Best Jolly Nature Pokemon in Legends: Arceus (+Speed)

JOLLY NATURE CALCULATOR

Legends: Arceus uses Effort Levels instead of EVs and a different stat formula than mainline games. Natures still boost one stat by 10% and lower another, but the final numbers differ from what you'd see in Scarlet & Violet or Sword & Shield. The Jolly nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.

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 Legends: Arceus, Arceus, Scizor, Garchomp, 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. 89 Pokemon competitively run this nature.

#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpA	Spe
1	Arceus NORMAL	S	Physical Attacker	Multitype	120+17	120-14	120
2	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	65+11	55-8	65
3	Garchomp DRAGONGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	102+15	80-10	102
4	Weavile DARKICE	B	Physical Attacker	Pressure	125+17	45-7	125
5	Gliscor GROUNDFLYING	B	Bulky Support	Poisonheal	95+14	45-7	95
6	Infernape FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Blaze	108+16	104-13	108
7	Azelf PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Levitate	115+16	125-15	115
8	Cranidos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Mold Breaker	58+11	30-5	58
9	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Swarm	85+13	40-6	85
10	Gyarados WATERFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	81+13	60-8	81
11	Lucario FIGHTINGSTEEL	B	Physical Attacker	Justified	90+14	115-14	90
12	Gallade PSYCHICFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Justified	80+13	65-9	80
13	Mamoswine ICEGROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Thickfat	80+13	70-9	80
14	Staraptor NORMALFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Reckless	100+15	50-7	100
15	Crobat POISONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	130+18	70-9	130
16	Kleavor BUGROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sharpness	85+13	45-7	85
17	Arcanine FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	100-12	95
18	Landorus GROUNDFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Sandforce	101+15	115-14	101
19	Ambipom NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	60-8	115
20	Scyther BUGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Technician	105+15	55-8	105
21	Electivire ELECTRIC	B	Utility	Motordrive	95+14	95-12	95
22	Honchkrow DARKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	71+12	105-13	71
23	Rampardos ROCK	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Sheerforce	58+11	65-9	58
24	Leafeon GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Chlorophyll	95+14	60-8	95
25	Monferno FIREFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	81+13	78-10	81
26	Sneasel DARKICE	C	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	115+16	35-6	115
27	Aipom NORMAL	C	Utility	Skilllink	85+13	40-6	85
28	Gabite DRAGONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rough Skin	82+13	50-7	82
29	Golbat POISONFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	90+14	65-9	90
30	Teddiursa NORMAL	C	Utility	Quickfeet	40+9	50-7	40
31	Buneary NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Limber	85+13	44-7	85
32	Toxicroak POISONFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Dryskin	85+13	86-11	85
33	Stantler NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	85-11	85
34	Basculin WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	98+15	80-10	98
35	Purugly NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Defiant	112+16	64-9	112
36	Machop FIGHTING	C	Utility	Noguard	35+8	35-6	35
37	Drapion POISONDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	95+14	60-8	95
38	Buizel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	85+13	60-8	85
39	Staravia NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Reckless	80+13	40-6	80
40	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Static	90+14	50-7	90
41	Growlithe FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	60+11	70-9	60
42	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	105+15	80-10	105
43	Bonsly ROCK	C	Utility	Rockhead	10+6	10-3	10
44	Drifblim GHOSTFLYING	C	Bulky Support	Unburden	80+13	90-11	80
45	Braviary NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	80+13	57-8	80
46	Luxray ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	70+12	95-12	70
47	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Poison Point	85+13	55-8	85
48	Shinx ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	45+9	40-6	45
49	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	35-6	85
50	Ursaring NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	55+10	75-10	55
51	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	150+20	80-10	150
52	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	95-12	65
53	Lopunny NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Klutz	105+15	54-8	105
54	Floatzel WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	115+16	85-11	115
55	Kricketune BUG	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	65+11	55-8	65
56	Rufflet NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hustle	60+11	37-6	60
57	Skuntank POISONDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Aftermath	84+13	71-10	84
58	Glalie ICE	C	Physical Attacker	Icebody	80+13	80-10	80
59	Parasect BUGGRASS	C	Bulky Support	Effect Spore	30+8	60-8	30
60	Whiscash WATERGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Oblivious	60+11	76-10	60
61	Bibarel NORMALWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Simple	71+12	55-8	71
62	Voltorb ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Aftermath	100+15	55-8	100
63	Yanma BUGFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	95+14	75-10	95
64	Magmar FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	93+14	100-12	93
65	Quilava FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	80+13	80-10	80
66	Magikarp WATER	C	Utility	Rattled	80+13	15-4	80
67	Sudowoodo ROCK	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	30+8	30-5	30
68	Onix ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Sturdy	70+12	30-5	70
69	Electabuzz ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	105+15	95-12	105
70	Geodude ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	20+7	30-5	20
71	Croagunk POISONFIGHTING	C	Bulky Support	Poisontouch	50+10	61-9	50
72	Stunky POISONDARK	D	Physical Attacker	Stench	74+12	41-7	74
73	Magby FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	83+13	70-9	83
74	Glameow NORMAL	D	Physical Attacker	Limber	85+13	42-7	85
75	Gible DRAGONGROUND	D	Utility	Rough Skin	42+9	40-6	42
76	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Utility	Snowcloak	50+10	30-5	50
77	Riolu FIGHTING	D	Bulky Support	Prankster	60+11	35-6	60
78	Snorunt ICE	D	Bulky Support	Innerfocus	50+10	50-7	50
79	Rowlet GRASSFLYING	D	Physical Revenge Killer	Overgrow	42+9	50-7	42
80	Eevee NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
81	Bidoof NORMAL	D	Physical Tank	Unaware	31+8	35-6	31
82	Ponyta FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	90+14	65-9	90
83	Chimchar FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	61+11	58-8	61
84	Unown PSYCHIC	D	Utility	Levitate	48+10	72-10	48
85	Zubat POISONFLYING	D	Bulky Support	Innerfocus	55+10	30-5	55
86	Luxio ELECTRIC	D	Physical Revenge Killer	Intimidate	60+11	60-8	60
87	Elekid ELECTRIC	D	Physical Attacker	Static	95+14	65-9	95
88	Remoraid WATER	D	Utility	Hustle	65+11	65-9	65
89	Combee BUGFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Honey Gather	70+12	30-5	70

