LONELY 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 Lonely nature calculator below uses the standard competitive formula (Lv50, 31 IVs). For PLA-specific stat calculations, the values shown here are approximate.
BEST LONELY NATURE POKEMON
The Defense cut is the tradeoff for 10% more Attack with Lonely. In Legends: Arceus, Arcanine is one of the most popular Lonely users, alongside Honchkrow and Croagunk. It's Lonely for mixed offense, Adamant for dedicated physical. Legends: Arceus assigns natures randomly. No breeding, no Synchronize, no mints. Getting Lonely is pure luck.
Lonely raises Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk for more power. 8 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +Atk | -Def | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Arcanine FIRE | B | Physical Attacker | Intimidate | 110+16 | 80-10 | 95 |
| 2 |  Honchkrow DARK | B | Physical Tank | Superluck | 125+17 | 52-8 | 71 |
| 3 |  Croagunk POISONFIGHTING | C | Utility | Dryskin | 61+11 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 4 |  Aipom NORMAL | C | Utility | Skilllink | 70+12 | 55-8 | 85 |
| 5 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | C | Mixed Tank | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 75-10 | 60 |
| 6 |  Dewott WATER | C | Utility | Torrent | 75+12 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 7 |  Finneon WATER | D | Physical Attacker | Swiftswim | 49+10 | 56-8 | 66 |
| 8 |  Starly NORMAL | D | Mixed Attacker | Keeneye | 55+10 | 30-5 | 60 |
Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Atk
110 +16Spe
95Honchkrow
DARK
Role
Physical TankAbility
Superluck+Atk
125 +17Spe
71Croagunk
POISON FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Dryskin+Atk
61 +11Spe
50Aipom
NORMAL
Role
UtilityAbility
Skilllink+Atk
70 +12Spe
85Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Mixed TankAbility
Snow Warning+Atk
92 +14Spe
60Dewott
WATER
Role
UtilityAbility
Torrent+Atk
75 +12Spe
60Finneon
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Swiftswim+Atk
49 +10Spe
66Starly
NORMAL
Role
Mixed AttackerAbility
Keeneye+Atk
55 +10Spe
60LONELY 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?
Arcanine, Honchkrow, Croagunk, and Aipom 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.