Best Jolly Nature Pokemon in Ruby & Sapphire (+Speed)

JOLLY NATURE CALCULATOR

Check how Jolly nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Jolly boosts Speed by 10% and cuts Sp. Attack by the same amount, so it matters more for some builds than others. Type a name below to see the exact stat shift and whether Jolly is the right call.

In Ruby & Sapphire, natures are permanent and can't be changed after catching or breeding.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Jolly changes their stats

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 Ruby & Sapphire, Rayquaza, Scizor, Groudon, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. Getting Jolly in Ruby & Sapphire means wild catching with Synchronize or breeding in Emerald with an Everstone.

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.

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#	Pokemon	Tier	Role	Ability	+Spe	-SpA	Spe
1	Rayquaza DRAGONFLYING	S	Physical Attacker	Airlock	95+14	150-17	95
2	Scizor BUGSTEEL	A	Physical Attacker	Swarm	65+11	55-8	65
3	Groudon GROUND	B	Physical Attacker	Drought	90+14	100-12	90
4	Tyranitar ROCKDARK	B	Physical Attacker	Sand Stream	61+11	95-12	61
5	Jirachi STEELPSYCHIC	B	Physical Attacker	Serenegrace	100+15	100-12	100
6	Aerodactyl ROCKFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	130+18	60-8	130
7	Mew PSYCHIC	B	Bulky Support	Synchronize	100+15	100-12	100
8	Cloyster WATERICE	B	Physical Attacker	Skilllink	70+12	85-11	70
9	Heracross BUGFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Swarm	85+13	40-6	85
10	Salamence DRAGONFLYING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Moxie	100+15	110-13	100
11	Gyarados WATERFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Moxie	81+13	60-8	81
12	Breloom GRASSFIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Effect Spore	70+12	60-8	70
13	Crobat POISONFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	130+18	70-9	130
14	Arcanine FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	95+14	100-12	95
15	Scyther BUGFLYING	B	Physical Attacker	Technician	105+15	55-8	105
16	Sceptile GRASS	B	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	120+17	105-13	120
17	Slaking NORMAL	B	Physical Attacker	Truant	100+15	95-12	100
18	Hitmonlee FIGHTING	B	Physical Attacker	Limber	87+13	35-6	87
19	Entei FIRE	B	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	100+15	90-11	100
20	Kingler WATER	B	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	75+12	50-7	75
21	Blaziken FIREFIGHTING	B	Physical Revenge Killer	Blaze	80+13	110-13	80
22	Dodrio NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Earlybird	110+16	60-8	110
23	Dugtrio GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	120+17	50-7	120
24	Aipom NORMAL	C	Utility	Skilllink	85+13	40-6	85
25	Sneasel DARKICE	C	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	115+16	35-6	115
26	Flygon GROUNDDRAGON	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Levitate	100+15	80-10	100
27	Poliwag WATER	C	Utility	Waterabsorb	90+14	40-6	90
28	Meowth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	90+14	40-6	90
29	Medicham FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Pure Power	80+13	60-8	80
30	Golbat POISONFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Innerfocus	90+14	65-9	90
31	Taillow NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	85+13	30-5	85
32	Diglett GROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Arenatrap	95+14	35-6	95
33	Vigoroth NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Vitalspirit	90+14	55-8	90
34	Teddiursa NORMAL	C	Utility	Quickfeet	40+9	50-7	40
35	Crawdaunt WATERDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Adaptability	55+10	90-11	55
36	Smeargle NORMAL	C	Utility	Owntempo	75+12	20-4	75
37	Doduo NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Earlybird	75+12	35-6	75
38	Beedrill BUGPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Swarm	75+12	45-7	75
39	Delibird ICEFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hustle	75+12	65-9	75
40	Stantler NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	85+13	85-11	85
41	Shelgon DRAGON	C	Physical Attacker	Rockhead	50+10	60-8	50
