The Defense cut is the tradeoff for 10% more Attack with Lonely. In Winds & Waves, various competitive Pokemon run it. It's Lonely for mixed offense, Adamant for dedicated physical. Same nature, new meta. Lonely is still the go-to for Attack-focused builds in Winds & Waves.

Lonely raises Attack by 10% and lowers Defense by 10%. Physical attackers willing to sacrifice physical bulk for more power.
No Pokemon foundNo Lonely nature Pokemon are available in Winds & Waves.
+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
Adamant (-Sp. Attack)Brave (-Speed)Naughty (-Sp. Defense)
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?
various competitive Pokemon 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.