SASSY NATURE CALCULATOR
Check how Sassy nature changes any Pokemon's stats at level 50. Sassy boosts Sp. Defense by 10% and cuts Speed 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 Sassy is the right call.
In Legends: Z-A, Nature Mints can change a Pokemon's stat effects without changing its actual nature.
Select a Pokemon above to see how Sassy changes their stats
BEST SASSY NATURE POKEMON
Sassy boosts Sp. Defense by 10% and drops Speed. For slow walls and Trick Room special tanks, that Speed cut is a bonus. In Legends: Z-A, Diancie, Carbink, Virizion, and others all run Sassy in competitive play. Tera shifts defensive matchups entirely. Sassy's Sp. Defense boost lets you absorb hits you normally couldn't after Terastallizing.
Sassy raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. Slow special walls, often paired with Trick Room. 28 Pokemon competitively run this nature.
| # | Pokemon | Tier | Role | Ability | +SpD | -Spe | Spe |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Diancie ROCKFAIRY | B | Bulky Support | Clearbody | 150+20 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 2 |  Carbink ROCKFAIRY | B | Utility | Sturdy | 150+20 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 3 |  Virizion GRASSFIGHTING | B | Bulky Support | Justified | 129+18 | 108-13 | 108 |
| 4 |  Eelektross ELECTRIC | C | Special Revenge Killer | Levitate | 80+13 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 5 |  Slowking WATERPSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 110+16 | 30-5 | 30 |
| 6 |  Eelektrik ELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Levitate | 70+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 7 |  Abomasnow GRASSICE | C | Bulky Support | Soundproof | 85+13 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 8 |  Porygon NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Trace | 75+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 9 |  Camerupt FIREGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Solidrock | 75+12 | 40-6 | 40 |
| 10 |  Audino NORMAL | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 86+13 | 50-7 | 50 |
| 11 |  Flareon FIRE | C | Physical Tank | Guts | 110+16 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 12 |  Trevenant GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 82+13 | 56-8 | 56 |
| 13 |  Spritzee FAIRY | C | Bulky Support | Healer | 65+11 | 23-5 | 23 |
| 14 |  Sliggoo DRAGON | C | Bulky Support | Sapsipper | 113+16 | 60-8 | 60 |
| 15 |  Foongus GRASSPOISON | C | Bulky Support | Regenerator | 55+10 | 15-4 | 15 |
| 16 |  Swalot POISON | C | Bulky Support | Liquidooze | 83+13 | 55-8 | 55 |
| 17 |  Palossand GHOSTGROUND | C | Bulky Support | Watercompaction | 75+12 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 18 |  Onix ROCKGROUND | C | Physical Tank | Sturdy | 45+9 | 70-9 | 70 |
| 19 |  Phantump GHOSTGRASS | C | Bulky Support | Harvest | 60+11 | 38-6 | 38 |
| 20 |  Stunfisk GROUNDELECTRIC | C | Bulky Support | Static | 99+15 | 32-6 | 32 |
| 21 |  Musharna PSYCHIC | C | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 95+14 | 29-5 | 29 |
| 22 |  Honedge STEELGHOST | C | Physical Tank | Noguard | 37+8 | 28-5 | 28 |
| 23 |  Litwick GHOSTFIRE | C | Physical Tank | Flashfire | 55+10 | 20-4 | 20 |
| 24 | C | Bulky Support | Unnerve | 55+10 | 77-10 | 77 | |
| 25 |  Banette GHOST | C | Bulky Support | Cursedbody | 63+11 | 65-9 | 65 |
| 26 |  Gastly GHOSTPOISON | C | Utility | Levitate | 35+8 | 80-10 | 80 |
| 27 |  Numel FIREGROUND | D | Bulky Support | Oblivious | 45+9 | 35-6 | 35 |
| 28 |  Ralts PSYCHICFAIRY | D | Bulky Support | Synchronize | 35+8 | 40-6 | 40 |
Diancie
ROCK FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Clearbody+SpD
150 +20Spe
50Carbink
ROCK FAIRY
Role
UtilityAbility
Sturdy+SpD
150 +20Spe
50Virizion
GRASS FIGHTING
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Justified+SpD
129 +18Spe
108Eelektross
ELECTRIC
Role
Special Revenge KillerAbility
Levitate+SpD
80 +13Spe
50Slowking
WATER PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
110 +16Spe
30Eelektrik
ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Levitate+SpD