42	Carvanha WATERDARK	C	Physical Attacker	Speed Boost	65+11	65-9	65
43	Shedinja BUGGHOST	C	Physical Attacker	Wonderguard	40+9	30-5	40
44	Anorith ROCKBUG	C	Physical Attacker	Battlearmor	75+12	40-6	75
45	Tauros NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	110+16	40-6	110
46	Machop FIGHTING	C	Utility	Noguard	35+8	35-6	35
47	Swellow NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	125+17	75-10	125
48	Absol DARK	C	Physical Attacker	Superluck	75+12	75-10	75
49	Ariados BUGPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Insomnia	40+9	60-8	40
50	Pikachu ELECTRIC	C	Physical Attacker	Static	90+14	50-7	90
51	Meditite FIGHTINGPSYCHIC	C	Physical Attacker	Pure Power	60+11	40-6	60
52	Rapidash FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	105+15	80-10	105
53	Shiftry GRASSDARK	C	Utility	Chlorophyll	80+13	90-11	80
54	Kangaskhan NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Scrappy	90+14	40-6	90
55	Growlithe FIRE	C	Bulky Support	Intimidate	60+11	70-9	60
56	Kabutops ROCKWATER	C	Physical Attacker	Weakarmor	80+13	65-9	80
57	Delcatty NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Wonderskin	90+14	55-8	90
58	Mankey FIGHTING	C	Utility	Vitalspirit	70+12	35-6	70
59	Poliwrath WATERFIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Swiftswim	70+12	70-9	70
60	Hoppip GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	50+10	35-6	50
61	Qwilfish WATERPOISON	C	Bulky Support	Poison Point	85+13	55-8	85
62	Linoone NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Gluttony	100+15	50-7	100
63	Primeape FIGHTING	C	Physical Revenge Killer	Defiant	95+14	60-8	95
64	Furret NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Frisk	90+14	45-7	90
65	Politoed WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Drizzle	70+12	90-11	70
66	Skiploom GRASSFLYING	C	Utility	Chlorophyll	80+13	45-7	80
67	Gligar GROUNDFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Hypercutter	85+13	35-6	85
68	Bayleef GRASS	C	Physical Attacker	Overgrow	60+11	63-9	60
69	Nidoqueen POISONGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Poison Point	76+12	75-10	76
70	Ursaring NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	55+10	75-10	55
71	Sharpedo WATERDARK	C	Bulky Support	Speed Boost	95+14	95-12	95
72	Electrode ELECTRIC	C	Bulky Support	Static	150+20	80-10	150
73	Arbok POISON	C	Physical Attacker	Intimidate	80+13	65-9	80
74	Zangoose NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Toxicboost	90+14	60-8	90
75	Raticate NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	97+14	50-7	97
76	Flareon FIRE	C	Physical Attacker	Guts	65+11	95-12	65
77	Hitmonchan FIGHTING	C	Physical Attacker	Ironfist	76+12	35-6	76
78	Jumpluff GRASSFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Infiltrator	110+16	55-8	110
79	Persian NORMAL	C	Physical Attacker	Technician	115+16	65-9	115
80	Solrock ROCKPSYCHIC	C	Utility	Levitate	70+12	55-8	70
81	Fearow NORMALFLYING	C	Physical Attacker	Sniper	100+15	61-9	100
82	Huntail WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Waterveil	52+10	94-12	52
83	Poliwhirl WATER	C	Physical Attacker	Waterabsorb	90+14	50-7	90
84	Pupitar ROCKGROUND	C	Physical Attacker	Shedskin	51+10	65-9	51
85	Ledian BUGFLYING	C	Utility	Ironfist	85+13	55-8	85
86	Ditto NORMAL	C	Bulky Support	Limber	48+10	48-7	48
87	Magby FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flame Body	83+13	70-9	83
88	Charmander FIRE	D	Utility	Blaze	65+11	60-8	65
89	Larvitar ROCKGROUND	D	Physical Attacker	Guts	41+9	45-7	41
90	Bagon DRAGON	D	Physical Attacker	Sheerforce	50+10	40-6	50
91	Swinub ICEGROUND	D	Utility	Snowcloak	50+10	30-5	50
92	Goldeen WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Lightningrod	63+11	35-6	63
93	Totodile WATER	D	Physical Attacker	Torrent	43+9	44-7	43
94	Pidgey NORMALFLYING	D	Physical Attacker	Keeneye	56+10	35-6	56
95	Snorunt ICE	D	Bulky Support	Innerfocus	50+10	50-7	50
96	Eevee NORMAL	D	Bulky Support	Adaptability	55+10	45-7	55
97	Ledyba BUGFLYING	D	Utility	Swarm	55+10	40-6	55
98	Surskit BUGWATER	D	Mixed Attacker	Swiftswim	65+11	50-7	65
99	Poochyena DARK	D	Physical Attacker	Quickfeet	35+8	30-5	35
100	Ponyta FIRE	D	Physical Attacker	Flashfire	90+14	65-9	90

