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 Winds & Waves, 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
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 Winds & Waves, Kingler, Wailord, Taillow, and others all run Jolly in competitive play. Jolly's 10% Speed boost carries into the latest generation. Check the table above for current top picks.
Jolly raises Speed by 10% and lowers Sp. Attack by 10%. Fast physical attackers that need to outspeed threats. 9 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Spe | -SpA | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kingler WATER | B | Physical Attacker | Sheerforce | 75+12 | 50-7 | 75 |
| 2 |  Wailord WATER | B | Bulky Support | Pressure | 60+11 | 90-11 | 60 |
| 3 |  Taillow NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Guts | 85+13 | 30-5 | 85 |
| 4 |  Swellow NORMAL | C | Physical Attacker | Guts | 125+17 | 75-10 | 125 |
| 5 |  Pikachu ELECTRIC | C | Physical Attacker | Static | 90+14 | 50-7 | 90 |
| 6 |  Qwilfish WATERPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Poison Point | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 7 |  Centiskorch FIREBUG | C | Physical Revenge Killer | Flashfire | 65+11 | 90-11 | 65 |
| 8 |  Ledian BUG | C | Utility | Ironfist | 85+13 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 9 |  Ledyba BUG | D | Utility | Swarm | 55+10 | 40-6 | 55 |
Kingler
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Sheerforce+Spe
75 +12Spe
75Wailord
WATER
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Pressure+Spe
60 +11Spe
60Taillow
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Guts+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Swellow
NORMAL
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Guts+Spe
125 +17Spe
125Pikachu
ELECTRIC
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Static+Spe
90 +14Spe
90Qwilfish
WATER POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Poison Point+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Centiskorch
FIRE BUG
Role
Physical Revenge KillerAbility
Flashfire+Spe
65 +11Spe
65Ledian
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Ironfist+Spe
85 +13Spe
85Ledyba
BUG
Role
UtilityAbility
Swarm+Spe
55 +10Spe
55JOLLY 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, Kingler, Wailord, Taillow, and Swellow 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.