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Motordrive	95+14	95-12	95
43	Froslass ICEGHOST	B	Utility	Cursedbody	110+16	80-10	110
44	Drifblim GHOSTFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Unburden	80+13	90-11	80
45	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	35-6	85
46	Decidueye GRASSGHOST	B	Physical Attacker	Longreach	70+12	100-12	70
47	Murkrow DARKFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Prankster	91+14	85-11	91
48	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	B	Physical Attacker	Static	105+15	95-12	105
49	Raichu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	110+16	90-11	110
50	Toxicroak POISONFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Dryskin	85+13	86-11	85
51	Tentacool WATERPOISON	C	Utility	Clearbody	70+12	50-7	70
52	Pachirisu ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Voltabsorb	95+14	45-7	95
53	Drapion POISONDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	95+14	60-8	95
54	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Static	90+14	50-7	90
55	Gible DRAGONGROUND	C	Utility	Rough Skin	42+9	40-6	42
56	Golem ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	45+9	55-8	45
57	Mr. Mime PSYCHICFAIRY	C	Bulky Support	Filter	90+14	100-12	90
58	Riolu FIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Prankster	60+11	35-6	60
59	Gabite DRAGONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	82+13	50-7	82
60	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	70+12	95-12	70
61	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	150+20	80-10	150
62	Steelix STEELGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	55-8	30
63	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	95-12	65
64	Wyrdeer NORMALPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	65+11	105-13	65
65	Golduck WATER	C	Bulky Support	Cloudnine	85+13	95-12	85
66	Purugly NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	112+16	64-9	112
67	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	105+15	80-10	105
68	Stantler NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	85+13	85-11	85
69	Lopunny NORMAL	C	Physical Tank	Klutz	105+15	54-8	105
70	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	30-5	30
71	Glalie ICE	C	Utility	Moody	80+13	80-10	80
72	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	60+11	76-10	60
73	Kricketune BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	65+11	55-8	65
74	Bibarel NORMALWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Simple	71+12	55-8	71
75	Buizel WATER	C	Utility	Swiftswim	85+13	60-8	85
76	Aipom NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	85+13	40-6	85
77	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	30+8	60-8	30
78	Magmar FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Flame Body	93+14	100-12	93
79	Lumineon WATER	C	Bulky Support	Swiftswim	91+14	69-9	91
80	Voltorb ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Aftermath	100+15	55-8	100
81	Golbat POISONFLYING	C	Utility	Innerfocus	90+14	65-9	90
82	Monferno FIREFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Blaze	81+13	78-10	81
83	Yanma BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	95+14	75-10	95
84	Kadabra PSYCHIC	C	Utility	Magic Guard	105+15	120-14	105
85	Nosepass ROCK	C	Utility	Sturdy	30+8	45-7	30
86	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	70+12	30-5	70
87	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	20+7	30-5	20
88	Chimchar FIRE	D	Physical Revenge Killer	Ironfist	61+11	58-8	61
89	Eevee NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
90	Rufflet NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Revenge Killer	Hustle	60+11	37-6	60
91	Glameow NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Limber	85+13	42-7	85
92	Psyduck WATER	D	Bulky Support	Swiftswim	55+10	65-9	55
93	Quilava FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	80+13	80-10	80
94	Ponyta FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	90+14	65-9	90
95	Starly NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	60+11	30-5	60
96	Pichu ELECTRIC	D	Utility	Static	60+11	35-6	60

Garchomp

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

102 +15

Spe

102

Sneasler

FIGHTING POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Tornadus

FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

111 +16

Spe

111

Weavile

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

125 +17

Spe

125

Ambipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Kleavor

BUG ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sharpness

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Ursaluna

GROUND NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

81 +13

Spe

Basculegion

WATER GHOST

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

78 +13

Spe

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Rhyperior

GROUND ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Solidrock

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Thundurus

ELECTRIC FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

111 +16

Spe

111

Uxie

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Skuntank

POISON DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

84 +13

Spe

Infernape

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

108 +16

Spe

108

Stunky

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

74 +12

Spe

Azelf

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Basculin

WATER

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

98 +15

Spe

Braviary

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Gliscor

GROUND FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poisonheal

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Tentacruel

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Liquidooze

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Gallade

PSYCHIC FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sharpness

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Heracross

BUG FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Staraptor

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Reckless

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Overqwil

DARK POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Honchkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

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

Floatzel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterveil

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Justified

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Torterra

GRASS GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

56 +10

Spe

Zoroark

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Illusion

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Rampardos

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

58 +11

Spe

Regigigas

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Slowstart

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Enamorus

FAIRY FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Contrary

+Spe

106 +15

Spe

106

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Motordrive

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Froslass

ICE GHOST

Role

Utility

Ability

Cursedbody

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Drifblim

GHOST FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Gligar

GROUND FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Decidueye

GRASS GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Longreach

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Murkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

91 +14

Spe

Electabuzz

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Raichu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Lightningrod

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Toxicroak

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Dryskin

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Tentacool

WATER POISON

Role

Utility

Ability

Clearbody

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Pachirisu

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Voltabsorb

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Drapion

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Gible

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

42 +9

Spe

Golem

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sturdy

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Mr. Mime

PSYCHIC FAIRY

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Filter

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Gabite

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

82 +13

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Steelix

STEEL GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Wyrdeer

NORMAL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Golduck

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Cloudnine

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Purugly

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

112 +16

Spe

112

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Lopunny

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Klutz

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Sudowoodo

ROCK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Utility

Ability

Moody

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Kricketune

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Bibarel

NORMAL WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Simple

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Aipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

85 +13

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

Lumineon

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

91 +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

Monferno

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

81 +13

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

Nosepass

ROCK

Role

Utility

Ability

Sturdy

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Onix

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Geodude

ROCK GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

20 +7

Spe

Chimchar

FIRE

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

61 +11

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Rufflet

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Glameow

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Limber

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Psyduck

WATER

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Quilava

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Ponyta

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Starly

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

60 +11

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, Garchomp, Sneasler, Tornadus, and Weavile 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