Rayquaza

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Airlock

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Scizor

BUG STEEL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Groudon

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Drought

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Tyranitar

ROCK DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sand Stream

+Spe

61 +11

Spe

Jirachi

STEEL PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Serenegrace

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

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

Salamence

DRAGON FLYING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Gyarados

WATER FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Moxie

+Spe

81 +13

Spe

Breloom

GRASS FIGHTING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Effect Spore

+Spe

70 +12

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

Sceptile

GRASS

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Overgrow

+Spe

120 +17

Spe

120

Slaking

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Truant

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

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

Blaziken

FIRE FIGHTING

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Blaze

+Spe

80 +13

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

Flygon

GROUND DRAGON

Role

Physical Revenge Killer

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Poliwag

WATER

Role

Utility

Ability

Waterabsorb

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Meowth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Technician

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Medicham

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pure Power

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Golbat

POISON FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Taillow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

85 +13

Spe

Diglett

GROUND

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Arenatrap

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Vigoroth

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Vitalspirit

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Teddiursa

NORMAL

Role

Utility

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Crawdaunt

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

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

Shelgon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Rockhead

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Carvanha

WATER DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Speed Boost

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Shedinja

BUG GHOST

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Wonderguard

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Anorith

ROCK BUG

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Battlearmor

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Tauros

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

110 +16

Spe

110

Machop

FIGHTING

Role

Utility

Ability

Noguard

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Swellow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Guts

+Spe

125 +17

Spe

125

Absol

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Superluck

+Spe

75 +12

Spe

Ariados

BUG POISON

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Insomnia

+Spe

40 +9

Spe

Pikachu

ELECTRIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Static

+Spe

90 +14

Spe

Meditite

FIGHTING PSYCHIC

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Pure Power

+Spe

60 +11

Spe

Rapidash

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

105 +15

Spe

105

Shiftry

GRASS DARK

Role

Utility

Ability

Chlorophyll

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

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

Delcatty

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Wonderskin

+Spe

90 +14

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

Linoone

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Gluttony

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

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

Sharpedo

WATER DARK

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Speed Boost

+Spe

95 +14

Spe

Electrode

ELECTRIC

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Static

+Spe

150 +20

Spe

150

Arbok

POISON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Intimidate

+Spe

80 +13

Spe

Zangoose

NORMAL

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Toxicboost

+Spe

90 +14

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

Solrock

ROCK PSYCHIC

Role

Utility

Ability

Levitate

+Spe

70 +12

Spe

Fearow

NORMAL FLYING

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sniper

+Spe

100 +15

Spe

100

Huntail

WATER

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Waterveil

+Spe

52 +10

Spe

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

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

Bagon

DRAGON

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Sheerforce

+Spe

50 +10

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

Snorunt

ICE

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Innerfocus

+Spe

50 +10

Spe

Eevee

NORMAL

Role

Bulky Support

Ability

Adaptability

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Ledyba

BUG FLYING

Role

Utility

Ability

Swarm

+Spe

55 +10

Spe

Surskit

BUG WATER

Role

Mixed Attacker

Ability

Swiftswim

+Spe

65 +11

Spe

Poochyena

DARK

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Quickfeet

+Spe

35 +8

Spe

Ponyta

FIRE

Role

Physical Attacker

Ability

Flashfire

+Spe

90 +14

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, Rayquaza, Scizor, Groudon, and Tyranitar 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.