Arceus

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Multitype

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Garchomp

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

102 +15

Spe

102

Weavile

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pressure

+Spe

125 +17

Spe

125

Gliscor

GROUND FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poisonheal

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Infernape

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

108 +16

Spe

108

Azelf

PSYCHIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Cranidos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Mold Breaker

+Spe

58 +11

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

Lucario

FIGHTING STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Justified

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Gallade

PSYCHIC FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Justified

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Mamoswine

ICE GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Thickfat

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Staraptor

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Reckless

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Crobat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

130 +18

Spe

130

Kleavor

BUG ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sharpness

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Arcanine

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Landorus

GROUND FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sandforce

+Spe

101 +15

Spe

101

Ambipom

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Scyther

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Electivire

ELECTRIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Motordrive

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Honchkrow

DARK FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Rampardos

ROCK

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

58 +11

Spe

Leafeon

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Monferno

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

81 +13

Spe

Sneasel

DARK ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Keeneye

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Aipom

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Skilllink

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Gabite

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

82 +13

Spe

Golbat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Buneary

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Limber

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Toxicroak

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Dryskin

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Stantler

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Basculin

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

98 +15

Spe

Purugly

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Defiant

+Spe

112 +16

Spe

112

Machop

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Noguard

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Drapion

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Buizel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Staravia

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Reckless

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Growlithe

FIRE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Bonsly

ROCK

Role

Utility

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

10 +6

Spe

Drifblim

GHOST FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Unburden

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Braviary

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Luxray

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Qwilfish

WATER POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poison Point

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Shinx

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

45 +9

Spe

Gligar

GROUND FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hypercutter

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Ursaring

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Flareon

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Lopunny

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Klutz

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Floatzel

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

115 +16

Spe

115

Kricketune

BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Rufflet

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Skuntank

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

84 +13

Spe

Glalie

ICE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Icebody

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Parasect

BUG GRASS

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Effect Spore

+Spe

30 +8

Spe

Whiscash

WATER GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Oblivious

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Bibarel

NORMAL WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Simple

+Spe

71 +12

Spe

Voltorb

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Aftermath

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Yanma

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Magmar

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

93 +14

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

Croagunk

POISON FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Poisontouch

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Stunky

POISON DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Stench

+Spe

74 +12

Spe

Magby

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flame Body

+Spe

83 +13

Spe

Glameow

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Limber

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Gible

DRAGON GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Rough Skin

+Spe

42 +9

Spe

Swinub

ICE GROUND

Role

Utility

Ability

Snowcloak

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Riolu

FIGHTING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Prankster

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Snorunt

ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Rowlet

GRASS FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

42 +9

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Bidoof

NORMAL

Role

Physical Tank

Ability

Unaware

+Spe

31 +8

Spe

Ponyta

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Chimchar

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Ironfist

+Spe

61 +11

Spe

Unown

PSYCHIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

48 +10

Spe

Zubat

POISON FLYING

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Luxio

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Elekid

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Remoraid

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Hustle

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Combee

BUG FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Honey Gather

+Spe

70 +12

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, Arceus, Scizor, Garchomp, 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.