LONELY NATURE CALCULATOR
Natures weren't part of the series until Generation III (Ruby & Sapphire), so Gold & Silver doesn't have them. Every stat is calculated from base stats, IVs (called DVs back then), and Stat Experience alone. If you're looking for the Lonely nature's stat effect, switch the game filter above to any Gen III or later title. That said, the concept still helps with planning teams for remakes like FireRed & LeafGreen or HeartGold & SoulSilver, where natures do apply.
BEST LONELY NATURE POKEMON
The Defense cut is the tradeoff for 10% more Attack with Lonely. In Gold & Silver, Dragonite is one of the most popular Lonely users, alongside Arcanine and Hitmonlee. It's Lonely for mixed offense, Adamant for dedicated physical. Gold & Silver has no nature system. Transfer your Pokemon forward and breed for Lonely in a modern title.
Lonely raises Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk for more power. 11 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Dragonite DRAGON | A | Physical Attacker | Innerfocus | 134+18 | 95-12 | 80 |
| 2 |  Arcanine FIRE | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 110+16 | 80-10 | 95 |
| 3 |  Hitmonlee FIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Unburden | 120+17 | 53-8 | 87 |
| 4 |  Houndour DARKFIRE | C | Utility | Flashfire | 60+11 | 30-5 | 65 |
| 5 |  Hoppip GRASS | C | Physical Attacker | Infiltrator | 35+8 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 6 |  Aipom NORMAL | C | Utility | Skilllink | 70+12 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 7 |  Beedrill BUGPOISON | C | Utility | Sniper | 90+14 | 40-6 | 75 |
| 8 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 84+13 | 65-9 | 70 |
| 9 |  Oddish GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 10 |  Dratini DRAGON | D | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 64+11 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 11 |  Sunkern GRASS | D | Utility | Chlorophyll | 30+8 | 30-5 | 30 |
Dragonite
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Atk
134 +18Spe
80Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Atk
110 +16Spe
95Hitmonlee
FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Unburden+Atk
120 +17Spe
87Houndour
DARK FIRE
Role
UtilityAbility
Flashfire+Atk
60 +11Spe
65Hoppip
GRASS
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Infiltrator+Atk
35 +8Spe
50Aipom
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Skilllink+Atk
70 +12Spe
85Beedrill
BUG POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Sniper+Atk
90 +14Spe
75Dragonair
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shedskin+Atk
84 +13Spe
70Oddish
GRASS POISON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
50 +10Spe
30Dratini
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Shedskin+Atk
64 +11Spe
50Sunkern
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
30 +8Spe
30LONELY NATURE GUIDE
+10%Attack
-10%Defense
Flavor Preference
Likes Spicy, dislikes Sour
Competitive Role
Physical attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk for more power.
Lonely vs Adamant
Choose Lonely
+Attack / -Defense
- Pokemon that benefit from maximizing Attack
- Builds where the -Defense penalty is irrelevant
Choose Adamant
+Attack / -Sp. Attack
- Pokemon that need Attack more than Attack
- Builds where -Defense is too costly
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Lonely Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Lonely nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Lonely Mint to change stat effects to Lonely. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Attack Natures
LONELY FAQs
What does the Lonely nature do in Pokemon?
It's a +10% Attack, -10% Defense nature. The 10% multiplier applies after base stats and EVs, so the actual point difference grows as stats get higher. Pokemon with Lonely nature prefer Spicy flavor and dislike Sour.
What are the best Lonely nature Pokemon?
Dragonite, Arcanine, Hitmonlee, and Houndour are among the strongest Lonely picks. What they share is a reliance on Attack and little need for Defense. Check the tier list for current rankings.
Is Lonely a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Yes. It's one of the most-used natures in competitive formats. You'll see Lonely on dedicated Attack-focused builds across most tiers and formats.
How do I get a Lonely nature Pokemon?
Three options: (1) Synchronize lead forces wild Pokemon to match your lead's nature. (2) Everstone breeding passes the nature 100% of the time since Gen 5. (3) a Lonely Mint changes the stat effects after the fact. Mints don't change the nature name, just the stat modifiers.
Should I use Lonely or Adamant?
It depends on what your team needs. Lonely is the mixed offense option. Adamant is the dedicated physical option. Most of the time, your Pokemon's moveset and role make the decision obvious.