LONELY NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Lonely nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Lonely boosts Attack by 10% and cuts Defense 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 Lonely 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 Lonely changes their stats
BEST LONELY NATURE POKEMON
The Defense cut is the tradeoff for 10% more Attack with Lonely. In Sword & Shield, Dragonite is one of the most popular Lonely users, alongside Arcanine and Stakataka. It's Lonely for mixed offense, Adamant for dedicated physical. Dynamax doesn't change nature math. Lonely's 10% Attack boost still applies during your three Dynamax turns.
Lonely raises Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk for more power. 15 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
SHOWINGRegional10
| # | 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 |  Stakataka ROCKSTEEL | B | Physical Tank | Beastboost | 131+18 | 211-24 | 13 |
| 4 |  Hitmonlee FIGHTING | B | Physical Attacker | Unburden | 120+17 | 53-8 | 87 |
| 5 |  Croagunk POISONFIGHTING | C | Utility | Dryskin | 61+11 | 40-6 | 50 |
| 6 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | C | Mixed Tank | Snow Warning | 92+14 | 75-10 | 60 |
| 7 |  Dragonair DRAGON | C | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 84+13 | 65-9 | 70 |
| 8 |  Oddish GRASSPOISON | C | Physical Attacker | Chlorophyll | 50+10 | 55-8 | 30 |
| 9 |  Dratini DRAGON | D | Physical Attacker | Shedskin | 64+11 | 45-7 | 50 |
| 10 |  Mudkip WATER | D | Physical Attacker | Torrent | 70+12 | 50-7 | 40 |
| 11 |  Nuzleaf GRASSDARK | D | Utility | Chlorophyll | 70+12 | 40-6 | 60 |
| 12 |  Munna PSYCHIC | D | Utility | Synchronize | 25+7 | 45-7 | 24 |
| 13 |  Grubbin BUG | D | Bulky Support | Swarm | 62+11 | 45-7 | 46 |
| 14 |  Seedot GRASS | D | Utility | Chlorophyll | 40+9 | 50-7 | 30 |
| 15 |  Rolycoly ROCK | D | Physical Attacker | Steam Engine | 40+9 | 50-7 | 30 |
Dragonite
DRAGON
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Innerfocus+Atk
134 +18Spe
80Arcanine
FIRE
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Intimidate+Atk
110 +16Spe
95Stakataka
ROCK STEEL
Role
Physical TankAbility
Beastboost+Atk
131 +18Spe
13Hitmonlee
FIGHTING
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Unburden+Atk
120 +17Spe
87Croagunk
POISON FIGHTING
Role
UtilityAbility
Dryskin+Atk
61 +11Spe
50Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Mixed TankAbility
Snow Warning+Atk
92 +14Spe
60Dragonair
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
50Mudkip
WATER
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Torrent+Atk
70 +12Spe
40Nuzleaf
GRASS DARK
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
70 +12Spe
60Munna
PSYCHIC
Role
UtilityAbility
Synchronize+Atk
25 +7Spe
24Grubbin
BUG
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Swarm+Atk
62 +11Spe
46Seedot
GRASS
Role
UtilityAbility
Chlorophyll+Atk
40 +9Spe
30Rolycoly
ROCK
Role
Physical AttackerAbility
Steam Engine+Atk
40 +9Spe
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, Stakataka, and Hitmonlee 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.