70 +12Spe
40Abomasnow
GRASS ICE
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Soundproof+SpD
85 +13Spe
60Porygon
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Trace+SpD
75 +12Spe
40Camerupt
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Solidrock+SpD
75 +12Spe
40Audino
NORMAL
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
86 +13Spe
50Flareon
FIRE
Role
Physical TankAbility
Guts+SpD
110 +16Spe
65Trevenant
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
82 +13Spe
56Spritzee
FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Healer+SpD
65 +11Spe
23Sliggoo
DRAGON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Sapsipper+SpD
113 +16Spe
60Foongus
GRASS POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Regenerator+SpD
55 +10Spe
15Swalot
POISON
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Liquidooze+SpD
83 +13Spe
55Palossand
GHOST GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Watercompaction+SpD
75 +12Spe
35Onix
ROCK GROUND
Role
Physical TankAbility
Sturdy+SpD
45 +9Spe
70Phantump
GHOST GRASS
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Harvest+SpD
60 +11Spe
38Stunfisk
GROUND ELECTRIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Static+SpD
99 +15Spe
32Musharna
PSYCHIC
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
95 +14Spe
29Honedge
STEEL GHOST
Role
Physical TankAbility
Noguard+SpD
37 +8Spe
28Litwick
GHOST FIRE
Role
Physical TankAbility
Flashfire+SpD
55 +10Spe
20Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Unnerve+SpD
55 +10Spe
77Banette
GHOST
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Cursedbody+SpD
63 +11Spe
65Gastly
GHOST POISON
Role
UtilityAbility
Levitate+SpD
35 +8Spe
80Numel
FIRE GROUND
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Oblivious+SpD
45 +9Spe
35Ralts
PSYCHIC FAIRY
Role
Bulky SupportAbility
Synchronize+SpD
35 +8Spe
40SASSY NATURE GUIDE
+10%Sp. Defense
-10%Speed
Flavor Preference
Likes Bitter, dislikes Sweet
Competitive Role
Slow special walls, often paired with Trick Room.
Sassy vs Calm
Choose Sassy
+Sp. Defense / -Speed
- Pokemon that need to check physical threats (use +Def)
- Pokemon that need to check special threats (use +SpD)
- Walls and tanks that rarely attack
Choose Calm
+Sp. Defense / -Attack
- Defensive Pokemon that still need attacking power
- Pokemon that run both physical and special moves
How to Get
SynchronizeLead with a Sassy Pokemon that has the Synchronize ability. Wild Pokemon will match its nature. (Gen 3+)
BreedingGive the parent with Sassy nature an Everstone. The offspring will inherit it. (100% since Gen 5)
Nature MintUse a Sassy Mint to change stat effects to Sassy. The original nature name stays but stats change. (Gen 8+)
Other +Sp. Defense Natures
SASSY FAQs
What does the Sassy nature do in Pokemon?
Sassy raises Sp. Defense by 10% and lowers Speed by 10%. At level 100 with full investment, that's roughly a 30-point swing on the boosted stat. Pokemon with Sassy nature prefer Bitter flavor and dislike Sweet.
What are the best Sassy nature Pokemon?
Top Sassy users include Diancie, Carbink, Virizion, and Eelektross. They benefit from the Sp. Defense boost because their main damage comes from that stat. The Speed drop doesn't hurt them since they don't rely on it.
Is Sassy a good nature for competitive Pokemon?
Sassy is a strong competitive nature. The -Speed drop actually helps under Trick Room, where slower Pokemon move first. The key is matching it to Pokemon that don't need Speed in their moveset.
How do I get a Sassy nature Pokemon?
Synchronize is the fastest method. Lead with a Pokemon that has Synchronize and Sassy nature, and wild encounters match it (Gen 3+). Breeding works too: give the Sassy parent an Everstone and all offspring inherit the nature. Nature Mints (Gen 8+) let you change the stat effect to Sassy without rebreeding.
Should I use Sassy or Calm?
Sassy prioritizes Trick Room special wall, while Calm goes for standard special wall. Pick Sassy when your Pokemon's role depends on the stat it boosts. Go with Calm when standard special wall matters more for your team.