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 Sword & Shield, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.

Select a Pokemon above to see how Jolly changes their stats

Quick Pick

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 Sword & Shield, Yveltal, Rayquaza, Zekrom, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. 50 BP at the Battle Tower gets you a Jolly Mint. Faster than breeding, same competitive result.

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.
SHOWINGRegional52
#PokemonTierRoleAbility+Spe-SpASpe
1
Yveltal
Yveltal
DARKFLYING
SBulky SupportDarkaura
99+15
131-16
99
2
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGONFLYING
SPhysical AttackerAirlock
95+14
150-17
95
3
Zekrom
Zekrom
DRAGONELECTRIC
SPhysical AttackerTeravolt
90+14
120-14
90
4
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
PSYCHICSTEEL
SPhysical AttackerFullmetalbody
97+14
113-14
97
5
Marshadow
Marshadow
FIGHTINGGHOST
APhysical AttackerTechnician
125+17
90-11
125
6
Zamazenta
Zamazenta
FIGHTING
APhysical AttackerDauntlessshield
138+19
80-10
138
7
Cinderace
Cinderace
FIRE
APhysical AttackerLibero
119+17
65-9
119
8
Scizor
Scizor
BUGSTEEL
APhysical AttackerSwarm
65+11
55-8
65
9
Zygarde
Zygarde
DRAGONGROUND
APhysical AttackerAurabreak
95+14
81-11
95
Yveltal
Yveltal
DARK FLYING
S
Role
Bulky Support
Ability
Darkaura
+Spe
99 +15
Spe
99
Rayquaza
Rayquaza
DRAGON FLYING
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Airlock
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95
Zekrom
Zekrom
DRAGON ELECTRIC
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Teravolt
+Spe
90 +14
Spe
90
Solgaleo
Solgaleo
PSYCHIC STEEL
S
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Fullmetalbody
+Spe
97 +14
Spe
97
Marshadow
Marshadow
FIGHTING GHOST
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Technician
+Spe
125 +17
Spe
125
Zamazenta
Zamazenta
FIGHTING
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Dauntlessshield
+Spe
138 +19
Spe
138
Cinderace
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Libero
+Spe
119 +17
Spe
119
Scizor
Scizor
BUG STEEL
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Swarm
+Spe
65 +11
Spe
65
Zygarde
Zygarde
DRAGON GROUND
A
Role
Physical Attacker
Ability
Aurabreak
+Spe
95 +14
Spe
95

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
Hasty (-Defense)Naive (-Sp. Defense)Timid (-Attack)

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, Yveltal, Rayquaza, Zekrom, and Solgaleo 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.
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